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  Something to look forward to, if you are interested, get your name down now as places will be restricted. Following on from performance photographer Josh Tomalin’s well-received presentation to the Society last September, Ian has been in touch with him again and he has offered to host a dance […]

Dance Photography Workshop


The decision to curtail the rest of this season obviously affects the remaining events we had planned. Here is a summary of the position to date: Our Exhibition scheduled for 4th – 8th May This has now been cancelled. Competition 7 ‘Looking Through’ The competition will now be our first […]

Update on Cancelled or Postponed Events


In the light of the fast moving and uncertain situation regarding Coronavirus, your Committee are taking the precaution of holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Monday evening (16th March) after the LichtVast presentation in order to bring forward the election of a new committee. We recognise that this gives no time for […]

Extraordinary General Meeting – Monday 16th March



At our first meeting Ian announced a new idea for the coming season. Called ‘Special Projects’ (very James Bond!) each member has been allocated a subject at random (see the table below). The idea, should you wish to take part, is to undertake a small project based on your subject. […]

Special Projects


I’ve posted about this before but, since we have a talk on sports photography on Monday (9/9/19) here is some updated information. The Tour of Britain starts this Saturday and stage 5 on Wednesday 11th starts and finishes in Birkenhead. The route travels down the Wirral, through Chester, out to […]

Tour of Britain visits Kelsall


Barrie Howarth won the Royal Photographic Society North West Digital Imaging Group Print Competition at the Digital Group Meeting in Frodsham Community Centre on Sunday. Barrie was awarded a plaque for the “Best Print” of two Chrysaora (commonly known as Sea Nettle Jellyfish). Also Lynda Haney gained 9 Acceptances from […]

More Success for F&DPS Members



Many congratulations to club member Lynda Haney who was awarded her DPAGB at the recent assessment at Rhos-on-Sea. Lynda achieved the highest score at the D (distinction) level on the day. This image ‘In a Summer Meadow’ was the highest scoring one of the 15 that she presented.

Lynda Haney gains her DPAGB


Member Brian Lunt has suggested a couple of events you might wish to go to over the summer. 1/ Cheshire Polo Club – Regular events, free entry, possible “performance” subject? Details (including the rules!) on their website  2/ Oswestry Balloon Carnival, Aug 24th/25th – details on their Facebook site.

Some ideas for the summer from Brian




The venues for the 2019 The Tour Series of bike races are being announced and the first venue is Birkenhead on Tue 21st May. These races offer excellent opportunities for practising your sports photography. The races last an hour and take place on a short circuit so you get to […]

Cycle Racing in Birkenhead (Updated)