Thu 8 Jan 2026 - Practical Session - Macro - Little People
Inspired by our talk from David Gulliver - You will need Camera, Tripod, trigger release if you have one, macro lens if you wish, miniature models (people etc.), and any props or backdrops you choose to use. You can, of course, just turn up with your camera and borrow what you need!
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 - Astro type Photography
A night out with the stars, led by Rob. You will need a camera, long lens, tripod, trigger release if you have one, and a torch. Further details to follow.
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
Thu 5 Mar 2026 - Practical Session - Floodlit Rugby Match - Date and time TBC
Tue 10 Mar 2026 - A Journey in Northern India - Alison Mees
Alison's second visit to RDPS, this time via Zoom.
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 will judge this competition in the Hall
Tue 26 May 2026 - The Little Print Show - print talk - Jonathan Vaines
Jonathan will show us a selection of prints in the Hall.
