Best wishes this year and the next

 Boyle Camera Club  would like to wish all members, friends and neighbours near and far....

 a safe and happy Christmas and a healthy new year

 

Our theme for the next months meeting is "Indoor photography"

So as we post our cards, deck the halls & wrap our presents

remember to stay safe and stay warm this winter

And we shall see you all again very soon....

We look forward to seeing you all compete.
As always, new members are very welcome.

Update on 12/12/23 Meeting

AFTER OUR BREAK

Last night, we celebrated our annual Christmas party in the club house

We also celebrated 8 years of service from Hugh Rooney with a token of gratitude presented by 

Marty Cooke (picture insert)

Hugh represented P.O.T.Y officer for many years, that is now Margaret Dolan's turn to fill his shoes

With that in mind we have a line up of speakers in the new year!

MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Doors" Photography

Beginners - 1st place - Too many doors - Gordan Chuen

                   2nd place - Blue door - Sean O'Rourke

                   3rd place - Trapdoor - Gordan Chuen

Intermediate - 1st place - Keep out - Derek Fetherstone

                       2nd place - Hidden door - Mark Stewart

                       3rd place - Church door - Mary Lane

Advanced - 1st place - Red on yellow - Hugh Rooney

                   2nd place - Sad door - Margaret Mulligan

                   3rd place - Sliding door - Robert Gillan

Overall winner by  Derek Fetherstone - Keep out

Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to January's motivation 

NEXT MEETING: 9th January 2024

Monthly motivation for January "Indoor" Photography

We look forward to seeing you all compete.
As always, new members are very welcome.

Club Meeting & Xmas Party - Tuesday 12th December

                      DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

AGENDA FOR OUR DECEMBER 2023 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

Motivation Slideshow

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Ann Doherty 

                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Doors" 
                  All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 9th December via the following links:                                  

                  Beginners - Click here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click here to upload your images for this category

                

                 Please note: Links will not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

Tea/Coffee Break

           

After Our Break

                      

            ∙     Tonight, after our monthly motivation slideshow 

                   we shall hold our Christmas Party in the club house 

                   Hot food, treats and refreshments will be served as we close out 2023 with 

                   our last meeting 

                   We will also announce the "Photography of the year" results for 2023......

                   

                                     

Reminders

          ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

          ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 

                  general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  

                  support club and members for future activities and events within the club

          ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions can now be paid early for 2024

                  Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year and can be paid early in the 

                  run up to 2024 to Martina Morris(treasurer), simply pop the required amount in an envelope    

                  with your name and number printed clearly on the front and can be collected at the door at 

                  your next meeting.

                  New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   

                  committee member for a form at any meeting you attend

                  Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group (ask for a committee member to be added)

                 

                  - Full Membership €45 

                  - Student €25

                  - OAP €25

                  - Unwaged €25

        

         ∙      Click here to view the  26/26 Challenge                 

                

         ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge

Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

We look forward to seeing you all.
As always, new members are very welcome.

Outing 2nd December 2023

 Venue: Belvedere, Mullingar, County Westmeath

Yesterday members had a fieldtrip to the Land of Light event held in Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar, County Westmeath Land of Light – Magical illuminated outdoor walking trail

This will mark our last outing the club will have before the Christmas period

Below are some images captured by Derek Fetherstone

Members organised the day away through interest and Whatsapp messaging within the club group 

If you are not currently receiving Whatsapp messaging or are not part of the club Whatsapp group and your membership is up to date.....don't worry!

Just ask a committee member to be included in the Boyle Camera Club Whatsapp group (that's if you use Whatsapp, of course!) 

Doing so you will receive updated information about events, fieldtrips or anything photography from time to time...

NEXT MEETING: 12th December '23

Monthly motivation for December "Doors" 

(DUE THIS SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER)

Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

We look forward to seeing you all.
As always, new members are very welcome.