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 51 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: 16th March 2019.
Audio Visual News - 2nd Competition 23th March 2019
Although entries have closed, there are still many tickets available to see the judging. There are 23 excellent sequences and members interested in seeing some good AV sequences or considering entering in future years are very welcome to come along. Tickets are £5 and can be paid for on the door, but due to capacity constraints, anybody wishing to attend should notify David Gibbins in advance (david.gibbinsatntlworld.com) please substitute @ for at.
Coffee will be available from 9:30, judging will start at 10am and the day should finish by 3:30pm. The event will take place at Sheldon Suite, Newark Show Ground, Coddington NG24 2NY
Coffee will be available from 9:30, judging will start at 10am and the day should finish by 3:30pm. The event will take place at Sheldon Suite, Newark Show Ground, Coddington NG24 2NY
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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N&EMPF Annual Exhibition
Please see the Exhibition page for details of the results and the Print Exhibition and Award Ceremony.
Congratulations
George Lill (CPAGB), Keith Balcombe (CPAGB) and Mike Bennett (DPAGB) all from Cleethorpes CAmera Club receiving their Awards for Photographic Merit certificates at the N&EMPF AGM on 3rd March 2019.
picture by Ian Taylor
picture by Ian Taylor
Ken Wade (DPAGB), Paul Burrows (CPAGB) and David Keep (DPAGB) with their certificates at Mansfield Museum.
picture by Ian Taylor
picture by Ian Taylor
Awards for Photographic Merit
Very many congratulations to the following people who have achieved Awards for Photographic Merit:
CPAGB (recently staged at Pontefract)
Paul Burrows Keyworth PS
David Hewson North East Lincs PS
John Nash Grimsby PS
George Lill Cleethorpes CC
Keith Balcombe Cleethorpes CC
DPAGB
David Keep Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
Ken Wade Newark & District PS
Mike Bennett Cleethorpes PS
CPAGB (recently staged at Pontefract)
Paul Burrows Keyworth PS
David Hewson North East Lincs PS
John Nash Grimsby PS
George Lill Cleethorpes CC
Keith Balcombe Cleethorpes CC
DPAGB
David Keep Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
Ken Wade Newark & District PS
Mike Bennett Cleethorpes PS
PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship
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Massive congratulations to Rolls-Royce who won the PAGB Inter Club Print Championships on Sunday 28th October.
This is the first time a N&EMPF Club has won this prestigious award. Here's a report from Peter Cheetham, Hon PAGB: What a day for N&EMPF! Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS had just missed out at winning at Warwick in the PDI Championship but they became the Number One club in the Print Championship. At the end of the first round, with 38 clubs competing including the 8 finalists from 2017, Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS had 145 marks, but Arden had 166 and Wigan 10 had 161. The Plate Competition was run and Catchlight CC from Northern Ireland scored 72 marks with Warrington PS coming second with 70. The Final started with plenty of 15’s and 14’s and when the scores were awarded the 9 Clubs competing came out as:
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Please note, Patchings is open from 10am to 4pm in the winter. If you are intending to visit the N&EMPF exhibition in Mansfield at the same time, please note Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery is closed on Sundays.
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PAGB Inter-Federation Results 2018
The final results of the PAGB Inter-Federation Results have now been received. N&EMPF achieved 3rd Place in Open Colour Prints, 4th Place in Open Mono Prints, 3rd Place in Open PDI and 5th Place in Nature PDI. The full results can be found via the links.
Very many congratulations to Neil Humphries of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for obtaining the best image in the Open Print section with "Memories at Twilight".
To David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for getting selector Clive Tanner's award for "The Bitterest Pill" - in Mono Prints
To John Thorndike, Grimsby PS, for getting Roger Hance's selector award for "Made it to the Top" - in Mono Prints
To Jeffrey Hoffman, Synergy, for getting a PAGB Ribbon in Nature PDI's for Hawk Owl with Prey.
