Programme September 2018 - May 19

All meetings are at 7.30 in Wellington School New Science Block unless stated otherwise. In addition to the events below, we run camera and software tutorials, dates to be announced.

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Date	Speaker / Event	Details

August
Sat 25th	Wellington Flower Show	Alan Rogers building. Wellington School. Helpers please to set up 10.00 am. Volunteers needed for manning the display pm.
September
Weds 5th	Talk: Simon Caplin	'Extraordinary ordinary' Finding hidden beauty in the urban environment and everyday places.

Weds 12th	Talk: Brian Northmore	Landscape and stunning mono!
		Hand in for September competitions ‘Landscape’ and ‘Open’ (Dpi)
Weds 19th	Macro evening with Paul Jones	Paul will give a talk and run a practical evening. Bring cameras, tripods and small things to photograph.
Weds 26th	September competitions	‘Landscape’ and ‘Open’ (Dpi) Judge: Rod Fry CPAGB, ARPS
October
Weds 3rd	Talk: In house	10 minute talks - please bring a few pics on a stick featuring something you have done in the holidays. Contact Peter T in advance to book a slot.
Weds 10th	South Devon Salon	Always a good evening of interesting pictures. Relax!!.
		Hand in for October competitions ‘Patterns, shapes or textures’ and 'Open' (Prints).
Weds 17th	Talk: Robin Gregory	'Oh Yeah'!' An evening of creative anarchy! One we will thoroughly enjoy.
Weds 24th	October competitions	‘Patterns, shapes or texture’ and 'Open' (Prints). Judge: Peter Fry ARPS, DPAGB, BPE4*
Weds 31st	In House Battle.	Please bring a variety of good images as prints (A4ish and preferably mounted) - A fun and manic team game.
November
Weds 7th	Talk: Peter Elliston	'CPAGB' - A difficult choice'. Peter will show some of the pictures he selected for this award, and Neil Harris will follow after the break with a few of his recent favourites.
		Hand in for November competitions ‘Natural History’ and 'Open'. (Dpi). A WEEK EARLY
Weds 14th	Exhibition Launch 6.00 - 8.00	At Brewhouse. Bring and share supper. Please take a plate of food to share. Drinks will be at the bar. .
Weds 21st	Talk: Gary Holpin	'My journey into photography'. This will be his first camera club talk, though not his first talk by any means.
Weds 28th	November competitions	‘Natural History' and 'Open'(Dpi). Judge: Duncan Armour
December
Weds 5th	Talk: John Summerill
Weds 12th	Seasonal event.	Seasonal fun event Please bring a plate of food to share. Coffee and tea available.
Weds 19th	Holiday
Weds 26th	Holiday
January '19
Weds 2nd	Holiday
Weds 9th	Talk: Andrew Davis	A local landscape photographer on 'Lessons I have learnt in pursuit of 'The Image''.
Weds 16th	Talk: Paul Carter	'Twenty favourite images. Try, try and try again'.
		Hand in for January competitions ‘Soft’ and 'Open' (Prints).
Sat 19th	WDCC dinner	Beam Bridge, 7.30pm for 8pm. Please book with Peter E.

Weds 23rd	January competitions	‘Soft’ and 'Open' both Prints. Judge: Marija Lees LRPS
Weds 30th	Portrait evening	In Junior School Hall. Bring cameras, tripods, flash if available.
February
Weds 6th	Talk: Polly Knowles	Polly's travels! India and possibly Albania - a travelogue.
Weds 13th	In House	Critique evening. Please bring 2 -3 pictures on a usb stick.
		Hand in for February competitions ‘Contemporary’ and 'Open' (Dpi).
Weds 20th	Talk: Lea Tippett	Lea, from Phoenix club, will talk on 'Foveon Landscapes' Mostly Somerset - but possibly some from Iceland and talk about Sigma cameras and lenses.
Weds 27th	February competitions	‘Contemporary’ and 'Open' (Dpi). Judge: John Foulkes
March
Weds 6th	Talk: Victoria Hillman, wildlife researcher and creative photographer	Victoria is a wildlife photographer who comes from a scientific background. She takes an ethical stance and that comes out in her talks. She has a style of photography all of her own – it will make you just want to get out with your camera! She says - ‘My passion is to share with people the way I see the natural world in the hope that I can help to change peoples’ perceptions and inspire them to get outdoors, understand, enjoy and conserve its beauty. I always put the safety and welfare of both my subject and the environment first even if this means missing a crucial opportunity. The trust that I am able to build up over time with my subjects is very rewarding, allowing me to enjoy and capture aspects of their day to day life." An open meeting , we hope to fill the lecture theatre. Cost three pounds . There are 20 places available to other groups – 15 filled already. Could I please have a commitment from group members beforehand. Thank you
Weds 13th	Group Members	An in house evening. 'All the tips you didn't know you needed'. It will be interesting!
		Hand in for March Competition ‘Hot or Cold’ and ‘Open’ (Prints).
Weds 20th	WCPF travelling exhibition	Critique and discuss in small groups.
Weds 27th	March competitions	‘Hot or Cold’ and ‘Open’ Prints. Judge: Mac Bouchere FRPS

April
Tues 2nd	Battle with Dulverton	Dulverton
Weds 3rd	Talk: John Perriam	Having fun with creative images and other things.
Weds 10th	In House	Discussion, tips and other help on members' (Photographic!) problems.
		Hand in for April competitions ‘Portrait’ and' Open' (Dpi).
Thurs 11th	Battle with Chard	Chard
Weds 17th	Talk: Ann Cook	A second visit from Ann, who comes all the way from Wells to speak to us. She is highly entertaining and great fun. A passionate traveller and accomplished portrait photographer, Ann gets to places we may not dare! Those of us who have been around for a while will remember her talk with prints called 'Granny Goes to Glastonbury'. Now all digital her talk will be on her photographic life, people and festivals. We would like a full house if possible and there will be a total charge of £3 per member instead of the usual £1.
Weds 24th	April competitions	'Portrait’ and' Open' both Dpi. Judge: Jane Kearney CPAGB
May
Weds 1st	Talk: Peter Tickner	Dartmoor a different view...' Mythology, industrial archaeology and landscape.
Weds 8th	AGM
Weds 15th	Local visit	Bring cameras and coats. 'Abstracts in Wellington' is the topic! Meet by postbox in Bullford carpark.
Weds 22nd	Local visit Tba
Weds 29th
	SUMMER PROGRAMME -	Details to follow - Organised by Peter Tickner
August
Weds 14th	Informal gathering	8.30 at the Arts centre. Topics TBA but to include Flower Show and Programme.
Sat 24th	Wellington Flower Show	Alan Rogers building. Wellington School. Helpers please to set up 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Volunteers needed for manning the display pm.
September
Weds 4th	First meeting of new season.