PRIMARY – Extended & Improved
We have some great news about our PRIMARY phonography exhibition (find out all the details here) that we can now announce:
- The deadline for submissions has now been extended to Sunday 4th March. We have had some incredible submissions but want to set aside more time to make the exhibition something really special.
- The competition is now open to up to 10 submissions from each individual. With the ability to capture many photos on your phone over the next two months we we want you to not feel restricted to just three. The same rules apply about the photos conforming to compositions using the primary colours though. If you have already submitted feel free to send more photos over as and when you please.
- The exhibition will be hosted by Albert Road’s own Bonzo Studio who are also partnering up with us in the creation of the exhibition space. More news on this soon!
- Finally, we will be running a competition as part of the exhibition where the best three photos submitted will win some incredible prizes. We will be announcing the prizes available very soon but got to say, these will be the best prize haul we have ever offered.
- We will be putting together a poster for the exhibition that will be on sale on the opening night. The poster will feature some of the best submissions and all profits from the sales will go to a local charity (details to follow soon). Due to this we need to say that any photos submitted to PRIMARY will involve you giving us permission to use them for commercial purposes, if you do not want your photo used in this way simply let us know via email.
Well, that is it for now! We really hope to drum up as much coverage locally for PRIMARY in the next couple of months so if you could Facebook/Tweet/+1 about the exhibition we would really appreciate it. We would love this exhibition to be a real reflection of the whole population of Portsmouth with everyone taking part and feeling involved.
Portsmouth cyclists on the map
Scores of cyclists rode to Gunwharf Quays to visit Portsmouth Cycle Forums Giant cycling map on Bank Holiday Saturday. Cyclists were of all ages and included fit pensioners and families with helmeted toddlers.
They plotted the worst danger spots around the city, shared their favourite routes and stories of adventure, and fitness gained. The lean pensioners were evidence of the health benefits of pushing pedals. Members of the Forum heard of local cycle trips to the shops, to work and to places all over the world – well off the beaten track.
Cyclists plotting the good and the bad on Portsmouth Cycle Forum’s Giant Map.
Phil Buckingham and wife Joy from Cosham said that they have both started cycling again after many years. “We were getting blobby. We bought bikes, and it is great.” Phil added “In six months I’ve lost 1 ½ stone and 3 inches round my belly and we cycle up to 15 miles now.”
Les Ramshaw and 13 year-old son Peter from Basingstoke were visiting for the day. Mr Ramshaw said, “Portsmouth is flat, there’s lots to see and do together, and our bikes are quick, and its free to park. It’s silly not to cycle along the promenade, as we do elsewhere. There will be less accidents than they think. It is quite wide enough. It is dangerous on the seafront road, as all cars back out of spaces.” Many other local and visiting cyclists echoed their wish for a shared use promenade.
Cyclists also highlighted many dangerous incidents with careless car and taxi drivers, particularly those who do not indicate before turning, and who park on cycle lanes. They don’t like congestion or polluted air.
Cyclists logged with Portsmouth Cycle Forum their ideas for better cycling in Portsmouth. Penny Mallon of North End said “Put a cycle lane on the Common from the D-day museum to Clarence pier on the edge of the grass as you drive from d-day museum. At present the pavement is too busy with people from May to September.” Other ideas include a better cycle path network, and automatic two-way cycling in 20mph one-way streets.
Portsmouth Cycle Forum is to create a “dossier” of all the data to help it focus on the best possible cycle improvements around the city. Portsmouth Cycle Forum supports the City Council’s aim to be a cleaner, greener, healthier 21st Century city.
Roger Inkpen of Portsmouth Cycle Forum said, “It was a successful day for PCF. We spoke to many cyclists and would-be cyclists, so the Forum’s name is more ‘out there’ than ever before. The popular attraction for the event was a circuit, and loads of bikes, trikes, tandems and lie back “recumbent” bikes to try out.”
Portsmouth Cycle Forum’s next open meeting is on June 4th in Meeting Room 1, 3rd Floor, Guildhall at 7pm. Anyone who rides a bike, or who wants to have a go is welcome.
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Hilary Reed on May 5th, 2009Hilary Reed Portsmouth Cycle Forum