BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Swindon Photographic Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Swindon Photographic Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Swindon Photographic Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191128T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190625T095703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T091953Z UID:13666-1574969400-1574969400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Entries for Comp 3 by Midnight today please DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/entries-for-comp-3-by-today-please-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191128T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190625T095403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T102209Z UID:13664-1574969400-1574969400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Paul Colley CB OBE ARPS - From British Bats & Chalk Stream Trout to the Open Oceans. DESCRIPTION:Whatever your personal photographic style\, Paul is an accomplished public speaker who is always well worth listening to. \nHere is a little about him from his website; \nPaul Colley CB OBE MA ARPS is a wildlife photographer and author seeking to make images count in the conservation of marine\, freshwater and other wildlife environments. The majority of income generated by Paul’s talks and his book & image sales is re-invested directly in wildlife and habitat conservation projects. \nChairman of the British Society of Underwater Photographers and an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society\, he has won wide recognition for his photography\, including overall winner 2018 and multiple category winner in the British Wildlife Photography Awards. Although an underwater photography specialist and category winner in Underwater Photographer of the Year\, he is increasingly noted for his innovative bat and bird photography. \nHis images are used widely in conservation\, most recently in the creation of marine protected areas in Cambodia and the South Atlantic Ocean\, where he works with Fauna and Flora International and the Blue Marine Foundation. \nPaul designs\, builds and develops novel equipment to photograph wildlife. Current projects include remote control underwater cameras to photograph skittish river fish and laser photography traps coupled with infrared cameras to photograph bats hunting insects.      https://www.mpcolley.com/ URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/paul-colley-cb-obe-arps-from-british-bats-chalk-stream-trout-to-the-open-oceans/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191121T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190625T094030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T102147Z UID:13662-1574364600-1574364600@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:8 X 10 DESCRIPTION: 8 X 10  is always one of the best attended and most praised evenings in our calendar. Expect the unexpected. \nThis is what the evening is about; \n10 x 8 refers to eight club members having ten minutes each to make a presentation to the club. This can be anything you like\, as long as it has a connection to photography. For example; a selection of your best images; a selection of your latest images; a selection of your favourite images from other photographers; an AV or AVs you have made; some equipment that you would like to demonstrate; or probably many other things I have not thought of. \nWhat you need to do; \nThere is only time for eight members to take part\, so first come first served. Just let us know if you would like to take one of the ten minute spots. And that’s it. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/8-x-10-2/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191114T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T102121Z UID:13648-1573759800-1573759800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Competition 2; with your Judge - Mike Dales ARPS CPAGB DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget\, if you are unsure about any of the rules\, \ncheck out the Rule Book page of this website\, \nor just ask. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/monthly-competition-2-with-your-judge-mike-dales-arps-cpagb/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191107T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191107T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T181618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T102028Z UID:13646-1573155000-1573155000@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:David Taylor - Scotland The Brave DESCRIPTION:Each January  our very own David Taylor goes on a photographic expedition to Scotland  \nThis will be some photographs from his various trips. \nWe will learn Why Scotland\, especially in January\, and how this annual excursion has affected his photography. