Programme 2026 – 2027
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| September | ||
| 3rd September | Opening Night | Chairman's opening address. Preview of the year ahead. |
| 10th September | Lecture 1 | Rob Farrell – "Dark Devotion" |
| 17th September | Gallery Night – 1 | Judge and be judged - Plus a short talk |
| 24th September | Learning Night – 1 |
Topic closer to the time via Chairman's Update.
Entries for the NYSD
Entries for the 1st Open Competition |
| October | ||
| 1st October | Practical Night – 1 | Bring cameras - Four Corners |
| 8th October | Portrait Night 1 | Bring cameras - Assistance required with lighting |
| 15th October | Results 1st Competition | 1st Open Competition - Judged by Dennis Dunning |
| 22nd October | Lecture – 2 |
Alan & Julie Walker
– "Intercity"
Entries 2nd Competition - "What I did this summer"
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| 29th October | Gallery Night – 2 | Judge and be judged - Plus a short talk |
| November | ||
| 5th November | Practical Night – 2 | Bring cameras - Four Corners |
| 12th November | Results 2nd Competition | Results of 2nd Competition "What I did this summer" - Judged by Sue White |
| 19th November | Lecture – 3 |
David Beadle
– "Tools of my trade"
Entries 3rd Competition - "Let there be light"
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| 26th November | Learning Night – 2 | Topic closer to the time via Chairman's Update |
| December | ||
| 3rd December | NYSD | NYSD Presentation of Inter Club Comps |
| 10th December | Results of 3rd Competition | Let there be light" - Judged by Malcolm Blenkey |
| 17th December | Christmas Social | |
| 2027 | ||
| January | ||
| 7th January | NYSD Silver Salver Portfolio |
Entries for 4th Competition - "Red"
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| 14th January | Learning Night – 3 | Topic closer to the time via Chairman's Update |
| 21st January | Lecture – 4 |
Hayden Bartlett
– "Food Fashion Portraits and Product Photography"
Entries for the Short Set
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| 28th January | Results 4th Competition | Results of 4th Competition "Red" - Judged by Darren Richardson |
| February | ||
| 4th February | Practical Night – 3 |
Bring cameras - Four Corners
Entries 5th Competition - "Minimalism"
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| 11th February | Lecture – 5 | David Philips – "Truth and Lies" |
| 18th February | Short Set |
Results of the Short Set Judged by members on the night |
| 25th February | Gallery Night – 3 |
Judge and be judged - Plus a short talk
Entries for Complete Photographer
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| March | ||
| 4th March | Results 5th Competition | Results of 5th Competition "Minimalism" - Judged by Dennis Dunning |
| 11th March | Portrait Night – 2 |
Bring cameras - Assistance with lighting & equipment is required
Entries for 6th Competition - "2nd Open"
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| 18th March | Bingo Competition | Results of the Bingo Competition |
| 25th March | No meeting Maundy Thursday | Possible club meeting at external venue closer to the time |
| April | ||
| 1st April | Lecture – 6 | George Ledger – "Sports Photography" |
| 8th April | Results 6th Competition | Results of 6th Competition "2nd Open" - Judged by Dave Philips |
| 15th April | AGM | Print & PDI of the year entry |
| 22nd April | Lecture – 7 | Steve Bell – "Dark Skies" Astro Photography |
| 29th April | Before and After |
With Bill Heppell Before and after images from Judges comments in this years Competitions |
| May | ||
| 6th May | Presentation Night |
Print of the Year - PDI of the Year Chairmans Cup Portrait Competition |