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Keen photographers with an 1890 heritage

Councillor Ann Stott, Mike Heaton (RPS), Lynda Redfern (RPS), Councillor Janet Emsley, Mayor Mohammed Zaman
Tony Lloyd MP, John Steel (RPS President), Sandra Walker (RPS), Ed Whitaker (RPS)

ochdale Photographic Society meets at people can decide if the society meets their needs,
the Rochdale Unitarian Church and has before they commit to membership.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by Tony Green been in existence since 1890, so now into
R its 127th year. The society provides activities and presentations
to encourage all members to develop their skills,
To celebrate the start of the 125th year, an whether beginners or of advanced standard.
anniversary event was held in November 2015 at Members are encouraged to actively participate
Touchstones, Rochdale, on a date in the year as in internal competitions to build on their skills,
near as possible to when the very first meeting was and also enter external competitions, mainly in the
held and chaired by Mr J A Bright MP, who was North West Region. The society also looks to
elected as president and possibly never imagined collaborate with organisations in the borough, such
that the society would still be going strong 125 as the Pioneers Museum, whenever practical.
years and more later.
The society syllabus covers a wide range of topics
As part of that event, an open public competition and activities, examples being portrait practical
Fallow Deer in Autumn by Mike Davis for the submission of photos depicting life in the nights, using studio quality lighting, outdoor
borough was held. The overall winner was Malcolm activities such as photographing a local classic
www.rochdaleps.org.uk Journeaux with an image titled ‘Lacrosse’. motorbike group, visiting the Whitby Goth festivals

Winter’s Joy by Pat Noon and an evening photographing at Salford Quays.
Sea Wrecks by Sandra Walker The society website was redeveloped two years Ideas from all members are encouraged to help
ago, to better showcase the work of members. expand photographic skills further.

The 2018 Annual Exhibition, recently held at the People join the society because of their interest in
Coach House Littleborough, was opened by the photography and they want an enjoyable environ-
Mayor of Rochdale, Mohammed Zaman, who very ment in which they can challenge and develop their
much enjoyed the work on display. own skill levels with support and encouragement
from other members. In being able to improve an
The exhibition displayed mounted prints, and also understanding of photography and see the
a digital image slideshow. The aim of the annual quality of photographs improve, members soon
event is to showcase the society and attract find it builds confidence to enter competitions. It is
prospective members to give the society a try. also a strong social group of differing backgrounds,
bonded by the interest in, and love of, photography.
Up to three visits are offered free of charge, so
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