Programme
Season 2026/27
SEPTEMBER 2026
Mon 7 Sept
Open evening: Back to Basics: Camera Settings, Competitions & Photo Entry
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Bob Collis
Mon 14 Sept
Smartphone Photography: More than just a camera on a phone
Guest Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Jeanette Lendon
Mon 21 Sept
Top of Club 1 Prints
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Top Of Club 1: Open + Set Subject — Set subject: Minimalistic | Judge: Amanda Wright
Mon 28 Sept
The Work of David Rutter
Guest Speaker
Various subjects from Still Life to Politics, Creative Portraiture to Street - all presented in an inspirational, lively and fun delivery with audience participation most certainly invited.
The Oakwood Centre
David Rutter FRPS
OCTOBER 2026
Mon 5 Oct
Photography in Practice: Mastering Depth of Field
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Bob Collis
Mon 12 Oct
Minimalist Photography
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Bob Collis
Mon 19 Oct
Top od Club 2 Digital
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Top of Club 2: Open + Set Subject — Set subject: Odd One Out
Mon 26 Oct
Studio Lighting Explained: The How, What and Why of Creating Better Images
Guest Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Bruce Cleghorn
Tue 27 Oct
Rosebowl round 1 Away vs ImageZ CC (host), Oxford PS and Northfields CC
Inter-Club
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
NOVEMBER 2026
Mon 2 Nov
Photography in Practice: Portrait lighting workshop
Guest Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Dan Newbury
Mon 9 Nov
AV / video competition
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
AV / video | Judge: Suzie Kirkby
Mon 16 Nov
Photography in Practice: Astrophotography
Guest Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Simon Tregidgo
Mon 23 Nov
The Art of Seeing Wildlife
Guest Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Sarah Williams
Mon 30 Nov
TOC3 Print Competition – Open + “Portraits” ( Palmer Trophy) ~ judge : Paul Mason
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Top of Club 3: Open + Set Subject — Set subject: Portraits ( Palmer Trophy) | Judge: Paul Mason
DECEMBER 2026
Tue 1 Dec
Rosebowl round 2 Away vs Marlow CC (host) and Ealing & Hampshire House PS
Inter-Club
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Mon 7 Dec
He Shoots, She shoots. Match images to mystery themes
Social
The Oakwood Centre
Mon 14 Dec
Christmas Social – Quizzes, food and fun
Social
The Oakwood Centre
JANUARY 2027
Mon 4 Jan
Creating a Panel of Prints/Triptych
Guest Speaker
Zoom
Mon 11 Jan
TOC4 Digital Competition – Open + “Transport” ~ judge : Gill Adams (EAF)
Competition
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Top of Club 4: Digital Competition: Open + Set Subject — Set subject: Transport | Judge: Gill Adams
Mon 18 Jan
Adventure into Creativity ~ Laura Drury & Jonathan Vaines
Guest Speaker
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Mon 25 Jan
Night & Day Panoramas ~ David Jenner
Guest Speaker
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
FEBRUARY 2027
Mon 1 Feb
TOC5 Digital Competition – Open + “Wildlife (anywhere)” (new Trophy)
Competition
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
TOC5 Digital Competition – Open + Set Subject — Set subject: Wildlife (anywhere) (new Trophy) | Judge: Gladys Perrier
Mon 8 Feb
Photography in Practice: Panoramas
Practical
TBC
Tue 9 Feb
Rosebowl round 3 Away vs Maidenhead CC (host), Harpenden PS and St Albans CC
Inter-Club
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Mon 15 Feb
Exploring Black & White
Guest Speaker
Zoom
Mon 22 Feb
Principles and Elements in the Art of Photography
Guest Speaker
Zoom
MARCH 2027
Mon 1 Mar
Panel of Prints Competition ~ judge : Kevin Day
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Panel of Prints Competition ~ judge : Kevin Day | Judge: Kevin Day
Mon 8 Mar
Photography in Practice: Macro Photography John Scotten
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Thu 11 Mar
Away Mix & Match vs Wokingham at Cornerstones, Wokingham.
Inter-Club
Cornerstones, Wokingham.
Sun 14 Mar
Championship Day at Amersham Community Centre. Chiltern 100, inter-club Prints and PDI competitions
Inter-Club
Amersham Community Centre
Mon 15 Mar
Photography in Practice: Light Painting – Team Challenge
Practical
The Oakwood Centre
Wed 17 Mar
Chiltern Challenge – hosted by Oxford PS, vs Reading, Tring & Wallingford
Inter-Club
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Mon 22 Mar
TOC6 Print Competition – Open + “Street – People” ~ judge : Peter Cox
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
TOC6 Print Competition – Open + “Street – People” ~ judge : Peter Cox | Judge: Peter Cox
APRIL 2027
Mon 5 Apr
Fresh Eyes; Share images. followed by Photography in practice: The Art of Composition
Practical
The Oakwood Centre, Woodford Park
Mon 12 Apr
Painting with Light “Showcase”. Members' Vote & Winning Team Announced
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Mon 19 Apr
Photography in Practice: On location Photography Challenge.
Practical
Put your creativity to the test.
The Oakwood Centre
Nigel Hoult
Thu 22 Apr
Intimate Landscapes hosted by Tring
Inter-Club
Zoom
ZoomOnline / Zoom
Sun 25 Apr
Rosebowl Finals Day at Amersham Community Center. Phone Photography competition, Rosebowl Final and Stars.
Club Speaker
Amersham Community Center
Mon 26 Apr
Annual Digital competition ~ judge : Paul Hendly
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Annual Digital competition ~ judge : Paul Hendly | Judge: Paul Hendly
MAY 2027
Mon 10 May
Annual Print Competition ~ judge : Paul Moran
Competition
The Oakwood Centre
Annual Print Competition ~ judge : Paul Moran | Judge: Paul Moran
Mon 17 May
Challenge Showcase. Members Choice Awards Nigel Hoult
Club Speaker
The Oakwood Centre
Mon 24 May
AGM
AGM
The Oakwood Centre
JUNE 2027
Mon 7 Jun
Photography in Practice: Getting the Exposure Right.
Practical
The Oakwood Centre
Mon 14 Jun
Behind the Image. Bring one favourite photograph from the season.
Social
The Oakwood Centre