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Provisional details for the Autumn 2009 Workshop are as follows:

The location for the Autumn 2009 Workshop/Gathering is set in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. We will be based in the village of Capel Curig which will give us access to most parts of the National Park.

Provisional dates are:

Friday 9th October (evening) through to Sunday 11th October.

I am waiting on confirmation of accommodation but have been able to book the Community Centre in the village for the Saturday (day and evening) should the weather be too bad or for discussions and demonstrations. http://www.capelcurigcommunitycentre.co.uk/

I have approached the Cobdens Hotel regarding accommodation for participants but there is a wealth of guest houses and hotels in both Capel Curig and nearby Betws y Coed.

I have a number of locations in mind to visit over the weekend and some walking will be involved - however this will be low level and there is no rush! But walking boots and a waterproof jacket are recommended!

Provisional list of locations, for those who want to do some advanced Googling, to date include:

Llyn Ogwen/Ogwen Valley ( lovely, easily accessible valley with stunning views of Tryfan);
Llyn Idwal (even lovelier valley set off the Ogwen Valley with excellent vistas of the Glyders, Devil's Kitchen as well as Pen yr Olwen);
Nant Peris Pass (stunning views from the Ogwen Valley down to Llanberis);
Llyn Mymbyr (lakeside vista with views along the valley to the Snowdon Horseshoe);
Llyn Gwynant (another lake with stunning backdrop of Snowdon massif);

Anyone wishing to venture further afield:

The Fairy Glen (secluded valley just outside Betws Y Coed; mini-canyon with vertical walls and waterfalls);

Then of course there is Cwm Orthin (near Blaeanu Ffestiniog) - if the weather is miserable then this place is a must! About a 45 minute drive away to the slate capital of Wales then a short (but steepish) climb from a car park leads into the secluded valley that once housed a thriving slate-mining community. Plenty of slate heaps, abandoned buildings, bits of rusting machinery, remains of the community chapel as well as barrack housing and moody backdrops ... luvverly!!

If this is "up your street" then please register your interest here!

I have a good knowledge of the area so I'm happy to answer any questions relating to terrain, accommodation, etc,etc.

I appreciate that October is a long way off but it would be useful to have an idea of numbers

PAUL O wrote:Friday 9th October (evening) through to Sunday 11th October.

Aaaarggh!!! How am I meant to run a workshop in France and explore Wales, both at the same time?

Paul, thank you for your efforts. These are excellent venues. I shall try to be there for at least part of the weekend, work permitting!

George

Sorry Jo

This was the only date in October I could get the Community Centre! Finding somewhere to all get together proves difficult in Wales

Apart from public houses

I've invited Mike Walker to the workshop and he is hoping attend and to bring along some of his cameras - but be warned ... they have the same effect as the Ebonies

Have to check with the schools half term dates first but count me in.

Paul

Sounds super, I'll definitely try and make it.

Sean

Thanks Paul

I would be interested in attending for the whole weekend.

Dave

Thanks Paul,
Could you add my name to the list please.
George.

It sounds great. Count me in as well please.

Jenny

I'll be there - I know all the locations well, but haven't visited since taking up with the Ebony.... looking forward to it.

Paul Arthur wrote:I'll be there - I know all the locations well, but haven't visited since taking up with the Ebony.... looking forward to it.

Hi Paul

I see you have now graduated to the 45SU - enjoy it is a lovely camera, I am envious.

We keep talking about a weekend, we really need to sort something out and make it happen, was thinking of the peak district mid Sep, it is Dav Thomas back graden , may be he can show all the good locations, that is if he is very or willing.

Regards

Hi Isa

I don't think that Mid September would be a good time... Tim, Dav and I will just have come back from the Isle of Eigg. Perhaps October though? I need to go back to Skye to complete a commission so it would suit me to do it on the way past.

How're things going with you?

Paul

Ok for some up and down the country enjoying their passion. I am fine, soon off on my summer hols with family to the isle of Lewis & Harris, I suppose will drag the camera with me.

Work is very busy and had very little time for photography.

Again enjoy and hope to catch up with you soon.

Regards

more photography wrote:Ok for some up and down the country enjoying their passion. I am fine, soon off on my summer hols with family to the isle of Lewis & Harris, I suppose will drag the camera with me.

Work is very busy and had very little time for photography.

Again enjoy and hope to catch up with you soon.

Regards

Hi Issar,

I would like to get out too so we should plan something for December - always a quiet month...