All members are requested to attend. Have your say on past, present and future events. Details of our Summer 2008 Outside Visits Programme will be available from tonight. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Large Hall 8:00pm
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Members taking part will be expected to provide images for the participants, to compensate them for their time. Digital files will be collected for printing on the next Competition Evening 13/05/08. Large Hall 8:00pm
It is hoped that several members will provide an interesting selection of photographic topics. Participants and details of subject matter to be arranged in advance. Digital and analogue formats welcome. Small Hall 8:00pm
A lot to get through in one evening, including:- Single Use Camera, Enprint, Monochrome, Transparency & Portrait Competitions. A critique session will follow afterwards. Large Hall 8:00pm
As John Hurlinger of Fotospeed was not able to attend this evening became a talk on image processing and web-site design. Large Hall 8:00pm
Four teams each consisting of three members. Sixty slides to be used, competition rules and teams to be ratified prior to this evening's event. Large Hall 8:00pm
A chance for less experienced members to participate in gaining an increased knowledge of the popular imaging software. Topical exercises will be provided using small syndicate groups. The club laptop will be available, but please bring your own laptop if you have one. Small Hall 8:00pm
We start with Assignment: Water, followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Five. A critique session will follow afterwards. Large Hall 8:00pm
Can you spot an everyday item photographed from an unusual angle? Plenty of fun is promised tonight with everyone participating. Ten pairs of images required from each member, 35mm slides or digital images. Large Hall 8:00pm
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Members taking part will be expected to provide images for the participants, to compensate them for their time. Digital files will be collected for printing on the next Competition Evening 18/03/08. Large Hall 8:00pm
A chance for less experienced members to participate in gaining an increased knowledge of the popular imaging software. Topical exercises will be provided using small syndicate groups. The club laptop will be available, but please bring your own laptop if you have one. Large Hall 8:00pm
We start with Assignment: Montage, followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Four. A critique session will follow afterwards. Small Hall 8:00pm
Please bring your unused gear, (not necessarily photographic items) for possible sale. Please give generously, it helps to maintain club funds. Large Hall 8:00pm
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Members taking part will be expected to provide images for the participants, to compensate them for their time. Digital files will be collected for printing on the next Competition Evening 19/02/08. Large Hall 8:00pm
A chance for less experienced members to participate in gaining an increased knowledge of the popular imaging software. Topical exercises will be provided using small syndicate groups. The club laptop will be available, but please bring your own laptop if you have one. Large Hall 8:00pm
We start with Assignment: Landscape, followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Three. A critique session will follow afterwards. Small Hall 8:00pm
Various topics will be available to photograph, however members ideas and suggestions are most welcome. Please bring your camera and a tripod. Large Hall 8:00pm
We kick off the new season with an evening devoted to preparing member's pictures for our forthcoming exhibition. Please supply titles for exhibiting pictures. Large Hall 8:00pm
We start with Assignment: Industry. Followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Two. A critique session will follow afterwards. Digital files will be collected from those who took pictures at the Studio Evening on 04/12/07 for printing and presentation to the participants. Small Hall 8:00pm
We pay a visit to "The Swan" Public House, Moor Lane, Staines for our annual festive party. Dinner is 7:30 for 8:00pm. Partners welcome. Details from Richard Gudge.
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Members taking part will be expected to provide images for the participants, to compensate them for their time. Digital files will be collected for printing on the next Competition Evening 18/12/07. Members who have taken pictures on previous Portrait sessions are requested to bring in either prints or digital files so that the club can arrange a package for those participants. Large Hall 8:00pm
All members are requested to attend. Your chance to discuss past, current and future events. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Small Hall 8:00pm
A chance for less experienced members to participate in gaining an increased knowledge of the popular imaging software. Topical exercises will be provided using small syndicate groups. Please bring a laptop computer if available. Large Hall 8:00pm
Bring something unusual to photograph tonight. Various lighting arrangements will be available. Don't forget your camera gear. Large Hall 8:00pm
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Large Hall 8:00pm
Bring your camera gear along and tell us what you think of it. Do you have any useful tips to pass on? Members participation required. Large Hall 8:00pm
We start with Assignment: Best of Summer Outings. Followed by The Glazer Trophy Round One. A critique session will follow afterwards. Small Hall 8:00pm
The gardens and surrounding countryside will be open between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Entrance fee of £4.00 payable per person. Details from Richard Gudge
We travel by coach from either Guildford or Chobham to experience "The Giants of Steam" weekend. Cost including coach travel and all day train rover ticket £27.00. Details from Richard Brown
Practical evening, please bring your camera gear. Would members please bring suitable items to photograph? Lighting and backgrounds will be supplied. Large Hall 8:00pm
A chance for less experienced members to participate in gaining an increased knowledge of the popular imaging software. Topical exercises will be provided using small syndicate groups. Please bring a laptop computer if available. Large Hall 8:00pm
Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Large Hall 8:00pm
Interactive discussion on the basics, including apertures, shutter speeds, depth of field and composition. Please bring your camera gear. Small Hall 8:00pm
Back to our regular venue for the start of the Autumn programme. Note that this is a week later than originally planned, due to so many Summer evenings being spoiled by the weather. 8:00pm MAP
Meet at Richard Brown's home, 10 Elm Gardens, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0JS. Rearranged from earlier in the year. Tripod and cable release recommended. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Lovelands Lane, Castle Green, Chobham. Wet walking gear and plastic bags advisable. Also please bring a tripod, flashgun and a cable release. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Tower Bridge, South Bank side, adjacent to The Mayor of London offices. Nearest Underground Stations, London Bridge or Tower Hill. Tripod and cable release recommended. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Richard Brown's home, 10 Elm Gardens, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0JS. Rearranged from previous week due to adverse weather conditions. Please advise of any special dietary requirements in advance. Our Planning Meeting will follow this event. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at A30 layby westbound outside the entrance to Virginia Water Car Park. Participants will be available. Don't forget to bring your flash gun. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Sadler's Ride, turning off A3050 Hurst Road, East Molesey. Staines area members may wish to use Walton Bridge to arrive at this location. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at the far end of Moor Lane, via Harmondsworth High Street, off A3044 Hatch Lane. If you get your feet wet... you have gone too far ! 7:30pm MAP
Meet Brookwood Bridge, A322 Bagshot Road. There is a small car park just prior to the bridge if you are coming from the M3 Motorway direction, likewide just after if arriving from the Guildford direction. 7:30pm MAP
Black Park Slough from 10am, details from Richard Gudge. MAP
Meet at The Anchor Public House, Pyrford Lock, located via Wisley Lane from the A3 Northbound, or accessed from Lock Lane, off Pyrford Land, West Byfleet. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Pembroke Lodge Car Park, Richmond Park. Use Richmond, Ham or Kingston Gates as appropriate. 7:30pm MAP
By coach from Chobham or Guildford to visit the Kent & East Sussex Railway, followed by a trip on the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Cost is £35.00 per person, includes coach fare, all admissions and train trips. More details from Richard Brown.
Meet at A41 Park Road, near London Central Mosque. Nearest Underground Stations, Marylebone or St. John's Wood. 7:30pm MAP
A mid-summer's evening trip on the Watercress Line. A specially chartered train will depart Alton Station at 7:30pm and return about 9:30pm. The cost is £5.00 per person. More details from Richard Brown.
Meet at Cobblers' Walk Car Park, off Chestnut Avenue, Bushy Park. Kindly note that we need to leave the park before 9:30pm, due to the main gates being shut at this time. 7:30pm MAP
Meet at Widewater Lock, Grand Union Canal, off Moorhall Road, South Harefield. Proceed along A412 Denham Way, turn right into Moorfield Road, then becomes Moorhall Road. 7:30pm MAP
Hanworth Air Park Feltham from 10am. If you are coming from the 316 come off at the Hounslow exit ( if you get on the 316 at Jobs Dairy come off at the next exit) turn left at the traffic lights on to the Hounslow road at the second mini roundabout turn left in to Park Road just before the road turns left go through a green gate on to track follow to end & turn right in to the club house car park. If you are coming down the Hounslow Road from the Uxbridge Road turn right at first mini roundabout in to Park Road then as above we will meet in the car park & go over to the Aerodrome in a group. More details from Richard Gudge. MAP
Meet on Windsor Bridge for a walk along the Thames upstream on the Eton side. Car users may like to use either the car parks located at Home Park, or adjacent to "The Brocas", Eton. 7:30pm MAP
Meet far end of Hamm Moor Lane, off A317 Weybridge Road. Use footbridge over railway line to gain access to Coxes Lock. 7:30pm MAP
| 22/05/07 | River Crane and Park - Meet Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham 7:30pm. MAP |
| 15/05/07 | Penton Hook Lock - Meet far end of Penton Hook Road, Staines 7:30pm. MAP |
| 08/05/07 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Circles. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Six. Then The Single Use Camera and Transparency Competitions held over from April. A critique session will follow afterwards, plus details of this years overall winners. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 01/05/07 | Annual General Meeting & Planning Meeting - All members are requested to attend. Have your say on past, present and future events. Details of our Summer 2007 Outside Visits Programme will be available from tonight. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 24/04/07 | Competition Evening - A lot to get through in one evening, including Single Use Camera, Enprint, Monochrome, Transparency & Portrait Competitions. Meet 8:00pm Church Hall as we were double booked, Transparency postponed until 8th May |
| 17/04/07 | Photoshop Editing Competition - Members will be provided with a number of digital images and be asked to carry out various simple editing operation in Photoshop or their own preferred imaging application. Please bring a laptop computer if available. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 10/04/07 | Photoshop Techniques - As John Hurlinger of Fotospeed was not able to join us, a Photoshop session was subsituted at short notice. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 03/04/07 | Abstract Photography - Bring something unusual to photograph tonight. Various lighting arrangements will be available. Don't forget your camera gear. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 27/03/07 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Street Candids. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Five. A critique session will follow afterwards. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 20/03/07 | Internal Match A Slide Competition - Four teams, each comprising of two members. Forty slides to be used by each team, competition rules and teams to be ratified prior to this evenings event. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 13/03/07 | Club Auction - Please bring your unused gear, (not necessarily photographic items) for possible sale. Please give generously, it helps to maintain club funds. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 06/03/07 | Studio Portrait Evening - Full studio facilities will be available, with a selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 27/02/07 | More Photoshop Techniques - With the use of the video projector, we plan to show some more advanced actions in Photoshop. Please bring your ideas and suggestions. Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 20/02/07 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Solitude. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Four. A critique session will follow afterwards. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 15/02/07 | Match A Slide Competition - Away match at Chertsey Camera Club. Please support the event. 7:30 for 8:00pm More details from Richard Howles |
| 13/02/07 | Monochrome Printing - Full darkroom facilities will be available, including two enlargers. Please bring suitable negatives for printing. Digital monochrome printing will also be provided. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 06/02/07 | Macro and Close-up Evening - Bring something unusual to photograph. At least two lighting arrangements will be in use. Don't forget to bring your camera gear. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 30/01/07 | Strobe Flash Effects - Various topics will be available to photograph; however members' ideas and suggestions are most welcome. please bring your camera and tripod. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 23/01/07 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Letters of the Alphabet. Followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Three. A critique session will follow afterwards. Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 16/01/07 | Digital Camera Features - Do you know every feature of your digital camera ? Would you like to know more about the camera you own ? Membership participation appreciated with plenty of tips and advice. Please bring your digital camera. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 09/01/07 | Basic Photoshop Techniques - To help those members who are less familiar with the "Industry Standard" photo software, we offer a series of illustrative talks to get even the elementary novice up and running. Please bring a laptop computer if available. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 02/01/07 | Slides for Match A Slide - Members are requested to bring in a selection of 35mm slides for the forthcoming Match A Slide Competition against Chertsey Camera Club. If members have any other unusual images these can also be included, as we have a machine that can produce slides from digital image files. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 19/12/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: LOCAL HISTORY. Followed by The Glazer Trophy Round Two. A critique session will follow afterwards. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 12/12/06 | Christmas Party - We return to "The Bells" Public House for our annual festive party. Dinner is 7:30 for 8:00pm. Partners welcome. Details from Richard Gudge. |
