The club programme for 2025 to 2026 begins in September 2025. Last year’s programme is here: Programme 2024-2025
SEPTEMBER
9th Welcome Evening
A social celebration of last season when Cups & Trophies will be presented
to the award winners of our annual Print & PDI competitions.
16th ‘Introduction to Deep Sky Astrophotography’
Zoom talk by Max Dobres. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
23rd ‘An Evening of Panels’
talk by Chrissie Hart ARPS, DPAGB, of Ipswich Photographic Society
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
30th ‘Taken on the Club Outing’ – The Metcalfe Trophy
Judge: Penny Reeves, Swavesey
Enter three digital images taken on the club outing to Felixstowe on 8th June 2025.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
OCTOBER
7th PDI League Competition Round One
Judge: Simon Shore, Swavesey.
14th Portrait Workshop
led by John Wilderspin ARPS AFIAP.
A hands-on evening with model and lighting. Camera required, tripod optional.
21st ‘Passion for Scapes’
Zoom talk by Kevin Pigney DPAGB. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
28th ‘Dalmatian Pelikans of Lake Kerkini’
Talk by Alison Jenkins, ARPS DPAGB CPAGB/AV BPE1
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
NOVEMBER
4th Print League Competition round one
Judge: Sarah Rossouw, Cambridge.
11th ‘If Only I Had!’
Members discuss their entries from last week’s competition.
18th ‘Colour to Black & White’
Zoom talk by Chris Hodgson of Darlington. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
25th ‘Living & Working in the Antarctic’
Talk by Prof. Lloyd Peck, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge.
DECEMBER
2nd 3-way Friendly Cup: Print Battle
Judge: Jonathan Vaines LRPS CPAGB AFIAP
AWAY at Melbourn. Print competition between Melbourn, Ely and B&BPC
9th Christmas Quiz led by Sarah Horsley
Please bring nibbles, drinks and cash. There will be a Raffle.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY – A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
JANUARY 2026
6th ’Spotlight on Hugh Milsom’
as told by Jonathan Vaines who will feature some of Hugh’s award-
winning photographs.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
13th Panel Pics/Creative Board Competitions
Judge: Naomi Saul, ARPS EFIAP DPAGB ASINWP, Shillington
Themes chosen by members
– up to 3 Panel Pics entered the week before
– up to 3 Creative Boards entered on the night
20th ’The Many Faces of China & People’
Zoom talk by Mike Sharples MPAGB AFIAP FBPE, Stafford. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
27th PDI League Competition round two
Judge: Alison Jenkins ARPS DPAGB CPAGB/AV BPE1, Ware.
FEBRUARY
3rd Photography Workshop
led by Elliot Needham.
A practical evening. Camera required, tripod recommended.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
10th Print League Competition round two
Judge: Jonathan Vaines CPAGB AFIAP LRPS, Bedford.
17th ‘Lecture’
Zoom talk by by Roger Hance FRPS AFIAP DPAGB BPE5, Ipswich PS.
24th ‘Zimanga – An African Safari with a difference!’
Talk by Paul Radden DPAGB EFIAP/g PSA4, Hunstanton
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
MARCH
3rd PDI League Competition round three
Judge: Nick Akers ARPS BPE4, North Norfolk.
10th ‘If Only I Had!’
Members discuss their entries from last week’s competition.
17th ‘In My Back Yard’
Zoom talk by Ann Healey FRPS Z DPAGB EFIAP/g BPE5, Twickenham. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
24th Print League Competition round three
Judge: Dave Stewart, Wisbech.
31st ‘Japanese Culture, Geisha, Snow Monkeys, Tokyo & Mount Fuji’
Talk by Robert Snary, Enfield.
APRIL
7th Annual General Meeting
An important meeting for all members to attend. Nomination forms to be with the Secretary a week before.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
14th The Hanson Trophy PDI Competition
Judge: Ben Pike, Biggleswade
21st ‘Urban Exploration To Fine Art’
Zoom talk by Viveca Koh FRPS FIPF. The meeting ID and password will be sent out closer to the day.
!! Upload images to PhotoEntry for next week’s competition !!
28th The Roger Human Print Trophy
Judge: Paul Radden DPAGB EFIAP/g PSA4, Hunstanton.
MAY
5th Discussion Evening
Members are invited to talk about their most successful images of the season, both prints and PDI.
JUNE
7th Club Outing
Venue TBA, please ponder and suggest ideas to the club