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Events in 2018
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11th April 2018
A Night with Jim Walker
Jim is a member of Bradford Movie Makers and had last visited us in 2009 and so started the evening with films made since that time.
He is famed for drama and comedy films and has entered them in National and International film competitions.
But, Jim threw us a "curved ball"! He dropped in a documentary and......wait for it......a HOLIDAY film!
An excellent evening Jim, thank you
PS, Mercury, get script writing and make some Drama films!
A Night with Jim Walker
Jim is a member of Bradford Movie Makers and had last visited us in 2009 and so started the evening with films made since that time.
He is famed for drama and comedy films and has entered them in National and International film competitions.
But, Jim threw us a "curved ball"! He dropped in a documentary and......wait for it......a HOLIDAY film!
An excellent evening Jim, thank you
PS, Mercury, get script writing and make some Drama films!
4th April 2018
A Night with Ian Dewhirst
Tonight's topic was a talk on 'Victorian and Edwardian Leisure' and what a fantastic evening it was.
Doctor Ian Dewhirst, to give him his full and proper title, is a prolific speaker on any subject regarding social history and his memory for facts and details are amazing. Ian has visited us on several occasions and we have never been disappointed. It was great that we had so many guest visitors who turned up for the evening.
We were told about many different aspects of victorian leisure which included events from Keighley Cycling Club's 1905 agenda, peddling from Skipton to Keighley backwards, when the cyclist passed a lone car. It must have been a strange feeling when someone was driving his open top motor car and a cyclist travelling in the same direction overtakes him whilst peddling backwards.
Many other anecdotes on diffferent sports and leisure were quoted and all were told in a highly entertaining manner.
It was a good night and I was so glad we had a full house of members and friends who came to appreciate an evening with Doctor Ian Dewhirst, and we were not let down.
A Night with Ian Dewhirst
Tonight's topic was a talk on 'Victorian and Edwardian Leisure' and what a fantastic evening it was.
Doctor Ian Dewhirst, to give him his full and proper title, is a prolific speaker on any subject regarding social history and his memory for facts and details are amazing. Ian has visited us on several occasions and we have never been disappointed. It was great that we had so many guest visitors who turned up for the evening.
We were told about many different aspects of victorian leisure which included events from Keighley Cycling Club's 1905 agenda, peddling from Skipton to Keighley backwards, when the cyclist passed a lone car. It must have been a strange feeling when someone was driving his open top motor car and a cyclist travelling in the same direction overtakes him whilst peddling backwards.
Many other anecdotes on diffferent sports and leisure were quoted and all were told in a highly entertaining manner.
It was a good night and I was so glad we had a full house of members and friends who came to appreciate an evening with Doctor Ian Dewhirst, and we were not let down.
Wednesday, 21st & 28th March 2018
Annual Competition, Film Show
With the annual competition now over and done, the results were announced at the annual dinner and the various cups, trophies and certificates were awarded.
Over these two weeks our members were shown the 36 films from the competition, some for the first time as all the judging had been done in secrecy and many films have not been seen before. It was a great programme of the members films and did our club very proud indeed.
Roy Vickers, our competition secretary with the help of his wife Jean organised the evenings programme and it was a delight. There was such a varied selection of films of various genre's and themes that kept the audience attention at all times. Jean had done all the work regarding the printing and preparation of certificates etc and Roy organised the engraving of the trophies.
The film judged to be "best in the competition" was "Early Autumn in Prague" produced by Michael Varley.
Allan Vanston
Annual Competition, Film Show
With the annual competition now over and done, the results were announced at the annual dinner and the various cups, trophies and certificates were awarded.
Over these two weeks our members were shown the 36 films from the competition, some for the first time as all the judging had been done in secrecy and many films have not been seen before. It was a great programme of the members films and did our club very proud indeed.
Roy Vickers, our competition secretary with the help of his wife Jean organised the evenings programme and it was a delight. There was such a varied selection of films of various genre's and themes that kept the audience attention at all times. Jean had done all the work regarding the printing and preparation of certificates etc and Roy organised the engraving of the trophies.
The film judged to be "best in the competition" was "Early Autumn in Prague" produced by Michael Varley.
