2019 Summer Meet Ups
Although the official club programme runs from September to May each year, over the summer we meet on an informal basis for sociable outings with our cameras about once a fortnight at different locations – and there’s always a quiz in the pub afterwards đ
Tuesday 11th June – St Nicholas at Wade
Meet at the church at 7.30pm. A walk through the village with interesting old buildings, the church and churchyard, then onto the paddocks and fields to photograph the grazing horses. Finishing at one of the two pubs for a pint and quiz.
Tuesday 25th June – Wickhambreaux
A small rural village just off the A257 Sandwich Road. Meet at the 14th century church of St Andrews at 7.30pm. The churchyard is the home to the resting place of Sqn Leader David Maltby of 617 Squadron â the Dam Busters. There is an old water mill, a WW2 pillbox and some interesting buildings. Seaton Lakes and the Little Stour river are close by. A pint and the quiz in the Rose Inn pub to finish.
Tuesday 9th July – Oare Creek
Meet at Harty Ferry outside the Castle pub at 7.30pm. A stroll along the River Swale, perhaps as far as the bird hides, with opportunities to photograph boats â some sunken, birdlife, horses, cattle, riverscapes and landscapes. Pint and quiz at the Castle pub to finish.
Tuesday 23rd July – Westbere
Meet outside the Yew Tree pub. A charming old village with some lovely old properties, a church and churchyard and tiny village green. There is also a fishing lake which is a bit of a walk along and across the railway line. A pint and quiz in the famous Yew Tree inn.
Tuesday 6th August – East Blean Wood
Meet at car park on Hicks Forstal Road at 7.30pm. A walk through one of the richest of all Kent’s woodland habitats. Plenty of opportunity for abstract photos, old fallen trees, wild flowers and perhaps fungi. A chance to try some ICM (intentional camera movement). Footpaths may be muddy after rain so boots or wellies may be in order. A pint and quiz in nearest pub.
Tuesday 20th August – Kings Hall to Bishopstone Glen
Meet at 7.15pm outside Kings Hall for a stroll to Bishopstone Glen, or further if you feel energised. Seascapes, seabirds and perhaps a skylark on the Downs. A pint in the Ship pub at the end, and of course the quiz.
Also small prize for the most objects/subjects photographed beginning with the letter âSâ.
2018/19 Club Programme
All club nights are Tuesday evenings from 8pm-10pm unless otherwise stated. Doors open at 7.30pm.
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September
4th September – Members’ evening
Photos from Neptune’s Arm meet in May and Summer photos: critique/discussion
11th September – Practical evening
Capturing High Key/Distinctions
Presenters: Eileen & Steve
(Bring in prints & DPIs for 18/09)
18th September – Competition: Print & DPI
Summer Trophy
“Book Title”
Judge: Tony Bentley ARPS CPAGB
25th September – Lecture evening
“Drawn to the Land”
Lecturer: Malcolm Hardie
(Bring in DPIs for 02/10)
October
2nd October – Competition: DPI
Chiaroscuro (Light & Shade)/Open
Judge: June Sharpe ARPS
9th October – Lecture evening
âStarting out with Audio Visualâ
Lecturer: Melanie Chalk
(Bring in prints for 16/10)
16th October – Competition: Print
The number 3/Open
Judge: Sue Chapman ARPS CPAGB
23rd October – Lecture evening
“A Moment Captured”
Lecturer: Shirley Hollis ARPS AFIAP
(Bring in DPIs for 06/11)
30th October – Battle
Home vs. Deal & District
Judge: Kirsty Ralfs ARPS
31st October – Battle
Away vs. Faversham
Judge: Chris Shore FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, BPE5* & Helen Taylor ARPS, DPAGB, BPE3*
November
6th November – Competition: DPI
Record/Open (Preview required)
Judge: Ian and Marie-Laurie Stone DPAGB
13th November – Practical/Instruction
Photographic processes inc. cyanotype
Presenter: Emily Parris
20th November – Lecture evening
âEvery picture tell a storyâ and âRacing to infinityâ
Lecturer: Glyn Barham LRPS CPAGB
(Bring in prints for 27/11)
27th November – Competition: Print
Minimalism/Open
Judge: Malcolm Hardie
December
4th December – Members’ evening
Quiz Night
11th December – Christmas Social
End of season get together
January
8th January – Lecture evening
“Nature in Close-up”
Lecturer: Robert Canis
(Bring in prints for 15/01)
15th January – Competition: Print
Landscape/Open
Judge: Tony Bentley ARPS CPAGB
22nd January – Practical/Instruction
Portraiture
Presenter: Ian Montague and Tony Gosling
(Bring in prints for 29/01)
29th January – Competition: Print
Panel
Judge: June Sharp ARPS
(Bring in DPIs for 12/02 & 19/02)
February
5th February – Lecture evening
âNight and Day Panoramasâ
Lecturer: David Jenner
12th February – Scavenger Hunt (part I)
Judge: Di Long LRPS CPAGB
19th February – Scavenger Hunt (part II)
Judge: Di Long LRPS CPAGB
26th February – Battle: Home vs. Isle of Thanet
Judge: Jack Taylor EFIAP DPAGB
March
4th March – Battle: Away vs. Parkwood
Judge: TBA
5th March – Lecture evening
“P.I.M.S”
Lecturer: Pat Coudar BPE1 CPAGB and Ian Brash BPE2
(Bring in DPIs for 12/03)
12th March – Competition: DPI
Action/Open
Judge: Paul Parkinson LRPS
19th March – Members’ evening
Girls vs Boys – Selection by members
(Bring in prints for 26/03)
26th March – Competition: Print
Water/Open
Judge: Andy Smith LRPS
April
2nd April – Lecture evening
“Before and After”
Lecturer: Sue Chapman ARPS CPAGB
(Bring in prints for 09/04)
9th April – Competition: Print
Print portfolio
Judge: Judge: Kirsty Ralfs ARPS
(Bring in DPIs for 23/04)
16th April – Practical/Instruction
Photo walk to Hampton
23rd April – Competition: DPI
Textures in the environment/Open
Judge: Jack Taylor EFIAP DPAGB
30th April – Competition: DPI
Boys vs. Girls
Judge: Glyn Barham LRPS CPAGB
May
7th May – Practical/Instruction
Members Hampton images
(Bring in DPIs for 14/05)
14th May – Competition: DPI
DPI Portfolio
Judge: Clive Tanner FRPS MPAGB APAGB
21st May – Lecture evening
“Ghosts”
Lecturer: Darren Woolway ARPS LMPA BA(Hons)
28th May – AGM
Members’ Print of the year competion