PAIGNTON PROGRAMME 2025/2026
Please note that club meetings are again being held in person at the Church Hall behind Paignton Methodist Church on Palace Avenue. In some cases, we will still revert to Zoom presentations but more generally, guest visitors and speakers will attend in person. Unless we are running a special evening event, where the price may vary, we welcome all visitors to the club. There is a £3 fee for entry on the door for visitors and non members which includes coffee or tea and biscuits.
Date | Session | Person/Group taking charge |
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22.9.2025 | WAUSSAUK Results Introduction to Photo Entry Showcase of photos that our members have taken over the summer break | Alex Hamer Chris Arkell Stuart Chapman |
29.9.2025 | Talks on British native wild orchids A presentation on using Diplomas to show a body of work Presentation on prints & printing Hand in date for Section 1 DPI open | Bill,McDonald Rod Fry Alex Hamer |
6.10.2025 | Judging the Judge - A talk on photography competitions | Ken Holland |
13.10.2025 | Judging of Section 1 DPI-Open Hand in date for Section 2 Prints open | Judge Darren Thompson |
20.10.2025 | Member Speakers Evening An introduction to creating AV's and what software to use Talks of the photography enjoyed by various members | Julia Rich Robbie Clymo Ross Elliott Michael Williams |
27.10.2025 | Judging of Section 2 Prints-Open Hand in date for Wilson Cup DPI | Judge Gordon Aspland |
3.11.2025 | TBA | Marko Dutka |
10.11.2025 | Judging of the Wilson Cup-Open Hand in date for Sleep Trophy Tryptic open | Judge Simon Caplan |
17.11.2025 | WCPF Travelling Prints The Dark Side Part 2 | Stuart Chapman Stephen Edwards |
24.11.2025 | Judging of the Sleep Trophy (Triptych ) | Marko Dutka |
1.12.2025 | One Man Kayaker Hand in date for Chairmans challenge "Around the home" | Rupert Kirkwood |
8.12.2025 | Practical Studio Setup - Jedi’s (Starwars) setup |
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15.12.2025 | Judging of the Chairmans Challenge DPI - Around the Home Xmas buffet |
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CHRISTMAS BREAK |
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5.1.2026 | The Cove Discovery Project | TBA |
12.1.2026 | Members to show their work from practical evenings Hand in Date for Section 3 DPI “Street” |
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19.1.2026 | A last look at AV's from 6th October |
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26.1.2026 | Judging of Section 3 DPI “Street” | Judge Marko Dutka |
2.2.2026 | Editing Workshop Hand in date for section 4 Prints open |
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9.2.2026 | Using Vintage Lenses in a Modern World History of Art in Photography | Dave Collerton Rod Fry |
16.2.2026 | Judging of Section 4 Prints open Hand in Date for AV’s | Judge Pete Fry |
23.2.2026 | Images from members to discuss and seek advice |
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2.3.2026 | Judging of AV’s | Judge Ian Bateman |
9.3.2026 | A look at the Diplomas and Photobook entries for 2026 | Rod Fry |
16.3.2026 | Practical evening Willie Wilson Summer school sampler |
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19.3.2026 | Kingsbridge Battle | Hosted by Kingsbridge |
23.3.2026 | Practical Studio set-ups Hand in date for Poulson and Dyment |
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30.3.2026 | Chairman’s evening - Their year in photography | Stuart Chapman |
EASTER BREAK |
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13.4.2026 | Judging of the Poulson (print) and Dyment (dpi) cups | Judge Steeve Bunce |
20.4.2026 | A Display of images from our various practical sessions and outings |
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27.4.2026 | AGM and vote A look back at the season’s competition winners |
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MAY DAY BREAK |
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11.5.2026 | Presentation of Awards and Annual Dinner |
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18.5.2026 | DEVON CLUBS BATTLE |
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Our club is affiliated with the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through the Western Counties Photographic Federation.