May 19, 2019

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this club is no longer renewing membership or accepting new members, there will also be no further meetings.  

This website will no longer be maintained either.

May 09, 2019

This coming Monday, 13th May we have our Awards Night where the winners will be awarded their certificates and we will find out the overall winner of the Walnut Tree Trophy for the 2018-2019 year.

May 02, 2019

This coming Monday, 6th May we take a break due to the May Day Bank Holiday

Enjoy the long weekend, It's the Sweeps Festival in Rochester if you want a photo opportunity.

April 25, 2019

This coming Monday, 29th April we have a fun competition. The Mix and Match judged by Ady Kerry.

April 17, 2019

This coming Monday, 22nd April we take a break due to the Easter Monday Bank Holiday

Enjoy the long weekend and hopefully, the sun will be out so we can get out and take some photographs.

April 11, 2019

This Monday, 15th April, we have our Scapes PDI Competition (Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape) judged by Kirsty Ralfs ARPS.

April 04, 2019

This Monday, 8th April, we have a practical/social - studio night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. Bring your cameras and make use of the studio set up too. 

March 26, 2019

This Monday, 1st April, we have a practical social night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. 

March 20, 2019

This coming Monday, 25th March, we have our 6th Competition of the year, the Open Black & White PDI being judged by Stephen Carroll ARPS.

March 14, 2019

This coming Monday, 18th March, we have a talk "Iceland" by Stephen Carroll ARPS.

March 09, 2019

This coming Monday, 11th March, we have a talk "Below the cliffs where samphire blooms" by club member Hannah Biro.

February 28, 2019

This Monday, 4th March, we have a practical social night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. 

February 20, 2019

This coming Monday, 25th February, we have our 5th Competition of the year, the Print Panel being judged by Chris Shore FRPS,MPAGB,EFIAP,BPE5* 

February 16, 2019

This coming Monday, 18th February, we have a talk "Namibia and Botswana" by Clive Rogers.

February 07, 2019

This coming Monday, 11th February, we have a talk "The Big Cat Sanctuary" by Alma Leaper.
 

Alma is a photographer working at the Big Cat Sanctuary and she will talk about what the Cat Sanctuary does in helping the many endangered species of big cats around the world. Alma runs the photography experiences at the Cat Sanctuary and will be showing many photos of the big cats she has taken over the years working there and talk about the equipment and settings she uses to get her wonderful photos.  She will also explain the photo opportunities and ways we can help support the big cats and the Sanctuary in their work in keeping these wonderful animals survive in the future.

January 29, 2019

This coming Monday, 4th February, we have a talk "Masters of their Arts" by Clive Tanner FRPS, DPAGB

January 26, 2019

This coming Monday, 28th January, we have a fun competition, it's the Committee Challenge! Members against the Committee.

January 19, 2019

This Monday, 21st January, we have a practical/social night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. 

January 05, 2019

This Monday, 14th January, we have a studio night practical, with models Lois Loren and Joe Terry.

January 05, 2019

2019 is here already, Happy New Year!

This Monday, 7th January, we return with a practical social night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. 

December 13, 2018

We are taking a two-week break from club meetings over this festive period. We return on Monday 7th January with a practical social night.  Stay safe and have fun everyone.

December 18, 2018

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. 

Wishing you much happiness and health not just today, but throughout the New Year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 13, 2018

This coming Monday, 17th December, we have our annual Christmas Party for those members who have purchased a party ticket already. 

December 07, 2018

This coming Monday, 10th December, we have competition number 4 with a theme of Speed and Motion, our judge for this competition is Darren Woolway ARPS.

November 27, 2018

This coming Monday, 3rd December, members are selecting their best images in preparation for the Committee Challenge Competition in January. 

November 26, 2018

As of tonight, we are opening a waiting list for new members to join our club. 

Please contact the Membership Secretary to join our waiting list. 

November 23, 2018

This coming Monday 26th November we have a talk by Ady Kerry QEP on his photographic journey and his career in the Royal Air Force as a photographer.

November 15, 2018

This coming Monday 19th November we have a practical/social night, an ideal opportunity for members to mingle, chat and learn from each other. 

November 11, 2018

This coming Monday 12th November we have competition number 3 with a theme of Plants and Flowers, our judge for this competition is Cherry Larcombe EFAP,ARPS,DPAGB,BPE4*

November 03, 2018

This coming Monday 5th November we have Helen Taylor ARPS,DPAGB,BPE3* visiting to give us a talk about her photography.

October 25, 2018

This coming Monday 29th October we have two reenactor members of the 42nd Regiment of Foot, the Black Watch Regiment joining us as models for the night, an opportunity to photograph something a little different.

