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Truth social post from Donald Trump: The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The Prime Minister must stand firm against Trump’s bullying and avoid getting sucked further into this illegal and damaging war.

Film Camera of the Year - Lomo MC-A. With the Lomo MC-A, Lomography has produced the best new film camera for many years. It's an autofocus compact that uses 35mm film, with a 32mm f/2.8 lens that retracts when the camera is switched off. Impressively, you get a choice of either automatic or manual control over focus and exposure settings. The sturdy metal body plays host to a comprehensive array of external controls, including shutter speed and exposure compensation dials, an aperture ring, and even a zone-focus slider. Your current settings are shown on a large top-plate LCD. Film speed is set automatically via DX coding on the cassette - a feature that used to be ubiquitous, but which hasn't been available on other recent film cameras. Winding and rewinding are manual, and a multiple exposure feature is available. To round LOMO MC-A things off, there's a small built-in flash. The 5-element glass lens is a decent performer, although this being Lomo, it's not without its quirks. It can be vulnerable to flare, and a little vignetting can sometimes be visible too. However, exposures are accurate and well balanced. Overall, it's a fun camera to use that feels well-built and produces solid results.

The @lomography.com MC-A has been voted film camera of the year by Amateur Photography magazine. We're excited to have some in stock, so if you'd like to have a look at it please visit!

My mother did albeit in the 1950s and she was the first of her family to get to uni. She's always voted Tory as a result.

How to Photograph Children (Without Cheesy Smiles or Silly Faces) by Jane Burkinshaw, Professional Photographer & Photography Tutor at Share Your Story

Want to record your family story without those silly faces?

The latest Share Your Story blog from our photography tutor Jane.

#photography #training

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Think I was especially lucky finding the first letter...

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I tested the Kodak Snapic A1 — it's a pocketable, fuss-free film camera with real retro charm Coming in at $100 / £100, the Snapic A1 is an affordable and charming entry point to analog photography

Good review of one of the newest film cameras - if you'd like to take a look at one pop into 85 George Street Altrincham or you can reserve one at shop.shareyourstory.uk

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Our new display stands mean it's easier to see the range of journals, memory books and notebooks we offer - whatever type of creative writing you want to do we can help you!

#creativewriting #altrincham

My grandfather and great uncle served in WW2 and my brother in Iraq, Afghanistan and New York. None of them ever talked (or talk in my brother's case!) about it.

We're excited to be stocking the Lomo M-CA camera - a new film camera that offers far more than point and shoot! Watch our unboxing video to find out more ...

#lomography #mc-a #filmcamera

The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President. Keir Starmer needs to rule out the use of UK bases for any future unilateral US strikes.

Select tickets – Creative Writing Club – Share Your Story Creative Writing Club – Share Your Story, Thu 26 Mar 2026 - Join writer Brooke Marsden at our new Creative Writing Club.  This will be a great way to meet like minded individuals who enjoy writing.  R...

Share Your Story launched its free Creative Writing Club on Thursday - another opportunity for people to join with fellow creatives. Huge thanks to Brooke Marsden for running it!

You can sign up for the next one here www.tickettailor.com/events/share...

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I think you and Goodwin are the ones making assumptions - unless there's clear evidence I find it very hard to believe they would vote for a party that doesn't see them as English and wants to deport people like them, leaving aside Gaza and support for the government of Israel. They're flying kites.

I don't get the argument that Muslim women are desperate to vote Reform.

Our VCR is getting a lot of use now as we're converting a lot of tapes from the '80s and '90s to digital format.

If you've any slides, film or video we can bring it up to date for you!

Feeling quite spring-like in Altrincham today! Time to let your creativity bloom?

#altrincham #becreative #spring

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Sound Controls the World By Finlay Bradshaw, Audio Specialist at Share Your Story

In our latest blog, audio specialist Finlay makes the point that sound is at least equal to images and words when sharing stories.

If you'd like to make your stories sound better, why not pop in and have a chat with him?

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As part of the Taste of Altrincham festival, we're offering local businesses the chance to learn from food photography expert Jane Burkinshaw how to take unforgettable photos of food and drink for only £15!

Find out more and book at book.squareup.com/classes/mql2...

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Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

While further reducing their service to normal people...

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Aren't there more important things for the media to cover? Why cover the abhorrent and divisive views of someone who doesn't live here or pay taxes here just because they have lots of money?

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

Another reason why storytelling matters. Our Creative Writing club launches on 26 Feb - sign up for free at www.tickettailor.com/events/share... - or browse our journals and memory books in store to start writing sooner!

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Which country's man? Isn't he an immigrant in Monaco?

The dire circumstances were the horror of having to pay taxes, which would of course be used to help those in far greater need than him.

We now have three Thursday Creative Clubs - Creative Writing Club, Film (Photography) Club and Photography Club. Where can you find out all about them and book your free tickets?

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Our latest newsletter is out! Click the link to find out what's new, including...

· Our 'New Year, New You' campaign
· Creative Club Thursdays
· Online Store Launch
· The link between Creativity and Wellbeing

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#creativity #altrincham

I imagine Wooster also used aerodromes but assume we all use airports now?

I quickly searched my thousands of unsorted emails (thanks Google) and neither I nor anyone I've emailed in the past 10 years has written aeroplane. There are a few airplanes and lots of planes! And I'm mid Gen X.

There's still time for #NewYearNewYou - why not take a creative course or join a creative club? Call in or visit shareyourstory.uk for more details!

#altrincham #creativity