310 OCTOBER 2020 - Gryffe Advertizer

Cover image:
Pine Martins by Raymond Gargaro
Paisley Colour Photographic Club (PCPC)
Like so many things, the Pandemic has had an impact on the operation of the
PCPC with its 2019/20 season of Thursday meetings brought to a premature
halt in March.
The 2020/21 season will be in the format of online Zoom meetings for our
usual range of high quality presentations and judging nights. For anyone with a
potential interest in coming to join us in these online meetings, details of when
and how can be found on the club’s website via this link
https://www.paisleycolour.com/programme
The Scottish Photographic Federation Portfolio competition comprises entries
from all member clubs throughout Scotland, with the best of the clubs’ projected
images, colour prints and monochrome prints all under the scrutiny of the judges.
PCPC: Richard Bennett’s
“Wren Singing”
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PCPC had a very good set of results, securing first
place in the monochrome print section and second in
the projected images. The irony of a club with Colour
in its name winning the Monochrome section is not
lost on us! Out of 50 images that were submitted for
consideration, 43 were accepted for inclusion in the
Portfolio. Additionally, 3 of these images: Raymond
Gargaro’s “Sliding” and Richard Bennett’s “Wren
Singing” and “Bear Family” scored the maximum 20
points and achieved a judge’s choice award.
The three judge’s choice images are shown here......
you might recognise one from our June cover!
PCPC: Richard Bennett’s “Bear Family”
PCPC: Raymond Gargaro’s “Sliding”
Villages Investment Fund
Villages are communities with a unique sense of identity, history
and heritage that requires to be strengthened and enhanced to
retain their unique character and integrity.
£370,000 has been ring fenced from the overall £1.87million fund
specifically for investment in Renfrewshire’s villages.
Applications can made up to a maximum of £30,000 for the Villages
Investment Fund.
Examples of opportunities that communities might consider
which strengthen the character, identity and heritage of the
community could include:
Unique signage and branding for a community, reflecting its
heritage and identity
Heritage trails or walks highlighting local points of interest that
reference the unique identity of the community
Reinstatement, renovation or improvement of features within
the community that reflect its identity or history or that are of
significance to the community
Environmental or physical improvements, art works, cultural or
design features that enhance the character and identity of the
village
Events or features that strengthen the community and bring
together people to celebrate the character and history of the village
in a sustainable way
The examples above are illustrative and not exhaustive. Innovative
and creative projects from community groups that meet the
objectives of the fund are welcomed.
Constituted voluntary or community organisations from the
following communities are eligible and encouraged to make
applications to the ring-fenced Villages Investment Fund:
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Bishopton Bridge of Weir
n Brookfield
n Crosslee
n Elderslie
n Houston
n Howwood
n Inchinnan
n Kilbarchan
n Langbank
n Lochwinnoch
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/villagesinvestmentfund?s=03
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