About the Midland Counties Photographic FederationFounded in 1907 the MCPF consists of over 100 clubs and covers the Midland counties, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and North Gloucestershire.
The MCPF is one of the 15 regional Federations of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. It exists for its members and is run by its members.
The MCPF actively seeks to support and connect individual photographers and their clubs across the West Midlands. We promote the highest possible standards of photography through seminars, workshops, events, friendly competitions, and access to national and international distinctions and events.
Mike Sharples ARPS MPAGB EFIAP ABPE MFIAP
president@mcpf.co.uk
Ralph Duckett MPAGB EFIAP APAGB
Christine Lovatt
26 Dane Grove
Cheadle
Stoke on Trent
ST10 1QS
Christine Mallett CPAGB EFIAP
treasurer@mcpf.co.uk
Chief AimThe chief aim of the Federation is to assist Clubs/Societies to provide an adequate programme of interest and instruction for their members through the judges and lecturers. Members of Council are willing to help in any way possible when invited to do so.
If your club is interested in becoming a member of the MCPF. Please, contact the General Secretary for more details.
Communication and InformationBefore each General Meeting, Societies are circulated with all relevant information and occasionally there are extra mailings.
Insurance Cover for Camera Clubs/SocietiesThe Photographic Alliance of Great Britain recognize the importance of protecting both member clubs, officers and committee members from personal liability for any loss arising from claims. It has negotiated through its broker suitable insurance policies for itself, Federations and Affiliated Clubs as separate policyholders. These include Public & Products Liability, Management Protection and All-Risks.
Further information about insurances can be found at the PAGB website http://www.thepagb.org.uk/services/insurance/
Enquiries about the policies may be directed to the PAGB Insurance Officer: E-mail: insurance@thepagb.org.uk
NewsletterThe MCPF Newsletter is published free and sent to all Member Societies via email service for distribution among the Society Members.
JudgesHelp and guidance on how to book a judge can be found in both the MCPF and PAGB handbook.
LecturersHelp and guidance on how to book a Lecturer can be found in both the MCPF and PAGB handbook
The PAGB are currently looking at enabling Clubs to book Judges and Lecturers via an on-line system, when goes live all MCPF will be notified.
FAQsThere are lots of benefits such as access to discounted Club Public Liability Insurance, to volunteer judges and lecturers, competitions and exhibitions for clubs and their members, and much more.
We would like to see a copy of your constitution (rules).
General Meetings and AGM are held at the Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, W. Mids B69 2AS
Exhibitions are normally held at the Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, W. Mids B69 2AS
The MidPhot Av Competition is normally held at the Priory Centre, Church Road, Stretton, Burton on Trent DE13 0HE
The Print and Pdi Championships are normally held at Braunston Civic Centre, Braunston, Leicester
Yes, there is an annual subscription which is due in January. The subscription is made up of two parts set annually at the June AGM the prior year.Subscriptions are due in
For more details contact either the MCPF General Secretary sec@mcpf.co.uk or the MCPF Treasurer treasurer@mcpf.co.uk
Yes, the MCPF keeps your details in a secure online database which can be accessed via Member Login
However, only your Club Secretary has permission to update this database. Or you can send them to the MCPF Record Secretary or Webmaster and they can update them for you.
Yes, at the top of this page you will find a section called Find a Local Photographic Club. Enter your postcode or town and the system will show club in that area. If you zoom out more clubs will appear. Click on any of the clubsmap marker and a link to their website and/or a contact name will appear.
