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Programme for the 2026/2027 Season

Listed below is the Club's core Programme of Meetings and Events for the 2026/27 Season. Unless specified otherwise, meetings are held on Wednesday evenings, commencing 7.30pm at All Saints Church Hall, (doors open at 7pm). The Club welcomes and encourages new members and visitors at any time during the season - either ad-hoc, or through prior contact with the Club, which will enable a meet and greet. In addition to the scheduled meetings below, there is also an extensive additional programme of trips and events available to members.

Current and previous season's programmes can be downloaded by clicking on the buttons below...

  • Summer Pub Social!
    Summer Pub Social!
    05 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    The Blue Ball, Sidford EX10 9QL
    05 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    The Blue Ball, Sidford EX10 9QL
    Fortnightly casual meet up for drinks and chatter in the beer garden…
  • Summer Pub Social!
    Summer Pub Social!
    19 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    The Blue Ball, Sidford EX10 9QL
    19 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    The Blue Ball, Sidford EX10 9QL
    Fortnightly casual meet up for drinks and chatter in the beer garden…
  • Welcome To The New Season
    Welcome To The New Season
    02 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    02 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    An introduction to the 2025/26 club season for new and existing members. News and updates from the Committee, plus an overview of what's to come and a chance to catch up with fellow photographers after the summer break.
  • A Talk by Adrian Davies
    A Talk by Adrian Davies
    09 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    09 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Wildlife and natural history photographer Adrian Davies joins us this evening to talk about 'Photographing the Invisible World' - events or subjects too slow or fast for the perception of the human eye! Submissions open for Competition 1: Group A - 1 DPI/Group B - 2 Prints and 1 DPI Prints accepted on Club nights 16th September / 30th September
  • Members' Showcase
    Members' Showcase
    16 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    16 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    We take a look at our members' images from trips and photowalks over the summer months.
  • Shoot Sidmouth
    Shoot Sidmouth
    23 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    Sidmouth Town Centre
    23 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    Sidmouth Town Centre
    Annual group sortie, rotating around the sights of Sidmouth and finishing with a drink. This week's event is for Club Members only.
  • How do I do that (in my camera or computer)?
    How do I do that (in my camera or computer)?
    30 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    30 Sept 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    With sections for different camera makes (inc phones) and softwatre packages, we discuss how to use different functions and share tips and tricks. Competition 1 closes at midnight
  • Speakers from Neighbouring Clubs (tbc)
    Speakers from Neighbouring Clubs (tbc)
    07 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    07 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Members of clubs in the region visit to share their images (details are still under wraps, but we're looking forward to another inspiring and entertaining meeting. Watch this space for further information).
  • Competition 1
    Competition 1
    14 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    14 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    It's time to kick off this season's internal competition league! Guest judge Donna Spencer presides, with members invited to submit up to 2 prints and 1 DPI (dependent on Group). Submissions open for Competition 2: Group A - 1 DPI/Group B - 1 Print and 2 DPI's. Set Subjects. Prints accepted on Club nights 21st / 28th October
  • A Talk by Paul Mitchell
    A Talk by Paul Mitchell
    21 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    21 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Renowned landscape photographer Paul Mitchell rounds off a day's woodland workshop for SPC members with an inspiring evening presentation.
  • WCPF Travelling Exhibition
    WCPF Travelling Exhibition
    28 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    28 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Tonight it's our turn to view the Western Counties Photographic Federation Member Exhibition in the comfort of our own hall. Promising a lively evening of table-top critique… but do we agree with the judges' decisions?
  • No Meeting
    No Meeting
    04 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    04 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    Tonight we are holding an offsite, informal meeting for our newest members - no club meeting at All Saints. Competition 2 closes at midnight.
  • Members' Showcase
    Members' Showcase
    11 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    11 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Time for a Show & Tell, as we review members' images from our September Shoot Sidmouth evening and Outdoor Special Interest Group (OSIG) trips taken between February and June 26.
  • Competition 2
    Competition 2
    18 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    18 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    The second competition of this season invites up to 1 print and 2 DPIs (dependent on Group) in a variety of set subjects. With John Tilsley in the judge's hot seat! Submissions open for Competition 3: Group A - 1 DPI/Group B - 2 DPIs and 1 MPI
  • Portrait Photography Workshop
    Portrait Photography Workshop
    25 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    25 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    A practical, hands-on session exploring lighting, posing, composition and camera techniques to help create more engaging portraits.
  • No Meeting
    No Meeting
    02 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    02 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    We are offsite this evening, for our annual dose of friendly rivalry with fellow snappers from Torbay Photographic Society. Can Sidmouth make it four wins in a row?
  • No Meeting
    No Meeting
    09 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    09 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    Club members' Christmas Event - no meeting at All Saints
  • Chairperson's Evening
    Chairperson's Evening
    16 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    16 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth
    Tonight's gathering is in the hands of our Chair, Karen. Expect drinks, chat, and her Chairperson's Challenge, followed by a review of some winning images from this year's Competitions. Competition 3 closes at midnight
  • No Meeting
    No Meeting
    23 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    23 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    No meetings at All Saints during the Christmas and New Year period.
  • No Meeting
    No Meeting
    30 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    30 Dec 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    N/A
    No meetings at All Saints during the Christmas and New Year period.

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