Events

This is the first leg of the “Interclub Competition” that the club has entered. Five of our images will be independently judged against the other entries from 11 other clubs. The five PDIs include one meeting the set subject “Illusion of Scape” another on the topic “Portrait, People and Figure Studies” and the other three on general subjects. On this occasion the judging will be a Zoom type meeting, so we have secured the use of our usual room with the big screen so that we can enjoy it together. As this is our first time of entering, it will be useful to get a feeling for the competition and the standard of other clubs' entries.  So as a result I've booked our meeting room at the Grange so that the club members will be able to watch the competition together and share their views.  Our entries for this round are: In Bloom by Tony Walsh  (Subject - Illusion of a scape) Viktoria by John Gardner (Theme - Portrait) Brew Time by Howard Tate (Open section) Plastering in style by Judith Macbeth (Open section) A flash of Orange by Miles Hand (Open Section)

Another opportunity for you to do something different; again, involving longer exposure photography so having a tripod would be beneficial and maybe a flash.

Batley Camera Club are hosting the competition this year at their venue: Batley Community Centre, WF17 5DH starting at 7:30pm. Your support would be very welcome and you will have the opportunity to meet other photographers from a different club.

Our very own Steve Springett, who has taken up residence in a van, is going to share images taken during his adventures and exploration of not only the UK, but places further afield. He will also be showing us some of his astrophotography images. This is a presentation you do not want to miss!

Spooky, horror model night, one of our models will be our very own “Ally the Gothic Lord”  as The Smiling Killer with Syke Cruden as The Black Widow. This will be fun! You will need your camera and a strong lens and stomach! (Crucifixes, hammers and wooden stakes are not permitted!)

Carleton Grange is holding its annual “bonfire night party and firework display”. The doors open at 6pm, the fire is lit at 6:30 and the firework display will start shortly after. This will be a well-attended event and parking will be at a premium, so early attendance is essential. The display takes place in the garden to which the general public are not admitted, the centre are going to cordon off an area in the garden for club members to take photographs they are also permitting us access to the flat roof at the top of the building, which is not for the faint-hearted and will require you to be risk aware!

Our very own Tony Walsh will be presenting some of his unique styled images many of which are created from subjects most of us would not see. This will be a fascinating evening.

Bill Ward is making his second appearance at our club and will be showing us some of his style of photography that he takes during his down time, when not acting. His previous presentation to us included ICM, longer exposure and closeups of water as well as other genres of photography. A fascinating speaker who provides advice and help with your photography.

In celebration of founder member, Alexander Keighley, the Executive of the YPU invite all club members to the Annual Photographic Lecture event. Our two excellent Guest Speakers are: Bill Ward and Helen Williams The Keighley Day is a YPU event held in the main ballroom, Carleton Grange, Pontefract (10:00am – 4:00pm) on Saturday 21st November 2026. There is a charge to attend. Click this link for the booking form to Attend - Booking form 2026 More information on the Guest Speakers Bill Ward and Helen Williams - Bill Ward and Helen Williams Keighley Day 2026    

This is “Round 2” of the competition which is to be hosted by Leeds Photographic Society, 7:30pm, at St Edmunds Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN. Five of our PDIs will be judges against other club submissions. The five include one on the set subject “Towards Infinity” another on the topic “Travel” and the other three on general subjects. Another opportunity to support our club and meet up with other photography club members