Waverley Camera Club

It was an excellent Day Out at Montsalvat despite the rain!

This unique place in the middle of Eltham was amazing. Probably worth a second visit in Spring.

We counted 26 WCC members there today!

Many comments were passed that not too long ago the total club membership was that number or less!

We are growing at an incredible rate. With this kind of membership numbers (ie over 50) we will have to keep looking at ways to improve and keep all members happy. Maybe You can suggest new ideas and maybe get more involved with the club, everyone has something to add!

Don’t be shy, all suggestions welcomed…

Pete Davies says:

Sunday the 7th of June saw some pretty typical camera club outing weather. It was fairly overcast and grey for most of the day and the rain later in the afternoon forced most into the cafe. Despite this there were at least 27 of us there. I may have forgotton someone in the head count but I got to at least 27. There were times in the not so distant past that 27 people at any kind of meeting would have been a big number so this goes to show just how the club is growing at the moment.

It seems that a lot of us hadn’t been to Montsalvat before and indeed many weren’t even aware of it’s existence. Montsalvat is an artist’s community tucked away in Eltham and most of the buildings are in the European provincial style. There is also the Great Hall which is quite photogenic too. Peacocks roam the grounds and can be seen everywhere – inside the buildings, perched atop crumbling brick chimneys and everywhere in between.

Most left before the weather cleared but those that stayed were rewarded with some wonderful late afternoon light glistening on the freshly doused trees and architecture.

Once again the highlight for me was the company, it’s an absolute pleasure to spend time with like minded people and just chat. It’s something that I don’t really get the chance to do at Wadham House as I always seem to be busy, so thank you to everyone who made my day.