Guests are welcome to join us for 'The Little Print Show' on the 15th September 2026 and pay £2 each
for more about Jonathan and his work visit these links;
https://blueroomphoto.site123.me/
https://thelondonsalon.org/jonathan-vaines/
- Members' subs for the year are due and remain at £30
For more information on how to join the club, see our contact details tab at the top of this page
Club News
Tesco Exhibition - Club Promotion
A huge thank you to Tesco Store Uttoxeter for hosting an exhibition of club prints. This showcases our many talented photographers and serves as a unique way to promote the club... you can also pick up some groceries whilst you are there!
Image of the Year 2026
Image of the Year for last season was 'Abandoned Bulldozer' by Mike Ladd and was judged by Bob Goode ARPS LIPF EFIAP/g DPAGB BPE4
Congratulations to Mike Ladd for his atmospheric image shown above.
Staffordshire Photographic Clubs Print Competition Results - 8th April '26
We came in joint 6th out of 10 clubs equalling the store of Burton PS. An excellent result for a club of our size. For more details see our blog.
Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards 2025
Congratulations to Ian Barstow who was shortlisted with his image shown on the right, 'Cresting the Rise'. This image also won the Action competition judged by Tim Pile. See Gallery for more images.
British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE) 3 Award for Kirsty Cussens
Congratulations to Kirsty Cussens for her achievement of 100 Images accepted into exhibition.
For more about the Globe Eco Centre where we meet follow this link
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: vacancy
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
The Financial bit
Membership remains £30 for the year (no increase from last season) - £2 for refreshments on the night - Visitors welcome £3 (new lower fee for this season)
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.
2026/2027 Season Programme Preview
| Date | Genre | Description | Further Detail | Judge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2026 | Guest Speaker | The Little Print Show | Jonathan Vaines presents | |||
| 29/09/2026 | Competition 1 | Open theme | Competition 1 | Clive Ward | ||
| 06/10/2026 | Members' Evening | tbc | ||||
| 20/10/2026 | Guest Speaker | Miniatures and Light Painting | David Gilliver | |||
| 03/11/2026 | Competion 2 | Print Theme - Open, PDI - Something beginning with T | Competition 2 | Club Critique | ||
| 17/11/2026 | Guest Speaker | Diary of a Deviant | Explorations of an Urbex Photographer | |||
| 1/12/2026 | Competition 3 | Prints - Open Theme, PDI Theme - A Season | Competition 3 | Mike Sharples | ||
| 15/12/2026 | Members' Evening | Christmas Social | ||||
| 05/01/2027 | Inter Club Competition | Return Evening is 27th January AWAY at Ashbourne | ||||
| 19/01/2027 | Guest Speaker | Humphrey's Away Day | Wendy Irwin presents | |||
| 02/02/2027 | Competition 4 | Print Theme - Representing You, PDI - Open Theme | Competition 4 | Club Critique | ||
| 16/02/2027 | Members' Evening | How to produce a Triptych | ||||
| 02/03/2027 | Guest Speaker | Tuckers' Assortment | Dave & Angie Tucker present | |||
| 16/03/2027 | Guest Speaker | Part 3 | Ashley Franklin presents | |||
| 30/03/2027 | Competition 5 | Print Theme - Triptych, PDI - Open | Competition 5 | Ralph Duckett tbc | ||
| 06/04/2027 | Members' Evening | Out and about in Uttoxeter / elsewhere? | Street photography opportunity | |||
| 20/04/2027 | Guest Speaker | Motor Sports | Dave Airston presents | |||
| 04/05/2027 | Competition | Image of the Year | Vin Scothern judges | |||
| 18/05/2027 | Members' Evening | AGM | Practical evening | |||