Programme 2026/27
9th September 2026
We kick off the new season with an evening of photography from two of our own members - Club Room and Zoom
“From Pictures to Panels” with David Travis
“Sri Lanka” with Martin Cooke
16th September 2026
“The Beauty of Mono” with Tony Worobiec - Club Room and Zoom
23rd September 2026
Print Competition 1 - Club Room only
The judge will be Ashley Franklin from Derby City Photographic Club.
30th September 2026
“The Unseen World of Slime Mould” with Barry Webb - Club Room and Zoom
7th October 2026
”Image of The Year 2026“ with David Cudworth - Club Room and Zoom
This competition will be a celebration of all the great work from across our club.
The judge will be Vin Scothern from Beeston Camera Club.
12th October 2026
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
14th October 2026
Practical Evening - Club Room only
Throughout the year we have several social evenings where members share their experience and knowledge. Details of tonight’s practical session will be emailed out and on the Club’s private Facebook page nearer the time. Recent sessions have included exploring printing, lighting, macro, and portrait photography.
21st October 2026
PDI Competition 1 - Club Room and Zoom
The judge will be David Kissman from Keyworth Camera Club.
28th October 2026
“What Are We Going To Do About AI?” with Christine Widdall - Zoom only
4th November 2026
“Ten Images, Ten Members, Ten Minutes” - Room and Zoom
Ten members each have ten minutes to talk about ten of their images. We will see a wide variety of images that mean something to the photographer.
9th November 2026
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
11th November 2026
Print Competition 2 - Club Room only
The judge will be Erica Oram from Sheffield Photographic Society.
18th November 2026
Practical Evening - Club Room only
Details of tonight’s practical session will be emailed out and on the Club’s private Facebook page nearer the time.
25th November 2026
"Colourful Colours” with Len Metcalfe - Zoom only
2nd December 2026
“My Landscape, Finding Photography Close To Home” with Steve Stain
- Club Room and Zoom
9th December 2026
PDI Competition 2 - Club Room and Zoom
The judge will be Sean Taylor.
16th December 2026
Christmas Social - Club Room only
Our end of year party at the Club Room only. A relaxed and informal social evening to celebrate the first half of the season. Members always bring a great selection of food for a buffet.
23rd December 2026 - no meeting
30th December 2026 - no meeting
6th January 2027
”AI Night” - Club Room and Zoom
11th January 2027
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
13th January 2027
Print Competition 3 - Club Room only
The judge will be Dave Gibbins, a member of Beeston Camera Club. and President of the PAGB.
20th January 2027
“Pick and Mix” with Barbie Lindsay - Zoom only
27th January 2027
Practical Evening - Club Room only
Details of tonight’s practical session will be emailed out and on the Club’s private Facebook page nearer the time.
3rd February 2027
A talk by Jonathon Vaines - Club Room and Zoom
8th February 2027
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
10th February 2027
PDI Competition 3 - Club Room and Zoom
The judge will be Graham Walton.
17th February 2027
N&EMPF Exhibition Show - Club Room and Zoom
This evening we will view the award-winning images and acceptances from this year’s N&EMPF Exhibition.
24th February 2027
“The Galapagos and Rainforest of Ecuador” with Gianpiero Ferrari - Club Room
3rd March 2027
London Salon DVD and discussion - Club Room and Zoom
This exhibition is exclusively for prints. “The aim of the London Salon is to exhibit only that class of photographic work in which there is distinct evidence of artistic feeling and execution.” An evening for discussion.
8th March 2027
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
10th March 2027
“Three of a Kind” (panel competition) - Club Room and Zoom
Ever wanted to be a judge? Well tonight is your chance in this competition. Members can enter 2 two panels in either the Colour or Mono Section or one in each.
17th March 2027
Practical Evening - Club Room only
Details of tonight’s practical session will be emailed out and on the Club’s private Facebook page nearer the time.
24th March 2027
Short Presentations From Three of Our Members - Club Room and Zoom
31st March 2027
Easter Social
7th April 2027
Print Competition 4 – Club Room only
Tonight’s judge is Ralph Duckett, a member of Burton-on-Trent Photographic Society.
12th April 2027
Members’ Monday - Zoom only
These evenings are primarily designed to improve our photography. Members choose what they would like to do, and tonight’s topics will be emailed out and posted on the Club’s private Facebook page.
14th April 2027
“Travels in Asia” with David Sadler - Zoom only
21st April 2027
Clay Cross Photographic Society will be sharing their images with us
- Club Room and Zoom
28th April 2027
PDI Competition 4 - Club Room and Zoom
The judge will be Phil Newman from Bolsover Camera Club.
5th May 2027
Chairman's Evening in the Club Room
Chair of our Club David Cudworth will reflect on what will have been another successful season for the Club. With a fabulous buffet, and time to socialise, we can celebrate the end of another thriving season, and the start of the popular summer programme.
12th May 2027
AGM - Club Room only
The AGM is a vital end to the formal season. It's a chance to reflect on the past season - what worked well, and what didn't, and to start making plans to make things better in the future.
Summer Programme 2027
There will be plenty going on in the summer, so why not get together with some like-minded friends? Events and ideas will be posted on the members private Facebook page.
We’ll be back in our Club Room on 8th September 2027