Southwick Camera Club

Show and Tell
2026-02-05 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Our popular Show and Tell evening returns where members have the opportunity to share some of their work in the form of an audio visual presentation or a selection of photos with other members.
Time will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per presentation. If time permits, you may be able to show a second presentation.
You may bring your images on the night on a memory stick, but please let Sy have them in advance if you can.

Print Open Competition Round 3
2026-02-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Tonight is the final round of the Open Print competition, with Steve McKie returning to judge the prints.
Members can enter up to three prints.
The submission deadline for titles is Saturday 7th February.

Talk on Landscapes by Kevin Pigney
2026-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | ZOOM
Tonight we have a presentation by Kevin Pigney ARPS, DPAGB, ASINWP, on landscapes via ZOOM.
So no need to venture out, enjoy some stunning images from the comfort of your own home in front of the fire, with perhaps a glass of something!
Based in East Anglia, Kevin has a passion for landscapes, seascapes and nature and conducts tuition and workshops in the local area.
An evening not to be missed.

Coffee Morning - Spring Gardens Nursery
2026-02-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Spring Gardens, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3BS
This month we will be meeting at the Spring Gardens Nursery café just off the A24 at Washington.
Have a chat and catch up with fellow members over a nice cup of coffee.

Sharing work with Storrington Camera Club
2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Tonight we welcome members of Storrington Camera Club to the Deall Room who will share and talk about some of their images, in an informal presentation.
A great opportunity to see some different photos and hear the stories behind them, and learn from the experience of others.
Some members of Southwick Camera Club will also present and talk about their images during the evening.
An interesting evening is in store.

PDI Set Subject Competition (R3) - "Up Close"
2026-03-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
The final PDI set subjection competition this season is “Up Close” which will be judged by Cherry Larcombe ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP BPE5*.
As there are no definitions, there is no limit to your creativity, but remember Cherry will be the ultimate judge.

Post Competition Review
2026-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Something a bit different tonight with a look back at the competitions so far this season, lead by Steve White.
Did the judge get it right?
Members may submit two images from competitions this year for informal discussion, to help educate and advise, a form of VAR!
The deadline for entries is Wednesday 11th March.
It promises to be an interesting evening.

Regnum Crouch PDI Competition
2026-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick, BN42 4TE
Southwick Camera Club will be hosting a PDI inter club competition on behalf of the Regnum Crouch Group for the Crouch Shield in The Barn Theatre tonight from 7:30pm.
Our judge for the evening will be Rosemary Wilman HonFRPS, ABPE, AFIAP, APAGB.
Littlehampton are the current holders of the Crouch Shield but other member clubs Crawley, Crawley Down, Henfield, Mid Sussex, Steyning, Storrington and Southwick will be submitting their best images to win this prestigious competition.
An evening to enjoy the very best images from camera clubs in West Sussex.
The raffle this evening is supported by Allphotos in Worthing and Seawhite of Brighton, based in Partridge Green, for which the club are very grateful.
There will be an entrance fee of £6, to include tea or coffee, for non Southwick Club members.

PDI Open Competition Round 3
2026-03-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Southwick Community Centre, Deall Room, Southwick, West Sussex, BN42 4TE, United Kingdom
Tonight is the third and final round of the open PDI competition and we welcome back Steve Yates, to review and comment on the images.
An enjoyable evening is in store.

Committee Meeting
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:30
The next committee meeting will be held on Friday 27th March, with thanks to Christiane.

Coffee Morning - Port Kitchen
2026-03-31 10:30 - 13:30 | Port Kitchen, Adur Dock, 104 Albion St., Southwick, BN42 4DP, United Kingdom
This month we will be returning to the Port Kitchen by the Shoreham Harbour lock gates.
After a coffee and a chat, perhaps enjoy a walk over the lock gates to the beach, and take a few photos along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Picnic - Devil's Dyke
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:30
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.

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.

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.

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

Benfield Hill Nature Reserve - Photo Walk
2026-06-18 18:30 - 21:00
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.

Visit to V&A Photography Centre
2026-07-02 11:00 - 15:00
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.

Brighton Pride
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00
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

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