Programme for the 2025/2026 Season
Listed below is the Club's core Programme of Meetings and Events for the 2025/26 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...
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Wed 10 Sept | A Talk by Chris Stuart, Highland Photographer
Celebrated wildlife and landscape photographer Chris Stuart joins us this evening to talk about how he captures the world class scenery on his doorstep in the Scottish Highlands.
10/09/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 17 Sept | Members' Showcase
We take a look at our members' images from some of the trips and photowalks held over the summer months.
17/09/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 24 Sept | Shoot Sidmouth
Annual group sortie, rotating around the sights of Sidmouth and finishing with a drink. This week's event is for club members only.
24/09/25, 17:45
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Sidmouth Town Centre
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Wed 1 Oct | How do I do that (in my camera/phone)?
With sections set up for different camera makes and mobile phones, we discuss how to use our equipment's functions and share tips and tricks.
Competition 1 closes at Midnight
01/10/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 8 Oct | Members' Showcase
We take another look at our members' images from the remaining trips and photowalks held over the summer months.
08/10/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 15 Oct | Competition 1
It's time to kick off this season's internal competition league! This first contest, judged by John Baker, invites members to submit 2 Prints and 1 DPI.
15/10/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 22 Oct | A Talk by Alison Webber FRPS
Alison Webber joins us to present her talk 'The Cloak of Conformity and the Corset of Expectation' - the story of her relationship between autism and photography.
22/10/25, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 29 Oct | WCPF Travelling Exhibition
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?
29/10/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 5 Nov | Members' Showcase
Time for a 'Show & Tell', as members of the Outdoor Special Interest Group (OSIG) share images from trips taken between February and July.
Competition 2 closes at Midnight
05/11/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 12 Nov | No Meeting
Tonight we are holding an offsite New Members Evening. No club meeting at All Saints.
12/11/25, 19:30
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Wed 19 Nov | Competition 2
The second competition of this season invites 1 Print and 2 DPI's in Set Subjects. With John Tilsley in the judge's hot seat!
19/11/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 26 Nov | Sidmouth v Torbay Battle
Our annual dose of friendly rivalry with fellow snappers from Torbay Photographic Society. Can Sidmouth make it three wins in a row? Guest judge for the evening is Marko Dutka.
26/11/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 3 Dec | Members' Showcase
One or more of our members share with us the photographers that inspire them in their personal photographic journeys and showcase some of their own favourite images.
03/12/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 10 Dec | Christmas Meal
Club members' Christmas Event - no meeting at All Saints.
10/12/25, 19:30
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Wed 17 Dec | Chairperson's Evening
Tonight's gathering is in the hands of our Chair, Karen. Expect drinks, chat and her Chairperson's Challenge, followed by a review of the first, second and third placed images from Competitions 1 & 2.
17/12/25, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 24 Dec | No Meeting
No meetings at All Saints during the Christmas and New Year period.
24/12/25, 19:30
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Wed 31 Dec | No Meeting
No meetings at All Saints during the Christmas and New Year period.
31/12/25, 19:30
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Wed 7 Jan | A Talk by Huw Alban
A Zoom presentation by artist/photographer Huw Alban entitled 'Thats not a landscape photograph!'. Huw shares stories and concepts for promoting ideas & creativity.
07/01/26, 19:30
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Online meeting
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Wed 14 Jan | Competition 3
Competition 3 sees submissions judged by Marija Lees. This contest is for 2 DPI's and 1 MPI.
14/01/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 21 Jan | A Talk by Tony Worobiec FRPS
Photographer/author Tony Worobiec presents 'The Art of Composition', in which he discusses a conventional view of photography, then considers how we can achieve a personal style through composition.
21/01/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 28 Jan | A Talk by Ian Howard
In his Zoom Presentation, 'Anatomy of a shot', Ian Howard explores the process from concept to final image, encouraging us to think about composition and editing.
28/01/26, 19:30
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Online meeting
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Wed 4 Feb | Members' Showcase
The second 'Show & Tell', by members of our Outdoor Special Interest Group (OSIG). This time, we share images from trips taken between August 25 and January 26.
04/02/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 11 Feb | Competition 4
Taking us into the second half of the league contest, Competition 4 is for 2 Prints and 1 DPI. Ian Bateman presides.
11/02/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 18 Feb | Members' Showcase
Another chance for members to share with us their favourite images or projects and discuss their personal photographic journeys.
18/02/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 25 Feb | Critique Night
We hear from the club's popular Critique Groups, as they share before and after photos. Members have the opportunity to receive feedback on an image - what works well and/or how it could be improved?
25/02/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 4 March | TBC
Offsite workshop or social event - to be confirmed.
04/03/26, 19:30
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To be confirmed
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Wed 11 March | Competition 5
The penultimate contest of the season for 1 Print and 2 DPI's. All to play for, as Gordon Aspland casts his judge's eye over the entries.
11/03/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 18 March | No Meeting
Due to the Honiton Battle on Friday of this week (20th) there will be no regular Wednesday meeting at All Saints Hall.
18/03/26, 12:00
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Fri 20 March | Sidmouth v Honiton Battle
An evening of keen competition and camaraderie as we travel to Honiton Camera Club for our yearly photographic 'Battle'. No meeting at All Saints this week.
20/03/26, 19:30
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Honiton Camera Club
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Wed 25 March | A Talk by Mac Chivers
Mac Chivers presents 'Photographic Workflow', a talk on non-software specific end-to-end image production, guiding us through his approach to achieving top quality images.
25/03/26, 19:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 1 Apr | 3-Way Exchange
This week's meeting is an annual 3-way exchange of images with with our friends from two clubs abroad - Kouvola Camera Club in Finland and AFVP in Etten-Leur, Holland. No prizes, just friendly critique and international recognition of all three clubs’ images.
01/04/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 8 Apr | Special Interest Group Showcase
A chance for members to find out more about the club's Creative and Distinctions Special Interest Groups with a Show & Tell of images.
08/04/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 15 Apr | Competition 6
The competition season draws to a close - submissions are 2 Prints and 1 MPI and will be judged by Marko Dutka as we add the final scores to the league tables. Drum roll, please!
15/04/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 22 Apr | A Talk by John Perriam ARPS DPAGB AFIAP
In his talk 'An Evening with John', John Perriam takes us on a journey through his wide ranging photographic interests, including landscapes, street photography, still life, and events.
22/04/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 29 Apr | AGM
Our Chairperson and Committee report on the 25-26 season. Trophies will be presented to the winners of the Competition Leagues and we hold the popular annual Panel Competition.
29/04/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 6 May | Shoot Sidmouth
Our springtime 'Shoot Sidmouth' event sees a set subject revealed on the night. Members seek out one single, best local shot to present/review on returning to All Saints. This week's event is for club members only.
06/05/26, 17:45
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Sidmouth and All Saints Church Hall, EX10 8ES
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Wed 13 May | Guys v Dolls
As the name implies, this is our annual photographic battle of the sexes - just for fun, but fiercely contested! Set subjects and just a single image per subject, per team, with guest judge Ian Bateman in the hot seat.
13/05/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES
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Wed 20 May | Winners Review and Members' Showcase
The final meeting of this season. We wrap things up with a review of winning competition images and bid the season farewell with a drink, nibbles and chat.
20/05/26, 18:30
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All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES