Great to see registrations coming in already. Don't forget the workshops are on a first in first served basis.
Judi's workshop is proving to be popular and is limited to 20 people in each session, so if you are wanting to attend this workshop then we recommend your registering sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Saturday night dinner & entertainment
We have a special treat for you all on Saturday night and we would like you to join in the fun by dressing the part. This is entirely optional, however we think it will be a hoot if we call get into the theme of things.
As our venue is an old army hospital, that is our theme. 1940’s army hospital. You can be a patient, a doctor, a nurse, the cleaner, the cook, even a visitor – the choice is yours.
To assist you we have negotiated special rates at the local costume hire businesses. Their contact details are below. If you are not going to have time to visit them, how about your own local costume hire – bring something with you :)
Anything Goes Costume Hire
Level 1/Newbolds Building
24 Queen Street
Upper Hutt
Wellington
Phone: (04) 528 4653
Open: Mon 10am-5:30pm; Tue-Wed, Sat 10am-5pm; Thu-Fri 10am-6pm
http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/1rwn/anything-goes-costume-hire/
Mention you are attenting the convention to get discount.
Jesters Costume Hire
Upstairs
12 - 14 Railway Avenue
Lower Hutt
Wellington
Phone/Fax: (04) 587 0700
Open: Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm; Late night Thurs to 7.30pm; Sat 10am - 3pm;
(closed Sun, Mon & Public holidays)
http://jesters.co.nz/
Mention you are attenting the convention to get discount.
Totally Frocked Costume Hire
69 Pharazyn Street
Lower Hutt
Wellington
Phone: (04) 939 6037
Fax: (04) 920 1735
Open: Tuesday: 10:30am - 6:00pm; Wednesday: 10:30am -6:00pm; Thursday: 10:30am - 7.30pm; Friday: 10:30am - 6:00pm; Saturday: 10:30am - 3:30pm
http://totallyfrocked.co.nz/
Discount voucher required, available on request - email toya @ digitalpix.co.nz (remove spaces).
As our venue is an old army hospital, that is our theme. 1940’s army hospital. You can be a patient, a doctor, a nurse, the cleaner, the cook, even a visitor – the choice is yours.
To assist you we have negotiated special rates at the local costume hire businesses. Their contact details are below. If you are not going to have time to visit them, how about your own local costume hire – bring something with you :)
Anything Goes Costume Hire
Level 1/Newbolds Building
24 Queen Street
Upper Hutt
Wellington
Phone: (04) 528 4653
Open: Mon 10am-5:30pm; Tue-Wed, Sat 10am-5pm; Thu-Fri 10am-6pm
http://www.finda.co.nz/business/listing/1rwn/anything-goes-costume-hire/
Mention you are attenting the convention to get discount.
Jesters Costume Hire
Upstairs
12 - 14 Railway Avenue
Lower Hutt
Wellington
Phone/Fax: (04) 587 0700
Open: Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm; Late night Thurs to 7.30pm; Sat 10am - 3pm;
(closed Sun, Mon & Public holidays)
http://jesters.co.nz/
Mention you are attenting the convention to get discount.
Totally Frocked Costume Hire
69 Pharazyn Street
Lower Hutt
Wellington
Phone: (04) 939 6037
Fax: (04) 920 1735
Open: Tuesday: 10:30am - 6:00pm; Wednesday: 10:30am -6:00pm; Thursday: 10:30am - 7.30pm; Friday: 10:30am - 6:00pm; Saturday: 10:30am - 3:30pm
http://totallyfrocked.co.nz/
Discount voucher required, available on request - email toya @ digitalpix.co.nz (remove spaces).
Monday, July 13, 2009
Accommodation surprise!
I know I have told you of the accommodation upgrades in a previous post but today we actually saw them first hand. We went up to the convention venue and had a look at the renovations that have been happening since we booked almost a year ago. Wow! What a diffence twelve months can make!
The lodge which houses the share twin accommodation has brand new bathrooms and showers, brand new innersprung king-single beds, fresh paint everywhere and brand new carpet on the floors. The kitchen has been upgraded and they were working on the dining room when we were there. The heating had been turned off when we visted but the buildings were still very warm. I am sure you are all going to be very comfortable with this accommodation.
The old buildings are still there so none of the photographic opportunities have been lost but the venue is constantly upgrading so who knows what other great stuff they will have finished before we get there in October!
The lodge which houses the share twin accommodation has brand new bathrooms and showers, brand new innersprung king-single beds, fresh paint everywhere and brand new carpet on the floors. The kitchen has been upgraded and they were working on the dining room when we were there. The heating had been turned off when we visted but the buildings were still very warm. I am sure you are all going to be very comfortable with this accommodation.
The old buildings are still there so none of the photographic opportunities have been lost but the venue is constantly upgrading so who knows what other great stuff they will have finished before we get there in October!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Camera Talk Misprints
It has been bought to our attention that the May/June issue of Camera Talk has some errors regarding dates for the Central Regional Convention in the "For your diary" section. We apologise for any confusion caused by these errors and would like to reassure you that the information contained on our website is correct. If in doubt, check the website (www.get-a-grip.co.nz).
To clarify:
Closing date for the Interclub Competion and the Individual Salon is September 11th and NOT July.
There is NO Northern Regional Convention this year.
The Central Regional Convention is in October (Oct 30th, 31st & Nov 1st). We don't want you to miss out on a fantastic weekend cos you have the wrong date in your diary!
To clarify:
Closing date for the Interclub Competion and the Individual Salon is September 11th and NOT July.
There is NO Northern Regional Convention this year.
The Central Regional Convention is in October (Oct 30th, 31st & Nov 1st). We don't want you to miss out on a fantastic weekend cos you have the wrong date in your diary!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Early Morning Shoot
Pauatahanui Inlet, Porirua, is the magical location chosen by the Convention Committee for the early morning (6 am) field trip on Saturday 31 October. Here there are endless photo opportunities for photographers of all tastes and inclinations and you will not be disappointed.
At the western end of the inlet are numerous boatsheds of all sizes, colours and descriptions that provide ample subject material for the pictorial photographer. The early morning mist rising off the still waters, the reflections of hulls at anchor and the maritime ambience of this boat lover’s paradise can all be easily captured.
Pauatahanui Nature Reserve can be found at the eastern end of the inlet where well defined tracks lead to several well-built hides which allow keen nature photographers to get up close and personal with the various birds that frequent this area.
And to top off your visit, hot tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at the nature reserve car park.
(Own transport required or car pool with others)
At the western end of the inlet are numerous boatsheds of all sizes, colours and descriptions that provide ample subject material for the pictorial photographer. The early morning mist rising off the still waters, the reflections of hulls at anchor and the maritime ambience of this boat lover’s paradise can all be easily captured.
Pauatahanui Nature Reserve can be found at the eastern end of the inlet where well defined tracks lead to several well-built hides which allow keen nature photographers to get up close and personal with the various birds that frequent this area.
And to top off your visit, hot tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at the nature reserve car park.
(Own transport required or car pool with others)
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