The summer season got off to a good start with fine weather for our visit to the Decoy Heath nature reserve. About 20 or so members turned out, and any locals around were treated to some formation photography as we all descended on some ferns which were unferling.

A variety of wildlife was in evidence so hopefully there will be some useful images around taken on the night.

The next evening on 10th June was a visit to Bowdown Woods, but unfortunately, as per last year, the rains came and there wasn’t much picture taking done.

The 17th June, as is the tradition aroundabout the longest day, brought not the barbeque evening but for a change a “picnic” evening. Essentially the format was the same - bring your own grub drinks and chair - but there was no need to clen the barbies afterwards, although our new hosts, Len and Lin Osborn, did provide one for those who can’t do without!. 

With about 30 or so members and other halves turning up it was a very pleasant evening, and although it got a little cool later on, the weather was kind to us.

The rest of the Summer Programme dates:

July 1st Canal Walk Winchfield A 2 miles walk along the canal at the Hurst .....

July 8th Morgaston Woods A walk through the woods near The Vyne. As the gate to the car park should be closed ....

July 15th Kingsclere for some summer flowers including orchids. The best place to park is the car park ....

July 22nd Magdalen Hill Downs This will be led by Keith Polwin, and for photographing butterflies. To find the location ...

July 29^th River Loddon Park at The Milestone/Bartons Mill and take a wander down the canal...

Please visit the club website Home Page to see all the details

A lecture which may be of interest:

An evening with Lord Healey

Once Chancellor of the Exchequer, deputy leader of the Labour Party and lifetime photographer.

Venue: Bridewell Hall

Bride Lane

Fleet Street

London EC4Y 8EQ

Tuesday 6^th July 2010

6:30pm for a 7pm start

Tickets £10 to include light refreshments (and pay bar)

(nearest tube station City Thameslink, Fleet Street 200 yards)

Ticket requests via vjgroup@rps.org . Immediate attention is recommended, as demand will outstrip capacity to both events.

2010 open opportunities for artists at

Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham

Making it/Faking it

2^nd October 2010 – January 2011

Deadline for submissions 20^th August 2010

Through its annual open exhibition opportunities, Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham helps artists both locally and nationally to showcase their work in group exhibitions. Each year, over 500 individual artists (excluding those participating in Arthouse) exhibit work in a range of open exhibitions across three galleries - Orleans House and Stables Galleries, Twickenham and the Riverside Gallery in Richmond.

In 2010, we have further opportunities for you to submit artwork for an exhibition in Orleans House Gallery, Making It/Faking It. The theme of this exhibition is fakes, forgeries, homages and pastiches, or any works that explore the questions and notions of originality, influence and authenticity. Any media (prints, photos, paintings, objects, sculptures, film) and style are considered.

· Artists can submit up to 5 original works. Artworks must be submitted as high resolution jpeg files on a CD, with accompanying A4 sized photographic prints or colour printouts. Original artwork will not be accepted.

· Please clearly label each submission with: artist’s name, title of work, date, media, approximate size and price before commission if the work is for sale (the gallery adds 40% of the artist price for commission + VAT).

· In addition, please enclose contact details, an artist’s statement and CV.

· There is a £10.00 administration charge (which also contributes towards exhibition costs); £7.50 concessions (please include proof). Please make cheques payable to ‘L.B.R.U.T’. Your submission will not be accepted without payment.

· If you would like images returned, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Successful artists will be contacted by email or in writing approximately two weeks after the deadline.

Any queries, please email curator Mark De Novellis at m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk

Or call 020 8831 6000.

Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

2010 open opportunities for artists at

Riverside Gallery, Richmond

Picturing Science

4^th December – February 2011

Deadline for submissions 23^rd October 2010

Through its annual open exhibition opportunities, Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham helps artists both locally and nationally to showcase their work in group exhibitions. Each year, over 500 individual artists (excluding those participating in Arthouse) exhibit work in a range of open exhibitions across three galleries - Orleans and Stables Galleries, Twickenham and the Riverside Gallery in Richmond.

In 2010, we have further opportunities for you to submit artwork for an exhibition at Riverside Gallery, Picturing Science. Scientists use an abstract language of signs to visualize and explain the invisible forces, relationships and processes which make up our world. Artists similarly create images to transmit and analyse meaning. The theme of this exhibition is the collision, intersection and contamination of these two systems of representation. Any media (prints, photos, paintings, objects, sculptures, film) and style are considered.

· Artists can submit up to 5 original works. Artworks must be submitted as high resolution jpeg files on a CD, with accompanying A4 sized photographic prints or colour printouts. Original artwork will not be accepted.

· Please clearly label each submission with: artist’s name, title of work, date, media, approximate size and price before commission if the work is for sale (the gallery adds 40% of the artist price for commission + VAT).

· In addition, please enclose contact details, an artist’s statement and CV.

· There is a £10.00 administration charge (which also contributes towards exhibition costs); £7.50 concessions (please include proof). Please make cheques payable to ‘L.B.R.U.T’. Your submission will not be accepted without payment.

· If you would like images returned, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Successful artists will be contacted by email or in writing approximately two weeks after the deadline.

Any queries, please email curator Mark De Novellis at m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk

Or call 020 8831 6000.

Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