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FOCUS Newsletter - Summer 2005 - Edition 8  Page 2

PAGB
Len Deeley and David Southern are collecting images for this national competition. It will be tough, as we are competing against the best in the country.

If you have any images you wish to submit, please pass them to Len or David for inclusion in their selection panel before the end of the club year.

Out and About with your Camera
The picnic is packed; the camera loaded with film/memory card, but can't think where to go? Here a few suggestions. The committee does not accept responsibility for the weather!

Please check with the property managers/event organisers before setting out, particularly if travelling any distance.

National Trust
The National Trust owns a number of properties locally, admission charges apply to non-members, and opening hours apply. www.nationaltrust.org

Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, notable fine arts collection. Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, many interesting and surprising features to discover. Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Regency villa. Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming, hillside woodland. Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, life on the river. Shalford Mill, Shalford, Guildford, 18th century water mill on the Tillingbourne.

Weald & Downland Museum
Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. 01243 811348. Collection of historic houses from the south of England. Admission charges and opening hours apply. Events include:

Heavy Horse Spectacular, 5th June 2005. Father's Day, 19th June 2005. Rare and Traditional Breeds Show, 24th July.

Amberley Working Museum
Amberley, West Sussex 01798 831370 www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Admission charges and opening hours apply. Events include:

Mid-Summer Steam Show, 18th-19th June. Fire Show, 2nd-3rd July. Railway Gala, 9th-10th July. Classic Car Summer Picnic, 31st July. Teddy Bear's Day Out, 29th August.

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Out and About, cont'd
Mid-Hants Railway
Live steam railway running between Alton and New Arlesford. Admission charges and timetable apply. Events include:

War on the Line, 11th-12th June (Real Ale train running in the evening of 11th). Father's Day, 19th June. Morris Day, 3rd July. Bus Rally, 17th July.

Shuttleworth Collection
Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA. 01767 627288.

Collection of vintage aircraft from the Edwardian period, many of which still fly. Admission charges apply. Events include:

Summer Air Display, 3rd July. Shuttleworth Pageant Air Display, 4th September.

Loseley House
Loseley Park, Guildford, GU3 1HS. Events include:

Great Gardening Show, 22nd-23rd July. Tel. 01483 797332 for more details.

SeaBritain 2005
www.seabritain.com

2005 has been designated the Year of the Sea. Events are too numerous to list and are taking place all over the country, including:

International Festival of the Sea, Portsmouth, 30th June-3rd July

Dunsfold Park
Godalming, Surrey.

Wings and Wheels, 4th June. 0870 800 1940 www.wingsandwheels.net

Hopefully, there is something in this list to inspire you for the 2005/06 competition season!

See You in September
The Club meets again on Wednesday 7th September 2005 at 7.45 p.m., the Red Cross Hall, Meadrow, Godalming. The next edition of FOCUS will be circulated shortly before the meeting, along with the programme, tea rota and chairman's note.

FOCUS Newsletter - Summer 2005 - Edition 8  Page 2