Southwick Camera Club

Committee Meeting
2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | West Sussex
The next committee meeting will take place on Friday 16th October, with thanks to Jan and David.

Mystery through the viewfinder - Steve White
2026-10-15 07:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
This evening our own Steve White will be giving his presentation “Mystery through the viewfinder”.
Steve’s demonstration evenings are always informative and thought provoking and opens our eyes to what is possible.
Another evening not to be missed.

Next Level Photography - Richard Kalman
2026-10-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
This evening Richard Kalman will be presenting his talk on Next Level Photography which will cover perfecting portfolios and getting gallery ready.
Although this will be of interest to more experienced members, I’m sure all members will be inspired by what promises to be a very interesting and informative evening.
Richard Kalman is the owner of Crane Kalman Brighton which is an independent photographic gallery that specialises in exhibiting contemporary work of up and coming young artists in Brighton and London, see link below for further information.
An evening not to be missed.

PDI Open Competition - Round 1
2026-10-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Time for our first competition of the season, which is an Open competition.
Members will be able to submit up to two images of their choice on any subject or genre to be assessed by Paul O’Toole ARPS this evening.
Please remember that judging is subjective, and we are all trying to enjoy our photography and learn at the same time.

Coffee Morning - Warnham Nature Reserve
2026-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Warnham Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2RA
This month we will be returning to Warnham Nature Reserve, near Horsham, for our first coffee morning of the season for a social chat and a chance to capture some nature images before everything slows down for winter.
It would be great to see newer members at this event and to assist them in their photographic journey.
The Reserve is open from 10am to 5pm (until the end of September) and the admission fee is £4;50.

Worthing Evening Photoshoot
2026-09-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Worthing Pier, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX
This evening we are meeting on the Worthing seafront by the pier at 6:30pm for an evening photoshoot.
Please bring a tripod with you, if you have one, in addition to suitable clothing, as it can be windy and chilly on the seafront.
More experienced club members will be on hand to assist other members at this hands on event with tips on how to improve your photography and a social evening to get to know new members.

Summer Photo Show
2026-09-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Tonight we will have a “show and tell” evening where members will be displaying the results of their summer snapping during the club’s close season, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Members were asked to submit between 6 and 12 images from the 12 following subjects:-
Feet Groups
Portrait Police
Rear View Close up
Feathers Framed Shot
Interaction Depth of Field
Signs Black & White
Although the above subjects had Pride in mind, any photos taken during the summer months can be used, so don’t forget photos taken on your mobile phone.

Welcome Back and Awards evening
2026-09-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
We start the 2026/27 season with our Welcome Back evening with a run through of some of the best images from last year and the presentation of the Awards for the 2025/26 season by our president, Tim Loughton, in the Deall Room.
New members are very welcome to attend and find out a little more about the club and hear what is planned for the coming season, with a variety of talks, practical evenings, presentations and competitions.

Exhibition at the Holmbush Centre Shoreham
2026-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Holmbush Centre, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TD, United Kingdom
Southwick Camera Club will be displaying a selection of prints in the foyer at The Holmbush Centre, Shoreham on Saturday 5th September.
Members will be on hand to talk to visitors about photography and the forthcoming camera club season, which will include presentations, practical evenings and competitions for anyone with a mobile phone or dedicated camera.

Exhibition at Southwick Community Centre
2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Southwick Camera Club will be displaying a selection of prints in The Barn at the Southwick Community Centre during the Summer Fair on Saturday 29th August.
Members will be on hand to talk to visitors about photography and the forthcoming camera club season.
This is a free event to attend between 10am and 3pm.

Coffee Morning - Highdown Gardens
2026-08-26 10:30 - 13:30 | Highdown Gardens, 31 Highdown Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FB
Meet, if you can, at Highdown Gardens for an impromptu coffee morning at 10:30am.
There is a summer art exhibition on until 30th August which may be of interest to members.

Committee Meeting
2026-08-10 19:00 - 21:30 | West Sussex
The next committee meeting will take place on Monday 10th August, with thanks to Sy and Steve.

Brighton Pride
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | West Sussex
We are planning to meet up at 10am by the beach huts by Hove Lawns, opposite Grand Avenue, for a photo shoot of the Brighton Pride parade on Saturday 1st August.
We will then walk eastwards towards the old West Pier to view the parade.
This is always a vibrant and colourful event, with participants willing to have their photograph taken.
This is a chance to tick off a few subjects from the summer list for our summer photo show on 17th September.
The list of subjects are:-
Feet, Groups, Portrait, Police, Rear view, Close up, Depth of field,
Feathers, Framed shot, Signs, Black & white, Interaction

Visit to V&A Photography Centre
2026-07-02 11:00 - 15:00 | West Sussex
Today we are planning to visit the V&A Photography Centre in South Kensington, London.
We will all meet up at 11am at Victoria railway station, under the main indicator board, near the Gatwick Express platform entrance and will then make our way to the Photography Centre.
A link to the Centre website is below.
Photography Centre · V&A
Depending on the weather, we may then visit other local places of interest.

Benfield Hill Nature Reserve - Photo Walk
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | West Sussex
With many thanks to Claire Peters this evening we will be visiting the Benfield Hill Nature Reserve, Badgers Way, Hove BN3 8EX, next to West Hove golf club.
Parking is available in the golf club overflow car park. Spaces are limited, so please car share if you can.
We will be meeting at 6:30pm and a guide will give us a brief talk on what wildlife to expect to see. Please bring your camera and macro lens, if you have one, and walking boots or stout shoes as parts of the reserve are on a steep hill.
Refreshments will be available in the golf club afterwards.

Committee Meeting
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:30 | West Sussex
The next committee meeting will take place on 15th Monday, with thanks to Christiane.

Photoshoot Walk - Shoreham Fort
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Shoreham Fort, Harbour Way, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5HY
This evening we will be meeting at 7pm at the Shoreham Fort car park for a photoshoot in the area around the Fort.
If the Fort car park is full, addition parking is usually available by the Shoreham sailing club on Harbour Way.
Bring your camera and maybe some wind proof clothing as it may get chilly later in the evening.
More experienced members will be on hand to assist with camera settings and ideas.

Coffee Morning - White Horses, Rottingdean
2026-05-26 10:30 - 13:00 | White Horses, High Street, Rottingdean, BN2 7HR
This month we will be meeting in Rottingdean at the White Horses for a cup of coffee, cake and a chat.
Located right on the seafront, there may be an opportunity for a stroll along the promenade and perhaps take a few photos afterwards.

Summer Picnic - Devil's Dyke
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 | West Sussex
This evening we are returning to Devil’s Dyke for our popular end of season social from 6pm onwards.
Bring along your own food and drink and camping chair and enjoy a chat while the sun sets over the Downs.
In the event of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled to another date.

South Downs Trophy
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Ashurst Village Hall, Ashurst, BN43 3AP
This year Henfield will be hosting the South Downs Trophy competition with Henfield, Littlehampton, Storrington, Steyning and ourselves competing for the Trophy.
Please note that in venue is Ashurst Village Hall, which is next to The Fountain Inn, and has free parking.
The judge this evening is Chris Dixon.
All are welcome to attend and there will be a raffle.
Admission is £5 per person.

Interclub Competition with Maroondah
2026-05-14 19:30 - 22:00 | ZOOM
Tonight we will be able to watch via zoom a recording of our annual interclub competition with the Maroondah Photographic Society, Melbourne, Australia held earlier on in May in Australia.
It is always interesting to see images produced by our friends Down Under.

SPA Interclub PDI Competition
2026-05-09 14:00 - 17:30 | East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5QT, United Kingdom
The Surrey Photographic Association interclub PDI competition takes place at East Horsley on Saturday 9th May for both Nature and Open categories for all member clubs from Sussex and Surrey.
The top two clubs will represent SPA in the national competition usually held at Warwick University.
A chance to view some of the top images in the South East.

AGM
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM
Join us tonight via ZOOM for the AGM of Southwick Camera Club from the comfort of your own home.

Maroondah - Zoom
2026-05-06 10:30 - 12:00 | ZOOM
Our annual inter club competition with Maroondah Photographic Society based in Melbourne Australia will be hosted in Australia this year and will be available to view via ZOOM.
A chance to see some outstanding images from the other side of the world.
Times to be confirmed nearer the date.

PDI of the Year
2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Our final competition this year is for the PDI of the Year.
Entries in both Open and Set Subject competitions this camera club year are eligible for this end of year competition.
Gerald Kitiyakara will have the difficult job in selecting a winner this time.

Coffee Morning - Brooklands Cafe
2026-04-28 10:30 - 13:30 | Brooklands Cafe, Western Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8RX, United Kingdom
This month we will be returning to Brooklands Café for our coffee morning.
A chance to walk around the park and the surrounding area after a coffee and a chat.

Print of the Year Competition
2026-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Tonight is the club Print of the Year competition and our judge will be Bob Webzell.
Bring along up to three of your best prints from this year’s competitions for fellow members to enjoy again and Bob will have the difficult job in picking an overall winner for the year.

Discussion / Forum with Steve and Peter
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
This evening will include a short presentation by Peter Merrick, who will then assist a discussion/forum with Steve White.
It is sure to be an interesting and informative evening conducted by two of the clubs most experienced photographers.
An evening to look forward to.

Annual Club Dinner - The Red Lion, Ashington
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:30 | The Red Lion, London Road, Ashington, RH20 3DD
Save the date for our annual club dinner.
This year we are planning to visit The Red Lion on London Road in Ashington.
Menus and cost will be available a bit nearer the time.

Weekend Photowalk - River Adur
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Toll Bridge, Steyning Road, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5NG, United Kingdom
This morning we are meeting at 10am at the Air Show memorial by the old Toll Bridge for a photo walk along the river Adur.
Bring your camera and walking shoes and look out for signs of Spring.
There will be a chance of having a coffee along the way.
