Programme

Winter Programme 2025-2026

Event Information:

  • Tue
    06
    Jan
    2026

    Talk by Gary Dean

    8:00 pmSt Ives Free Church
    What are the Chances? - the Pros and Cons of Nature Travel Photography
    In this presentation Gary will discuss the kit  and general settings he uses for his nature photography. His go to workflow from capture to final print. He will tell us how he goes about planning a trip, managing expectations and what he calls his ‘wish list pyramid’. The talk will be illustrated with  photos from his trip in February 2025 to Uganda and  will also include some multimedia audio visual presentations. Gary's prints of African Wildlife will be available to view and discuss with him on the night.

     

Summer Events 2026

Event Information:

  • Sun
    06
    Sep
    2026

    Anglesey Abbey and Lode Mill - Dahlia Walk - Kim and Mark

    09:30 - 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:

  • Tue
    13
    Apr
    2027

    Annual DPI - Judge Colin Mill

    8:00 pmSt Ives Free Church

    Rules in the members' section of the website