Mon 27 Jul 2026 - Pop-up Shop Exhibition
The Annual Pop-up Shop Exhibition will take place in the shop at 31 Fore Street between 27 July and 1 August. Opening hours are from 09.30 to 16.30
Fri 14 Aug 2026 - Pre-season Social
The pre-season social will be held at the Wellington Football Club on Friday 14 Aug at 7.30 pm
Wed 2 Sep 2026 - Show and tell
No theme but some ideas:
-projects you are working on
-what you have been doing/ places you have visited over the summer.
Please bring up to 8 images on a memory stick with you.
Wed 9 Sep 2026 - David Boag ‘Photographing Wild Flowers’ Zoom Talk
‘Photographing Wild Flowers’ - Inherently beautiful, flowers are designed to attract attention. Therefore many photographers seem content to use the flowers natural appeal but fail to put any of their own creative imagination into their images. Every trick in the book, every lens in your bag and every photographic technique can be used to set your flower images apart and add to their interest.
Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Huw Alban 'That’s Not A Landscape Photograph’ Zoom Talk
'That’s Not A Landscape Photograph’-"There have been times during my workshops when participants have expressed surprise at the subjects and methods that I (gently) encourage them to explore. The surprise is often a result of the participant’s preconceptions or at being persuaded to use kit not normally associated with a landscape photography workshop. I’ve also been questioned by club members on whether their images will not do well in competitions because they’ve pushed their own boundaries or tried something different. Landscape photography covers such a broad range and variety of...
Wed 7 Oct 2026 - Janet Miles ‘Creative Woodland’ In Person Talk
‘Creative Woodland’
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Mathew Browne ‘The Art of Travel Photography’ Zoom Talk
‘The Art of Travel Photography’ - covering the basics of the following topics:
- How to find the best shooting locations
- Equipment
- Technique and settings
- Shooting in different environments and different styles
- Post-processing using Adobe Lightroom
- Image refinements using Luminar
Wed 4 Nov 2026 - Stan Farrow ‘Work With Self-Created Backgrounds’ Zoom Talk
‘Work With Self-Created Backgrounds’- Demonstrates how to create your own backgrounds for lay-flat images, how to assemble things, and how to work on your final image.
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Still Life Photography Evening
Still Life Photography Evening:
Still life areas will be set up around the room for you to photograph.
-Please bring your camera or camera phone
-Please bring any equipement you want, tripod, lenes, flash ect..
-Although areas will be set up please bring any items you would like to photograph with you.
Competition hand-in
Wed 18 Nov 2026 - Claire Carter ‘Studio Botanicals’ Zoom Talk
‘Studio Botanicals’ - In this talk Claire will share some tips and tricks. She will cover equipment, set ups, backgrounds, lighting, camera settings and subjects as well as so much more.
Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Roger Hance ‘Nature In Macro' Zoom Talk
‘Nature In Macro'- "This talk shows how I approach photographing the wide assortment of butterflies, moths, damselflies, dragonflies and other insects found in the UK. It also covers fungi, wildflowers and orchids, reptiles, amphibians.
Wed 9 Dec 2026 - Ken Holland ‘When The Well Runs Dry’ Zoom Talk
‘When The Well Runs Dry’- This talk will provide some ideas and projects for when you run out of inspiration
Wed 16 Dec 2026 - Christmas Social
Christmas Social- There will be a quiz and a chat over food.
Please bring some food to share
Wed 6 Jan 2027 - Julian Elliot ‘Mongolia’ Zoom Talk
‘Mongolia’- From the landscape to eagle hunters – take a journey across Mongolia from the famous Steppe landscape to the eagle hunters of the Altai region in western Mongolia.
Wed 20 Jan 2027 - Andy Phillips ‘A visual Signature’ Zoom Talk
‘A visual Signature’ - "This beautiful presentation showcases some of my images from Scotland, area by area. I also show how I achieve composition and develop observational skills. Within the presentation, there are also three stunning videos. Six months in the making, and a feast for the eyes." - Andy Phillips
Wed 10 Mar 2027 - WCPF Travelling Exhibition
An evening of critiquing and discussing the prints from the WCPF travelling exhibition. We will sit in small groups to give everyone a chance to see the prints up close and join in with the discussion.
Wed 17 Mar 2027 - Members Talk Polly and Nick
A talk from our own members half the evening with Polly and the other half with Nick they will be talking to us and showing images from their recent travels.
Competition hand-in
Wed 24 Mar 2027 - Portrait Evening
Two back drops and lighting will be set up for you to photograph people. As well as photographing tt is a social evening with time to talk to one another and discuss your photography.
Please bring your camera and any other equipment you want ( tripod, flash, lens) with you.
Wed 7 Apr 2027 - Show and Tell
No theme – Some ideas:
-projects you are working on
-something that interests you
-places you have visited
Please bring up to 8 images on a memory stick with you.
Competition hand-in
Wed 28 Apr 2027 - AGM and Social
AGM followed by a social.
Please bring some food to share.