| 05/12/06 | Studio Portrait Evening - Full studio facilities will be available, with selection of participants. Please bring your camera gear. We plan to have two studio sets in operation. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 28/11/06 | Planning Meeting - All members requested to attend. Your chance to voice past, current and future events. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 21/11/06 | Monochrome Printing - Full darkroom facilities will be available, including two enlargers. Please bring suitable negatives for printing. Advance notice required if members wish to develop black and white films instead. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 14/11/06 | Observation Quiz - Can you spot an everyday item photographed from an unusual angle? Plenty of fun is promised tonight with everyone participating. Ten images required from each member. Digital images please. Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 07/11/06 | Panoramic Photography - We welcome Mike Eleftheriades who will give us an insight into how to produce stunning panoramic photographs. His talk comes highly recommended. Prompt start please. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 31/10/06 | Monochrome Printing - Full darkroom facilities will be available, including two enlargers. Please bring suitable negatives for printing. Advance notice required if members wish to develop black and white films instead. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 24/10/06 | Table Top Photography - Practical evening, please bring your camera gear. Would members please bring suitable items to photograph. Tonight's theme - "The Fruits of Autumn". Lighting and backgrounds will be supplied . Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 22/10/06 | Sunday - Coverwood Lakes - The gardens and surrounding countryside will be open between 11:00pm and 4:00pm. Entrance fee of £4.00 payable per person. Details: Richard Gudge |
| 17/10/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: BEST OF SUMMER OUTINGS. Followed by The Glazer Trophy Round One. A critique session will follow afterwards. We will also be making the final choices for our Autumn Exhibition. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 10/10/06 | Studio Portrait Tutorial - Senior members will be giving a practical demonstration, giving full insight into how to set up your own studio lighting system. For the more experienced, we shall be showing some more unusual techniques. Please bring your camera gear. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 07/10/06 | Saturday - West Somerset Railway - By special charter train from Reading, to spend over three hours at the West Somerset Railway. Details: Richard Brown |
| 03/10/06 | Do You Know Your Camera - Bring your camera gear along and tell us what you think of it. Do you have any useful tipes to pass on? Members participation required. Meet 8:00pm Large Hall |
| 26/09/06 | Multiple Flash Techniques - Always an amusing evening! Please bring your camera and tripod. Ideas and volunteers to the Chairman please. Meet 8:00pm Small Hall |
| 19/09/06 | Choosing Pictures for Exhibition Again - We will again be choosing pictures for inclusion in our Autumn Exhibition at Staines Library. Please bring any prints, slides or digital files (Mr Brown will provide equipment to project images from digital media) that you would like to exhibit. We will be sending off a bulk order for 18x12 prints, so members may also wish to take advantage of reduced prices to have prints made for their own use. Meet 8.00pm. |
| 12/09/06 | Choosing Pictures for Exhibition - Our first meeting of the Autumn season back in Laleham Village Hall. We will be choosing pictures for inclusion in our Autumn Exhibition at Staines Library. Please bring any prints, slides or digital files (Mr Brown will provide equipment to project images from digital media) that you would like to exhibit. We will be sending off a bulk order for 18x12 prints, so members may also wish to take advantage of reduced prices to have prints made for their own use. Meet 8.00pm. |
| 05/09/06 | High Speed & Multiple Flash (Part Two) - Meet at Bernard’s home. Address – Ashleigh, Redwood, Norlands Lane, Thorpe. All equipment will be supplied, including fish tank and air-rifle. Don’t forget your tripod. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 31/08/06 | Floodlit Buildings, London - NOTE CHANGE OF DAY TO THURSDAY. This is due to Southwest Trains Strike planned for the Tuesday. Meet London Bridge, South Bank side, between Glasier’s Hall and London Bridge Hospital. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 22/08/06 | Summer Barbecue - Meet at Bernard’s home. Don’t forget to bring food and drink. Our periodical Planning Meeting will follow this event. Meet 7.00pm. |
| 15/08/06 | High Speed & Multiple Flash (Part One) - Meet at Bernard’s home. Address – Ashleigh, Redwood, Norlands Lane, Thorpe. All equipment will be supplied. Don’t forget your tripod. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 08/08/06 | Outdoor Portraiture, Virginia Water - Meet A30 lay-by westbound outside the entrance to the Virginia Water Car Park. Participants will be available. Don’t forget to bring a flashgun. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 01/08/06 | Thames Path, Weybridge - Meet near to the access road to Eyot House on d’Oilygarte Island, Walton Lane, Weybridge. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 25/07/06 | Harmondsworth Village - Meet outside the village church and adjacent to the Public House that does a very good curry in Harmondsworth. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 18/07/06 | Burpham Lock - Meet at Bowers Lane, off A3100 Clay Lane, Burpham. Directions from the Staines area, proceed along M25 until Junction 10, join the A3 westbound, direction Guildford. Leave the A3 at the A3100 Burpham/Merrow exit. Turn right at the second roundabout into A3100 Clay Lane. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 11/07/06 | Grand Union Canal Walk, Brentford - Meet Brentford Bridge, A315 High St Brentford. The location is between Augustus Close on the left and Commercial Rd on the right if coming from the Kew direction, and reversed if coming from the direction of Hounslow. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 04/07/06 | Thorpe Water Ski Centre - Meet at Thorpe Waters Ski Centre, off B388 Mill House Lane/Thorpe Rd, Thorpe. If coming from the Staines direction, take the A320 Chertsey Lane, and turn right at the Twynersh Roundabout. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 27/06/06 | Cookham Dean & Marlow - Meet Winter Hill/Bradcutts Lane, off Dean Lane, Cookham. Directions from A4, turn right at the junction with the A4094, direction Cookham and Bourne End. Prior to the road crossing the River Thames, make a left turn into the A4447 High Street, the road then becomes Lower Rd. Make a right into Bradcutts Lane at the junction with Whyteladyes Lane. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 20/06/06 | Littleton Lane Sailing Club, Chertsey - Meet outside the Clubhouse. Please use the club’s own car park. Arrangements have been made for members to take shots from the Rescue Boats. You must be a competent swimmer if you wish to participate. The Clubhouse is situated off Littleton Lane, which links Shepperton Road/Laleham Road to the north and Chertsey Bridge Road to the south. All members attending (on boats or on the shore) must provide their names and addresses to Richard Brown for passing on to the Sailing Club's insurers. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 13/06/06 | Secret Garden, Bushy Park - Meet at the smaller car park, signposted on the left-hand side of Chestnut Avenue, after passing the Diana Fountain, if coming from the direction of Hampton Court Road. The entrance to the park is off Hampton Court Road, located between Hampton Court & Hampton Wick roundabouts. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 06/06/06 | River Thames, Maidenhead - Meet beside the A4 where it crosses the River Thames, Bath Rd/Bridge Rd. We plan to walk along the Thames towpath, and along our way, pass under Brunel’s arched river bridge. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 30/05/06 | Little Venice, West London - Meet along Warwick Avenue where it crosses the Grand Union Canal. Suggested method of travel to London, mainline train to Waterloo, then Underground (Bakerloo Line) to Warwick Avenue. Some members may wish to make their own method of travel there. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 23/05/06 | Gravel Pits, Wraysbury - Meet at Douglas Lane, off Station Rd, Wraysbury. Various options available to take in both Sunnymeads and Wraysbury gravel pits. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 16/05/06 | River Thames, Staines - Meet at Riverside Car Park, adjacent to Thames Street, near The Staines Lodge Hotel. This meeting is being run in conjunction with the Club’s calendar project. Meet 7.30pm. |
| 09/05/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Humour. Followed by the Glazer Trophy Round Six. A critique session will follow afterwards, plus if time permits, details of this years's winners. LARGE HALL |
| 02/05/06 | Annual General and Planning Meetings - All members are requested to attend. Have your say on past, present and future events. Details of our Summer 2006 Outside Visits Programme will be available from tonight. LARGE HALL |
| 25/04/06 | Digital Photography Workshop - With the provision of Laptop Computer and Imaging Software, members will be able to circulate around small groups to explore different aspects of Digital Imaging. SMALL HALL |
| 18/04/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: On The Farm. Followed by the Glazer Trophy Round Five. A critique session will follow afterwards. LARGE HALL |
| 11/04/06 | Studio Portrait Evening - Full studio facilities will be available, including the provision of a second lighting setup. A variety of participants will be available. Don't forget your camera. LARGE HALL |
| 04/04/06 | Table Top Photography Session - On a theme of "Flowers". Two sets of studio flash will be provided along with a large light tent. Please bring some flowers to photograph and your camera. LARGE HALL |
| 28/03/06 | Competition Evening - We start with The Enprint Competition, and followed by Transparency Competition. A critique session will follow afterwards. LARGE HALL |
| 21/03/06 | Scanner Photography - Did you know that you can use an ordinary flatbed computer scanner as a camera ? Come along tonight to find out how. All necessary equipment will be supplied, but please bring along suitable items items to photograph. See Pictures LARGE HALL |
| 14/03/06 | Internal Match A Slide Competition - Three teams, each comprising of three members. Sixty slides to be used, competition rules and teams to be ratified prior to this evening's event. LARGE HALL |
| 07/03/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Night Photography. Followed by the Glazer Trophy Round Four. A critique session will follow afterwards. LARGE HALL |
| 28/02/06 | Digital Photography Workshop - With the provision of Laptop Computer and Imaging Software, members will be able to circulate around small groups to explore different aspects of Digital Imaging. SMALL HALL |
| 21/02/06 | Club Auction Evening - Please bring your unused gear, (not necessarily photographic items) for possible sale. Please give generously, it helps to maintain club funds. LARGE HALL |
| 14/02/06 | Competition Evening - Panoramic, Single Use Camera and The Monochrome Experience. A critique session will follow afterwards. LARGE HALL |
