ACC Who's who on the Committee

This page is to help you get to know your hard-working committee. For details of what they do, check here..

Chair:
Julie Morgan

email: accchair@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Julie is a long-standing member, fine photographer and a regular contributor to the success of our club.

Programme Secretary and Webmaster :
David Straker

email: accprogsec@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

email: webmaster@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

I grew up in Abergavenny where my father first printed the Abergavenny Chronicle and then taught at King Henry. I then moved away to pursue a career in computing and business while bringing up a family (one of each). Along the way, I became interested in photography and eventually joined Yateley Camera Club in 2007. When Eleri and I retired in 2012, we headed home and now live in Llanddewi Skirrid with our two golden retrievers. Naturally, I joined Abergavenny Camera Club, where I am now Chair and Webmaster.

I have no photographic speciality but just enjoy photographing whatever is in front of me and 'trying stuff'. I have Sony kit, with assorted lenses. And of course the ubiquitous smartphone. A thing about photography I love is that there's always something new to learn, as well as new technology to lust after (and use, of course).

SECRETARY:
Nigel Collins

email: accsecretary@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Nigel is our esteemed secretary, keeping records and helping us stay on track.

COMPETITION SECRETARY:
Julie Morgan

email: acccompsec@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Hi there, I am a retired PA/Administrator having spent my working life with a variety of employers, including the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Smith & Nephew and finally the Speech & Language Department at Aneurin Bevan Health Board. I’ve always had a lifelong love of photography but it wasn’t until Christmas 2010 that I finally became the owner of what I called ‘my first real camera’ – a Sony A390. A Christmas present from my hubby. In January 2011, I joined Abergavenny Camera Club, where I met some wonderful people who helped me along my photographic journey. In November 2018, I gained the AWPF for my panel of 12 images, called At the Jazz Club. I had come a along way in 7 years. Since that first Sony, I’ve stayed with Sony purchasing another two cameras, the latest being the A6600, bought during Covid! I am now a WPF Judge and, also a WPF mentor for those wanting to gain the AWPF. Over the years I’ve made many, many friends, mainly at Abergavenny but also, in the wider world of photography. My passion for photography has never dimmed, I hope it never does.

TREASURER:
Peter Murcutt

email: acctreasurer@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Peter has been with the club a long time and is a keen contributor to club life, including our regular competitions.

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY:
Reg Roberts

email: accmembership@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Retired Engineer. Although interested in all aspects of photography my main interest is landscape.

Having had an underlying interest in photography since my teens. I bought my first second hand 35mm range finder camera with savings from my low apprentice pay. Having been loaned a Gnome enlarger I experimented with black and white printing. However with a career and the responsibilities of married life my interest continued as a family snaps man.

On retiring I renewed my interest in photography to compliment my hobby of hill walking. I joined the Abergavenny club with a view to improve.

Talks attended at the club, advice and constructive critique from fellow members as certainly enhanced my enjoyment of photography. Hill walking now complements my hobby of photography.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER:
Dennis Eldridge

email: acccomms@abergavennycameraclub.org.uk

 

Dennis has been a leading club member for many years. He also regularly photographs local events and has contributed many photographs to the Abergavenny Chronicle.

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