October 20, 2018

This coming Monday 22nd October we have a fun competition. Members bring in printed images that they took over this summer period and the members choose their favourite images. 

October 09, 2018

This coming Monday 15th October we have a talk on Slow Photography by Ady Kerry QEP, ABIPP, ARPS.

October 05, 2018

This coming Monday 8th October we have the second competition on our regular programme.

This is a Projected Digital Image (PDI) competition and the theme is Open Colour.  Our judge is Paul Parkinson LRPS CPAGB

September 24, 2018

This coming Monday 1st October we have a talk on "Panels" from Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE5* and Helen Taylor ARPS DPAGB BPE3*

September 17, 2018

This coming Monday 24th September we have Jaws and Claws visiting with a selection of their pets giving members the opportunity to get up close and photograph the visiting guests. 

September 13, 2018

This coming Monday 17th September we have a talk on "India's people: village, city, street and slum" from Stephen Carroll ARPS

September 03, 2018

This coming Monday 10th September we have the first competition on our regular programme.

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This is a print competition and the theme is Bridges and/or Viaducts.  Our judge is Helen Taylor ARPS DPAGB BPE3*

August 30, 2018

This coming Monday 3rd September we have the last of the summer programme practical/social night at the club. 

An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

August 25, 2018

This coming Monday 27th August we have a night off due to the Summer Bank Holiday. 

Enjoy the long weekend!

August 18, 2018

This coming Monday 20th August we have a practical/social night at the club. 

An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

August 08, 2018

This coming Monday 13th August we have a fun competition, a Treasure Hunt. Teams have to find several locations based on clues provided, travel to the location photograph it and once all locations have been found they return to the club to find out who the winning team is.

There will also be some members at the club (front bar tonight) for a social night. An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

July 25, 2018

Monday 6th August we have a practical night out at the Thames Barrier.

There will also be some members at the club for a social night. An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

July 25, 2018

Monday 30th July we have a practical night out at Greenwich Park before heading to the River and the Cutty Sark. 

There will also be some members at the club for a social night. An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

July 14, 2018

Monday 23rd July we have a practical/social night at the Walnut Tree Club. Tony Rigg will set up studio lighting and backgrounds and has arranged for a model for the night. 

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An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

July 14, 2018

This coming Monday 16th July we have a practical/social night at the Walnut Tree Club, there are no planned activities but members are encouraged to let the committee know what they would like to do on such nights. These nights are an ideal night to prepare for the upcoming competitions.

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An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

July 06, 2018

This coming Monday 9th July we have a practical night at Lower Halstow to photograph the sunset and moon in alignment.  There will also be some members of the club at the Walnut Tree Club for a social night.

June 26, 2018

This coming Monday 2nd July, we have a practical/social night at the club. We will supply lighting and some flowers for you to set up and photograph. 

This is an opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

June 20, 2018

This coming Monday 25th June, we have a practical/social night at the club. Please feel free to bring your cameras, tripods and any items you wish to photograph making use of camera flashes.

An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

June 16, 2018

This coming Monday 18th June, we have a practical/social night at the club. There will be lighting available for some table-top photography, bring cameras, tripods and small items as your subjects. 

An opportunity for those who might be interested in joining a photography club to visit, meet with members and ask questions.

June 09, 2018

This coming Monday we have a practical night in Rochester and a social night at the club,

June 02, 2018

This coming Monday we have a practical social night at the club. This is an ideal opportunity to socialize with club members, perhaps practice some skills you may have learnt through the year, or seek tips from other club members.

May 23, 2018

Due to the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 28th May there is no meeting for us. 

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!

May 19, 2018

We start our summer programme this coming Monday. Practical/Social nights consisting of nights out locally to practice photography skills, dependent on the weather of course, and when it's not so great some indoor practicals. 

This week we will be reviewing the full programme and discussing any ideas that club members may have for practical nights.  

May 08, 2018

This coming Monday we have our Annual General Meeting followed by an awards night where we recognize club members for their photography skills.   

May 02, 2018

Good morning, this exhibition will be on show from 2nd. to 25th. May 2018; in the Crypt of Rochester Cathedral. It will be open from 09.30 until 16.00 each day except Sunday when it will be open from 12.00 until 16.00

More than fifty of my prints will be on display
Best Wishes Clive Tanner

May 01, 2018

This coming Monday we take a break for the Early Spring "May Day" Bank Holiday. 

Don't forget this weekend is Rochester's Sweeps Festival so lots of photo opportunities. Take a look at the website to see the programme of events.