| 07/02/06 | Abstract and Macro Photography - Various lighting arrangements will be provided, please bring items to photograph. Don't forget to bring your camera gear. LARGE HALL |
| 31/01/06 | Computer Monitor & Printer Calibration Systems - A chance for members to familiarise themselves with the club's monitor calibration system. In addition, we will show how to calibrate printing equipment correctly. SMALL HALL |
| 24/01/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Black and White Landscapes. Followed by the Glazer Trophy Round Three. A critique session will follow afterwards. SMALL HALL |
| 17/01/06 | Digital Photography Workshop - With the provision of Laptop Computer and Imaging Software, members will be able to circulate around small groups to explore different aspects of Digital Imaging. LARGE HALL |
| 10/01/06 | Studio Portrait Evening - Bring your camera, models will be provided - LARGE HALL |
| 03/01/06 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Water. Followed by the Glazer Trophy Round Two. A critique session will follow afterwards. Held over from 13/12/05 SMALL HALL |
| 20/12/05 | Christmas Party |
| 13/12/05 | Competition Evening - CANCELLED DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF THE HALL |
| 06/12/05 | Digital Photography Workshop - With the provision of laptop computers and imaging software, members will be able to circulate around small groups to explore different aspects of Digital Imaging. SMALL HALL |
| 29/11/05 | Planning Meeting - All members are requested to attend. Your chance to voice past, current and future events. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. SMALL HALL |
| 22/11/05 | Digital Photography Workshop - With the provision of laptop computers and imaging software, members will be able to circulate around small groups to explore different aspects of Digital Imaging. SMALL HALL |
| 15/11/05 | The Monochrome Experience - In the fourth and final module, members will be asked to produce their final print, with the aim of entering The Monochrome Experience Competition to be held later next year. All necessary equipment and chemistry will be supplied. SMALL HALL |
| 08/11/05 | The Monochrome Experience - In the third module, members will be asked to produce their final print, with the aim of entering The Monochrome Experience Competition to be held later next year. All necessary equipment and chemistry will be supplied. This is an extra event prompted by members failure to produce sufficient images for the Observation Quiz. SMALL HALL |
| 06/11/05 (Sunday) | Leigh Hill - Meet at Leigh Hill Car Park at 10:00am. Fee payable if you wish to ascend the tower. Please bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. Richard Brown, Mobile Phone 07709 364414, is arranging this event. |
| 01/11/05 | The Monochrome Experience - In the second module, members will be asked to produce a Contact Sheet from their previously developed Black and White film. Full equipment and chemistry will be supplied. SMALL HALL |
| 25/10/05 | The Monochrome Experience - In the first of three modules, members will be asked to process their exposed Black and White Film, handed to them during the summer months. Full equipment and chemistry will be supplied. SMALL HALL |
| 23/10/05 (Sunday) | Coverwood Lakes - The gardens and surrounding countryside will be open between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Entrance fee of £4.00 payable per person. Richard Gudge, Mobile Phone 07709 543342, is arranging this event. |
| 18/10/05 | Studio Portrait Evening - Following on from last week's meeting, full studio facilities will be available, together with suitable participants. Please bring your camera. LARGE HALL |
| 16/10/05 (Sunday) | Kempton Steam Centre - The Kempton Steam Centre will be open between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Entrance fee of £6.00 payable per person. Richard Gudge, Mobile Phone 07709 543342, is arranging this event. |
| 11/10/05 | Studio Portrait Tutorial - Senior members will provide a practical demonstration, giving full insight into how to setup your own studio lighting system. For the more experienced, we will be showing some more unusual techniques. Please bring your camera gear. LARGE HALL |
| 04/10/05 | Table-Top Photography - A variety of items will be available to photograph, please bring something out of the ordinary. Don’t forget your camera gear! SMALL HALL |
| 27/09/05 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: Best of Summer Club Outings. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round One. A critique session will follow afterwards. SMALL HALL |
| 20/09/05 | Basics in Photography - The Chairman will discuss f-stops, shutter speeds and depth of field. Practical demonstration with membership participation. SMALL HALL |
| 13/09/05 | Preparation for Exhibition - Our first meeting back at Laleham Village Hall at 8:00pm. |
| 11/09/05 | London Eye - Meet under the clock at Waterloo Station at 3:00pm - Cost £11.75 each, children £5.85, details from Richard Gudge. |
| 06/09/05 | High Speed & Multiple Flash - Meet at Bernard’s home at 7.30pm. Address – Ashleigh, Redwood, Norlands Lane, Thorpe. Repeat of event held earlier in the season which was such a success. All flash equipment will be supplied. Don’t forget your camera & tripod. |
| 30/08/05 | Floodlit Buildings, London - Meet under the clock at Waterloo Station at 7.30pm. |
| 23/08/05 | Summer Barbecue - Meet at Bernard’s home at 7.00pm. Address – Ashleigh, Redwood, Norlands Lane, Thorpe. Don’t forget to bring food and drink. Our quarterly Planning Meeting will follow this event. |
| 16/08/05 | High Speed & Multiple Flash - Meet at Bernard’s home at 7.30pm. Address – Ashleigh, Redwood, Norlands Lane, Thorpe. All equipment will be supplied. Don’t forget your tripod. |
| 14/08/05 | Godalming Packet Boat - Two hour trip on the Wey Navigation in a horse drawn canal boat. Start time 2.00pm, cost £6.75, tea & coffee available on the boat, optional cream tea at £2.75 (must be booked in advance), details from Richard Gudge, who has provisionally booked for 10 people. |
| 09/08/05 | Outdoor Portraiture, Virginia Water - Meet A30 lay-by westbound outside the entrance to the Virginia Water Car Park at 7.30pm. Participants will be available. Don’t forget to bring a flashgun. |
