BCC News

2012 5 to 8 Competition Rules and Entry Forms   7th December 2011
The latest Rules and entry forms, in pdf and MS Word format are available at our keep and share website: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/show.php?i=1681183&cat=2&fclick=y At this moment we have not been able to update the website links under the 5 to 8 Competition button, we hope to have this updated shortly
2012 5 to 8 Competition   28th November 2011
The closing date for the 2012 5 to 8 Photo Harmony Competition is Sunday 12th February 2012. There are some minor alterations to the rules, the update and entry forms should be available on the website shortly. If you have any queries please contact us.
2011 5 to 8 Results   24th March 2011
The 2011 5 to 8 competition attracted a record entry and our Judge Robert Albright FRPS selected the following sequences: Highly Commended Certificates were awarded to: Howard Bagshaw ARPS DPAGB from England with "The West" David Pickford ARPS DPAGB from Scotland with "Left by the Tide" Runners Up Certificates went to: Alia Naughton from Australia with "Colours of Uluru" Ed Cloutman from The Vale PS with "Coldbrookdale Foundry" The 2011 5 to 8 Trophy was awarded to Jenny Hibbert AWPF MPAGB from Bridgend CC with "Montana"
2011 5 to 8 Competition   8th December 2010
This years 5 to 8 will take place on Monday 21st March and the Judge will be Robert Allbright FRPS. I am delighted that Robert has again agreed to judge this competition for us. Entries are to be in by Sunday13th February. Entry forms can be downloaded by following the 5 to 8 button in the navigation bar.
Distinctions Success for Club Members   1st December 2010
November proved a good month for members of the club with Mike Eady gaining his AWPF but pride of place must go to Jenny Hibbert for gaining the prestigious MPAGB distinction. Well done to both and an example to members.
Monster Success for Club Member!   24th October 2010
Congratulations to popular club member Mike Eady whose image of a peaceful monk sitting on a rock was chosen as the cover photo of the long awaited double decker sized artwork – the biggest photobook in the world. The book, with pages approximately 20 by 14 ft, was recently unveiled to the world Mike took the photograph on a trip to Ladakh a mountainous region in Jammu and Kashmir, northwest India and in the area known as the Trans-Himalaya, the lands beyond the Himalaya. More details can be found here: www.ephotozine.com/article/Visit-the-worlds-largest-photobook-14865
2010/2011 Club Season   7th September 2010
Our first meeting is on Monday 6th September and features Philippa Wood AWPF CPAGB Hon FWPF with her new presentation In Search of the Tiger. Look forward to seeing you then.
5 to 8 Results   23rd April 2010
After last Mondays successful 5 to 8 competition our judge Robert Albright FRPS chose the following sequences The winner was Gary Green.............. By the Grace of God Second place was Chris Timbrell ....... Winter Third was Paul Green ..................... The Concert Hall Highly Comended were ... Jenny Hibbert ........................ Wolves Mike Baker ........................... Death and Life on the Nile Many thanks to Robert and Maureen Albright for their help and support. There's approximately ten months until the entry to the 2011 competition closes!
5 to 8 Competition   23rd March 2010
This years 5 to 8 competition will be held on Monday 19th April at Nolton Church Hall 7:15pm for a 7:30 start.
Next Battle   23rd March 2010
The date for the three way battle with Rhondda and Old Bridge is Friday 16th April. The competition will this year be hosted by Old Bridge.
2010 5 to 8 Competition update   19th January 2010
The final entry date for entries to this years competition is Sunday 14th March. Club members will be allowed to hand in entries directly to Paul Green on our meeting of Monday 15th. Judging will be on Monday 19th April. For rules and a entry form click the 5 to 8 button above.
Club Success in PAGB's GB Cup   18th January 2010
In the small clubs cup section BRIDGEND came in SECOND place with 140 points a very fine achievement. TOWY VALLEY 34th with 115 points and CARMARTHEN 38th with 112 points were the nearest placed clubs representing the WPF. Our near neighbours Gwynfa and the Vale were entered in the large clubs section being placed 18th and 73rd respectively. Well done to all members who entered work for this prestigious competition.
2010 5 to 8 Competition   26th November 2009
I am pleased to announce that the judge for the 2010 5 to 8 competition is Robert Albright MA, FRPS Robert gained a Fellowship of the RPS in 2002 and currently serves as Chairman of the RPS Audio Visual Distinctions Panel, serves on the Advisory Board and is Regional Organiser for the RPS Western Region. He has judged and lectured extensively nationally and Internationaly, gained acceptances for his work in Print, PI and AV Exhibitions, Competitions and Salons. Robert won the 2009 National AV Championships.
Stanley Chell Competition   25th November 2009
The club was credibly placed in this years competition with Mike Stokes entry, One Hour after Sunset, receiving The Hans Hoyer Trophy for the Best Monochrome Print. The judge was Margaret Collis ARPS, DPAGB, APAGB Hon EFIAP.
Port Talbot 5 way battle: Change of Date   9th November 2009
The date for port Talbot's 5 way battle has been changed from Thursday 3rd December to Thursday 10th December.
