Who Are We?
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The North & East Midlands Photographic Federation (N&EMPF) was founded in April 1955 and is currently made up of 53 photographic clubs/societies primarily in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
N&EMPF organises a number of events each year; the Exhibition, Championships, Photographic Weekend Conference and Memorial Lecture in the Autumn. This site is designed to provide emphasis on Federation news, events and competitions. If you have any key events, lectures or news that you would like to share at a Federation level please forward to our Club Secretary and Webmaster. We also publish a club directory, newsletters and supply judges and lecturers. |
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LATEST NEWS
Last Updated: 26th November 2019
Awards for Photographic Merit
Very many congratulations to the following people who have achieved Awards for Photographic Merit:
At this past weekends PAGB event hosted by the CACC in Watford all 5 of our applicants for Credit Award for Photographic Merit (CPAGB) were successful, 4 in prints and 1 in Projected images:
The photographers are:
Angela Plumb from Newark & District PS
Andrew Kitchen from Grantham PS
Roger Kidd form Eastwood PS
Allan Wild from Melton Mowbray PS
Lee Dixon from Cleethorpes CC
Congratulations to everyone. Above are Roger, Angela and Lee at Watford.
Whilst back in September the following also gained their CPAGB (3 in prints and 1 with projected images)
Kevin Blood from Sileby PS
Steve Kilpin from Grantham & District PS
Peter Smith from Sileby PS
Michael Stringer from Grimsby PS
At this past weekends PAGB event hosted by the CACC in Watford all 5 of our applicants for Credit Award for Photographic Merit (CPAGB) were successful, 4 in prints and 1 in Projected images:
The photographers are:
Angela Plumb from Newark & District PS
Andrew Kitchen from Grantham PS
Roger Kidd form Eastwood PS
Allan Wild from Melton Mowbray PS
Lee Dixon from Cleethorpes CC
Congratulations to everyone. Above are Roger, Angela and Lee at Watford.
Whilst back in September the following also gained their CPAGB (3 in prints and 1 with projected images)
Kevin Blood from Sileby PS
Steve Kilpin from Grantham & District PS
Peter Smith from Sileby PS
Michael Stringer from Grimsby PS
Audio Visual News - 3rd Competition 21st March 2020
The third N&EMPF Audio Visual and Photo Harmony championships will be held at Newark on 21st March 2020.
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N&EMPF Annual Exhibition
The results of the N&EMPF Exhibition are now available. Many congratulations to anyone who had an acceptance. With a record entry there will be a few more near misses. Very many congratulations to Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS who achieved some incredible results.
PAGB Inter-Club PDI Championship
Massive congratulations to Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS who came joint 2nd in the PAGB Inter Club PDI Championships on Saturday 13th July.
Well done also to Synergy who came runners-up in the Plate and also to Nottingham & Notts PS who were 10th in the initial rounds.
Well done also to Synergy who came runners-up in the Plate and also to Nottingham & Notts PS who were 10th in the initial rounds.
Change to N&EMPF Judges List
Peter W Jones ARPS DPAGB of Bilsthorpe has been appointed to the N&EMPF judges list with immediate effect. His details can be found in the Lecturers Section of the PAGB Handbook or the Executive Section of the N&EMPF Directory.
N&EMPF Print Championships Friday 17th May 2019
The Club Print Championship was held at St. Mary’s Church Hall Wollaton Drive, Wollaton Nottingham NG8 1AF on Friday 17th May commencing at 7.30pm. Many congratulations to Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for winning for the 5th year running and to Jon Mee of Rolls-Royce for winning the best print with his beautiful "Water Maiden".
Newark & District PS were second and Beeston (Notts) CC were third. As Rolls-Royce had already qualified for the PAGB National Print Championships in October, both Newark and Beeston will also represent N&EMPF at the Print Championships.
Newark & District PS were second and Beeston (Notts) CC were third. As Rolls-Royce had already qualified for the PAGB National Print Championships in October, both Newark and Beeston will also represent N&EMPF at the Print Championships.
Very Many Congratulations to W H (Bill Attenborough)
On 13th March 2019, Bill Attenborough of Derby Photographic Society celebrated his 100th birthday and also received his APAGB for services to photography. A fantastic achievement on both accounts.
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PDI Knockout Sunday 3rd March 2019 - Results
The Club PDI Championships were held at Arnold on 3rd March. Many congratulations to Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for retaining the trophy and to Synergy and Nottingham & Notts PS for coming 2nd and 3rd and will therefore represent N&EMPF at Warwick on 13th July. Rolls-Royce had already pre-qualified having come 2nd at Warwick in 2018.
Brian Stephenson receiving the brand new Davis Trophy from President Alan Bannister
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Abrams Splashdown , the winning individual image from David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
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Meet the Current and Previous Presidents and Hon.Life Vice Presidents
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Left - Past Presidents : Eric Miller, David Gibbins, Peter Cheetham, Alan Bannister (current President), Carol Cheetham (Immediate Past President), Ian Taylor, Peter Henson, Brian Davis and Roy Millett. Photo taken March 2018.
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Hon. Life Vice Presidents: Peter Cheetham, David Gibbins, Carol Cheetham, Eileen White and Peter Henson. Photo taken March 2018
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N&EMPF Exhibition CD's
It is possible to purchase copies of the following disks either as individuals or Clubs from David Gibbins :-
A single disc is £10 plus postage and packaging but you can purchase both the accepted PDI's and Print shows for £12.50 plus £2.50 postage and packaging.
A single disc is £10 plus postage and packaging but you can purchase both the accepted PDI's and Print shows for £12.50 plus £2.50 postage and packaging.
PAGB Mileage Rates
PAGB mileage rate for expenses is 45pence per mile and no cost of fuel.