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2026 - 2027 Programme

2020/21 Program

Wednesday 9th September: The Welcome Evening
An informal evening to welcome old and new members for our season.
Come along and enjoy an evening meeting like-minded people over light refreshments
Member Registration
There will be a short introduction to the club, a short presentation showcasing some of the activities you can join in with, and images from members.

7.30 pm
Wednesday 23rd September: Club Night
This is the first of our monthly club nights, which will be themed and where we come together to chat and exchange tips over light refreshments
Tonight, we have set a challenge for members to bring along images with a subject of 'circles'. This is not a competition, but a subject to discuss the images. Members can either bring their images along on a memory card/stick or use the PhotoEntry online, where you will find the facility under the Challenges tab
Light refreshments

7.30 pm in the club
Wednesday 7th October: Talk Night
The first of our monthly Talk nights.
Tonight, we welcome local international photographer Sam Davis
Sam is well known for his international travel images. He has presented live talks at the Photography Show. Exhibits his images in Galleries in the UK and internationally
Light refreshments

7.30 pm in the club
Wednesday 21st October: Competition Night
Tonight we have the first of our competitions. 

The Secretary's Cup: 'Open' dpi's 
Eddie Kevill Cup; for 'Nature' dpi's 
(Please see the rules for this competition in our help section)
 
Judge: Annie Healey

Light refreshments


7.30 pm In the club. Video link invitations can be requested

 
Autumn Break - 28th October
 
Wednesday 4th November: Talk night: 

Speaker: Phil Durkin: A Few Seconds Makes All The Difference
Tonight we have a very interesting talk by Phil Dekin on Long exposure. Phil explores the art of seeing the world through the lens of long exposure and extreme long exposure.

Light refreshments
7.30 pm in the club. The video link invitation can be requested
Wednesday 18th November: Competition Night
Tonight is the second of our monthly competition nights, and we have two.
Cartridge World Cup for subject: 'Decay' dpi's 
Border Counties Advertiser Cup: for 'Open' dpi


Judge: TBA

Light Refreshments
7.30 pm in the Club. The video link can be requested
Wednesday 25th November: Social
Come and join us for our Christmas social/dinner 
Details will be available on our members' page closer to the time

 7.00 pm
Wednesday 2nd December: Club Night
Tonight, we return to the popular MEMBERS' SHOWCASE
Members bring along their image showcase of approx 20 images, followed by discussions


Light Refreshments
7.30 pm in Club
Wednesday 16th December: Talk Night
Tonight we have a talk/presentation
A video link talk by the renowned photographer Tony North
 ABPE MPAGB
Subject: Abstract Images
We are delighted to have Tony North back as our speaker for this evening's talk. Tony is truly one of the best in his field of photography. His talk combines the sharing of images with live demos of post-processing. 

7.30 pm in the club. The video link can be requested
Christmas Break
Wednesday 23th/30th December 

 
Wednesday 6th January 2026 Club Night

Tonight we have a Portrait Session
Bring your cameras and have a go at portraiture with a model and studio lighting


Light refreshments
7.30 pm in the club
Wednesday 20th January: Competition Night 

Jan Zoltonos Cup for Scapes; Theme is 'Urban' dpi 
ODM Cup for: Subject 'In Motion' dpi


Judge:  Sue Clark

7.30 pm in the club. The video link can be requested
Wednesday 3rd February: Talk/Club Night

TBA

Light refreshments
7.30 pm in club

Monday TBA
Nine Towns Interclub Competition
Shropshire Photographic Society
The Hermitage Centre, Belle Vue Methodist Church,
Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7NL
Start Time 7.30
Wednesday 17th February: Competition Night

Raymond Platts - Subject: 'TBA' dpi's
Clive Todd Rose Bowl - Floral dpi's
Judge: TBA

7.30 pm in the club. The video link can be requested

Monday 
Three Towns Interclub Competition
Whitchurch Photography Club
Details later
Start Time 7.30
Wednesday 3rd March: Club Night
Tonight we have the popular 'It's a Knockout' fun competition
Enter up to 5 images via PhotoEntry


In the Club
Light Refreshments

7.30 pm  
Wednesday 17th March: Competition Night

John Marsh Interim Cup for 'Small Prints' Max. A4 print

Chairman's Cup for 'Open Print' Max mount size 50cm x 40cm

Judge: Bob Goode 
ARPS LIPF EFIAP/p DPAGB BPE4

Light refreshments
7.30 pm in the club
 
Easter Break
Wednesday 31st March

 
Wednesday 7th April: Club Night

Subject: TBA


Light refreshments

7.30 pm in the club
Wednesday 21st April: Competition Night
This is the last of our Competition Nights for this season
Colin Powell Cup: Best image of the year, dpi's
John Marsh Challenge Cup: Best print of the year
Please see the new rules regarding the end-of-year competitions
 
Judge: TBA
Light refreshments
 
7.30 pm  in the club
Wednesday 5th May: AGM
Tonight is the AGM, where we share all the reports and elect officials 
Also, have a chance to have your say and vote for proposals
Please send all items up for discussion to the Secretary by  21st April, to be included  on the agenda
Light refreshments

7.30 pm
Wednesday 12th May: Social and Prize Giving

Our Annual Dinner and Prize Giving is always a good night out

Please book in with Helen Hurdley 


Details will be available on our members' page closer to the time

7.00 pm 


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