Tue 13 Jan 2026 - Ward Trophy Competition, Open, PIs - judge Gordon Jenkins
Tue 20 Jan 2026 - How to create 'Fine Art' and 'Old Masters' imagery - Salli Gainsford
First time talking to RDPS, this time by Zoom from Downham Market.
Tue 27 Jan 2026 - Passion for Scapes - Seascapes, Landscapes and Long Exposures - talk by Kevin Pigney
Third talk from Kevin, this time by Zoom from Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Tue 3 Feb 2026 - White Cup Competition, Open, monochrome prints - judge Barry Knott
Barry will judge the prints in person in the Hall
Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Practical Session - The Night Sky - Light Painting and Astrophotography
This will be held at Chelveston Church - NN9 6AT - Edited 7th January
I have spoken with the church and it's ok for those that have difficulty to park in the church car park, the gates will be unlocked, I would say that there is room for 3 cars, the road outside has ample space for parking
You will need
A Camera
Lens - I will be taking my 10-18mm and 24mm F2.8
Tripod
Trigger Release if you have one - I'm on Channel 7
A Torch
Coat and hat as it will probably be cold, I will be taking a flask of tea as well
As you walk down the path towards the...
Tue 10 Feb 2026 - Introduction to Astrophotography - Zoom talk by Matthew Browne
Matthew joins us from his base in South Wales, via Zoom.
Tue 17 Feb 2026 - The Peak District to The Wash - Zoom talk by Chris Stone
Chris's first time talkin to RDPS
Tue 3 Mar 2026 - Knight Cup Competition, Open, colour prints - Richard Houghton
Tue 10 Mar 2026 - A Journey in Northern India - Alison Mees
Alison's second visit to RDPS, this time via Zoom.
Sat 21 Mar 2026 - Practical Session - Rugby Match - * Note date and time!
*Note date and time* 3pm kick off, so arrive around 2.30 to set up. Parking can be challenging.
Rushden and Higham Rugby Club. Bedford Road, Rushden
You need camera, long lens if you have one, tripod. No flash to be used. You will need to use a high ISO and a fast speed to capture the action.
Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Talk by Justin Minns, title tba
Justin will join us in the Hall for his second visit to RDPS
Tue 31 Mar 2026 - Woodland Talk - Dave Peck
Dave's second talk to RDPS, this time on Zoom.
Thu 2 Apr 2026 - Practical Session - Macro - Water Droplets
Macro Water Droplets. Creative images with water drops on seed heads, string, bouncing water etc. Bring along your camera, tripod. trigger release, seed heads (dandelions etc.), small backgrounds and supports, saucers, bowls, droppers, sprayers, food colourings, or whatever ideas you can conjour up. Lee Hall has some great ideas on Youtube if you need inspiration!
Tue 7 Apr 2026 - Lysbeth Humphrey Cup and Love Cup Competition, Architecture, PIs and prints - Alan Edwards
Alan will be judging these competition in the Hall
Tue 14 Apr 2026 - Free Mines Coal Faces - Nick Hodgson
Nick's first time talking to RDPS will be via Zoom from London
Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Away from the beaches of Tenerife and Majorca - Peter Warne
Peter's third time talking to RDPS, this time via Zoom from north London
Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Chairman's Cup Competition, Open (2 panels of 3 or 4 prints) - Penny Reeves
Penny will join us in the Hall for this competetion.
Tue 5 May 2026 - Working with Wildlife - Tesni Ward
Tesni will join us on Zoom for this second talk to RDPS
Tue 19 May 2026 - 50th Anniversary and Rodwell Cup Competitions, Portraits, PIs and prints - Gill Adams
Gill's second visit to RDPS for these competitions.
Tue 26 May 2026 - The Little Print Show - print talk - Jonathan Vaines
Jonathan will show us a selection of prints in the Hall.
Tue 1 Sep 2026 - Jewels of the Gambia, Kingfishers, Bee-eaters & Rollers - talk by Ashley Grove
Third in-person visit from Ashley
Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Landscape Photography - My Passion - My Therapy - talk by Nigel Thomas
First time talking to RDPS, this time by Zoom
Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Jim Webb Trophy and Vancliffe Bell Competition, Nature, PIs and prints - judge John Haines
Tue 29 Sep 2026 - Harry Morris Trophy and Chamberlain Trophy Competition, Landscape, PIs and prints - judge Ian Johnson
Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Composition and Catastrophe - talk by Chris Shepherd
Second virtual visit from Chris
Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Charles Cup Competition, colour prints, theme 'The Blue Hour' - judge Colin Machin
Last visited on Nov-22
Tue 10 Nov 2026 - Creative: Windmills of Your Mind - zoom talk by Barry Mead
First time for Barry, although he has selected for the 2022 Rushden Open.
Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Bayes Cup Competition, monochrome prints, theme 'Abstract' - judge David Lowe
Has been to RDPS many times, last judged in Sep-25
Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Philosophy of your Photography - Part 1 - virtual talk from Ian Howard
Tue 1 Dec 2026 - Living and Working as a Photographer in Namibia - part 4 - Thinking Photography - talk from Scott Hurd
Fourth virtual visit to RDPS