Tue 13 Oct 2026 - John Gill After the Coal Dust
Zoom presentation: A recommendation from another Guest Speaker and friend of the Club. John will present After the coal dust. A Documentary series of images of Post War Britain following the closure of the coal mines. I’m sure will resonate with our Members in Newcastle.
Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Results PDI Judge: Chris Graham.
Results PDI Judge: Chris Graham.
The 1st Judging evening of the new season. Who will get off to a fabulous start? Will it be the same names from last season or new faces taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd?
Tue 29 Sep 2026 - Mark Hunter: To Lightroom & Beyond
We really enjoyed having Mark last season that we have taken the unusual steps of inviting him straight back. This time he will be providing us with his expertise on editing tips in Lightroom. Mark will demonstrate what Lightroom can do beyond the usual necessary edits. Being creative with masks and other tools within Lightroom. He will also do a couple of live edits of members images if we have time.
- Submit entries for Colour Print Round 1
- Submit entries for Nature competition
Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Review images taken for Mini Project Creative/Abstract at Bowes Railway
Creative abstract mini project. An opportunity for members to show their creative side with images taken on our photo walk at Bowes Railway.
We will also have the opportunity to hold and look closely at winning PAGB Award winning prints. On loan from the PAGB see what level of photography is needed to achieve a PAGB Award. (Or 24.11.26 date to TBC)
Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Craig Strawbridge. ‘Scales, Wings and Metal Things’
Face to face meeting with local photographer Craig Strawbridge. He will be presenting his talk ‘Scales, Wings and Metal Things’ and covers two main areas of photography, aviation, and wildlife.
Craig an amateur photographer and a full-time ecologist working around the UK on major infrastructure projects including rail, highways, nuclear and MOD land to protect our wildlife during any works. His travels allow him the opportunity to photograph some of our rarest most protected species (under licence). In his spare time, you’ll him out in the hills photographing jets and wildlife with...
Sat 12 Sep 2026 - Mini Project Outing: Bowes Railway
Our 1st Mini Project outing. Maggi has arranged for us to have sole access to Bowes Railway for a reduced fare of £10 per person. Where we can gather images for our abstract and creative project.
Address: Springwell Road, Springwell Village Tyne & Wear NE9 7QJ.
, Springwell Village Tyne & Wear NE9 7QJ.
The meeting time will be confirmed later and suggest car sharing.
Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Peter DOWNS LRPS: "Happy Accidents. It's not photography is it?"
Mini Project Abstract and creative: Peter Downs LRPS. "Happy Accidents. It's not photography is it?"
https://rps.org/news/groups/digital-imaging/dig-main/february-2022/going-abstract/
Peter is a retired Superintendent Physiotherapist. Originally from North Warwickshire. Moved up to Northumberland on retirement 19 years ago.
Achieved an A level pass in art and accepted into the Slade School of Art. However, it was deferred for a year, and somehow he never went there...
Tue 1 Sep 2026 - Presidents Night Maggi Shepherd
Welcome to the beginning of another exciting season of our club. Maggi will start her session with a summary of the key features of the forthcoming programme, including the mini-projects and the many different speakers that we have lined up for us. She will then take you with her on her travels along the Norwegian coastline in the Hurtigruten mail ship. This trip from the city of Bergen up past Tromso to the small habitation of Kirkenes above the arctic circle, taking in the amazing scenery of the fiords and the many little towns and villages along the way.
Mon 30 Mar 2026 - NCPF North Tyne Area PDI Competition
NCPF North Tyne Area PDI Competition
It is our turn to host members from other clubs in the Northern Counties Photographic Federation (NCPF). A chance to catch up with strangers who are friends. A venue will need to be arranged to accommodate a larger audience and refreshments will be served.
- Submit entries for Set Subject