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: 20th May 2019.
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.
With Sadness
It is with regret and great sadness to inform you of the passing of the Federation Webmaster, Celia Clayton. Celia was diagnosed in January with Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis. Despite all efforts to combat the infection, Celia lost her battle on 20th April.
Those who knew Celia will remember a young, friendly, enthusiastic, bubbly and helpful person who will be sadly missed.
Audio Visual News - 2nd Competition 23th March 2019
The second N&EMPF Audio Visual and Photo Harmony championships were held at Newark on 23rd March. It was another successful event. 23 sequences were shown and Alan Tyrer (Cleethorpes CC) and Mike Bennett (Grimsby PS) deservedly won the best in Narrative and Photo Harmony respectively. The results are shown below but a more information can be found on the events page.
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.
Click here for more information.
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.
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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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.
PAGB Mileage Rates
PAGB mileage rate for expenses is 45pence per mile and no cost of fuel.