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I introduce you to a variety of events. I am interested in festivals, music, community and multi-cultural events. In this set I show something of the Asian Mela, Chinese New Year, Sikh Vaisakhi, St Patricks’ Day, St. Georges’ Day, Mexican Day of the Dead and a Malaysian Festival in Nottingham. All in colourful national dress. Light-night in Nottingham shows a variety of lighting installations, music, theatre and stages.

Assorted aspects of Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham. A while ago, I completed the BA(hons) course in Photography at NTU. [and some other courses besides]. In later life, I returned to NTU to do an MA in photography. So much technically had changed. Attitudes, explanations and representation had all progressed and I though I’d have an update to ‘keep my pencil sharp’. Here showing some of the course work and degree shows, I have exhibited at ‘large scale’ in the Bonington Atrium and Gallery there. I have also exhibited in the vitrines there giving an opportunity to show original transparencies. To the modern student eyes, they are almost considered to be an ‘historical process’ and caused much discussion and amazement at the depth of saturated colours that could be achieved.  I use this material in slide projections at events and can present at large scale in public space

There are a number of campuses across the city and more widely in the county of Nottinghamshire, offering splendid facilities and a wide variety of architecture and space.

Trade Unions held well attended rallies in support of wage claims, better working conditions and pension rights. Pictured here are a couple of the anti-austerity events in London, called by the Trade Union Congress TUC. Protests, demonstrations and pickets.  Further, disputes against the cutting of staff and council public services, the fire service, teachers, university lecturers, junior doctors, NHS privatisation etc. etc …….

As a member of the National Union of Journalist, I have represented Nottingham Branch at the ‘Delegate Meeting’ of the union’ written reports and photographed the speakers. In addition to trade union activities, I have always thought of the NUJ as my ‘professional organisation’ representing good practice, ethics and standards.

Briefing by Sir David Attenborough, English broadcaster and natural historian, on the Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and Security, during the Security Council Open VTC.

Armed Forces Day aims to show the public, various aspects of military life.

Invited to cover the Army Presentation Team on their visit to Nottingham University

The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment arrived back home following a six-month operational tour of Afghanistan. They paraded through Nottingham and received the Freedom of the City. A cause for some celebration and relief, but also some sadness on behalf of those who were killed or injured.

Every year, I attend the Remembrance Day Parades. On a lighter note, I have photographed various re-enactments including The Sealed Knot Civil War Society, The Napoleonic Association, Medieval, Norman and Saxons. Oh …. and some Vikings once!