Allan Vanston
14th March 2018
Annual Dinner and Annual Film Competition Results
This was the highlight of our film-making year with thirty two members getting together to enjoy a good meal, a good natter, a chance to win a "prise" in Mabel's famous raffle, and to receive the results of the annual film competition.
Gordon and Anne Sharp of Huddersfield Movie Makers had judged twenty six films across ten categories, and joined us for the evening as "guests of honour".
Gordon presented the trophies for the various categories which were as follows:
Best Film in the Competition - 'The Ernest Moran Trophy' 'Early Autumn in Prague' by Michael Varley
Runner Up '30 secs' by Dave Morton
Most Creative Use of Sound - 'The Roger Watkinson Trophy' 'Got My Love' by Richard Bray
Best Editing - 'The Peter Russell Trophy' 'DIY' by Martin Sunderland
Best Photography - The Sunderland Cup Winner 'Sam's Blue Busses' by David Myers
Runner Up 'A Day in Venice' by Bob Rudd
Documentary - The Andora Trophy Winner 'Seven Miles & Back' by Roy and Jean Vickers
Runner Up 'Sam's Blue Busses' by David Myers
Certificate of Merit 'Lochaber' by Bob Rowley
Holiday / Travel - The John Rose Trophy Winner 'Early Autumn in Prague' by Michael Varley
Runner Up 'A Dutch Odyssey' by Allan Vanston
Certificate of Merit 'A Short Walk in Paradise'' by George Thompson
Fiction - The Oilcan Trophy Winner 'I'll be Watching You' by Dave Morton
Runner Up '30 secs' by Dave Morton
Unclassified - The Longstaff Trophy Winner 'DIY' by Martin Sunderland
Runner Up 'Hydro Heritage' by Roy and Jean Vickers
Certificate of Merit 'Yorkshire Wildlife'' by Peter Strickland
Novice - The Graham Bolton Trophy. Winner 'The Stone' by Richard Bray
Runner Up 'The Trophy' by Richard Bray
Annual Dinner and Annual Film Competition Results
This was the highlight of our film-making year with thirty two members getting together to enjoy a good meal, a good natter, a chance to win a "prise" in Mabel's famous raffle, and to receive the results of the annual film competition.
Gordon and Anne Sharp of Huddersfield Movie Makers had judged twenty six films across ten categories, and joined us for the evening as "guests of honour".
Gordon presented the trophies for the various categories which were as follows:
Best Film in the Competition - 'The Ernest Moran Trophy' 'Early Autumn in Prague' by Michael Varley
Runner Up '30 secs' by Dave Morton
Most Creative Use of Sound - 'The Roger Watkinson Trophy' 'Got My Love' by Richard Bray
Best Editing - 'The Peter Russell Trophy' 'DIY' by Martin Sunderland
Best Photography - The Sunderland Cup Winner 'Sam's Blue Busses' by David Myers
Runner Up 'A Day in Venice' by Bob Rudd
Documentary - The Andora Trophy Winner 'Seven Miles & Back' by Roy and Jean Vickers
Runner Up 'Sam's Blue Busses' by David Myers
Certificate of Merit 'Lochaber' by Bob Rowley
Holiday / Travel - The John Rose Trophy Winner 'Early Autumn in Prague' by Michael Varley
Runner Up 'A Dutch Odyssey' by Allan Vanston
Certificate of Merit 'A Short Walk in Paradise'' by George Thompson
Fiction - The Oilcan Trophy Winner 'I'll be Watching You' by Dave Morton
Runner Up '30 secs' by Dave Morton
Unclassified - The Longstaff Trophy Winner 'DIY' by Martin Sunderland
Runner Up 'Hydro Heritage' by Roy and Jean Vickers
Certificate of Merit 'Yorkshire Wildlife'' by Peter Strickland
Novice - The Graham Bolton Trophy. Winner 'The Stone' by Richard Bray
Runner Up 'The Trophy' by Richard Bray
21st February 2018
Challenge Match against Wakefield Movie Makers
Not a good night really. Mercury Movie Makers won the challenge match but really it was by default and not a good way to win. As many people know each competing club enters three films, a Holiday Film, a Documentary and a Free Choice. and the problem arose because one of the Wakefield club members was bringing two films with him which were the Holiday and Documentary films but by sheer bad luck the member suffered a suspected broken hip en route to the meeting and was immediately whisked off to Wakefield's Pinderfields Hospital. We all hope to hear very soon if things are going OK for the member, we all wish him well and a speedy and positive outcome.
