Stratford Photo Group

Congratulations to John Jurics on achieving his LRPS Distinction

February 27, 2023 • Leave a Comment

A week ago on 22nd February 2023, one of our newer members, John Jurics, achieved his LRPS Distinction with a panel of ten print images. This is the layout of John's prints. Very well done John from everybody in the club for a fine achievement. The Image Gallery for the ten images is here Also John has written his own account of the journey w...

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SPG Stand at Bishopton Community Open Day 11th February 2023

February 11, 2023 • Leave a Comment

SPG had a stand at the open day on 11th February manned by Phil Welch and David P Howard. A print stand was filled with various prints and a powerpoint presentation was run on a monitor. Leaflets were given out to anyone who was interested. Several people expressed an interest, although it looked like most people had come for the free coffee an...

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Malcolm Ranieri Memorial Treasure Hunt Competition 07 February 2023

February 08, 2023 • Leave a Comment

On Tuesday 7th February the club held the annual Treasure Hunt competition in memory of past member Malcolm Ranieri. Members were invited to submit eight images which best interpreted the following categories. Amusing and quirky images were welcomed. 1 Anyscape, 2 Water, 3 Street, 4 Creative or Abstract, 5 Creature, 6 Architecture. 7 Plant, 8 Tra...

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Match That! Competition at Evesham Town Hall 19th Dec 22

December 20, 2022 • Leave a Comment

The first post-pandemic, annual, Match That! competition took place last night at Evesham Town Hall between Droitwich Camera Club, Stratford Photo Group and the hosts, Vale of Evesham Camera Club. VECC were generous hosts, laying on a Xmas spread for us all, and providing top class facilities. © John Jurics The judge/master of ceremonies was J...

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Chedham's Yard Field Trip 14th Dec 2022

December 18, 2022

A small group led by David P Howard went to Chedham's Yard in Wellesbourne for a photo session with a blacksmith at his forge, and a wood turner at his lathe. A complete gallery of images can be seen here. The day was cold and frosty, but we received a very warm welcome from the staff of volunteers, who kept us plied with hot beverages and slices...

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Ettington Roundabout Orchid Field Trip June 2022

June 30, 2022

Three of the most common, indigenous, uk orchids can be found on and around the roundabout at Ettington where the A429 (Moreton in Marsh road) crosses the A422 (Banbury road). In the construction of this stretch of road a lot of ground was disturbed which is chalky alkaline (lias) clay. These conditions suit orchids well and they can be found here...

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