Tallaght Camera Club

CabanSail

Have not seen this mentioned here yet.

Last Saturday night the Tallaght Camera Club's building was burnt down. They have had a lot of trouble with vandalism. Nasty thing to happen.

Website.

eeyore2502

I really don't understand why people do that! Was hoping to go along to a meeting soon.

CabanSail

They are still meeting in the school.

You have to understand that children get bored & so need to be able to destroy things to entertain themselves. It's all the communities fault, not theirs.

eeyore2502

CabanSail wrote: »

They are still meeting in the school.

You have to understand that children get bored & so need to be able to destroy things to entertain themselves. It's all the communities fault, not theirs.

Isn't it always someone elses fault!!

Will try and make it along to a meeting.

pippatee

I'm a member in Tallaght ... I happened along as the fire brigade lads were leaving .... the guards said that the vandals made a "concentrated effort" to cause as much damage as possible... little scrotes....

It happened at 1pm on easter saturday ... broad daylight!!!!

anyway, the clubhouse is totally destroyed, as well as our lights, props, modifiers and any other equipment ...

there were aso some old prints from members which will not be easily replaced ....

We'll bounce back, but it is a nuisance....


we are still meeting in the school and hope to continue with as little hassle as possible ...

anyway eeyore, if you (or anyone) are interested send me a pm and I'll give you the details of how to get there ...

philip

dublinbusdude

Sorry to hear that..:mad: I'm into taking pictures of Buses in Dublin which I'm ok at not the greatest at taking pictures but willing to have a go.

Rb

That's unfortunate, sorry to hear.

I hope the insurance sorts it out nice and quickly. Really don't see why people would target a photography club

pippatee

dublinbusdude wrote: »

Sorry to hear that..:mad: I'm into taking pictures of Buses in Dublin which I'm ok at not the greatest at taking pictures but willing to have a go.

Always welcome new members if you're interested ...

Rb wrote: »

That's unfortunate, sorry to hear.

I hope the insurance sorts it out nice and quickly. Really don't see why people would target a photography club

The insurance were out last Tueday ... hopefully there wont be any problem....

they targeted the camera club because it's in a vunerable location ... oh...and that they are scum as well :mad:...

Cabaal

feckin hell, thats insane, hope you can all get it sorted with insurance lads

bernard0368

Thats a shame hope all works out well for you. The little Sh**s around Tallaght area were very active over the easter weekend robbing and burning.

CabanSail

pippatee wrote: »

they targeted the camera club because it's in a vunerable location ... oh...and that they are scum as well :mad:...

I think you need a Social Worker to explain why it's the Club that's at fault and not them. The perception that you have an interest & purpose to your existence in trying to create thinhs of value is a direct confrontation to these people. They have had something go wrong in their past, like their mothers latest boyfriend robbed the wrong label trainers to give them. This means you are in the wrong for having Cameras & flaunting it. So your fault really.
:mad:

Cabaal

something please think of the children!!
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Dodgykeeper

I bring the Kids Swimming every tuesday in the pool near the Club and it has struck me how well kept and nice the area is, this is not the deprived areas where the kids have nothing to do as I mentioned it has a swimming pool, tymon park is quite close as is the basketball arena these kids have all the latest consoles, this was done out of badness pure and simple, any fundraisers etc that you organising let me know would love to help!

eeyore2502

Will be there tonight, looking forward to meeting everyone.

pippatee

Cabaal wrote: »

feckin hell, thats insane, hope you can all get it sorted with insurance lads

Cheers Cabaal ... hopeffully it wont be too much hassle ...

bernard0368 wrote: »

Thats a shame hope all works out well for you. The little Sh**s around Tallaght area were very active over the easter weekend robbing and burning.

I know ... had my motorbike tampered with as well

CabanSail wrote: »

I think you need a Social Worker to explain why it's the Club that's at fault and not them. The perception that you have an interest & purpose to your existence in trying to create thinhs of value is a direct confrontation to these people. They have had something go wrong in their past, like their mothers latest boyfriend robbed the wrong label trainers to give them. This means you are in the wrong for having Cameras & flaunting it. So your fault really.
:mad:

I know ... what were we thinking ... being all progressive n' all

Cabaal wrote: »

something please think of the children!!
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

lol

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

I bring the Kids Swimming every tuesday in the pool near the Club and it has struck me how well kept and nice the area is, this is not the deprived areas where the kids have nothing to do as I mentioned it has a swimming pool, tymon park is quite close as is the basketball arena these kids have all the latest consoles, this was done out of badness pure and simple, any fundraisers etc that you organising let me know would love to help!

Cheers for that ... I'll give you a shout if needed ...

eeyore2502 wrote: »

Will be there tonight, looking forward to meeting everyone.

Great to meet you tonight S ... hope you enjoyed yourself ...

Phil

Fionn

jasus thats tough!!
i hope it wont get to ye too much and that you all will continue even in the face of such adversity!!

eeyore2502

Phil,

Yeah enjoyed it will be back next week. Hope you enjoy your weekend trip.