Regarding the actual competition, all the films that were entered were very good and of a high standard. The judges for the event were David and Von Whitworth, both very experienced film makers and members of the Huddersfield Video Club.
David in summing up did a good job of making the best of the situation and all the members and guests had a good social evening with a good 'natter' thrown in. After the competition itself and some refreshments we watched some of our own members films from the clubs archives.
To sum up it was a good night with some good films on offer amongst some good friends. We won the match but it would have been nice to have done so with a more 'combative' element. We know from experience Wakefield's members produce some excellent films and it may well have been a different outcome if things had been different
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
Challenge Match against Wakefield Movie Makers
Not a good night really. Mercury Movie Makers won the challenge match but really it was by default and not a good way to win. As many people know each competing club enters three films, a Holiday Film, a Documentary and a Free Choice. and the problem arose because one of the Wakefield club members was bringing two films with him which were the Holiday and Documentary films but by sheer bad luck the member suffered a suspected broken hip en route to the meeting and was immediately whisked off to Wakefield's Pinderfields Hospital. We all hope to hear very soon if things are going OK for the member, we all wish him well and a speedy and positive outcome.
Regarding the actual competition, all the films that were entered were very good and of a high standard. The judges for the event were David and Von Whitworth, both very experienced film makers and members of the Huddersfield Video Club.
David in summing up did a good job of making the best of the situation and all the members and guests had a good social evening with a good 'natter' thrown in. After the competition itself and some refreshments we watched some of our own members films from the clubs archives.
To sum up it was a good night with some good films on offer amongst some good friends. We won the match but it would have been nice to have done so with a more 'combative' element. We know from experience Wakefield's members produce some excellent films and it may well have been a different outcome if things had been different
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
14th February 2018
A night of Tim Stannard Films
Unfortunately Tim Stannard lives too far away to have made a personal appearance so we were treated to a Bluray disc. It was quite a varied programme of his past films, and what a good selection it was too.
Unfortunately the video films were more or less played straight through making it difficult to make notes. Having said that the films were a delight to watch.
The first film we saw was 'Eye in the Sky' and very funny and good it was too. We also saw a film called 'The Great Director' which was take on a black and white silent movie.
We were treated to a great selection of films, and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise endings by going into great detail on this page.
But I will say this, Tim's latest film that he produced and our members were the first watch was an absolute gem. Our members were absolutely 'gob-smacked' by the quality and finess of the production. The film was called 'Miracle on the Mantlepiece' and that is all that I am going to say about it.
If you want to see a perfect film yourself, then the Tim Stannard film showreel is the one to watch.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
A night of Tim Stannard Films
Unfortunately Tim Stannard lives too far away to have made a personal appearance so we were treated to a Bluray disc. It was quite a varied programme of his past films, and what a good selection it was too.
Unfortunately the video films were more or less played straight through making it difficult to make notes. Having said that the films were a delight to watch.
The first film we saw was 'Eye in the Sky' and very funny and good it was too. We also saw a film called 'The Great Director' which was take on a black and white silent movie.
We were treated to a great selection of films, and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise endings by going into great detail on this page.
But I will say this, Tim's latest film that he produced and our members were the first watch was an absolute gem. Our members were absolutely 'gob-smacked' by the quality and finess of the production. The film was called 'Miracle on the Mantlepiece' and that is all that I am going to say about it.
If you want to see a perfect film yourself, then the Tim Stannard film showreel is the one to watch.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
7th February 2018
Talking Heads. (Dave and Dave)
This evening's programme was basically a practical night on camera work and film production. The theme was two friends in a 'Pub' having a 'head to head' natter like good friends do.
Allan Vanston was elected to direct the proceedings and his team of camera operators (it was a three camera shoot) were Bob Rowley, Roy Vickers and Martin Sunderland.Peter Strickland was his 'soundman'.
Allan chose Dave Myers and Dave Morton to play the two acting roles of Dave and Dave. It was a great set up with some very 'top end' cameras doing the filming and Peter's sound set up was very impressive too. The final film, two versions will be produced, are to be edited and produced by Dave Morton and Roy Vickers respectively.
