Spring has been busy for the Norton Radstock Photographic Society. The Tri-battle with the two Frome clubs was a very enjoyable evening. The standard of photography was high and Norton Radstock finished second.

During April, presentations were given by the club’s Audio Visual group, which highlighted a variety of subjects and showed how much they had improved their techniques. This group meet on Mondays at the clubhouse.

Also during April, members Janice Cuer and Jane Richardson entertained with the various places they had been throughout the year.

A Few of our Favourite Things was the title of Clive and Joan Rathband’s presentation. They not only showed their stunning wildlife pictures, taken mostly in Namibia, they brought along the equipment that they use to achieve the results. They

answered questions about every aspect of their work which was greatly appreciated.

The April competition was Open Prints and was judged by Keith Spicer. Colour: first, Jill Toman, second, Jenny Short, third, Graham Nicholls. Highly Commended, Ivy Goatcher and Jill Toman. Commended, Mike Witcombe, Diana Walker and Graham Nicholls. Black and White: first and second, Jill Toman, third, Diana Walker. Highly Commended, Graham Nicholls. Commended, Diana Walker, Mike Witcombe and Jill Toman.

The May competition was Open Digital and judged by Samantha Pitt. Colour: first, Mike Witcombe, second, Jill Toman, third, Suzanne Ladd. Highly commended, Bill

Collett. Joint Commended, Janice Cuer and Jenny Short. Black and White:?first, Suzanne, second, Janice Cuer, third, Mike Witcombe. Highly Commended, Janet Cuer. Commended, Ivy Goatcher and Jenny Short.

The next meeting is a discussion/critique evening in the clubhouse. This will be the last meeting until September since the club will not be meeting through the summer. However, they will be showing their work at the Town Fair on 9th July. We have speakers, Peter Weaver and Tony and Jenny Byram in October. New members are always welcome with assistance and encouragement freely given. Meetings are held at the Midsomer Norton United Services Club, Stones Cross, North Road most Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. or telephone Secretary, Mike Witcombe, on: 01761 414261. Ivy Goatcher