2009 ANNUAL EXHIBITION   22nd October 2009
BRIDGEND CAMERA CLUB’s 2009 ANNUAL EXHIBITION was judged by Leo Rich, ARPS,  DPAGB, APAGB, EFIAP and the top prints will be exhibited at: Nolton Gallery Nolton Street Bridgend from Sat 24th October to Sat 22nd November 2009 More photographs can be found on display at Celtic Camera Centre 31 Caroline Street Bridgend.
2009 5 to 8 Competition Results   20th May 2009
2009 5 to 8 Competition Results After a entertaining and stimulating afternoon of presenting 20 sequences Bridgend Camera Club is pleased to announce the results of 2009's competition. Highly Commended David Gould Garry Green Runners Up David R Neal Chris Timbrell Winner Alan Jenkinson AWPF Many thanks to all who entered such a variety of sequences and congratulations to the worthy winners. Many Thanks to our judge Ian Bateman FRPS who again provided us with judging of the highest calibre.
New Web Site is Up !!!   19th May 2009
Still a few more things to do but yes, the new web site is up and running, at last, :)
Update on 5 to 8 competition 2009   20th January 2009
I am delighted that our judge this year is once again to be Ian Bateman FRPS MPAGB. Ian has been invited to Australia to judge a AV competition so we have agreed with him to extend the closing date for entries until Saturday 15th March. We expect the judging day to be in early May, details to follow.
Alteration to programme   26th November 2008
Steve Jones our guest speaker on Monday 1st December has altered his talk. Instead of visiting the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang we are off to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan!
Simon Marsden Tickets   13th November 2008
Some tickets for Simon Marsden talk " The Twilight Hour" should still be available on the evening at the door, cost £6. If anyone is thinking of coming they can reserve a ticket by emailing the club at info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk . Our contact details can be found on the contact the club page. Please note that the phone number on this page is currently not available.
The Twilight Hour: Simon Marsden Tickets   30th October 2008
Members of Bridgend Camera Club are entitled to free tickets for this event, non members can obtain tickets at £6 per head by contacting the club or locally from Nolton Gallery or Celtic Cameras in Bridgend. The numbers are limited but all are welcome for this only presentation by Sir Simon Marsden in Wales this year.
Programme Update   27th October 2008
Just a reminder that our rearranged talk, Travels in Patagonia with the Revd Chris Tremththanmor, is on Monday 3rd November.
Last few days of Exhibition   24th October 2008
Don't forget that our print exhibition at Nolton Gallery closes on Saturday 25th of October.
2009 5 to 8 Competition   17th October 2008
Details of the 2009 5 to 8 photoharmony competition for digitally projected sequences are available via our website, just select the 5to8 button on the navigation pane.
The Twilight Hour Simon Marsden Comes to Bridgend   17th October 2008
Simon Marsden the internationally collected photographer is coming to Bridgend Camera Club on Monday 17th November. His photographs, the majority of which are shot on black and white infra red film, are in many of the worlds important collections, including the V&A in London and the J.Paul Getty musuem in California. In his only talk in Wales this year he will talk about his photography the making of his critically acclaimed books and his award winning DVD, the Twilight Hour. The evening is open to non members at a small charge of £6. Please contact us via our email info@bridgendcameraclub.co.uk More details to be published later.
Judging day for 5 to 8 competition   26th April 2008
A rare sunny Saturday afternoon found members from various camera clubs sat in a darkened Coytrahen Community Centre watching the top 15 entries in our first 5 to 8 Photo Harmony competition. Our distinguished judge, Ian Bateman FRPS MPAGB, kept us all in suspense before announcing the winner as: David R Neal AFIAP, DPAGB, BPE4* of Eryri Photo Group. The winning sequence met with universal approval and contained a stunning selection of mountain landscapes. Bridgend Camera Club was well represented with Jenny Hibbert AWPF gaining a well deserved runners up spot, also, our judge felt compelled to award a highly commended to Mike Eady and Jeff Goodwin. All present had an enjoyable time and offered much praise for both Bridgend Camera Club and our judge for his thoughtful and constructive comments. The range of subjects tackled, the quality of the images and the truly varied choice of music made the afternoon both stimulating and enjoyable.
5 to 8 Judging and Presentation   13th April 2008
The judging with presentation of the top entries for the 5 to 8 photo harmony competition will take place on Saturday 26th April. The venue is Coytrahen Community Centre, CF32 0EB, near Bridgend. The event will start at 2 o clock, with the showing of the top entries, Our distinguished judge is Ian Bateman FRPS MPAGB Chairman of Wantage Camera Club, Member of the RPS Audio Visual Distinctions panel, committee member of RPS Wessex-DIG and Webmaster of several AV sites. I am sure he will have his work cut out in selecting the winning entry. Entry is free and Bridgend and District Camera Club look forward to welcoming all interested people.
5 to 8 Competition   11th January 2008
A reminder that the closing date for the 5 to 8 photo harmony competition is rapidly approaching. Click on the link on the right for details.
Change to Printed Programme   11th January 2008
Please note that Linda has managed to get John and Eileen Wigmore to give us a presentation on 18th February.