| 02/08/05 | Sunbury Lock, River Thames - Meet outside The Weir Public House at 7.30pm, located at the far end of Waterside Drive, off the A3050 Hurst Road, Walton-on-Thames (OS Grid Ref: TQ110680). |
| 26/07/05 | Chertsey Bridge - Meet along Thames Side at 7.30pm, near The Kingfisher Restaurant & Pub, off Chertsey Bridge Road, Chertsey Bridge (OS Grid Ref: TQ055665). |
| 19/07/05 | Harmondsworth Moor Waterside - Meet at the far end of Moor Lane, situated after passing through Harmondsworth village at 7.30pm. If coming from Staines, take the A3044 Stanwell Moor Lane at the Croocked Billet Roundabout. Turn right onto the A4 Colnbrooke Bypass, then left at the traffic lights into Hatch Lane. At mini roundabout, turn left into Harmondsworth High Street (OS Grid Ref: TQ051778). |
| 12/07/05 | Thorpe Water Ski, Chertsey - Arranged at very short notice in view of the tragic events in London (See Pictures) . |
| DELETED | Little Venice, London - Visit scheduled for 12/07/05, but abandoned due the tragic events in London. May be rescheduled for later in the year. |
| 10/07/05 | London Wetland Centre, Barnes - Birds/flowers etc, about 10 minutes walk from Barnes Railway Station. Entrance fee £6.75, meeting point to be confirmed, details from Alex or Tony (OS Grid Ref: TQ230770). |
| 05/07/05 | St Ann’s Hill, Chertsey - Meet St Ann’s Hill Open Space, situated off St Ann’s Hill Road at 7.30pm. Directions from Staines – Cross over Staines Bridge, turn left at the Egham Roundabout onto the A320 Chertsey Lane, continue past Thorpe Park, and remain on A320, now Staines Lane until the Twynersh Roundabout. Proceed ahead, into St Ann’s Road, then right into Ruxbury Lane, and right again into St Ann’s Hill Road (OS Grid Ref: TQ026675). |
| 28/06/05 | Bushy Park, Hampton Court - Meet at the Diana Fountain Car Park situated to the right the Diana Fountain, off Chestnut Drive at 7.30pm. The entrance to the park is off Hampton Court Road, located between Hampton Court & Hampton Wick roundabouts (OS Grid Ref: TQ158691). |
| 21/06/05 | Littleton Lane Sailing Club, Chertsey - Meet outside the Clubhouse at 7.30pm. Please use the club’s own car park. Arrangements have been made for members to take shots from the Rescue Boats. You must be a competent swimmer if you wish to participate. The Clubhouse is situated off Littleton Lane, which links Shepperton Road/Laleham Road to the north and Chertsey Bridge Road to the south (OS Grid Ref: TQ059674). |
| 14/06/05 | Windlesham Park, Windlesham - Meet outside Windlesham Church, situated next to a lay-by off Church Road, Windlesham at 7.30pm. Directions from the Staines: Proceed along A30 until the B386 left turn, named School Lane, just before the Bagshot Junction. Proceed along School Lane, take the next right into Church Road, follow the road round to the left, (The Half Moon PH should be on your right), up the hill, and park in the lay-by on the left, outside the church (OS Grid Ref: SU934634). |
| 12/06/05 | Didcot Railway Centre - The centre is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm with engines in steam. Entrance fee £6.00. If planning to attend, please inform Richard Brown so he can pass on details to Richard Gudge. |
| 07/06/05 | Triggs Lock, Near Sutton Green - Meet at Triggs Lock on the Wey Navigation at 7.30pm. Revised directions from Mr Brown: Remain on A3 southbound and leave at the Burpham/Merrow exit A3100. Proceed ahead at the first roundabout, and at the second roundabout turn right on to Clay Lane, still A3100. Proceed over A3, in the direction of Jacob's Well, crossing the River Wey, and the take the next right into Blanchards Hill. Turn right into Sutton Green Road. Pass Sutton Green on your right, then bear right into Huntley Wood Lane, you should be able to park near the lock (OS Grid Ref: TQ012549). |
| 31/05/05 | Cow Pond, Windsor Great Park - Meet at the entrance to the Savill Gardens Car Park, situated off Wick Lane at 7:30pm. Directions from Staines and Egham: Take A30 Egham Bypass at the Runnymede Roundabout, continue along A30, up Egham Hill, pass the St Jude's Road traffic lights, then make a right turn into Wick Road. Follow road round a sharp right hand bend, whereby the road becomes Wick Lane (OS Grid Ref: SU973710). |
| 24/05/05 | Coxes Lock, Addlestone - Meet at the Car Park off Byfleet Road, New Haw, adjacent to the Wey Navigation at 7:30pm. If coming from Addlestone, turn left at the New Haw mini-roundabout, cross over the canal, follow the road round to the right, and then take a right hand turn at the height restriction entrance (OS Grid Ref: TQ055630). |
| 17/05/05 | Bell Weir Lock, Runnymede - Meet at the Bridge Street Car Park, adjacent to "Courage Building", near Staines Bridge (North side) at 7:30pm. Pictures Taken on the Evening |
| 10/05/05 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: TRANSPORTATION. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Six. The Panoramic Competition was postponed until the Autumn season. (Large Hall) See Pictures |
| 03/05/05 | Annual General Meeting & Planning Evening - All members are requested to attend. Have your say how the club is run, also discuss past, present and future events. If any member has a point for discussion at the AGM, would they please email me details of the topic BEFORE this meeting. Refreshments will be provided. (Small Hall) |
| 26/04/05 | Print Mounting Techniques - Alex Luke will give a practical demonstration on mounting photographs. All necessary equipment and materials will be supplied. Please bring suitable pictures for mounting. NB PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS EVENING ONLY, WE SHALL BE MEETING IN THE LALEHAM HERITAGE CENTRE, SITUATED ABOUT 100 YARDS TOWARDS LALEHAM CHURCH. Meeting times remain unchanged. |
| 19/04/05 | Choosing Prints for Exhibition - With the prints back from the lab, this will be an opportunity for members to choose the best 24..26 images for display in our Autumn Exhibition. (Small Hall) |
| 12/04/05 | Portrait Session - Full studio facilities will be available, together with suitable participants. Please bring your camera. (Large Hall) |
| 05/04/05 | Competition Evening - We start off with Monochrome Prints (any size), followed by Transparencies (35mm). A critique session will follow afterwards. (Small Hall) See Pictures |
