Wed 2 Sep 2026 - First meeting of the 2026-27 season
First meeting of the newe season. Membership renewal. Summer Shoot Competition judged by the members.
Wed 9 Sep 2026 - “ FOLLOWING MY PASSION – a journey to Fellowship” talk by Martin Searle
Talk - Martin Searle (FRPS) presents his 3 panels originally exhibited at Creek Creative in Faversham. (PDI entries due for 1st Competition)
Wed 23 Sep 2026 - First Competition -PDI: Open colour & mono Judge: Nick Ryan LRPS
23 Sept 1st Competition – PDI: Open colour and Mono – Judge = Nick Ryan LRPS
Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Talk by Alex Hare "Should I take Up Golf Instead?"
Tonight's talk is by acclaimed photographer Alex Hare. ‘Should I Take Up Golf Instead?’ (Prints due for 2nd Competition)
Wed 7 Oct 2026 - 2nd Competition Print Set subject: MINIMALIST plus usual Open section
Our 2nd Competition is Print: Set Subject is 'Minimalist' plus Open – Judge is Alan Lomakin CPAGB; BPE4* AFIAP
Wed 14 Oct 2026 - MEMBERS EVENING
Members Evening:
PDI and Print Panels due in... Members present their 5 best images
How to prepare PDI panels on Photoshop
Orientation to ‘Faststop’
Website Review.
Wed 28 Oct 2026 - PANEL COMPETITION featuring both print and pdi panels
Panel Competition comprising both Prints and PDI panels to be viewed with Judge Darren Woolway ARPS AMPA BA Hons (Ashford PS)
Wed 4 Nov 2026 - CHAIR'S CHALLENGE: the subject is 'ORANGE' !
Chair’s Challenge Members present images on the Chairman’s chosen subject and this time the subject is ORANGE
PDI entries due for 3rd Comp
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - 3rd Competition - pdi Set Subject 'STILL LIFE' Judge: Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB
Our 3rd Competition which is a PDI: Set Subject is 'STILL LIFE' plus Open. The judge is Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB
Wed 25 Nov 2026 - THE TRUTH IS BLACK & WHITE - talk by photographer Ian Howard
Talk by photographer Ian Howard – ‘The Truth is Black and White’.
Prints due in tonight ready for 4th Competition
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - 4th Competition OPEN Judge Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE*3
4th Competition Print: Open – Judge: Paul Parkinson ARPS; CPAGB; BPE3*
Wed 9 Dec 2026 - MEMBERS EVENING
Members Evening:
Calibration of computer and use of screen and switching to TV
Camera bag analysis (what is in your bag and why)
Random images critiqued by members
PDI entries are also due in tonight for 5th Competition
Wed 16 Dec 2026 - CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
Christmas social and shoot (Location to be decided)
Wed 6 Jan 2027 - 5th Competition pdi Set Subject 'BIG & BOLD' plus Open Judge: David Silk
5th Competition – PDI: Set subject is Big and Bold, plus Open Judge = David Silk
Wed 13 Jan 2027 - MEMBERS EVENING
Members Evening Itmes for this evening tbc.
Prints due for 6th Competition
Wed 27 Jan 2027 - 6th Competition Print set subject 'REPETITION' Judge: Helen T-Shore ARPS DPAGB BPE*3
6th Competition – Print: Set subject is 'REPETITION' plus Open Judge = Helen Taylor-Shore ARPS; DPAGB; BPE3*
Wed 3 Feb 2027 - Talk: "In Conversation with Pat Couder"
Talk – ‘In Conversation With Pat Couder’ – images assessed by Pat and in conversation with the photographer.
Wed 24 Feb 2027 - MASTERS OF PRINT The Salon des Refuses
Master of Print – Salon de Refuse A chance to view and discuss the 'not quite made its' entered for the Masters of Print Exhibition.
PDI entries due for 7th Competition.
Wed 3 Mar 2027 - 7th Competition pdi OPEN Judge: Pat Couder CPAGB BPE*1
7th Competition – PDI: Open – Judge = Pat Couder CPAGB; BPE1*
Prints due for 8th Competition
Wed 10 Mar 2027 - Joint Meeting with Deal Photographic Club who are hosting us.
Joint Meeting with Deal Photographic Club (We go to them.)
Wed 24 Mar 2027 - 8th Competition print OPEN & MONO Judge: Russ Pullen ARPS
8th Competition – Print: Open and Mono – Judge = Russ Pullen ARPS
Wed 7 Apr 2027 - ANNUAL PDI COMPETITION Judge: June Sharpe ARPS
Annual PDI Competition with Judge June Sharpe ARPS
Wed 14 Apr 2027 - JOINT MEET - UP as we host Herne Bay Photographic Club's visit
Another chance to meet & greet Herne Bay Photographic Club when they come to us for a get together.
Wed 28 Apr 2027 - TALK "PHOTOGRAPHY IN LAPLAND" Wendy Kennett LRPS
Talk – Photography in Lapland from our own Wendy Kennett FRPS
Prints due for Annual Competition
Wed 5 May 2027 - ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION Judge: Steve Carroll FRPS DPAGB
Annual Print Competition with Judge Steve Carroll FRPS DPAGB