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/david-taylor-scotland-the-brave/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191105T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T164843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T082527Z UID:13644-1572982200-1572982200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Tuesday Workshop CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/tuesday-workshop-15/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191031T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191031T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T164511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T092055Z UID:13642-1572550200-1572550200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Entries for Comp 2 by Midnight today please DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/entries-for-comp-2-by-today-please-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191031T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191031T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T164355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T102005Z UID:13640-1572550200-1572550200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Bernard Hinton (Peatmoor Lagoon & Shaw Park) Series & Creative Competitions DESCRIPTION:Three more competitions judged by yourselves. \nHere is the basic information for each competition from our rule book page; \n  \nThe “Bernard Hinton” Competition \nMedium:           Digital only\nCategory:         Combined\nJudge:            Club Members\nTrophy:           Pewter Cup \nThis is named after a past member of the club who took a great interest in photographing Swindon’s Parks and gardens. \nThe digital image must have been taken in the nominated Swindon park or garden during the preceding or current club season\, the venue of which will be published in the programme each year. \nSeries Competition \nMedium:           Prints & Digital\nCategory:         Combined\nJudge:            Club Members\nTrophy:           Prints (cup)\, digital (cup) \nA series is defined as a sequence of images with some form of link discernable by the viewer. \nPrints:  Each series of related images may be of 3\,4\,5 or 6 prints.  (These may be presented all on a single mount or individually.)   There is no restriction on mount size provided the mount is not so large that it would be difficult to display for judging. (Members are asked to act reasonably as regards this issue). \nMembers will be responsible for laying out their own prints for the competition in such a way as they intend the series to be viewed. \nDigital:  A sequence of between 4 and 8 images submitted together and named using a sequential 1 digit number starting at 1 followed by a space and the series title.\ne.g. \n“1 Winning Images.jpg”\n“2 Winning Images.jpg” \nA black divider image will be provided at projection time to start and end the sequence (these will be images sequence 0 and 9). \n(For projection we will use Faststone software\, for a period of 6 seconds each\, with a Transition Effect of “Fade In and Out” and an Effect Duration of “5:Longest”. ) \nThe Creative Competition \nMedium: Digital only\nClass: Combined\nJudge: Club Members\nTrophy: Creative Trophy \nCreative photography is an extension of conventional photography into creative art. They are images that have been modified during or after exposure above and beyond simple manipulation. The purpose is to stimulate creative thoughts and encourage experimentation with new ideas. \nThere is no limit to when the components of the image were taken\, however\, the creation will have been constructed for the current season. \n  \nFull details on the “Rule book” page of the website. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/bernard-hinton-peatmoor-lagoon-shaw-park-series-creative-competitions/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T163945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T092149Z UID:13638-1571945400-1571945400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Entries for Bernard Hinton\, Series & Creative Comps by Midnight today please DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/digital-entries-for-bernard-hinton-series-creative-comps-by-today-please/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T163700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101934Z UID:13636-1571945400-1571945400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:John Chamberlin FRPS APAGB MFIAP FBPE - Images from the USA DESCRIPTION:John is a member of Arena Photographers Here is what they say about him;\n \n“John has been a prolific photographer for over 35 years. He gained the Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1984 and a Fellowship the following year. Until December 2009 he was a member of the RPS Travel Distinctions Panel and Chair of the Visual Art Panel. He has also served on the RPS Nature Panel and the Fellowship Board. In 2008 he was awarded the Fenton Medal for services to the Society. As well as ‘Arena’\, he is a member of the London Salon and the Zoological Photo Club. \nHis images have been exhibited extensively in Britain and in various countries around the world gaining many awards and he has also acted as a selector at countless national and international exhibitions. He works in both monochrome and colour with his current images being captured digitally. He is essentially a photographer rather than a digital artist\, preferring to capture images ‘in the field’ rather than creating them in Photoshop. His current areas of interest are ‘the landscape’\, macro work in the urban environment and wildlife photography.” URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/john-chamberlin-frps-apagb-mfiap-fbpe-images-from-the-usa/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T160806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101909Z UID:13634-1571340600-1571340600@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Terry Walters EFIAP Print Discussion / Critique Night without being competitive DESCRIPTION:After Terry’s very successful evening held in January 2019\, \nand due to popular demand; \nhe is doing it again tonight. \n  \nDon’t miss it. