Exhibition of Wildlife Photography at Bellapais Abbey

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 08:15

Date 19th & 20th November 2011

Bellapais Abbey

10am - 5pm on Saturday & Sunday.

Kuşkor are pleased to announce their second wildlife photographic exhibition.

In addition to lots of new and fantastic photographs depicting Cyprus's diverse natural heritage we are running an art and photography competition in conjunction with TRNC schools.

See http://www.cyprus44.com/events/5052.asp

givecoffeenow


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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 08:31

Hello,



How can we find out about submissions to the photography contest? Rules and Guidelines? Thanks.



GCN

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 08:44

The competition was solely for school children and the schools were contacted with details. The idea being to get them interested while they are young.

However, anyone wanting to offer photographs for display can do so by contacting Kuşkor or bring them into the Cyprus Nature Library between 2 and 4 pm on Thursdays. We can't promise anything as they will be judged alongside other photos donated for our exhibition.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 08:55

@ msg 1 & 3, Groucho: What an excellent idea! Did ALL schools in TRNC participate?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 09:12

Hans, all secondary schools were contacted by the Ministry of Education but many felt they could not allot time to the activity as they deemed it clashed with exam preparations. Which is a shame and something we have learned from. For this first Kuşkor competition children of Orta and Lise (secondary) school age groups were invited.

Next year we hope to run another competition giving much more time and expanding the age groups.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 09:31

@ msg 5, Groucho: Thanks! Maybe next year "Keep TRNC tidy!" could be part of the competition? In my opinion schools are the places to start awareness. I wish "Kuşkor"* good luck and much attention!



* More about "Kuşkor": ▶ http://www.google.com/search?q=Kuşkor&hl=en&num=10&lr=&ft=i&cr=&safe=images

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 09:55

Hans, one of the categories for the competition was indeed to identify those hazards like rubbish that threaten wildlife....

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 10:38

@ msg 7, Groucho: Sorry, I take my suggestion back then... Good luck anyway.

brother



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 11:30

Msg. 1: what an excellent idea! I do hope you can persist and that the authorities appreciate the fundamental benefit of this sort of initiative.



I have to confess that I grew up in the Cyprus culture as it was then, where I as a young boy did indeed trap Gold Finches and shot sparrows with my catapult. I also witnessed the practice of liming where Bee Eaters were caught on sticks.



Now, as an adult, an active member of a wildlife preservation society with an active role in natural habitat re-establishment I look back at what may have been the key factor in influencing my behavior towards wildlife in childhood. It seems it was simply down to ignorance - not appreciating what was there and why it was there. This, is what involving schools is all about.

Marion


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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 11:38

Love your comments 'brother' and that is what it is all about, isn't it - education of the young for the future. And wonderful that you have seen the light and are taking others towards it. We can do with more like you. Much better to educate than to moan. But it takes more than one generation to effect change, doesn't it, and that is why I admire the organisations that are chipping away at the stone of ignorance.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 12:16

Marion..Many organisations have been "Chipping away at the stone of ignorance" for many decades, unfortunately some stones are harder than others.The RSPCA, WSPA,CIWF,Greenpeace,,are fighting an uphill battle.....

Groucho



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 14:14

We hope to see you all at Bellapais on one of the days (Sat 19th or Sun 20th Nov). See the events section of Cyprus44 for more details.

For anyone who is interested Kuskor membership is only 25tl a year. This money is used in many initiatives like influencing the Hunting Federation on sustainable hunting practices etc. We are pleased to say they are taking this very seriously and this should improve the chances of endangered species etc.

Don't forget the Cyprus Nature Library provides access to a wealth of books and other materials to enhance your own understanding of Cyprus' natural heritage.

http://www.kuskor.org/en/home/

dearie


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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 15:06

Yes Groucho what a great idea and good luck to your organisation - I hope to come to the exhibition

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/11/2011 16:45

Nog een keer omhoog.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
15/11/2011 10:14

Just so you know we will selling recently re-printed An Illustrated Flora of North Cyprus Volume 1 (D.E.Viney) at the exhibition. If you join Kuşkor you will get a handsome discount too.

This book, regarded by experts as the definitive work on the flora of northern Cyprus has been out of print until Kuşkor arranged for a new print run. From other outlets it would normally cost £39 plus pp but we will have it for £35 for non-members and £30 for members.



http://www.summerfieldbooks.com/showdetails.asp?id=3061

Groucho



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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 15:26

Don't forget the exhibition is this weekend.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 15:34

Well done and good luck Gavin.

susief


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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 17:05

Looking forward to the exhibition - if it's anything like last year then I'm sure it will be a huge success!

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 17:57

Groucho. I bought the Kuskor calender will there be one this year? Did you get to know Brian Little retired from BTO he got involved with Kuskor while on holiday at the Pia Bella last December into the New Year?

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 21:47

Groucho. Is the Cyprus Nature Library open Dec/Jan?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
17/11/2011 23:25

CNL is open Thursday afternoon 2 - 4:30 and some other days depending on staff available.

We had the pleasure of several trips out with Brian and look forward to his return visit this winter.

We are hoping to have the new (next year's) calendar in time for the exhibition. We have some excellent new pictures.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
20/11/2011 09:19

Just a reminder that the exhibition continues from 10am until 5pm today.

lamek


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Message Posted:
05/02/2012 19:33

i am a keen painter and would love to have an exhibition of my art, does `bellapais` have art exhibitions too? and if so can anyone give me advice, much appreciated for any advice.