Programme 2026

Welcome to our Programme calendar! Here, you’ll find a list of exciting happenings designed to inspire and engage. Stay tuned as we update our schedule with new events that cater to all interests.

01-Jan-26No MeetingNew Years Day
01-Jan-26No MeetingGrange closed for electrical work
15-Jan-26Lets see your photographs!Viewing of your images
22-Jan-26Medley Competition Round 1Medley Round 1 judging.
29-Jan-26Open Night New camera?Not sure how to do things with it? Bring it along and we’ll help you with your problems.
05-Feb-26Table Top macro/close up photographyBring your camera, hands on experience of taking close ups of objects, bring some items along to photograph. A creative evening
12-Feb-26Studio Model NightBring your camera, take some images of a model in a studio environment, guidance available.
19-Feb-26Still Life PhotographyBring your camera, taking photos of objects, learn about depth of field/bokeh, “F stops” Bring some items along to photograph. A creative evening.
26-Feb-26Annual PDI CompetitionJudging of the PDI submissions
05-Mar-2610x10x10Ten members, show in ten minutes, ten of their photographs with commentary.
12-Mar-26Reflection photographyBring your camera and your laptop, tablet to make some interesting images using mirrors, lightbulbs and glass objects, a creative evening
19-Mar-26Annual General MeetingWe need you to come along to help shape the future of the Camera Club and listen to your comments and suggestions.
26-Mar-26Medley Competition Round 2Medley Round 2 judging.
02-Apr-26Keaton Presents “Part 2”One of the club’s more senior members presents some more of his wonderful images with a fascinating commentary.
09-Apr-26Photo nightBring your camera, take some images of the Carelton Grange.
16-Apr-26Studio Model NightBring your camera, take some images of a model in a studio environment, guidance available.
23-Apr-26Water PhotographyBring your camera and flash, if you have one, try your hand at water drop/splash, oil droplets etc. A very creative evening.
30-Apr-26Howard Tate presentation 
07-May-26TBA 
14-May-26Medley Competition Round 3Judging of the entries of prints and Digital images for Medley Round 3
21-May-264×25 members nightFour members, show in 25 minutes, 25 of their photographs with commentary.
28-May-26K.L FalconryFalconry Photoshoot Hopefully outside 
04-Jun-26Members showcase night
This is an opportunity for you to show us some of your pictures that you have taken at our many studio nights e.g. macro night, model nights, reflection night, Carleton Gange night, water drop night, birds of prey etc. etc.  Send six of your photographs taken at these nights to Kevan Hand       khand@btopenworld.com   numbering them in a “batting order”/preferential list, just in case we are over subscribed.  Images should the usual size i.e no larger than 1600 pixels wide and/or no taller than 1200 pixels. If you have any issues resizing them please let me know, I’m happy to help you.  
11-Jun-26Lawrence Burrow presentationwill be sharing some of his photographic images. Lawrence is a keen street photographer and his photographs are always worth seeing.
18-Jun-26Sophie Ellwood acro displayis another night when you will need to bring your camera/phone.  Sophie Elwood an aerial/acrobatic performer will be attending the club for you to photograph her as she performs various aerial/hoop routines. It promises to be a very interesting evening. 
25-Jun-26Auction Night Bring your photo equipment and accessories that you want to sell. Grab yourself a bargain as you bid against other members for the goodies up for auction
 SUMMER BREAK.There will be events being held throughout this period – info to follow in the weeks leading up to the summer break
03-Sep-26Jazz club photo shoot 
10-Sep-26YPU print portfolio 
17-Sep-26John Gardner presentation 
24-Sep-26Astro photography night 
01-Oct-26Wire wool photography 
08-Oct-26Annual print competitionJudging of the entries of prints for Medley Round 4
15-Oct-26Steve On The RoadA mixture of  photography with Full Time Vanlife and Youtube
22-Oct-26Light paintingLight painting with Sam and Lee
29-Oct-26Halloween photo shoot. 
05-Nov-26No meeting 
12-Nov-26Tony Walsh presentation 
19-Nov-26Bill Ward presentationTv and stage actor Bill Ward presents a showcase of his images with commentary and insight to his photography
21-Nov-26KEIGHLEY DAY. 
26-Nov-26Medley Competition Round 4Judging of the entries of prints and Digital images for Medley Round 4
03-Dec-26TBC 
10-Dec-26Bad Santa photo shoot Bring your cameras. The last studio photoshoot of the year.
17-Dec-26Christmas presentation night and party.