Winter Programme 2025-2026
Event Information:
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Tue13Jan20268:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
GEORGE DELLAR and PRESIDENT'S TROPHY COMPETITIONS - Judge Nick Akers
20George Dellar Trophy
1. Held annually.
2. Image to be taken within Cambridgeshire (including Peterborough).
3. Images should feature one, or a combination of, a Landscape, Building or Landmark, People or
Events within the county.
4. The features must be easily identifiable.
5. DPI images only, not previously entered in any internal competition.
6. Maximum of 2 entries.
7. The location of capture must be entered in the “Entry Reference” box of PhotoEntry.
8. Only the highest scoring image from each member is counted toward the final scores.
9. Only one image is to be awarded the maximum of 10 points, to ensure that there is a clear winner.President’s Challenge Trophy
1. Held annually - this year the President's theme is "Shadows"
2. Digital images only, not previously entered in any internal competition.
3. Maximum of 2 entries.
4. Only the highest scoring image from each member is counted toward the final scores.
5. Only one image is to be awarded the maximum of 10 points, to ensure that there is a clear winner.
Summer Events 2026
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Tue05May20267:00 pmThe Old Ferry Boat carpark
Join Mark Hudson for a walk along the River Ouse at Holywell.
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Tue19May2026
Details TBC - early evening
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Sun31May202610:00 amCambridge Botanical Gardens
Cost £8 (free to Friends of CBG) 10am to 1pm
Meet inside gates at 10am for a morning of floral photography. We will stop for a coffee as we wonder around these beautiful gardens. Bring a picnic or stop for lunch in the café before the tour ends. Members free to stay on if they wish to have longer.
Please note, no tripods. Bring a macro lens if you have one
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Tue02Jun20266:00 pmThe Quay, St Ives
Provisional booking - hope to confirm soon. An hour and a half on the river, photographing the scenery and wildlife. The boat is run by the Electric Riverboat Company from the Quay, St Ives. The cost will be £135 for the boat, to be split between a maximum of 12 people (11 ideal). Please contact Nicky if you would like to go - strictly first come, first served. Programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sat20Jun20269:00 amFrinton On Sea - details will be sent to participants
Nicky has arranged to host the Frinton / Walton outing again this year. We will be on the beach in the morning finding all kinds of photo opportunities. There is a boat trip in the afternoon to see the seals in the Naze backwaters but unfortunately there are now no places left on the boat. Those not on the boat will be able to do coastal photography instead. The day will be based as usual around Nicky's family house on the seafront. Croissants and coffee will be provided on arrival. Please bring your lunch. Please see Nicky if you would like to be included in the trip.
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Tue23Jun20266:00 pmIvo Lounge
6pm until dark
Meet Outside Ivo Lounge.
A walk around St.Ives focusing on everything textures. Bark, bricks, concrete, rust….anything that makes a good texture to build your portfolio.
Afterwards - Tapas in the Ivo Lounge - 3 plates & a glass of vino for £14.
Bring any lens you wish to use.
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Wed08Jul2026
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Sat18Jul2026TBCGary's Garden
More details to follow. A macro session in Gary's garden
Early morning - time TBC
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Sun26Jul202610:00 amCambridge Mosque
10:30 - 11:30 (Free, donations recommended)
The mosque has very interesting architecture and gardens.
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Sat08Aug202610:30 amLouisa's House
10.30am until 2ish
The art of cyanotypes is one of the oldest forms of photography using chemicals & the sun. Louisa will run this from her house/garden in St.Ives. As we need sunshine, if it’s raining it will be postponed. Louisa will provide a list of materials you will need to bring. Further details to follow.
Louisa can accommodate 8 members, so this will be on a first come, first serve basis.
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Tue18Aug2026
Provisional Winter Programme 2026-2027
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Tue15Sep20268:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Post Processing Night
Stations around the room will help with Photoshop, Lightroom and BeFunky editing - and possibly Affinity (tuition will depend on the specific expertise of members who are willing to share their knowledge).