The Photography Group on the 4th Monday of the month at St Marys starting at 14.00.

The aim of the group is to promote a love of photography, to encourage members to learn about the subject, to develop their skills, and to enjoy a friendly social environment.

We have about 30 members currently. We meet at St Mary's in Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov and Dec. Our trips out are Feb, April, June, August and Oct. We meet on the 4th Monday of the month 2.00 - 4.00, except when it falls on a bank holiday. In that case we alter the date accordingly. St Mary’s has ample parking and is accessible by bus and is wheelchair friendly.

For our St Mary’s based meetings we try to integrate practical learning experiences, such as popping out to take photographs in the vicinity or setting practical tasks within meetings. We also follow the themes from the sessions in our visits out. We have 5 trips per annum out for practical sessions which can be local or at a distance.(February, April, June, August, October) Trips tend to be arranged for Monday mornings although they may spill into the afternoon, depending on distance travelled. Members usually meet at a café then disperse to take photographs. When possible the trips are wheelchair friendly but given the demands of photography this is not always possible. The offer of car sharing is usually available for trips.

The fees for the photography group are currently £10 per annum. This covers the cost of hiring the hall. Coffee, tea and biscuits are available for meetings, subsidised by the fees.

At the moment 4 members share responsibility for organizing sessions, selecting topics and arranging PowerPoint presentations of members photographs. Another member brings along the equipment. We are keen to encourage other members to contribute. Communication to the group is via email.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Carol: photography for further information.