​Our 2017 - 18 programme of meetings culminated in our AGM last Friday.
Our Constitution was amended to include a statement on data privacy.
After quite a debate, the meeting voted to return to the old competition scoring system for next year.
The meeting chose these subjects for the themed competitions next year:
Travel and Places, Story Triptych, Monochrome, Street.
Your new committee:
Chair: David Chedgy
Vice-Chair and Secretary: Rosemary Arnold
Treasurer: Alan Denison
Salon Chair and Digital Secretary: Mary Maynard
Print Secretary: Stan Wilson
Programme Secretary: Gayle Glover
Webmaster: Andrew de Mora
Equipment: Geoff Eynon
Committee member: Criss Glover
Battles will be masterminded by David Chedgy, with help from Huw Alban and Harvard Dallibar.
The meeting expressed huge gratitude to those now stepping down from the committee: Keith Kemp, Loveday Powell and Bill Aven.

Data Consent
The new law is now in effect. We still await permission from some members. So, if you hear of someone who has not received this newsletter, please ask them to get in contact so we can reach them again!

The Future is Bright
Our new Webmaster has begun work on a new Club website. To see just how fresh and appealing it looks, please visit https://fromewessex.weebly.com/ . Rest assured, however, that our old website continues to serve us well.

Mere Down Falconry Visit, on Sunday
We know of 25 members and friends planning to come to Mere on Sunday 3rd at 10 am, so the cost will be £8 pp.
The Falconry’s address is: Manor Farm, Mere, BA12 6HR.
In the centre of Mere, almost opposite the George Inn, turn northwards into a narrow road (Manor Road) between the former Lloyds Bank and an antique shop. Follow this road over the A303 until you reach the Mere Down Falconry sign outside the last farm on the right. Turn in through large galvanised gates and park in the large farmyard.
Please NB, the turning into Manor Road in the centre of Mere is sharp and the road is very narrow: take care! Signs will be up to help to direct you. If you get lost, please call 07749 478041 (Andrew) or 07802 760681 (Rosemary).
Lunch at The George Inn, Mere. Loveday is taking bookings, and so far a dozen people have let her know their menu choices. If you want to join the party, please contact Loveday asap ([email protected]), as she needs to send the choices to The George tomorrow.


The Summer Programme
Full details of planned outings can by found on both our websites.
Not far in the future is our visit to Barter's Plant Centre on Wednesday 13th June at 6pm, followed by supper at The Three Horseshoes in Chapmanslade; again, please book with Loveday for the meal.
Sunday 8th July: FWCC's Frome Photo Walk, part of the Frome Festival, starts from the Cheese & Grain at 10 am. This event is free for FWCC members, whose support is always valuable. Tickets for non-members are £5 (bookable from the Frome Festival website or the Cheese & Grain, event 805.)


Dyrham Park "Golden Hour" Walks
Not an organised outing, butPhil Gillson has suggested that members may like to know about guided evening walks being offered for photographers in the deer-park of this National Trust property. Check it out on
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/6303b20d-89d9-4553-b7cc-e2a7df086d11/pages/details


I shall send out newsletters from time to time between now and September, but not every week, as there may - sometimes - be nothing new to say.


Enjoy the summer!

​This week's meeting....
.... is the Annual General Meeting and 2018 -19 prize-giving. We shall be reviewing what I think has been a vintage year for the Club, looking forward to next season, and enjoying a glass of wine and a nibble or two together. Not to be missed!

The Big Silver Cup....
..... for the Best of the Best print, was awarded to Loveday Powell for her lovely portrait of Anika. Runners-up were Deanne Lewis's Warnscale Bothy and Andrew Washington's About to Pounce. Judge Eddy Lane gave us a great evening, commenting on 100 or so images, and then, with the short-list, inviting photographers present to talk about their images. He was impressed by the high standard shown.

Data Protection
Friday is the deadline, so this is by way of a last warning to you if you have not yet returned the form! I am attaching the form again to this e-mail, and blank forms will be available at the Club on Friday. If you are struggling to fill the form in online or to print it, you can always just send me an e-mail ([email protected]) confirming your name, address, phone numbers and e-mail address and authorising us to store and use the information. After 25th, I won't be able to contact you until I've heard from you.

Visit to Mere Down Falconry
Sunday 3rd June 2018 at 10 am.
The Falconry’s address is: Manor Farm, Mere, BA12 6HR.
In the centre of Mere, almost opposite the George Inn, turn northwards into a narrow road (Manor Road) between Lloyds Bank and an antique shop. Follow this road over the A303 until you reach the Mere Down Falconry sign outside the last farm on the right. Turn in through large galvanised gates and drive through the farmyard to the parking area.
Please NB, the turning into Manor Road in the centre of Mere is sharp and the road is very narrow: take care! Signs will be up to help to direct you. If you get lost, please call 07749 478041 (Andrew) or 07802 760681 (Rosemary).
The George Inn and the Walnut Tree are possible places for lunch afterwards, though on a Sunday in June booking is probably essential.
The cost per person will be £8 if there are more than 20 of us, £10 for fewer than 20.


See you on Friday!