cancelled wet weather.

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If you weren’t there, you missed a brilliant weekend!
In the heart of the NSW agricultural belt, Temora Shire is a sanctuary rich with heritage and resources. From golden beginnings to high flying achievements, Temora has spread its wings to become more than just another country town. Known for its internationally acclaimed aviation museum in a district of agricultural excellence…
Drive up Friday, get together for dinner.
Temora, depending on your time of arrival, take in the town sights. Heritage buildings; Edwardian, Federation, even Art Deco are represented throughout the town. Churches, banks, courthouse, post office to name a few. Temora Rural Museum, Ariah park, Pardey’s Flour Mill, Railway Station and Grain silos. 
Saturday is the highlight, attend the aircraft flying display. Begins at 10am and finishes at 4pm.
Theme is: WW11  Pacific Theatre and Aircraft flying: P-40 Kitty Hawk, Spitfire, Boomerang, Wirraway.
Showcase days are aimed on providing visitors with a personal, interactive and in-depth experience with some of the Museum’s aircraft. Visitors will witness the aircraft being towed from the hangar and watch the pre-flight inspection, servicing and refueling as it takes place in front of them.The pilot will strap in, start the engine and then the flight will take place.
The flying display will vary from a simple handling display to aerobatics or formation flying.
The aircraft will land and taxi back to the visitors where they will have the chance to have a chat with the pilot, take photographs, and inspect the cockpit and engine.
Audio visual presentations both in the cinema and the Display Hangar will enhance the stories of veterans who will be invited to share with our visitors their wartime experiences.
At the conclusion of the flying activity, the Engineering Hangar will be open to all visitors. We have rarely allowed access to the workshop areas, but now visitors will be able to take a closer look at the most diverse range of aviation engineering activities anywhere in the world.
Our Engineering Team will demonstrate the projects they are working on and the unique processes, materials and techniques required to keep this fleet of vintage aircraft flying.
Prior to the flying, visitors may take in a Q&A session titled “Winging It”. A special guest will share their aviation experiences accompanied with a photo presentation, guest speakers will vary from some of the Museum’s highly experienced Warbird pilots to veterans who served during times of conflict.
Temora Rural Museum, discover the town’s history, experience life as it was for early pioneers. Here you will find;
The original family home of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman
A replica of the 7.3 kg Mother Shipton gold nugget
Vintage agricultural machinery and steam engines
Ariah Park, 20 minutes west of Temora,  you will find the 1920s Heritage Village.
It has an attractive, nostalgic feel, marvel at beautiful architecture and maybe take a look at the antique shops.
JUNEE – Return journey to Sydney you may like to come back via Junee
Licorice & Chocolate factory – located at the restored Junee Flour Mill, a historically rich landmark in the rural township.
Railway Roundhouse & Museum
Monte Cristo Homestead; Australia’s most haunted house. Ghosts of its original owner Christopher William Crawley and his family are believed to haunt the home.  A caretaker was murdered in the home in 1961, a mentally disabled boy was kept in the homestead’s cottage for many years, a boy died falling down the stairs, a maid fell from a balcony and a stable boy died from injuries after a fire. Many of the ghosts who appear in the residence are believed to be spirits of these people who died there and Mrs. Crawley herself.

 
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Get yourself there and have some fun!
Guide and mentoring with Alfonso Calero  – Subject Grunge. The plan, ferry to Cockatoo Island for a while and then back to the Rocks area, with coffee/ snack breaks. Join Alfonso Calero who will guide and mentor you if you want or you explore around by yourself. We will be looking for photos that fit the subject Grunge. Meet Alfonso at the island 9am. Return to the Rocks area around 12 noon depending on the ferry timetable. Shoot around the Rocks area with Alfonso. Outing will end at 3pm.

Feedback:
Our camera club did a photo walk with Alfonso to Cockatoo Island and around The Rocks in Sydney. Everyone had a great time, and Alfonso was able to answer everyone’s questions and give them creative ideas for photographing both the history and the “grunge” of the places we visited. His technical expertise is excellent, and he can relate well to all skill levels.

Our Photographic Society spent a day with Alfonso at Cockatoo Island and then later to the Rocks area. He worked very well with each member of the group who asked for help and at their skill level. Alfonso is a great guide and teacher and fun to be around. I would highly recommend Alfonso to visitors, beginners and any skill level photographer to join one of his tours, a Rocks walk or night photography you will learn so much, not only on photography but history along the way. Thank you Alfonso.

Alfonso is a great teacher and very easy to spend time with; Our photographic society spent a day with Alfonso taking photographs, discussion and also doing specific photographic tasks to increase our creativity. He is a great teacher, especially for the beginner and also the experienced photographer who wishes to improve his or her skills. Alfonso also knew a lot about the places we went to, in the Rocks, the history and the background stories. I highly recommend his photographic sessions.

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Hey get out there and join Glen.
Great opportunity to get some sports shots, you will be close to the action. Contact Glen Parker.
This exciting event is managed by the Rotary Clubs of Ku-ring-gai, St Ives, Turramurra and Wahroonga. The route takes in some of the most beautiful scenery on Sydney’s north shore, leafy residential streets, a pristine national park, rolling hills and open countryside.
There will be over 2,300 riders, and ride lengths to suit all levels of cyclist.
Our club is the only registered club to photograph the race around various locations of the course. There will be a manned location site to download your photographs, they will be sorted and uploaded to another website to host and sell the photos. Proceeds going to the charities that are beneficiaries of the ride (mostly Lifeline)
You get to keep your photos for use in competitions!

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Contact Sue
Welcome new members to come along, there will be mentoring for those who need help.
Bring a tri-pod.
It was a very pleasant evening with 16 members, (including 4 new) meeting and enjoying the
lovely warm weather and stunning views from Kirribilli to SOH, CBD & harbour bridge.
Of course the area and photos are done to death by many but the idea was getting together and to include new members, for something ‘simple’ to start. A bonus when one of the great ocean liners gracefully left the overseas terminal, making a beautiful picture for everyone.
It was a close call when the Manly ferry got too close and it sounded the hooter.
The walk around to Luna park was great, lots of fisherman on the rail too.
We all enjoyed fish n ships and pizza by the foreshore. Thanks to Sue and Geoff for the delivery.
There was a feeling of great friendship and sharing, and most hung around until at least 9pm, a good indication everyone enjoyed themselves.
A very successful evening.  NO rain either!