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/terry-walters-efiap-print-discussion-critique-night-without-being-competitive/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101859Z UID:13630-1570735800-1570735800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Monthly Competition 1 with your judge; Ralph Snook ARPS DPAGB DESCRIPTION:Our league competition begins tonight with \nMonthly Comp 1 \nPlease go to the “Rule book” page of the website \nfor all of the full competition rules. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/monthly-competition-1-with-your-judge-ralph-snook-arps-dpagb/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T155622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101849Z UID:13628-1570131000-1570131000@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Chris Fairweather - Photojournalism: Stories from the Road DESCRIPTION:Chris explains\, ” this is a new talk exploring the different aspects of my working life as a photographer\, with a wide range of subject matter\, from UEFA Euro 2016\, international rugby to grass roots sport\, from international news stories to commercial and feature photography. At 25\, with 8 years professional experience behind me\, its not only about the technical aspects of the pictures but the stories of how they came about and the people in them.” \nChris was; \nWales News Photographer of the Year 2015 – Finalist \nWales News Photographer of the Year 2016 – Finialist \nWales News Photographer of the Year 2017 – Finialist \nAnd you should see some of his photographs; http://www.cfairweatherphoto.com \n  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/chris-fairweather-photojournalism-stories-from-the-road/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191001T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T154541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101828Z UID:13626-1569958200-1569958200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Tuesday Workshop DESCRIPTION:Our first one of this season\,  that  will  adapt each month to what information or activity you are looking for. \nPlease let us know what you would like to happen tonight \nand in the coming months. This can be information\, advice\, exchange of ideas or methods\, critique\, photographing specific subjects or conditions; \nor anything else photographic. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/tuesday-workshop-14/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T154153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T092247Z UID:13624-1569526200-1569526200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Entries for Comp 1 by Midnight today please DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/entries-for-comp-1-by-today-please-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T153637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101814Z UID:13622-1569526200-1569526200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Imaging Battle with Wantage\, Calne and Cirencester DESCRIPTION:With your Judge;    Tony Oliver LRPS CPAGB \nOnce again we are pleased to welcome Calne\, Cirencester\, and Wantage camera clubs \nfor a friendly digital battle. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/digital-imaging-battle-with-wantage-calne-and-cirencester/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T153311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101740Z UID:13620-1568921400-1568921400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Competition and Portrait Competition DESCRIPTION:Two Competitions judged by you. \nHere is the basic information about them \nSummer Competition \nMedium:           Prints & Digital\nCategory:         Combined (one category for all members)\nJudge:            Club Members\nTrophy:           Prints (cup)\, digital (cup) \nAll components of the submitted image must have been taken by attending any of the summer programme events organised by the club\, in the preceding summer.  Composite components of the submitted image must have been taken at the same event. \n  \nPortrait Competition \nMedium:           Prints & Digital\nCategory:         Combined (one category for all members)\nJudge:  Club Members\nTrophy:           Prints (Robinson trophy)\, digital (Roy Henry salver) \nA portrait is an image of a person.  The intent is to show the basic appearance of the person\, and some insight into his or her personality. \n  \nFull details on the “Rule book” page of the website. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/summer-competition-and-portrait-competition-3/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T153038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T092335Z UID:13618-1568316600-1568316600@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Entries for Summer & Portrait Comps by midnight tonight please DESCRIPTION:  \n  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/digital-entries-for-summer-portrait-comps-by-midnight-tonight-please/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T145011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101729Z UID:13616-1568316600-1568316600@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Western Counties Photographic Federation - Travelling Prints Critique DESCRIPTION:What do you think the chances are \nof you agreeing with what the judges thought? \nTonight you get to see the prints\, \nand judge the judges verdict for yourself! \n  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/western-counties-photographic-federation-travelling-prints-critique-3/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190905T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190905T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190618T144353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190706T101628Z UID:13613-1567711800-1567711800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Welcome Night DESCRIPTION:This is the night to come along\, meet some old friends\, and probably make some new friends too.  \nFind out what is happening over the next few months\, and have any questions about anything linked with photography or the club discussed: \nPlus of course lots and lots of images. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/welcome-night-3/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T152000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T152101Z UID:13580-1567107000-1567107000@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Tonight is our AGM.\nRemember\, it’s your club!\nSo come along and vote on some important issues.\n\nNew Season Starts next Week! URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/annual-general-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190815T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190815T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T151510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T151510Z UID:13578-1565893800-1565893800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Bath DESCRIPTION:Bath has a compact centre with several places of photographic interest within easy reach.    Some of the attractions include Bath Abbey\, the Pump rooms and the Roman Baths\, Bath Street columns and cobbles\, Pulteney bridge\, and Pulteney Weir (if you fancy trying long exposures). This is also an opportunity for street photography at night. \n     Meet:  6.30pm near Pultney Weir\, 8.30-9.00 at the Boater \nHow to get there \nBy train from Swindon to Bath Spa. \nBy car\, Bath is ten miles south of junction 18 of the M4.  Parking can be difficult during the day\, but there is free on street parking after 7pm and Charlotte Street Car Park has charges £1.50 for cars arriving after 6pm. \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – The Boater\, 9 Argyle Street\, Bath BA2 4BQ URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/bath/ LOCATION:Pultney Weir – Bath\, River Avon\, Bath\, BA2 4AY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190801T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190801T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T150411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T151158Z UID:13576-1564684200-1564684200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow DESCRIPTION:West Kennet Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb which lies on a chalk ridge to the south of Silbury Hill.    \nSilbury Hill is the largest artificial mound in Europe and dates to the Bronze Age\, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose remains unknown.  Walking is not permitted on the hill itself\, but you can find some good locations for photographs on the adjacent paths. \nWest Kennet long barrow lies to the south of the main road and is a half-mile walk uphill along a footpath\, which is signposted from the lay-by. \nPlease note: English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in its care\, which applies to both of these sites. \n     Meet:  6.30pm at the lay-by\, 8-8.30 at the Red Lion  \nHow to get there \nFree parking for around 15 cars is available in the lay-by on the A4 near Silbury Hill.   If you’re feeling energetic it is possible to walk to these sites from Avebury \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – The Red Lion\, Avebury  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/silbury-hill-and-west-kennet-long-barrow/ LOCATION:Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow\, Silbury Hill\, West Kennett END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T150021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T150021Z UID:13574-1563474600-1563474600@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Kempsford: Fairford airshow fringes DESCRIPTION:Thursday 18th July is the final day before the Fairford Airshow begins.  During the day and early evening aircraft will be arriving for the show and potentially also practicing their display routines.  Some members may be interested in buying a “Park & View” ticket which allows access from 7.30 to 19.30 for £15 per person \n(https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/airshow-tickets/park-and-view).   “it’s well worth it\, particularly for photographers as it permits photography of aircraft destined for static display without the usual clutter\, cones and people.” \nFor those who aren’t able to take the day off work\, the meeting will be at Kempsford where there will be opportunities to see the airfield from the outside and perhaps also see some aerial displays. \nMeet:  6.30pm at The George \nHow to get there \nFor the Park and View follow the instructions on the FIAT website.   \nFor Kempsford\, take the A419 from Swindon to Cirencester and take the turning for Latton and Kempsford (immediately after the Cricklade junction).   Follow the signs to Kempsford from the roundabout. \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – The George\, Kempsford: \nhttp://www.thegeorgekempsford.co.uk/food_and_menus.htm  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/kempsford-fairford-airshow-fringes/ LOCATION:The George – Kempsford\, High St\, GL7 4EQ\, Kempsford\, GL7 4EQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190704T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190704T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T145301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T145739Z UID:13572-1562265000-1562265000@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Elemental Sculpture park and Somerford Keynes DESCRIPTION:The Elemental Sculpture park occupies a 10 acre site where a diverse range of sculptures and objects are situated in amongst mixed woodland\, ponds\, glades and lawns.  