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EDITORIAL

That this has been an eventual quarter is to put it mildly! As most of you will have suspected, the Club came close to being closed down. This was due to The present Secretary, Pete Guy resigning and also not knowing if we would have a Treasurer and other Committee members to run the business. Thankfully, not only did Sandra Craske stay in Office but John Pearle kindly took over as Secretary. A full list of Officials is published on page 5. My apologies for typing the wrong name of our new Chairman in the previous Co-ordinator's Additional. Nick Williams of Gloucester is in this position.

I can't leave this subject without offering my gratitude to Pete Guy for the marvellous work he has put in on "Your" behalf. Many thanks Pete and I hope that you continue to enjoy your membership and new position as Committee member. I hope members will support John Pearle in his new role. My thanks too to everyone who made it possible for the Club to continue.

There are still threats to the Club. Mainly 'apathagy', stemming from the encroachment of Digital Imaging. However it would be a mistake to think interest and the continuation of home processing and the film to go with it, is going to go away that easy! Film still holds the ground on "Quality" when compared to DI, never mind the cost of getting set up for this new technology. As John proves, on page 15, there are still 'projects' that can be tackled using film, paper and chemicals. Its a pity we can't show examples in these pages, but the Silver Image Prints system doesn't lend itself to this. But anyone giving this process a try will be pleasantly surprised and kept busy in the darkroom producing these impressive prints.

My timely warning (page 7) proves the need to be vigilant during bad thunder & Lightening storms, and to remove electric plugs from wall sockets. As you will read, this omission proved an expensive experience.

To conclude, another reminder that an OPEN MEETING is booked for SUNDAY 17th of OCTOBER, at the Railway Staff Club in Station Road, Didcot, South Oxfordshire. The Club is appx. 200 yards from the station. Ample car parking is available. A cold buffet, tea & Coffee will be available.

The days events rely totally on what members bring with them. Slides, prints and any equipment for sale or exhibit will be most welcome. The Club opens at 12.00. The bar will be available throughout the day. The meeting will close at appx. 18.00. Please try to come along and support your club and officials.

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