| 29/03/05 | Members' Short Talks - Please supply details of your chosen subject to the Chairman beforehand. Let’s have enough volunteers to last the evening please. (Small Hall) |
| 22/03/05 | Table Top - As nobody had images for the observation quiz, this evening was given over to table top photography. (Small Hall) |
| 15/03/05 | Images for Exhibition - As our Chairman has been unable to obtain the materials necessary to demonstrate Poloroid emulsion lift techniques, this evening will be given over to choosing images to be enlarged for our annual exhibition. If members wish to have images enlarged for their own use & not for exhibition, these can be included. The more images we send, the cheaper it will be. Please bring original negatives or digital files for all prints. (Small Hall) |
| 08/03/05 | Multiple Flash Techniques - Always an amusing evening! Please bring your camera and tripod. Ideas and volunteers to the Chairman please. (Large Hall) |
| 01/03/05 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: COLOURS. Yes it definitely is COLOURS so get out in the snow and photograph some COLOURS before Tuesday. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Five. A critique session will follow afterwards. (Small Hall) See Pictures |
| 22/02/05 | Abstract & Table-top Photography - A selection of items will be available to photograph. Please bring your camera gear, together with subject matter. (Small Hall) |
| 15/02/05 | Internal Match-a-Slide Competition - A fun evening for everyone! Three teams, each consisting of three participants. Lots will be drawn beforehand to determine team members, judge and scorer. Full details and rules will be given out in advance. No absentees! (Small Hall) |
| 08/02/05 | Portrait Session - Full studio facilities will be available, together with suitable participants. Please bring your camera. (Large Hall) |
| 01/02/05 | Picture Selection Evening - Please bring suitable material, either prints, slides, digital or a selection. We will consider work from all members. As previously, arrangements will be made to reproduce and mount images at substantially reduced prices. (Small Hall) |
| 25/01/05 | Competition Evening - We start with Assignment: EYES. Followed by The Glaser Trophy Round Four. A critique session will follow afterwards. (Small Hall) See Pictures |
| 18/01/05 | Macro & Close-up Photography - A selection of items will be available to photograph. Please bring your camera, tripod and macro lens if available. Appropriate lighting will be arranged. (Small Hall) |
| 11/01/05 | On Camera Flash Workshop - The Chairman will show how to produce studio quality shots using a standard hot-shoe flashgun. Practical demonstration with membership participation. See Pictures |
| 04/01/05 | Annual Auction - We start the New Year with a familiar favourite. Please bring any items for sale, (not necessarily photographic). Please give generously, it helps to maintain club funds. |
| 21/12/04 | Christmas Dinner at The Anglers Retreat |
| 14/12/04 | Studio Portrait Evening |
| 07/12/04 | Competitions - Assignment: Urban Landscape & The Glazer Trophy Round Three See Pictures |
| 30/11/04 | Image Selection for Printing & Exhibition |
| 23/11/04 | Planning Evening & Enprint Competition See Pictures |
| 16/11/04 | Creating Photograms using Sunprint Paper |
| 09/11/04 | Studio Portrait Evening |
| 02/11/04 | Entertain The Chairman |
| 26/10/04 | Competitions - Assignment: Shadows & The Glazer Trophy Round Two See Pictures |
| 24/10/04 | Coverwood Lakes More Details from Richard Gudge |
| 19/10/04 | Monochrome Darkroom |
| 12/10/04 | High Speed Flash |
| 05/10/04 | Table Top Photography |
| 04/10/04 | Glamour Photography Monday Evening, £20.00 Fee Per Member Payable |
| 28/09/04 | Digital Imaging Training on CD-Roms |
| 26/09/04 | Imperial War Museum, Duxford Travel & Admittance included £16.00 per person. Pick-up: 09:30, Set down: 18:30 St Peters Way, Chertsey |
| 21/09/04 | Monochrome Darkroom |
| 19/09/04 | Paddle Steamer Waverley Swanage to Weymouth & Return, Swanage Railway, inc coach £32.50 per person. Pick-up: 08:50, Set down: 22:00 Vicarage Road Chobham. An excellent day out. |
| 14/09/04 | Competition Evening We kick off a new season of Assignment Competitions, followed by The Glaser Trophy Round One. A critique session will follow afterwards. Start at 8.00pm. See Pictures |
| 07/09/04 | Planning Evening Our first meeting back at Laleham Village Hall to discuss past, present and future events. Please bring you thoughts, ideas and questions. Meeting starts at 8.00pm. |
| 31/08/04 | Summer Barbecue The location of this year's venue has yet to be decided. Watch this space! Please bring food and drink. Proceedings start at 7.00pm. |
| 24/08/04 | Littleton Lane Sailing Club For directions if coming from the Chertsey/Weybridge
areas, cross over Chertsey Bridge, continue along Chertsey Bridge Rd, at
roundabout turn left into Littleton Lane, cross over M3 Motorway, entrance
to the sailing club is first right, opposite the gravel works. If coming from Laleham, proceed along
Shepperton Rd, turn right at mini-roundabout into Littleton Lane, entrance
to the sailing club is on the left just before crossing over the M3
Motorway. Message from Richard Brown: As I have specially arranged this visit, please make the effort to attend. As an added bonus for all members turning up, each person will receive a FREE COLOUR PRINT FILM - 100ASA 135/24 EXP. Sorry no choices, that's all I've got available at the moment. We are expected from 7.00pm onwards. See you there! P.S. Message for Ann. How about bringing the digital camera. |
| 17/08/04 | Outdoor Portraiture We meet at Bernard's home in Thorpe village at 7.00pm |
| 10/08/04 | New Line Ponds. This week's outing will take in a unique seven