See their website for more information about the sculptors who are exhibiting work at the park: http://www.elementalsculpturepark.com/sculptors  \n£2 entrance charge \nMeet:  6.30pm at Elemental \nHow to get there \nThe Sculpture Park lies just outside Somerford Keynes\, which is about 16 miles north-east of Swindon.  You can get there via the A419 turning on to the B4696 (Cotswold Water Park spine road) towards Ashton Keynes and Somerford Keynes.  Continue along the spine road past the Lower Mill Estate until you reach the turning on the right for Somerford Keynes.  Drive through the village\, Elemental is on the left.  There is car parking on site. \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – Bakers Arms\, Somerford Keynes URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/elemental-sculpture-park-and-somerford-keynes/ LOCATION:Elemental Sculpture park\, Somerford Keynes\, GL7 6FE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T144904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T144904Z UID:13570-1561055400-1561055400@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Peatmoor Lagoon and Shaw Forest Park DESCRIPTION:Peatmoor Lagoon is a small fishing lake bordered by trees\, which lies to the west of Mead Way.  Shaw Forest Park is 40-hectares of community woodland which lies to the east of Mead Way.  Shaw Park was landfill but now boasts of a range of habitats (hedgerows\, wildflower meadows\, woodlands\, wetlands) and a variety of wildlife (birds of prey\, wildfowl\, amphibians\, roe deer\, foxes and bats). \nMeet:  6.30pm at Peatmoor Lagoon.  Pub 8-8.30pm \nHow to get there \nThere are footpaths and cycle paths to the part from Sparcells\, Hillmead\, Ramleaze and Eastlease.  The closest bus stop is opposite Scurry’s Vauxhall Garage\, which is by the entrance ramp to the park and is visited by the number 22 and 18 buses.  There is car parking off Shearwood Road in Peatmoor. \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – Woodlands Edge\, Midwinter Close\, Swindon\, SN5 5EZ URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/peatmoor-lagoon-and-shaw-forest-park/ LOCATION:Peatmoor Lagoon and Shaw Forest Park\, Midwinter Close\,\, Swindon\,\, SN5 5EZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20190521T144249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T144249Z UID:13568-1559845800-1559845800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:South Cerney: Railway Bridge Arches & light painting DESCRIPTION:A series of arches on the former Midland & South Western Railway at South Cerney near to the Bow Wow.   Bow Wow is a pretty but narrow lane leading out of South Cerney\, which has the River Churn running along one side and a mill stream on the other.  Walk about 700 m along the lane\, passing the manor house\, the lane rises over the disused railway line.  There are steps down to a footpath and the railway bridges below. \nMeet:  6.30pm at the pub. \nHow to get there \nSouth Cerney is about 12 miles north of Swindon.  Take the A419 to the B4696 towards Ashton Keynes\, then take the first right turn towards South Cerney following the road until you reach the market cross.  Turn right onto Clarks Hay.  Park at the Old George Inn.   \nDon’t drive up Bow Wow\, it is narrow and there is no parking and limited turning places.  Park at the Old George Inn \nIf you are coming as a guest\, please make sure you introduce yourself. \nPub – Old George Inn\, South Cerney; \nhttp://www.oldgeorgeinn.co.uk/index.php/dining/ URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/south-cerney-railway-bridge-arches-light-painting/ LOCATION:The Old George Inn\, Clarks Hay\, \,\, South Cerney\, GL7 5UA\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190523T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190523T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20180718T153511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T115030Z UID:11615-1558639800-1558639800@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Prize Giving DESCRIPTION:Our prize giving matches the picture with the person and gives them all well earned recognition. URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/prize-giving/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20180718T135156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T115433Z UID:11560-1558035000-1558035000@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Matt Emmett - Forgotten Heritage Part 2 - Iceland to Italy DESCRIPTION:Cancelled earlier this year due to bad weather\, \nThis is one not to miss.\nIf you wonder why just ask anyone who came to Matt’s last visit.  \nAlternatively\, check out his website here \n  URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/matt-emmett-forgotten-heritage-part-2-iceland-to-italy/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190509T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T104921 CREATED:20180718T153247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T153247Z UID:11613-1557430200-1557430200@www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual Exhibition Prints DESCRIPTION:With your Judge     Beryl Heaton ARPS CPAGB URL:https://www.swindonphotosoc.org.uk/calendar/annual-exhibition-prints/ LOCATION:Western Community Centre\, Somerset Road\, Swindon\, SN2 1NF\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR