CHRISTMAS PARTY - Friday, December 11th, at 7:00 p.m.
This will be held at Rowms again; the menu, fun and games are being finalised, so dig out your Christmas jumper/party outfit and don’t miss the social event of the year !!
To help with the catering, please contact Pat by text phone, or Karen, if you are planning to be there.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION...
The results of our annual photo competition were announced on Friday 9th October at the AGM - 13 people entered and our judges had some 40 pictures to sift through. As before, there were two separate categories – each judged by a different panel.
The Technical Excellence Award was judged by Peter – a winner of several photographic awards and with over 40 years’ experience behind a camera.
The second category is The Spirit of Rambling Award judged by Pete and Maggie – Keen amateur photographers with a love for travel and wild places.
The results (with judges' comments) of the Technical Award were:
3rd place – Castle Howard, sent in by Anita:
“A worthy attempt at a different perspective of what must be an over-photographed view. I like the parallel curves, drawing a comparison between the urn in the foreground and Vanbrugh’s dome.”
2nd place – The Lonely Tree, sent in by Paul C:
“Colour photography like painting is all about colour and form. Throw in the variations of texture and we have an image of a compelling landscape – well done.”
The winner was…. Winnets Pass at Sunrise, sent in by Ray:
“My attention was taken immediately by this photograph of a limestone landscape and especially by the strong colours. What makes this work so well is the blocks of colour and the alternating gradients - like much excellent landscape photography this is almost abstract. The colours cast by the morning light reinforce the point. Right place, right time.”
The Judge also wished to congratulate Paul C for his picture of a Robin, saying....
“This is a technically competent close-up with narrow depth of field and a background that does not detract from the subject.”
The Spirit Of Rambling Award.
3rd place - Legs Akimbo, sent in by Karen:
“A good ramble consists of more than just exercise and companionship – a sense of humor adds to the experience and if someone is daft enough to lay down and point to heaven with his leg – say no more!”
2nd Place - The Windy Moor, sent in by Angela:
“We love this picture of a dry-stone wall, foxglove and clouds scudding along in the wind. A worthy 'stand-and-stare' moment on any ramble.”
The Winner – We do love to be beside the seaside, sent in by John:
“A lovely picture of happy hikers at the Yorkshire Coast. What better way could you convey the extensive physical, social and mental health benefits of hiking in good company.”
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COACH RAMBLE TO HALIFAX'S CHRISTMAS MARKET!!
Sunday, 29th November
An easy 6.5 mile walk along the Calder & Hebble Navigation into the Piece Hall in Halifax where we can enjoy the architecture, splendour and independent shops in the sole surviving Georgian Cloth Hall in the world as well as visiting its Christmas Market.
See coach booking details in our Walk Programme.
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