Winter Programme 2025-2026
Event Information:
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Fri31Oct2025Sat01Nov202510:00 amSt Ives Free Church
Exhibition
Our members' exhibition will once again be held at the Free Church on 31st October2025 and 1st November 2025. All members are encouraged to exhibit their work. This is a great showcase for the efforts of our members.
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
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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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.
To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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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Sun07Jun202610:00 amCambridgeICM PhotoWalk in CambridgeJoin award-winning photographer Sara Rawlinson on an ICM PhotoWalk through Cambridge. We’ll meander past some famous sites and some hidden delights, combining their classic viewpoints with creative ICM techniques to make completely unique ICM photos. The only gear you’ll need is your favourite camera, an open mind, and enthusiasm! 10am-3:30pm. £95/pp/day.https://sararawlinson.com/p/icm-photowalk-in-cambridge/
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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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Wed08Jul2026TBCIvo Lounge
Exact time TBC early evening
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sat18Jul2026TBCGary's Garden
More details to follow. A macro session in Gary's garden
Early morning - time TBC
For more details and to book your place please email externalcompetitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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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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Sun02Aug202610:00 amJohnson's Farm
Photography round the farm - entrance fee of £6.50 applies.
For those who wish to join us we will be booking a table in the steak house at 1pm for the Sunday carvery. The carvery is £23.50 (senior citizens £17.50). There are a range of desserts from £5.50 to £9.50. Places for lunch will be on a first come, first served basis. Contact Nicky programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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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.
To reserve your place please contact Louisa competitions@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Tue18Aug2026TBCFenstanton
Evening in Fenstanton
To book your place and for more information please contact programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun23Aug202610:00 amNicky's Garden
Photograph little people in various still life setups in Nicky’s garden in Needingworth.
Bring your camera and tripod if you have one.
To reserve your place please contact Nicky - programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
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Sun06Sep202609:30 - 14:30Anglesey Abbey
From around the end of August into the autumn the Dahlia garden is beautiful at Anglesey Abbey and definitely worth a visit. As well as photographing the Dahlia’s this is a chance to visit and photograph these beautiful gardens, visit the house and mill. There is a café and restaurant onsite for lunch or you can bring a packed lunch whichever you prefer. The Gardens open at 9.30am and close at 5.00 pm for anyone wanting to stay longer. The House is only open from 11.00 am to 4 00 pm. If you are a National Trust Member you can enter free of charge, just bring your card along. For those not members of the National Trust the cost is £20.90 (with gift aid) or £19.00 (without gift aid).For those that have not visited before there is ample parking (free of charge) and chargeable electric charging points on site.
Book your place via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anglesey-abbey-and-lode-mill-dahlia-walk-tickets-1987786612267?aff=oddtdtcreator
or email Programme@stives-photoclub.org.uk
There are a number of trails on site see map anglesey-access-map-2025.pdf
Provisional Winter Programme 2026-2027
Event Information:
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Tue23Feb20278:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
Monthly Competition - Judge Nick Akres