Forthcoming Meetings in September
WAVG hosted meeting dates are in RED
Leeds hosted meeting dates are in Blue
Other external
events that may be of interest are also shown
5 Tim’s Tall Tales - Separating the fact from the fiction
Welcome back to the new season when Tim Harvey will dive into the inspiration and stories
behind some of his 'factional' productions
12 Computer Tips
A refresher on how to use the features of Zoom, different ways to send files, backing up your files.
19 My Favourite Sequence
LAVG members share some of their favourite Avs
26 Analogue Archives 1
The Sequences of Norman Veale FRPS EFIAP presented by Roger M Stevens ARPS DPAGB.
Norman was a master of story telling back in the Slide days and won many awards.
Roger has digitised Norman’s AV’s & will tell us about the process as well as showing
the AV’s.
More information for each meeting will be sent out in the Newsletters.
The Zoom Links
will be sent out on the Thursday before each meeting to all members and visitors
who have asked to join in.
Contact wilmslow@av-group.org.uk
All meetings commence
at 7:30 pm unless stated otherwise
All Meetings will be held Online using Zoom.
If
you are unsure about using Zoom then please contact us for help and we can arrange
a test session to help you get online.
If you require 1to1 help with AV software etc
then please contact us and we can arrange this before a scheduled meeting.
Visitors
are welcome at all WAVG meetings, again please contact us
WAVG Members can also join
in with Leeds AV Group Meetings
Most meetings are shared unless otherwise stated
WAVG hosted
meeting dates are in RED
Leeds hosted meeting dates are in Blue
Other external events
that may be of interest are also shown
Sept 2025
5 Tim’s Tall Tales - Separating the fact from the fiction
Welcome back to the new season when Tim Harvey will dive into the inspiration and stories
behind some of his 'factional' productions
12 Computer Tips
A refresher on how to use the features of Zoom, different ways to send files, backing up your files.
19 My Favourite Sequence
LAVG members share some of their favourite Avs
26 Analogue Archives 1
The Sequences of Norman Veale FRPS EFIAP presented by Roger M Stevens ARPS DPAGB.
Norman was a master of story telling back in the Slide days and won many awards. Roger has
digitised Norman’s AV’s & will tell us about the process as well as showing the AV’s.
Oct
3 Music, Poetry & Song Challenge
Our first challenge of the year for Leeds Members - AV's inspired by music, poetry and song (or all
three!)
10 A Guide to Judging
We will watch a selection of AV’s then split off into small groups (Breakout Rooms) to discuss and
judge them. We will then all come back together to share our comments & results.
11-12 IPF Championships - Dublin
17 Adrian White - Enjoying the A in AV
Adrian discusses the role that music and sound tracks have had in his enjoyment of
making AVs.
24 One Minute or One Image Challenge
Our first Challenge of the season for WAVG Members. Make an AV that lasts for no more than 60
seconds or uses only 1 image as it’s starting point.
31 Members Sequences - WAVG Only
A chance to show your latest work for advice and help
Nov
7 John Smith – Animation
John will share some of his Animation Tips & Tricks
14 Guest Speaker – Keith Brown – Now & Then
A varied programme of AVs from Keith and his late wife, Kate
17-20 RPS Internationals – Online
22 RPS Internationals – Live Gala Show
28 9-5 minute Challenge
An evening of longer AVs by LAVG members of between 5 and 9 minutes
Dec
5 Analogue Archives 2
The Sequences of John Podmore FRPS presented by John Ruffell.
John Podmore was the first person to gain an FRPS in AV back in 1971. We will see these plus
other examples of his work.
12 Christmas Competition – WAVG Only
Following on from John’s talk on Animation, use what you learnt to make a fun animated
Christmas AV. Judged by the Audience
Jan 2026
9 Members Sequences - WAVG Only
A chance to show your latest work for advice and help
16 321 Top Awards
Watching & discussing some of the top award winning AV's from the 2025 International
Competition
23 Guest Speaker – Brendan Gillan
Brendan has a unique approach to his award winning AV’s, using tiny models & food!
30 Guest Speaker – Christine Widdall - What Are We Going To Do About AI
Christine will explore what AI is, how it works, what it can do. Whether AI can be detected and
policed. AI generated images as an art form. And where it’s going.
Feb
6 321 Competition
The annual LAVG competition for the Doug Mackrell trophy - sequences of 3 mins and 21 secs or less - scored on the night by LAVG and WAVG members
13 Music Interpretation Challenge
Showing of AV’s made to a set piece of music supplied by members
20 Tech Talk with Tony Collinson
Tony takes us through some of the recent changes in various software packages and highlights some useful tips and tricks.
27 Closed Competition – WAVG Only
Our Annual Competition restricted to those members who have not won awards in National or
International Competitions
Mar
6 St. Chads 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years since the first St Chads Colour and Music Spectacular took place in Feb 1976
7-8 IAC Peter Coles International – More Details to Follow
13 AI Challenge
Following Christine’s talk in January, a Challenge to make an AV using the various aspects of AI Technology.
20 3-way Battle
A 3 way AV battle with Leeds, Essex and another club - scored by the LAVG Committee
27 Guest Speaker – Rupert Brun – Creating and Using Sound Effects
Following Rupert’s excellent talk last year, he is back with his colleague Paul Newis to explain how sound effects (and more) were created in BBC Radio, along with some anecdotes from the studios of Broadcasting House and Maida Vale.
Apr
10 4-Way Battle
A 4-way Battle between Wilmslow, Adelaide, Exmouth & Worcester AV Groups. Scored by WAVG
Members
17 AV Exchange
Our annual AV exchange with Beacon Camera Club and East Leinster AV Group
24 Challenge – Using Sound Effects
Following on from Rupert’s Talk, make an AV using only Sound Effects instead of music
May
1 Guest Speaker – Andrew Gagg – Type Matters
The importance of graphics and titles in AV, plus a few highlights from Andrew's back catalogue
8 Annual Competition
Our Annual Competition for all members, with Keith Brown as Judge giving comments
15 Themed Challenge – ‘Bygones’
The last challenge of the year is to produce an AV on the theme of 'bygones'
18-25 IAC BIAFF
Showing of the best films from this year’s competition, including the winners of the Peter Coles
International. Online Monday to Friday, then live in Birmingham over the weekend.
23-24 Jurassic Coast International Salon
Showing of all the entries - Online
29 Wilmslow AGM – WAVG Only
Our Annual General Meeting, a chance for Members to help shape the Programme for next year
June
5 Showcase
The LAVG Showcase event - a selection of recent sequences made by members (with an
external judge)