• Trip to Cheddleton Flint Mill

    Cheddleton Flint Mill A520 at Cheddleton between Stoke-on-Trent and Leek, Cheddleton, United Kingdom

    You asked for it and I am happy to be able to say that I have had the okay for a private visit to this wonderful local mill. Have a look at their website below. Please pay your fees on the night as they will be going directly to the mill. Additional donations welcome. The Flint […]

  • BIG BANG night

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    Tonight will not be for the faint-hearted nor anyone with a nervous disposition. It will be for those of you who like to capture things going BANG. That's the theory anyway. (and now I have all the words in there to lead people searching for Big Bang Theory here lol!) Anyway, the plan is to […]

  • Trip to Trentham Gardens

    Trentham Estate Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent

    Our now annual trip to Trentham Gardens is always very popular and, as we go in at night, cheaper than at other times. There's plenty to photograph and we even managed last year to not get anyone locked in....which is always a bonus. Costs and opening times tbc when they put them up on their […]

  • Nathan’s Celtic Sandwich

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    Covering three years of trips, two to Wales and one to Scotland Nathan is having to redo this presentation as his computer gave up the ghost and lost it previously. It goes without saying that this will be a highly entertaining evening and leave you wanting to head off to the two countries we can […]

  • Trip to Gauntlet birds of prey

    Gauntlet Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom

    Yes, I've done it again! The trip to Gauntlet is many peoples' favourite outing of the year as we get a private visit to this wonderful sanctuary. We get our own private flying display, the chance to visit the other animals they have there plus the chance to shoot birds of prey sat in their […]

  • 3D John and Big Bad Rob

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    John of the Stuart variety has kindly volunteered to do a presentation on 3D photography. And he has from......NOW.....to learn all about it....GO!! Big bad Rob of the Hulme variety will show some pictures and make some stuff up but say it with confidence so we all believe it's true. Prepare to believe that he […]

  • Studio Lighting Night

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    .....and not just so you can help us out with setting up the lights.....honest.... Set-ups, moving lights about, using studio lights, using constant light and, ahem, setting up and taking down the lights: it will all be covered tonight by your friendly volunteer helpers Andy, Darren and Claire.

  • Trip to Churnet Valley Railway….with train ride!

    Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station, Froghall

    Thanks to Paula we are thrilled to be able to visit Cheddleton Station on the Churnet Valley Railway and have a free train ride thrown in for good measure. This is a lovely old station with lots to photograph and the cafe will be open to buy drinks and snacks. We will probably get some […]

  • Vikings at Stafford Castle

    Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, United Kingdom

    We have had Vikings at the club before so now it's time to take them outside so they can pillage and rampage in their natural surroundings....if a Norman castle is natural for them anyway.... With weapons of unfathomable size and chainmail that would stop the Hulk in his tracks expect to get some amazing pictures! […]

  • Simon Watkinson returns in Travelling Asia

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    By popular demand we have the welcome return of Simon Watkinson, this time doing a presentation on Travelling Asia-A Photographer's View. You have all of the below and maybe the chance to win another lens cleaning cloth! Guests are welcome for £3.50. This lecture will document popular areas of India and places ofinterest. There will […]

  • Trip to Leek

    Leek Market Place, Leek, United Kingdom

    Let's have a wander round the historic town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands. There's a link to the website below and there's quite a few historic buildings, Brough park, churches etc to photograph all close to each other. This car park is free: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Market Place Staffordshire Moorlands Leek ST13 5HH […]

  • The Battle of the Robs

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    If we haven't had enough of them already this season the two Robs will be back to battle it out tonight for the Top Rob trophy which is a trophy shaped very much like a biscuit and, strangely, even tastes like one too. With subjects to be confirmed there will be no stopping these two […]

  • Committee Meeting

    HD Reptiles, Aquatics and Pet Centre 220-226 London Road, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    Prior to our AGM the committee will meet to prepare for what promises to be the most exciting AGM yet. Maybe....

  • Nikki and Andy

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    I love a volunteer as you well know so when next week's night out had to be cancelled you can understand my delight when both Nikki and Andy volunteered. Much appreciated both of you and we all look forward to another fantastic night.

  • Planning Committee Meeting

    London Road Alehouse 241 London Rd, Stoke-on-Trent

    It is time to plan our Winter programme and everyone is welcome. It has not yet been established whether turning up or not is less likely to get you volunteered for something but it's probably best to turn up just in case.... Please let me know any ideas/suggestions beforehand. Meeting at London Road Alehouse at […]

  • AGM with Mr Alan Rust

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    Yes, the night you all look forward to is finally here as the whole committee step down for a few minutes, some of them yabber on for a bit and all of you have the chance to become one of the committee as all positions are up for grabs. If you would like to take […]

  • A Night at the Boiler Works

    The Boiler Works Unit 1, Castlefield Street, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Tonight will mainly be about looking for a possible new venue for the club and the Boiler Works has excellent facilities. As part of the evening we will be using their photography studio, which includes an infinity curve so do bring your cameras along. The venue is behind the first set of gates on the […]

  • The Return of Simon Palmer

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    With subject matter tbc you still won't want to miss another visit from honourary member Simon Palmer. Always welcome, always entertaining and always a treat. Plan your week around this. Guests are welcome for just £3.50 including refreshments.

  • Back to Basics and Halloween Night

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    Double trouble is back as we will have two rooms tonight. In our main room we will be having a Back to Basics night which will start at the very beginning (a very good place to start) with aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. Master photter Phil will be the master of ceremonies with help from […]

  • Macro and Water Droplets Night

    Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre Dawlish Dr, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

    This week it is time for.... ......a PHOTOGRAPHY night.! Yes, in an unusual turn for a photography club we are going to take some photos. I know, revolutionary eh! In what has been classed as a macro and water droplets night because we will be doing macro and water droplets we need you to bring […]