Saturday 24 January 2015

Postponed - Cycle Security and Maintenance Event 25th January 11am -3pm at Woodlesford Lock

Postponed 
Cycle Security and Maintenance Event 25th January 11am -3pm at Woodlesford Lock. The new date will be posted shortly.

Thursday 15 January 2015

Come to Clear out and De- clutter event Sunday 1st February 2 – 4pm at The Oulton Institute.

Need to declutter and make space for your new items after Christmas ? Come to Clear out and De- clutter event Sunday 1st February 2 – 4pm at The Oulton Institute.  

Friday 9 January 2015

Camera Club special offer 50% off Camera course.

Special Offer for 2015

The Fair Exchange Camera Club in conjunction with Michael Dean Photography is offering new and existing members the opportunity to improve their photography skills in 2015.

We will be running a beginners/improvers Photography course starting in January and running through to the end of June. The course will run every Wednesday Evening from 7-9pm at the Two Pointers pub, Woodlesford, for 21 weeks, plus 3 Saturday or Sunday field trips. That adds up to 54 hours of tutor led training with a qualified teacher and photographer.

The Camera Club normally runs on the second Wednesday of every month and membership is currently £10 per year plus £1 per club night. The club will continue to run as normal during the course and will be an integral part of the learning for those taking part.

The cost for the course is at a special discounted rate for existing or new members of £230 this will include one year’s membership of the Fair Exchange Camera Club and club night fees for the duration of the course.

So if you’ve got a new camera for Christmas, you’ve had one for a while but don’t know how to use it or you just want to improve your photography, then come and join us for this special course and gain the skills and confidence to take photographs you’ll be proud of.

The course will be restricted to 12 attendees on a first come basis.

For more information, payment options and to book your place on the course please contact:

Pauline Hope at the Fair Exchange Camera Club
Phone: 07780 601917

OR

Michael Dean Photography  
Phone: 0113 2526096
Mobile: 07831 238398


Sunday 4 January 2015

Camera Club Special Discount Offer on Photography Course - What is covered



Special Offer for 2015

The Fair Exchange Camera Club in conjunction with Michael Dean Photography is offering new and existing members the opportunity to improve their photography skills in 2015.

We will be running a beginners/improvers Photography course starting in January and running through to the end of June. The course will run every Wednesday Evening from 7-9pm at the Two Pointers pub, Woodlesford, for 21 weeks, plus 3 Saturday or Sunday field trips. That adds up to 54 hours of tutor led training with a qualified teacher and photographer.

The Camera Club normally runs on the second Wednesday of every month and membership is currently £10 per year plus £1 per club night. The club will continue to run as normal during the course and will be an integral part of the learning for those taking part.

The cost for the course is at a special discounted rate for existing or new members of £230 this will include one year’s membership of the Fair Exchange Camera Club and club night fees for the duration of the course.

So if you’ve got a new camera for Christmas, you’ve had one for a while but don’t know how to use it or you just want to improve your photography, then come and join us for this special course and gain the skills and confidence to take photographs you’ll be proud of.

The course will be restricted to 12 attendees on a first come basis.

For more information, payment options and to book your place on the course please contact:

Pauline Hope at the Fair Exchange Camera Club
Phone: 07780 601917

OR

Michael Dean Photography  
Phone: 0113 2526096
Mobile: 07831 238398






What will I learn?
The course is both classroom and location based where you will learn how to operate your DSLR camera as well as gain an understanding of the fundamentals of photography, all learning is supported by practical exercises. The following topics will be covered:

·         About your camera controls, menus and settings
·         Different camera controls – aperture priority, shutter priority and manual 
·         Basic camera techniques – using different shutter speeds, aperture, ISO settings to correctly expose your images
·         The use of different lenses and other accessories
·         Composition and visual language
·         Auto and manual focus and use of focus points
·         White balance
·         Metering modes
·         File formats /Image quality
·         On camera flash
·         Introduction to post processing your images

During the course you will also learn about and practice taking photographs in different photographic genre such as low light, landscape, still life, black & white, portraiture and close-up/macro. As well as the weekly sessions there will also be three field trips to different locations, these will normally be on a Saturday or Sunday. 

The course is structured to be enjoyable and informative, it is very hands on and there will be tasks and projects to complete throughout the course to help you understand and master the techniques you have learnt. 

You will be provided with course handouts and will put together a portfolio of your own photographic work as a record of what you have achieved throughout the course.


Additional Costs and Requirements
·         You must have use of a Digital SLR Camera, Bridge Camera or Compact System Camera or Compact camera with full manual controls.
·         A tripod will be needed for some of the classes
·         You will be expected to print your own photographs for your portfolio
·        You will need to make your own way to the field trips



Thursday 1 January 2015

The `Knit at home’ scheme hopes to present the first blanket to charities

The `Knit at home’ scheme hopes to present the first blanket to charities, contact us if you know someone who loves knitting and crocheting but finds it difficult to get out and would love to join. 

Come the 2nd session of a new programme of craft projects launched at the new Create and Chat the monthly Craft and Social afternoon on Thursday 29th January at The Oulton Institute 1.30- 3.30pm.

Come the 2nd  session of a new programme of craft projects launched at the new Create and Chat the monthly Craft and Social afternoon on Thursday 29th January at The Oulton Institute 1.30- 3.30pm. Join us for a drink and a chat and learn a new skill or pick up an old one.

Community Memory Cafe, `Cosy Corner Memory Cafe‘ Thursday 15th January at 2 -3.30pm at The Woodlesford Methodist Church Hall

  The 9th Community Memory Cafe, `Cosy Corner Memory Cafe‘  Thursday 15th January at 2 -3.30pm at The Woodlesford Methodist Church Hall with the support and guidance from Peter Smith of the Tea Cosy Memory Cafe in Rothwell. If anyone is interested in making Woodlesford and Oulton a dementia friendly community please contact Pauline.

Strictly may have ended but get the Latin feel good factor, beginners and the more experienced dancers are welcome to join the Salsa sessions on Tuesdays 8-9pm at The Oulton Institute.

Strictly may have ended but get the Latin feel good factor, beginners and the more experienced dancers are welcome to join the Salsa sessions on Tuesdays 8-9pm at The Oulton Institute.  

Need a boost for the New Year ? Head Space is a course for those who are feeling the stresses in their lives, or not enjoying life as much as they did, or not feeling as confident as they were.

Need a boost for the New Year ? Head Space is a course for those who are feeling the stresses in their lives, or not enjoying life as much as they did, or not feeling as confident as they were.  Contact Pauline for details.

Got a new bike ? A cycle maintenance and security session is being planned

Got a new bike ? A cycle maintenance and security session is being planned contact Pauline for details. 

Want to improve your fitness ? Sign up to ‘2 Wheels Good ' Cycle Club an informal cycling group

Want to improve your fitness? sign up to ‘2 Wheels Good ' Cycle Club an informal cycling group for those who would like to cycle, or would feel safer cycling, in the company of others. Contact others through Pauline or through the website 

The Fair Exchange Menz Own interest and hobbies Club

Menz Own interest and hobbies Club is in the final planning stages contact Pauline for details

The Fair Exchange weekly Sewing Class

Are you are interested in the weekly Sewing Class, please contact Pauline if you wish to join us.


The Fair Exchange next 10 week Art class starts on Monday 12th January 2 -3pm at The Oulton Institute

 Contact us if you are interested in the next 10 week Art class starts on Monday 12th January 2 -3pm at The Oulton Institute £6 per session, materials extra.

Join The Fair Exchange and start the New Year with new activities and meet people.