This week we have “An Evening With Stephen Clifford CPAGB, BPE3*, AFIAP” from Cannock Photographic Society.

Friday is also the hand in night for the 2nd Merit PDI Competition. Rules and a link to the online entry page can be found at http://wrekinartspc.com/competition-links-organisations-and-club-guides

On Friday 13 December, John Haines will judge the 2nd Merit PDI Competition.

Then on 20 December we have the Christmas Party which will be the final event of 2019. Partners are invited. Please let Sheila know if you’re going to the party as soon as possible.

After more than 50 years standing at the edge of the Ironbridge Gorge, the Power Station cooling towers will be demolished at 11am on Friday 6 December. There won’t be a formal viewing area for the demolition and there are a number of road and footpath closures in the area. For full information about road closures etc. see the council website https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20171/building_control/3922/demolition_of_the_ironbridge_power_station where you can find a “watch online” tab which will be operational from 1030am on 6 December.

The PAGB Masters of Print exhibition opens the following day at 2pm on 7 December http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/sites/default/files/newsletters/Invite%20Masters%20of%20Print%20Exhibition%202019.pdf St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham B5 5BB http://www.bullring.org/getting-here/ The exhibition then runs Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm until Saturday 4 January 2020. Please note that there will be a church service every day at 1230pm. There will be 60 prints on display including Roger’s “Spin to Win.”

Finally, if you’re looking for a subscription free alternative to photoshop then Affinity Photo https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/ is available for £33.99 instead of the normal price of £48.99.