To David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for getting selector Clive Tanner's award for "The Bitterest Pill" - in Mono Prints
To John Thorndike, Grimsby PS, for getting Roger Hance's selector award for "Made it to the Top" - in Mono Prints
To Jeffrey Hoffman, Synergy, for getting a PAGB Ribbon in Nature PDI's for Hawk Owl with Prey.
FIAP Distinctions 2018
Many congratulations to the following people who have recently gained FIAP distinctions:
EFIAP/s EFIAP/b
Jacqui Jay Grafton - The Print Project Group Eileen Murray - Worksop PC
Sarah Middleton - Synergy
Alan D Young - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
EFIAP AFIAP
Pamela Carter - Deepings CC Tom Glancz - Nottingham & Notts PS
Gianpiero Ferrari - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS Simon Hill - Bolsover CC
Carol McNiven Young - Newark & District PS
John Nash - Grimsby PS
Philip Tapp - Keyworth CC
John Thorndike - Grimsby PS
EFIAP/s EFIAP/b
Jacqui Jay Grafton - The Print Project Group Eileen Murray - Worksop PC
Sarah Middleton - Synergy
Alan D Young - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
EFIAP AFIAP
Pamela Carter - Deepings CC Tom Glancz - Nottingham & Notts PS
Gianpiero Ferrari - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS Simon Hill - Bolsover CC
Carol McNiven Young - Newark & District PS
John Nash - Grimsby PS
Philip Tapp - Keyworth CC
John Thorndike - Grimsby PS
Awards for Photographic Merit
Very many congratulations to the following people who have achieved Awards for Photographic Merit:
CPAGB (recently staged at Chorley)
David Neale Axholme Camera Club
John Thorndike Grimsby Photographic Society
CPAGB/AV (staged at Wilmslow)
David Gibbins Beeston (Notts) Camera Club
DPAGB/AV
Alan Tyrer Cleethorpes Camera Club (Special congratulations to Alan who was the first person to get a DPAGB in Audio Visual in N&EMPF.)
CPAGB (recently staged at Chorley)
David Neale Axholme Camera Club
John Thorndike Grimsby Photographic Society
CPAGB/AV (staged at Wilmslow)
David Gibbins Beeston (Notts) Camera Club
DPAGB/AV
Alan Tyrer Cleethorpes Camera Club (Special congratulations to Alan who was the first person to get a DPAGB in Audio Visual in N&EMPF.)
 David Gibbins and Alan Tyrer with Gordon Jenkins (PAGB President) after the Audio Visual adjudication at at Wilmslow.
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David Neale receiving his Award from President Alan Bannister.
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David Gibbins receiving his award.
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APAGB Award
N&EMPF is delighted to announce that Mary Nicholson of Derby PS was awarded an APAGB at the AGM on 11th March 2018.
President Carol Cheetham handing the award to Mary.
President Carol Cheetham handing the award to Mary.
N&EMPF has a new Hon. Life Vice President
At the N&EMPF AGM on 11th March 2018, David Gibbins ARPS, APAGB, EFIAP/b BPE5 was made Honorary Life Vice President of N&EMPF.
David joined the N&EMPF Executive in 1985 and has been President twice, he is in his second spell as Exhibition Secretary, was the first Webmaster and Awards Officer for N&EMPF and has also been Portfolio Secretary and Member of the Photographic Alliance (where he acted as Patronage Chairman for several years).
David joined the N&EMPF Executive in 1985 and has been President twice, he is in his second spell as Exhibition Secretary, was the first Webmaster and Awards Officer for N&EMPF and has also been Portfolio Secretary and Member of the Photographic Alliance (where he acted as Patronage Chairman for several years).
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.
Latest list of N&EMPF Lecturers and Judges
Click both Lecturers and Judges for the latest lists of N&EMPF Lecturers and Judges. Some lecturers and judges have resigned since the last publication and new ones joined. Contact details can be obtained from the Federation Judges and Lecturers Secretary.
N&EMPF e-news Number 7
The latest N&EMPF Newsletter is now available as at 24th December 2017.
PAGB Mileage Rates
PAGB mileage rate for expenses is 45pence per mile and no cost of fuel.