Rocester & Uttoxeter Camera Club
Guest Speaker - Ashley Franklin ARPS ABPPA APAGB - The Wider World of Photography 2
More fascinating imagery as Ashley tells the story of Aerial, Advertising, Landscape, Sport and Science & Nature Photography. He also explores the world of Photo Art. One not to be missed.
21st October 2025, 7.45pm for 8.00pm start.
read more about Ashley Franklin by clicking the link below:
https://www.ashleyfranklin.co.uk/about-ashley
Last Time
We held a club evening. This was a well attended event where we got the chance to discuss our cameras and gadgets and share tips and know-how. Rob Sample outlined the idea of 'Bite-size' learning moving forward with the aim of providing our beginners with learning opportunities given by the more experienced club members with our 'Zero to Hero' strategy. To kickstart this, we completed and submitted a survey to capture individual requirements for a programme of learning. Watch this space.
The Financial bit
Membership remains £30 for the year (no increase from last season) - £2 for refreshments on the night - Visitors welcome £5
Potential New Members - First evening is free of charge, after that you would pay the visitor fee until joining the club. Visitors fees would then be discounted from your subs.
Club News
Staffordshire Wildlife Calendar - 2026
Mike Ladd's image 'Siskin with Sunflower Seeds' has been chosen for the Staffordshire Wildlife Calendar. It will appear as the image for May 2026.
see Blog for more.
MCPF Sep 2025 Newsletter
Kirsty Cussens is front page of the MCPF Newsletter this month with her image Bulldog Puppies at Play. Kudos indeed!
We are also trending on the Globe Eco Centre Facebook page with its 3.2k followers! https://www.facebook.com/theglobefoundation
A bit about us;
- Rocester and Uttoxeter Camera Club is a friendly and welcoming club for people of all skill levels.
- From a point and click camera to a full DSLR or Mirrorless System Camera and, of course, the camera we always have our smartphones
- We meet on the 1st and 3rd and 5th Tuesday evenings of the month from September through to May offering
Guest speakers, Practical evenings, Competition nights, Learning opportunities and Social time
Chairman: Rob Sample
Secretary: Sam Freestone
Programme Secretary: Kirsty Cussens
Competition Secretary: Rob Sample
Treasurer: Sally Elkin
- for more information contact Sam on 07894965636 or by email to rocestercamera@gmail.com
- alternatively use the 'send us a message' facility at the bottom of this page
2025/2026 Season Programme
| Date | Genre | Description | Further Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st October 25 | Guest Speaker | Ashley Franklin ARPOS ABPPA APAGB | The Wider World of Photography Part 2 | |
| 4th November 25 | Competition | Judge - Peter Gennard MFIAP EFIAP/d3 | Themes: Print - Within a Few Miles of Home PDI - Biodiversity | |
| 18th November 25 | Guest Speaker | Mike Sharples ARPS MPAGB AFIAP | Faces and Places | |
| 2nd December 25 | Competition | Judge - David Gibbins ARPS APAGB EFIAP/b BPE5 CPAGB/av | Themes: Print - Book Titles, PDI - Open | |
| 16th December 25 | Christmas Social | Seasonal fun | ||
| 6th January 26 | Practical Evening | Critique Night | Photographic Skills Development | |
| 20th January 26 | Guest Speaker | Robert Falconer | Derbyshire in Digital | |
| 3rd February 26 | Competition | Judge - Tim Pile MPAGB EFIAP/p FIPF | Themes: Print - Still Life, PDI - Action | |
| 17th February 26 | Practical Evening | Close Up / Macro Photography | Photographic Skills Development | |
| 3rd March 26 | Guest Speaker | Adrian Lines MPAGB FBPE EFIAP SPSA AWPF | Let’s Get Creative | |
| 17th March 26 | Guest Speaker | Mark Dunn | Sports Photography | |
| 31st March 26 | Competition | Judge - Ralph Duckett MPAGB EFIAP APAGB | Themes; Print - Open, PDI - Macro | |
| 7th April 26 | Practical Evening | Portraits and Lighting | Photographic Skills Development | |
| 21st April 26 | Guest Speaker | Lynda Haney FBPE MPAGB EFIAP | Wildlife Plus | |
| 5th May 26 | Image of the Year | Judge - Bob Goode ARPS LIPF EFIAP/g DPAGB BPE4 | For the Clive Rowley Trophy | |
| 19th May 26 | AGM | |||