OPS Visit to Hever Castle 16th or 17th August 2014

[Neil]

Dear OPS Members,

I said I would try to arrange a day out at Hever Castle for the Society a while ago. I am pleased to announce the following:

Hever Castle are considering allowing recognised photographic societies group access to the grounds and gardens of the castle for the purposes of taking artistic and competition images. Access to societies on this basis would be FREE for members on the day of the group visit!  In this respect OPS will be the ‘trial’ society and Hever Castle will be keen to see how the visit goes so that it can be opened up to other societies in the future.

Please note that images taken should not be used for commercial purposes, and Hever are keen to arrange a display of member’s photographs for visitors to see at a later date.

Photographers will be required to wear ‘identity badges’ and bring any reasonable equipment they need (tripods, reflectors, shades etc), which are not permitted to ordinary visitors.

Access will NOT include the castle as photography is not permitted inside. Members may visit the castle for viewing on paying the entry fee at the door if they wish.

This is a great opportunity for the Society to photograph a wonderful historic landmark and create some great images, so your support is encouraged.

At this point I would like a show of interest to see what numbers we are dealing with. The day visit would be the weekend of 16th 17th August. The visit will be one day or the other leaving a window for unpredictable weather!

In the first instant please email me if you are interested in attending at :[e-mail] using the headline ‘OPS Hever’ by Friday 10th July 2014.

Once I have numbers I will post the 'challenge' and provide further details.

Regards

Neil

[Alan Graham]

Thanks Neil, email sent.

[Chris Sawyer]

Hi Neil,

Thanks for arranging for us to take photographs at Hever Castle.  I will be heading up to Scotland on the 16th August, so unfortunately I will not be able to attend.  I had annual membership at Hever last year and took plenty of snaps, but I would have loved the opportunity to bring along a tripod and take a more studious approach to my photography. Here's hoping that you get plenty of interest from the members.  Chris

[Bazza]

looking good for me Neil just what i had hoped for and includes tripod - no excuses now.

i will fit in with whatever day receives most interest, just need time for arrival.

[Chris Nash]

eMail sent.

[Brian K]

Just caught this now... and email already sent!

Thanks for putting this together.

[Neil]

Hi thanks for the responses, I have 7 members signed up so far, I did put another post up giving more details of the 'competition' to go with the trip and the activities that are happening that weekend. See the forum for details. I'll confirm the date by the end of next week.

Neil

[Neil]

Ok Folks, the long range weather forecast looks good for both days, so well will plump for the 17th August 2014 for those attending.

Details:

Meet outside the Henry VIII pub at 10:15 am on Sunday 17th August 2014. The car park to Hever Castle is just alongside.

Bring everything you need for the day, this can include tripods, reflectors and any reasonable equipment you need for the day. There are a number of events going on that day as well as having the normal attractions of the venue available.

Entry is free to the grounds but not to the Castle. You can pay the upgrade to go in there if you wish but no photography is allowed inside.

We will all need to wear a lanyard and ID badge to avoid being questioned by staff. I will arrange these unless the Society has any available?

I think thats all..if anyone has any questions then do not hesitate to email me at [e-mail]

There are still spaces if anyone wants to join us. I should clarify that the day is open to Members only and not families etc.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day!


Neil

[PeterH]

Thanks-see you there