​Club Competitions in italics (entry  by members only)

2021

2nd September     A.G.M. and presentation of awards from last season . Also including a sale/exchange of any of your unwanted camera equipment.

​16th September     Competition - Judge Tony Broom 

• Alan Searle Cup: Insect Life
• John Cowing Trophy Urban Landscape 

30th  September        Presentation by Peter Dixon ‘Printer’s Pie’ 

1st, 2nd or 3rd October        DAY OUT (Where ? to be decided)

14th October        50/50 Night  Competition - Judge: Alan McCormick (judge not present)

• Michael Grieves Award My Favourite Gadget
• Practical: Editing ‘Gadget’ photos - let’s see if the judge’s advice makes a difference . . . . .

28th October        50/50 Night Competition with Mike Allport

• Tom Dickinson Award: A Colourful Sky ‘The Judge’s Decision is Final’

(Members can comment and vote for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places during the first half then Mike gives his results in the second half! Let’s see if we agree! 

11th  November      Competition - Judge Keith Archer

• Arthur Wills Trophy: A Facial Feature
• Cheviot Cup: Good Enough To Eat

13th November.    NEW EVENT Portraiture with Chris Woodcock

• Saturday Workshop: 10.30--14.30
• Max 20 people. Cost to be confirmed approx £20

25th November      Presentation Jane Coltman & Dawn Groves ‘West Coast USA Road Trip’

9th December       President’s Night

• President’s Cup: Circles - plus Presentation AND Christmas Buffet ​

2022

6th   January            50/50 Night Members Showcase

• Members Knockout Competition
• Members Presentation: 15 Minutes of Fame! 

20th January           50/50 Night Competition Judge: George Ledger

• John Wilson Cup: Nature Down By the Water - Followed by a presentation by George Ledger of his own photographs on the same subject and sharing details of settings used. 

3rd   February          Members’ Night Sharing knowledge & learning from each other

• Part 1: Jim Bird - Photographing Landscapes
• Part 2: John Miller - "How to make dish-washing bearable" 

​17th February          Competition Judge: Malcolm Boyd  

• Andy Steele Rose Bowl: Woodland Landscape John Walker Cup: A Derelict Building

3rd March               Presentation by Howard Wilson

• ‘Spectrum Nostalgia’ 

17th  March     Competition: Judge: Jim Welsh

• Edith Searle Cup: Spring Flowers
• Novice Cup: Open - your choice 

31st   March             Members Showcase:

• 15 Minutes of Fame! 

1st, 2nd or 3rd April DAY OUT (Where ? to be decided)

14th April                  Presentation by Patrick Sheard‘

• ​Hobbits, Earthquakes & Other Happenings’ 

28th April.              AGM, Best Picture & Presentation of Awards AND Summer Supper 

Details and explanations for this year’s new and exciting projects will be given as the session progresses. Suggestions for venues for outings, and also names of those interested in giving 15 minute presentations during the ‘Members Showcase’ sessions, will be drawn out of the hat!