Our programme runs from September to May and we meet on alternate Wednesday evenings, with outings and activities during the summer.
A casual evening starts with the Mike Goldie Trophy, an informal competition open to all paid-up members. The theme set by last year’s winner, Seamus Whelan, is “Windows and/or Doors“. Bring up to three entries on a memory stick.
Then an opportunity to get your cameras out, take photos, chat to other photographers and hopefully try something new! Further details closer to the date.
As requested by members, an opportunity to ask for feedback and advice about your images from fellow members, and to hear about competition winning images from the photographers.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 11th October 2026
Print and Digital; colour or monochrome.
Judge: Dr Patricia Tutt ARPS
Landscape photography presentation by Colin Russell LRPS
A rare opportunity to enjoy presentations by visiting speakers from the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union. LCPU President Keith Richardson DPAGB will present creative images, while Steve Hitchen DPAGB will speak about nature photography.
Due to limited space, this evening is aimed at members of the three local photographic clubs but guests may be able to attend. Email to check for availability: info@southernphotographicsociety.org
It is the Western Photographic Society’s turn to host the annual digital ‘battle’ between the island’s three photographic societies. Each club enters 30 of its members’ best images (maximum five by any one member) to be assesed by a neutral judge.
Admission by ticket. Further details from the respective clubs.
Judge: LCPU President Keith Richardson DPAGB
The first of three open competitions. Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 22nd November 2026
Print and Digital; colour or monochrome, any subject.
Judge: Dr Dave Salter
Members-only evening to judge WPS Open entries.
Social event for members with buffet, raffle, brain teasers and a fun small print competition. Your print should be no larger than 7×5 inches and this year’s theme is TBA
An evening of images and advice by Dave Salter on his specialist subjects of Nature and People/Street photography.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 10th January 2027
Print and Digital; colour or monochrome.
Judge: