Programme
> 28-April-2026
ZOOM - Taken on a Mobile 1 - Open theme - Stu Mayhew
The first Taken on a Mobile comp. Up to three photos can be submitted which have been both take and edited on a mobile phone.
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> 05-May-2026
In the style of (a photographer)
Styled as a challenge for members to take some images in the style of one of more of the following well-known photographers (NB examples and URLs of work will be given). Discussion of photos during evening.
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> 06-May-2026
How to print or prepare a file for printing and mounting workshop at Mycenae House
Something we’ve been “threatening” to do for a while. This workshop will be more about how to prepare a print for sending off for printing than using a printer although there may be a little overlap. We’ll also have a demo and discuss mounting prints.
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> 09-May-2026
Photo-critique at Mycenae House
As before this is an open session for members to offer critique of each other’s work in a constructive and positive way.
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> 12-May-2026
Daniel Bridge (talk abstract and minimalism) at Mycenae House
New for 2025, Daniel's Abstract and Minimalism photography talk looks at ways to refine and simplify compositions, creating abstract images from a variety of different subjects, making use of techniques such as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), long exposures, making use of windows and doors to frame a view, and more.
Daniel also discusses how he uses selective vision to home in on the relevant details to include, avoiding extraneous elements to highlight what caught his eye in the first place.
This is also the pre-cursor talk to the BOB 2 competition on “Abstract or Minimal”.
> 02-June-2026
The Bob 2 - Theme "Abstract or Minimal" - Nick Ryan LRPS (on Zoom)
The second of our digital projected image competition and a chance to tryout what you learned from Daniel Bridge's talk on abstract and minimalism.
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> 09-June-2026
Summer walk - Greenwich
As previously proposed, we’ll take in the new rose garden near the Ranger’s House before a social at the Plume of Feathers
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> 16-June-2026
Talk - Jack Lodge on Wildlife Photography (on Zoom)
Members enjoyed Jack’s talk last year where we had a flavour of his wild life work and particularly photography of Barn Owls.
In this online talk, Jack shares the evolving obsession of learning to see animals not as subjects within a scene, but as the scene itself. Blending patience, instinct, persistence and adrenaline, the talk follows the transition from wide, open landscapes to fleeting moments of life within them. Through his photographs, stories, and honest reflections, Jack explores how a background in landscapes has shaped his approach to wildlife, and how turning wild has changed the way he sees the natural world altogether.
> 23-June-2026
Treasure Hunt
An outside social event involving photography and socialising.
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> 30-June-2026
Re-editing challenge at Mycenae House
This was a success in previous years so a repeat is in order. Members provide up to three images for others to edit and present. An open discussion on the different versions is useful to highlight editing choices.
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> 07-July-2026
Matt Badenoch on Street Photography (on Zoom)
Street photography is about discovering magic in the everyday. If you look at most visually impactful street images, they were taken in very ordinary scenes; where the majority of people see nothing special, the street photographer has spotted magic.
This talk is also a precursor to the BOB 3 “On the Street”
> 14-July-2026
Panel of Three Competition - Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB (at Mycenae House)
The usual competition of up to three panels each of three images where the sum is more that the parts and a story is told. Also you can display your panel however you wish and are not restricted to a mounted print (for example we've had prints in jam jars before) so you can let your imagination run wild.
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> 21-July-2026
Members Talks
TBC but expect entertaining and informative talks from some of our members
> 28-July-2026
Print Trophy 1 Competition at Mycenae House
The first of our three open theme print competitions
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> 04-August-2026
Summer Break
> 11-August-2026
Summer Break
> 18-August-2026
The Bob 3 - Theme "On the Street" - Cherry Larcombe EFIAP ARPS DPAGB BPE5* (on Zoom)
Following on from Matt’s talk this is a chance to demonstrate your new found knowledge.
> 25-August-2026
Paula Wilkes (Creative photography) at Mycenae House
Paula is a local photographer and has a wealth of knowledge to share in the talk / workshop on creative photography.
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> 01-September-2026
Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE3 - How Dare You at Mycenae House
An interactive discussion with Paul were you get to ask questions of the judge in a banter rich environment.
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> 08-September-2026
Print Trophy 2 Competition - Nick Ryan LRPS at Mycenae House
The second of three open theme print competitions.
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> 15-September-2026
Music inspired challenge discussion at Mycenae House
In the past years we’ve had images inspired by books, films in the past by music. We’re asking for images either inspired by a particular piece of music or that might illustrate an album cover. Even in the days of downloads music art is alive and well and a resurgence in vinyl is giving a new lease of life to cover art. Here’s your chance!
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> 22-September-2026
One walk & results at Mycenae House
The second of Katherine Hill’s One Walk results session. We all walk or bus or cycle the same route at any time or as many times we like and then present and discuss the images that we found interesting. Seeing the same views from many different perspectives is illuminating and inspirational (and it gets you out).
Here is the link to Plot a route that shows the route. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3172846?units=km
Please contact Jerry or Katherine if you have difficulty with the route. There are plenty of cafe's and pubs along the way and you don't have to do the whole route.
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> 29-September-2026
Bob 4 PDI Competition - Theme "In Motion" - Nick Ryan LRPS (on Zoom)
The last of the PDI competitions. In motion is just that, images taken of people or things which are moving. How are you going to represent that? Slow motion, fast motion, a vehicle, a person, an animal or something else?
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> 06-October-2026
Pop up studio - product or person at Mycenae House
Last year we tried a popup studio set up – this year we’re going to do it again but better!
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> 13-October-2026
Print 3 - Alan Lomakin CPAGB AFIAP BPE4* (at Mycenae House)
The final print competition of the year.
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> 20-October-2026
Night walk
Destination to be confirmed but another opportunity for some night shots followed by a social drink.
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> 27-October-2026
Chairman's Challenge
The mystery evening becomes even more mysterious and is now a challenge not a choice!
> 03-November-2026
Taken on a Mobile 2 Competition (Creative theme) - Carole White Griffiths LRPS (on Zoom)
The second of our two competitions for taken on a mobile and this one had the theme “creative” so think outside of the box and what you can do to take and or edit images creatively on a phone or tablet.
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> 10-November-2026
David Jenner (editing members photos)
Last year we had a really entertaining talk from professional photographer David Jenner. This time he’s going to take some images from members and show what and how he will do to edit them – should be interesting.
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> 17-November-2026
Play It Again 2026 competition (PDIs & Prints) at Mycenae House
The chance to edit and re-submit images which weren’t placed (first to fourth place) in this year’s competitions to gain a place in the final.
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> 24-November-2026
Meinertzhagen Print Competition
That’s easy for you to say! The Meinertzhagen is the inter -society competition between the Bexleyheath, Dartford and district, and Aperture Woolwich photographic societies. This year is Aperture’s turn to host so let’s hope we can move from joint first to first this year.
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> 01-December-2026
Competition Finals Night - Clive Tanner FRPS MPAGB APAGB
Finals night is the culmination of all of the competitive activity during the year. Who will take the ultimate prize? A great social night too as we all get to see the prints and PDI's that were placed in competitions throughout the year.
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> 08-December-2026
Social - Christmas Dinner
The final event of the year is a great opportunity to socialise, discuss the past year and to start thinking about the next season.