September 2011

2nd August
Evening at Westerham

Seven members met on the Green at Westerham and commenced with a few shots of the statue of Winston Churchill. We split into two parties; one walking the footpath that runs alongside the stream and through fields behind the southern side of the High street; the others concentrating on the church and churchyard where local campanologists had gathered for a practice session. Although rain was falling quite heavily as we left West Wickham, Westerham was dry and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Refreshments in ‘The Grasshopper’ rounded off the evening to the accompaniment of the continuing attempts of the bell ringers in the church.

Report by Martin Ridout


9thth August
Evening with the Crystal Palace Monsters

The intention of this evening was to photograph the 'monsters' around the lake in Crystal Palace Park, but as the cycling, which normally takes place each Tuesday evening, had been cancelled a few weeks ago the five members attending decided to investigate this first. However, luck was not with us (again) as the cycling had been cancelled once more, probably due to the disturbances in London on the previous evenings. We then walked back to our starting point to find and photograph the monsters. The weather was kinder than in recent weeks, with late evening sun and no rain

Report by Martin Ridout


16th August
Evening at Godstone

A few members forgathered by the village pond before walking to the Alms Houses and the Church where a few photos were taken. Norman was successful in finding the grave of the Godstone pirate and smuggler. A return to the Green by the members and the nearby pub for chat over something liquid before heading for home.


20th August
Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

Ten members met at the Old Schoolhouse Pub for coffee and some lunch. The landlord did us proud by, at short notice, arranging a table that accommodate all ten of us. Following lunch we each made our way down the narrow country lanes to the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden. The garden is in a narrow valley dotted with several ponds with a small river flowing through. In the centre was a timber framed cottage which probably once housed a water mill. The large garden which followed the river was heavily wooded with small open dells dotted about. Most of the sculptures were placed in these dells, delightful settings for these contemporary works of art. There is probably around one hundred objects to find and view all offering a variety of photographic opportunity. The weather at first was dull and overcast with one brief shower but by mid afternoon, the clouds had gone giving clear blue sky. A very enjoyable afternoon.




23rd August
Downe – Find Darwin’s Tomb

No report available, it is thought very few members if any attended due to the bad weather.


30th August
Keston Common

No report available, it is thought very few members if any attended due to the poor weather.