It was a good practical evening and as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. Allan gave Roy and Dave a free hand in the editing of the programme and will show their version(s) of the finished films at a later date which is another opportunity for filling a date in the club's
Programme.
Talking Heads. (Dave and Dave)
This evening's programme was basically a practical night on camera work and film production. The theme was two friends in a 'Pub' having a 'head to head' natter like good friends do.
Allan Vanston was elected to direct the proceedings and his team of camera operators (it was a three camera shoot) were Bob Rowley, Roy Vickers and Martin Sunderland.Peter Strickland was his 'soundman'.
Allan chose Dave Myers and Dave Morton to play the two acting roles of Dave and Dave. It was a great set up with some very 'top end' cameras doing the filming and Peter's sound set up was very impressive too. The final film, two versions will be produced, are to be edited and produced by Dave Morton and Roy Vickers respectively.
It was a good practical evening and as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding. Allan gave Roy and Dave a free hand in the editing of the programme and will show their version(s) of the finished films at a later date which is another opportunity for filling a date in the club's
Programme.
31st January 2018
50th Anniversary of 'The Prisoner' Final Episode
It was poor night. It was very cold and hail and sleet was in the air, consequently we had a poor member turnout.
Our programme secretary, Vince Herke works extremely hard for the benefit of the club and sad to say, he wasn't very well himself so all in all, it wasn't a good start.
It is 50 years now since "The Prisoner" series was last shown on our TV screens at home, and Vince had arranged for our members to see the very first episode, and the final episode on this same evening.
For the purist it was good show, but again, sad to say not many were there on the night and it was a bit of a let down for Vince and more support from absent members would have helped.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
50th Anniversary of 'The Prisoner' Final Episode
It was poor night. It was very cold and hail and sleet was in the air, consequently we had a poor member turnout.
Our programme secretary, Vince Herke works extremely hard for the benefit of the club and sad to say, he wasn't very well himself so all in all, it wasn't a good start.
It is 50 years now since "The Prisoner" series was last shown on our TV screens at home, and Vince had arranged for our members to see the very first episode, and the final episode on this same evening.
For the purist it was good show, but again, sad to say not many were there on the night and it was a bit of a let down for Vince and more support from absent members would have helped.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
24th January 2018
An Evening with Bob Rowley
'PRESIDENTS NIGHT'
Unfortunately a last minute change to the evening's programme was required as Bob was ill with flu.
Last week members had a practical evening based on an "Antiques Valuation" night and Roy Vickers was tasked with editing the evening's work.
Well, by shear hard work and great skill, Roy managed to have the finished video film ready for this last minute change and what a good job he made of it too.
The three camera shoot (read last weeks report) was really well edited and he made all the actors look very professional! It was good entertainment and took us up to the interval.
Last week I gave tribute to Jean and Mabel for their hard work regarding refreshments for club members and lo and behold, we had a great buffet style refreshment break.
It was so good it took up all of the second half of the evening which turned out to be a very good social evening. The only down side was that Bob could not be there to attend his own 'Social Evening' which was a really good night.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
An Evening with Bob Rowley
'PRESIDENTS NIGHT'
Unfortunately a last minute change to the evening's programme was required as Bob was ill with flu.
Last week members had a practical evening based on an "Antiques Valuation" night and Roy Vickers was tasked with editing the evening's work.
Well, by shear hard work and great skill, Roy managed to have the finished video film ready for this last minute change and what a good job he made of it too.
The three camera shoot (read last weeks report) was really well edited and he made all the actors look very professional! It was good entertainment and took us up to the interval.
Last week I gave tribute to Jean and Mabel for their hard work regarding refreshments for club members and lo and behold, we had a great buffet style refreshment break.
It was so good it took up all of the second half of the evening which turned out to be a very good social evening. The only down side was that Bob could not be there to attend his own 'Social Evening' which was a really good night.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
17th January 2018
Antiques Spoof Evening
Tonight was a practical night with regards to making a club film using the theme of an "Antiques Roadshow" event and I must say that the effort showed by our members was terrific. To start with there were three cameras 'rolling' with some great pieces of Kit. Good lighting and a radio microphone were also in use and it was obvious we were in for a good night. The production team was led by roving cameraman Roy Vickers and fixed cameras two and three were being operated by Martin Sunderland and Vince Herke respectively.
