The second gathering of club members in 2009 was at the Annual Hot Pot Supper which, in keeping with Hollywood tradition, adopted the usual format of a drinks and a meal followed by a showing of the entries for the 2008 competition, then the announcement of the winners for the various categories. Those collecting their trophies were:
General Short:
Winner: Alaister Macrae for ''Roll Along''
Highly Commended: Helen Wright for ''Another Place''
Commended: Tony Fryer for ''The Wheel, Manchester''
Best Editing: Helen Wright for ''Another Place''
Bese Use of Sound: Alaister Macrae for ''Roll Along''
General Long:
Winner: Helen Wright for ''The Astles' Garden''
Highly Commended: Alaister Macrae for ''The Floating Market''
Commended: Alan Williams for ''Lanzarote''
Best Editing: Helen Wright for ''The Astles' Garden''
Best Use of Sound: Helen Wright for ''The Astles' Garden''
Margaret Williams Cup: Alaister Macrae ''The Floating Market''
The technical team are kept busy throughout the year doing 'extra-club' activities by preparing and showing programmes from the
library of films to various clubs and organisations in the area. These are well received and bookings are taken for return visits as much as 12 months in advance. The club is pleased to be able to provide entertainment and enjoyment for the community and the donations to club funds is very welcome.
At the end of July the majority of our members were fortunate in choosing a beautiful day amidst a period of miserable weather for the outing on the canal boat ''Judith Mary'' which sails from the wharf in Whaley Bridge. It was a pleasant, peaceful afternoon with an excellent selection of food. Of course, there were several camcorders whirring and the resulting movies provided an entertaining evening after they had been edited, demonstrating the different styles of approach to the art.
HD cameras started creeping into the club in 2009 and this new technology is warmly embraced by those who have made the investment.
The Annual General Meeting on 3rd December was, as usual, well attended. The minutes of the previous year's meeting were accepted as read and the accounts for the year confirmed that club funds were healthy. The serving officers were returned unopposed and no changes were made to the committee
Once again, the Christmas Party brought the year to a close with a quiz, games and lots to eat and drink.