April 27, 2018

This coming Monday we have a fun competition night. Members have been split into two teams. Each team captain then takes it in turns to put their image up first while the other team attempts to put up an image to match it.  The judge then decides if, in his opinion, the second image matches the first.  The fun part of this competition is that we encourage audience participation in heckling the judge and argue on why it is, or isn’t a match in an attempt to sway the judge's mind and earn the points..

April 21, 2018

This coming Monday we have our Portrait Competition with Judge Ady Kerry.  

April 13, 2018

This coming Monday we have our Scapes Competition with Judge Paul Parkinson.  Scapes could be Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape, Riverscape so we should be in for a good night and stunning photographs.

March 25, 2018

We take a short break from meeting next Monday due to the Easter Monday Bank Holiday, normal service will resume on 9th April with a studio night.

March 25, 2018

We have our 'Open Black and White Competition" this coming Monday and for this round is Zoe Garnham-Archer.
 

March 17, 2018

This coming Monday we have a talk by Clive Sawyer about his images. 
 

"Clive has been a location photographer for a number of years having worked in over 55 countries for a number of travel-related companies.

His work has been published in over 100 travel books throughout the world in a number of different languages. He has also worked extensively for a top London design company, producing high-end sales material for the commercial property market.

Since 2000, he has become increasingly interested in the fine art photography market, especially after visiting galleries in the USA. Eventually, in 2008, he opened his first gallery in Rye, East Sussex" ~ Clive Sawyer

March 06, 2018

This coming Monday 12th March we have a Vision and Sound talk presented by a club member, Hannelore Biro. 

March 02, 2018

This coming Monday, 5th March, we have a Practical / Social Night where members can seek advice, share and compare tips and tricks to anything photography related or just chat with friends.

Take care if travelling in the current bad weather.

February 24, 2018

This coming Monday 26th February we have Jodie Randall visiting to give her talk titled "A bug's eye view" and showing her own macro photography work.

February 18, 2018

This coming Monday, 19th February, we have a Practical / Social Night where members can seek advice, share and compare tips and tricks to anything photography related or just chat with friends.

These nights are ideal for those who are interested in joining a club to come along and get to know us, chat with other members and the committee to see if we are a fit for your requirements.

February 10, 2018

This coming Monday is Competition night. Our members have submitted their printed panels of between 4 and 8 photographs for judging by Chris Shore - FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE5*. 

Competitions are a good way to learn about what makes a good image, both from a composition and technical viewpoint as the judge provides a critique on each image and in this instance on the panel as a whole.

Good luck to everyone. 

February 02, 2018

This coming Monday 5th February we have a Studio Night set up by Tony Rigg and John Lewis.  Tony and John will provide lighting and backgrounds to use and we’ll have a professional model to practice our skills.  Please remember to bring your cameras ready to get involved. 

January 28, 2018

This coming Monday, 29th January, we have a Practical / Social Night where members can seek advice, share and compare tips and tricks to anything photography related or just chat with friends.

This week Tony Rigg will also bring along a few Bowens GM 500/GM 250 Studio strobes and various modifiers, barn doors, gels, octabox's etc. For anyone wishing to learn a little bit about using them and what they do, then bring your cameras along and have a go.

These nights are ideal for those who are interested in joining a club to come along and get to know us, chat with other members and the committee to see if we are a fit for your requirements.

January 21, 2018

The Medway Tunnel will be closed overnight on Monday 22nd January from 8 pm till 5.45am the following day so you may need to find an alternate route home. 

December 20, 2017

During this festive season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. May this wonderful time of the year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness not just today, but throughout the New Year.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

November 11, 2017

On 26th November 2017 at Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Aylesford, ME20 6AH. (Doors open at 1pm - 5:30pm)

The Ross Cup is the KCPA's most prestigious competition with clubs from Sussex and South London joining those across Kent to take part in this popular print competition.
 

See the KCPA Ross Cup page for all the details

November 09, 2017

On Monday 13th November we have Cherry Larcombe - EFIAP ARPS DPAGB BPE*4 visiting the club to give a talk on creative flower photography.

“Creative ideas to bring out the colour, shapes and beauty of flowers, both outdoor and indoor, and hints on how to produce some unique and original floral art. An illustrated presentation with prints and PDI's and an AV.” ~ Cherry Larcombe​

October 01, 2017

Monday night is a studio night.  We'll have backdrops, lighting and two models available for a 1940's theme night. You will need to bring tripods for part of the shoot.  Look forward to seeing you there!

September 24, 2017

Jaws and Claws visiting tonight. Snakes, lizards, frogs and more available to photograph.

A few images of the night can be found here.