Recent new member, Neil Stevens played the guest role of antique "Expert" and valuer and he really did justice to his part. Many interesting items were brought to the auction the whole scenario was well played out.
Roy Vickers is to edit the filming of the event and as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding, so we all look forward to seeing the finished production. I will keep you informed.
NB
Every week without fail, Jean and Mabel prepare coffee,tea and biscuits (sometimes more) for the interval, and it's about time they got a big thank you in this column.
So Jean and Mabel, on behalf of all our members, 'A BIG THANK YOU'
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
Antiques Spoof Evening
Tonight was a practical night with regards to making a club film using the theme of an "Antiques Roadshow" event and I must say that the effort showed by our members was terrific. To start with there were three cameras 'rolling' with some great pieces of Kit. Good lighting and a radio microphone were also in use and it was obvious we were in for a good night. The production team was led by roving cameraman Roy Vickers and fixed cameras two and three were being operated by Martin Sunderland and Vince Herke respectively.
Recent new member, Neil Stevens played the guest role of antique "Expert" and valuer and he really did justice to his part. Many interesting items were brought to the auction the whole scenario was well played out.
Roy Vickers is to edit the filming of the event and as the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding, so we all look forward to seeing the finished production. I will keep you informed.
NB
Every week without fail, Jean and Mabel prepare coffee,tea and biscuits (sometimes more) for the interval, and it's about time they got a big thank you in this column.
So Jean and Mabel, on behalf of all our members, 'A BIG THANK YOU'
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer
10th Jan. 2018
A Night of Transport Films
Vince Herke, Mercury Movie Makers Programme Secretary, presented the first entertainment evening of the year. And what a good presentation it was! Everything regarding the running of the railways were covered from holiday travel to being stuck in massive winter snow drifts.
The early days of luxury Pullman Carriages serving 'a la carte' meals was also shown. It was all great stuff put together by Vince and as usual members showed their appreciation in the usual way. It was an excellent start for the new year.
A Night of Transport Films
Vince Herke, Mercury Movie Makers Programme Secretary, presented the first entertainment evening of the year. And what a good presentation it was! Everything regarding the running of the railways were covered from holiday travel to being stuck in massive winter snow drifts.
The early days of luxury Pullman Carriages serving 'a la carte' meals was also shown. It was all great stuff put together by Vince and as usual members showed their appreciation in the usual way. It was an excellent start for the new year.
3rd January - Club AGM
This was the first meeting of the new year for our club members from whom many remarks and ideas were expressed. The main item was the re-election of the committee members, who were re-elected en-bloc to carry on for the the new programme year. (they must be doing something right and it is very much appreciated).
Bob Rudd, our very own and much appreciated 'Web Master' has done an excellent job for many years and announced that he now wants to hand over the position to someone new. Bob has offered to help with advice and training to any prospective replacement for a smooth transition and I will keep you informed of any updates.
Vince Herke has one of the most difficult jobs to do as our Programme Secretary. He told the meeting that we were to have some good visitors attending in 2018, but was always on the look-out for something new, he really does a good job.
All in all it was a very informative and relaxed evening and as Martin Sunderland said after giving a report on the Clubs financial status, "we were in a comfortable position".
Our Secretary, Bob Rowley who had presided over the evening thanked everyone for attending. The meeting closed at 9 37pm.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer..
This was the first meeting of the new year for our club members from whom many remarks and ideas were expressed. The main item was the re-election of the committee members, who were re-elected en-bloc to carry on for the the new programme year. (they must be doing something right and it is very much appreciated).
Bob Rudd, our very own and much appreciated 'Web Master' has done an excellent job for many years and announced that he now wants to hand over the position to someone new. Bob has offered to help with advice and training to any prospective replacement for a smooth transition and I will keep you informed of any updates.
Vince Herke has one of the most difficult jobs to do as our Programme Secretary. He told the meeting that we were to have some good visitors attending in 2018, but was always on the look-out for something new, he really does a good job.
All in all it was a very informative and relaxed evening and as Martin Sunderland said after giving a report on the Clubs financial status, "we were in a comfortable position".
Our Secretary, Bob Rowley who had presided over the evening thanked everyone for attending. The meeting closed at 9 37pm.
Allan Vanston
Publicity Officer..