arch brick viaduct and the New Line Ponds. I suggest we meet at the far end of Weybridge Railway South Car Park (Down Side to railway folk!), situated off the B374 Brooklands Road. If you're coming from the Chertsey area, cross the River Wey, along the A317 Weybridge Road, at the mini-roundabout with Church Street and Heath Road, turn right, (you will see a large church ahead as you approach this junction). Proceed along the B374 Heath Road, passing the main entrance to Weybridge Railway Station on your right, cross over the railway line, the south side station car park turning is immediately on the right, however RIGHT TURNS INTO THE CAR PARK ARE BANNED!. Therefore you will need to proceed a bit further along the B374, now Brooklands Road, and turn around at the next side road, come back on yourself, then make a left into the car park. Anyway I hope to see a good crowd, see you there at about 7.15PM. |
| 03/08/04 | The Hog's Back. For those of you coming from the Staines area, you
have the choice of two routes:- 1. Join the M25 at Junction 13 (Staines), proceed until Junction 10 (Wisley), leave M25 and join A3, signposted for Guildford and Portsmouth. Remain on the A3 until passing the outskirts of south Guildford, take the A31, signposted for Farnham. Remain on this road until you see a large Car Park and Picnic Site on your left, (approx. 3 miles), situated after the B3000 Puttenham junction. 2. Join the M25 at Junction 13 (Staines), process until Junction 12 (M3), leave M25 and join M3, signposted for Basingstoke and Southampton. Remain on the M3 until Junction 4 (Camberley), leave M3 and take the right hand filter lane off the slip road, and turn right on to the A325 Blackwater Valley Route, signposted for Farnborough, Farnham and Guildford. Remain on the A325 (for approx. 5 miles), until the junction with the A31, turn left and join the A31, signposted for Guildford. Remain on the A31 (for approx. 3 miles), until the junction with the B3000, Puttenhan turn off. Make a sharp left, then left again, pass underneath the A31, then indicate left to rejoin A31 westbound, signposted for Farnham. The Car Park is situated very soon after this junction on the left hand side. For those of you coming from the Chertsey, Shepperton and Weybridge areas, I suggest you take option 1, unless of course you know otherwise! Goncalo should know the second option very well, as it would appear he travelled along this route last Tuesday in order to get to Ripley. Let's hope the weather stays fine, see you there! THE WEATHER DIDN'T STAY FINE |
| 27/07/04 | Ripley If coming from the Staines area, I suggest taking the M25 until junction 10, then A3 signposted for Guildford. Leave at next major exit, Ripley & Woking, follow signs into Ripley High Street, then turn right into B367 Newark Lane. Keep on this road until you see a narrow river bridge controlled by traffic lights. Car park is just off to the left, before river. NB. THE TURNING IS WELL HIDDEN BY TREES! APPROACH VERY SLOWLY. See you there at 7.30pm. |
| 20/07/04 | White Water Club, Shepperton Meet at the far end of Ferry Lane, off Chertsey Road, near Church Square, Shepperton at 7.30pm. If coming from Laleham village, take right turn off Laleham Road into Sheep Walk, then left into Chertsey Road. NB This site only operates at certain times of the year, depending on the flow of the river. |
| 13/07/04 | River Wey, Byfleet Meet at the far end of Mill Lane at 7.30pm. If coming from the Chertsey direction, pass through Addlestone, Byfleet & New Haw, at the Brooklands Retail Park, take third exit at roundabout, proceed along Sopwith Way until roundabout with the A245 Parvis Road, turn left, direction Cobham and Weybridge. Take the next right turn, signposted Byfleet into High Road, then take the left fork into Church Road, followed by turning left into Weybarton, then sharp right into Mill Lane. Proceed until you see water! NB This site is now private property, with very little opportunity for photography. |
| 06/07/04 | Coxes Lock Meet at the far end of Hamm Moor Lane at 7.30pm. If coming from the Chertsey direction, proceed along the A317 Weybridge Road, turn right at Ham Moor Traffic Lights into Link Road, take the second exit at the mini roundabout into Hamm Moor Lane, proceed along until the road becomes a dead end. You should note a Public House on the left. |
| 29/06/04 | Thorpe Park Water Ski Meet Thorpe Water Ski Centre, off Mill House Lane, Thorpe at 7.30pm. This location is accessed by making a sharp right turn off Mill House Lane, just after crossing over the M3 Motorway (if coming from the Chertsey direction). NB This was one of our open evenings. |
| 22/06/04 | Thorpe Park Water Ski Meet Thorpe Water Ski Centre, off Mill House Lane, Thorpe at 7.30pm. This location is accessed by making a sharp right turn off Mill House Lane, just after crossing over the M3 Motorway (if coming from the Chertsey direction). NB This evening was washed out. |
| 15/06/04 | Windsor Great Park Meet at Wick Lane Car Park 7.30pm, off Wick Road, which is located by turning off the A30 London Road at Englefield Green. Visiting Obelisk and Great Meadow Ponds. |
| 08/06/04 | Crooked Billet Meet at Stanwell New Road, situated at the first left hand turn off A30 London Road, in the direction of Ashford at 7.30pm. Depending on your route, take either the third or fourth exits to access the A30 London Road. NB This site was not suitable for photography. |
| 06/06/04 | (Sunday) - Coverwood Lakes This event is being co-ordinated by Richard Gudge. Please contact him direct for more information, or see separate literature for details. |
| 01/06/04 | Chertsey Windsurfing Meet off Chertsey Bridge Road at 7.30pm. Turning is between Littleton Lane Roundabout and Thames Side. It appears to be signposted, (if you can find it!). Turning is on the left if coming from Chertsey Bridge, and on the right if coming from Laleham or Shepperton. NB This site appears to have closed down. |
| 25/05/04 | Riverside Business Park Meet Harmondsworth Moor Riverside Visitor Centre Car Park at 7.00pm. Directions from A3044 Stanwell Moor Road, proceed straight across A4 Colbrook By-Pass traffic lights into Speedbird Way, at mini roundabout, take first exit, named Tarmac Way, Visitor Centre Car Park is on the left after about 200 yards. NB This car park closes early, so we had to park in a layby. |
| 18/05/04 | Staines Town Centre. Meet Riverside Car Park, off Thames Street at 7.00pm. Directions from Laleham Village, Turn right at Mini Roundabout into B376 Staines Road, remain on this road for approximately two miles, pass under Railway Bridge, at traffic lights proceed straight across (stop if lights are red!). Riverside Car Park is then on the left. |