Programme Sept 2016 - May 2017

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.

Click on any green text to link to the speakers/judges own websites.
  
DateSpeaker / EventDetails
 
August
  
Sat 27th
Wellington Flower ShowAlan Rogers building. Wellington School. Helpers please to set up 8.00am to 10.00 am. Volunteers needed for manning the display pm
September
  
Weds 7th
Welcome back Members 10-15 min talks on WDCC summer trips and projects. projected only. Please advise Peter in advance.
  
Weds 14th
Talk: Tom Wielkopolskifrom Dulverton club. 'Up close and personal with bears'
Hand in for September competitions 'Life in the Garden' and ‘Open’ (Dpi)
Weds 21st
In House team battleOne of the best nights of the year. Bring lots of prints on a wide variety of subjects, mounted if possible. Peter to run.
Weds 28th
September competitions 'Life in the Garden' and ‘Open’ - Dpi. Judge: Maureen Dennis APAGB
October
   
Weds 5th
Talk: David Leyland David returns with a selection of his latest work and some fantastic portraits
Weds 12th
South Devon SalonRelax and enjoy these wonderful photos.
Hand in for October Competitions 'Contemporary life' and 'Open' (Prints) .
Weds 19th
Portrait evening at Wellington junior school. Bring cameras, flash and tripods. There will be several workstations and models. 
Weds 26th
October Competitions 'Contemporary life' and 'Open' - Prints. Judge: Rod Fry CPAGB, ARPS
  Please bring Battle prints: Mono, Colour, and projected images.
November
  
Weds 2nd
Talk – Liam MarshA big welcome to a local natural history and wildlife photographer. Liam will open our eyes , and share his passion for both photography and wildlife. 
Weds 9th
Talk:Tom Richardson 'Judgement days in a mountaineering life.' (Decisions made above the clouds aren't always black or white). Tom is travelling all the way from Sheffield, please give him a big club welcome. 
Hand in for November competitions ‘Bokeh or beautiful blur' plus 'Open' (Dpi).
Weds 16th
Talk: Matilda Temperley'The Somerset levels - an intimate view'. Matilda is well known for her images of the floods on the levels in 2012 - 2013 and produced an excellent book on this natural disaster.
Weds 23rd
November competitions ‘Bokeh or beautiful blur' plus 'Open' - Dpi. Judge: George Reekie DPAGB ABPE
Weds 30th
Talk: Peter Elliston ‘There’s a lot of people in China’ - His recent trip to China.
December
  
Tuesday 6th
Battle At Bleadon - 4 way.
Weds 7th
Talk: John Summerill'The Road to Mandalay'. His latest adventures with a camera! Welcome back. Honorary member John's annual visit is always a treat.
Weds 14th
Seasonal event. A competition. FUN EVENT Festive social after break. Please bring a plate of food to share.
Weds 21st
Holiday 
Weds 28th
Holiday 
January '17
   
Weds 4th
Talk: Members talksAn evening of short talks by our own members. This is a chance to see each others work.
Weds 11th
Talk: David Morton'The Lofoton Islands, Norway' and 'My year' A welcome return to a local photographer.
Hand in for January competitions 'Portrait' and 'Open' (Prints)
Weds 18th
AVs from the best of WCPF's 2016 competition - and critique. Please bring in a picture you would like critiqued
Sat 21st
WDCC dinner Oake Golf Club, 7.30pm for 8pm. Please book with Peter T
Weds 25th
January competitions 'Portrait' and 'Open' - Prints. Judge: John Tilsley ARPS, DPAGB, APAGB
Thurs 26th
Chard Battle at Chard Camera Club 19:30 start time. Chard Baptist Hall, Holyrood Street, Chard. TA20 2AH From the visit 2 years ago but hopefully still correct... Parking is available in the car park by Sainsburys [TA20 2AJ] and you can cut through from there to Holyrood St. The entrance to the meeting room is down the right hand side of the main church.
February
   
Weds 1st
Macro practical evening. Bring cameras, close up gear, any suitable lights and tripod. There will be several workstations and help with techniques.
Weds 8th
Talk: Tony Worobiec 'Fragments of an American Dream' A big welcome back to this renowned photographer. Another unmissable evening.
Hand in for February competitions 'Creative' and 'Open' (Dpi)
Weds 15th
Talk: Diane, Ruth, John, Peter, Jeff & Ted'Carry on up the Douro'
Weds 22nd
February competitions'Creative' and 'Open' both Dpi. Judge: Peter Ottley
March
   
Weds 1st
Talk: Guy Edwardes'A Professional's Approach to Outdoor Photography' Our annual open event in Wellington Junior School hall. Guy is an Internationally renowned photographer and specialises in Landscape, wildlife and travel. This meeting will be in two parts to include tips and techniques. This evening is open to other clubs and keen local photographers. Numbers limited, entrance will be by ticket only (£5). Details of how to obtain tickets will be available nearer to the event.
Weds 8th
WCPF portfolioSit back and enjoy or critique.
  Hand in for March Competitions‘'Monochrome'' and 'Open’ (Prints)
Weds 15th
Talk'The Gentleman entertain
Weds 22nd
March competitions'Monochrome' and 'Open' - Prints. Judge: Mac Boucher FRPS
Tues 28th
Dulverton Battle at Dulverton 15 dpi and 15 prints per club
Weds 29th
Talk: Tba
April
   
Weds 5th Talk: Tba
Weds 12th
Talk: Christopher Marsham'The headhunters of India'
  Hand in for April competitions 'South West Seascape' and 'Open' (Dpi)
Weds 19th
Talk:Tba
Weds 26th
April competitions 'South West Seascape' and 'Open' Dpi. Judge: John Foulkes
May
   
Weds 3rd
Talk: Nick Cable Nick Cable ' A technical journey' A variety of subjects with technical tips etc
Weds 10th
Talk: Paul Carter 'This Sporting Life' Covers white water rafting, cricket, speedway, surfing, horse jumping, thundercats, cycling so hopefully something of interest to sports fans
  Hand in for May competition 'The four seasons' and 'Open' (Prints)
Weds 17th
Talk: Tba
Weds 24th
May Competitions'The four seasons' and 'Open' - Prints. Judge: TBA
Weds 31st
AGM
SUMMER PROGRAMME - Details to follow - Organised by Peter Tickner
August
  
Weds 16th
Informal gathering8.30 at the Arts centre. Topics TBA but to include Flower Show and Programme
Sat 26th
Wellington Flower ShowAlan Rogers building. Wellington School. Helpers please to set up 8.00am to 10.00 am. Volunteers needed for manning the display pm
September
   
Weds 6th
First meeting of new season