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Winter Lecture Series

Jan 12, 2012

This month’s ‘lecture’ was actually a film – made by John Potter and introduced by the man himself. A box office smash: no spare seats, everyone enjoyed the film about Nanquidno (where John and his wife actually live now) – in particular hearing from ‘Egbert’ about his family and life as it was in times gone by, and to see footage of the Choughs, now back in the valley.

Next month’s lecture is on Wednesday 8th February, (2:15pm) and is brought to you by Bob Harrison, title: Carry On Up The Volga.

Please also note, the lectures aren’t exclusively for members – all are welcome so do come along for a little mental stimulation / diversion (followed by some reviving tea and Saffron cake!).

New Year – New Course

Jan 10, 2012

Robin Lenman (editor of The Oxford Companion to the Photograph) is hosting a new lecture series at the library. Commencing on February 2nd, and at the very reasonable cost of £24 for the six sessions, each session has a theme and will be followed by discussion –

#1 ‘All things under the sun’: The rise of photography.

#2 The Global Medium

#3 Humanist Documentary Since The 1930s

#4 ‘You press the button…’: The Snapshot

#5 Photography and the Environment

#6 Staging, Faking and Manipulation from Daguerreotype to Digital.

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment – And you needn’t be a member of the library to attend the Lecture series, all are welcome. For further information and to book a place, please telephone 01736 330 869, or ask in the library.