Sat 17 Oct 2026 - Fungi Funday - Brandon Country Park
This outing has something for everyone - from the beginner looking to try macro photography to the seasoned fungi expert, or those who would enjoy everything else that Brandon Country Park has to offer - a walled garden, mausoleum, parkland and forest...
Thu 22 Oct 2026 - Monochrome Print Trophy; Judge: Jim Bennett
The second competition of the season is the Monochrome Print Trophy and we are pleased to welcome Jim Bennett to judge the entries...
Thu 29 Oct 2026 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Set Subject: “Time”
An informal evening on zoom ahead of the third competition of the 2026-27 season. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting for the first Set Subject competition, on the theme "Time", whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 5 Nov 2026 - Members’ night
Come along and hear from up to three of our own members. Details to be confirmed closer to the time.
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Club outing to RSPB Sandy
Midweek visit with a focus on photographing fungi and/or autumn colour - joint meeting with the RPS Nature Group and the Cambridge CC Nature SIG.
Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Set Subject – “Time”; Judge: Sarah Rossouw
The first of our Set Subject competitions this season is on the theme "Time" and we are delighted to welcome Daphne Hanson to judge our images...
Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Colour Print (Joe Sipos Trophy)
An informal evening on zoom ahead of the fourth competition of the 2026-27 season. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting for the Colour Print competition, whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 3 Dec 2026 - Colour Print (Joe Sipos Trophy); Judge: Ben Pike
The last competition before the Christmas break, the Print Colour competition, with Ben Pike returning to the club to decide who is awarded the Joe Sipos Trophy for 2026-27...
Thu 10 Dec 2026 - Bob Brind-Surch “From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary Pt 3 - Dare to Focus”
We are currently bombarded with incredible software to correct photos in post but one area where this is not and never will be possible is autofocus. Bob Brind-Surch, a professional wildlife photographer with nearly 50 years of experience shooting and teaching photography, will explore the amazing technology and how you might apply this to produce consistently sharper images...
Thu 17 Dec 2026 - President’s Evening
A relaxed, social evening to enjoy each other's company before the Christmas break, hosted by our very own President, Penny Reeves LRPS!
Thu 7 Jan 2027 - Jim & Debra Bennett “Straight out of Camera”
"Straight out of camera" - Jim and Debra Bennett will discuss what that phrase really means, why it's a misnomer, and explain their decision not to be bound by it in their own personal search for creativity...
Tue 12 Jan 2027 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Set Subject: “Wabi Sabi”
An informal evening on Zoom ahead of our next Set Subject competition. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting on the theme "Wabi Sabi", whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 14 Jan 2027 - Let’s talk about pictures: “What is Art?” with critique from guest Sara Rawlinson
Thu 21 Jan 2027 - Roger Hance “Making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear!”
Roger Hance will show how it is possible to produce strong, competition winning images, even from a raw file that initially does not show much promise...
Sat 23 Jan 2027 - The Cambridge Inter-club Digital Challenge
Saturday 23rd January 2027 sees the return of the annual Cambridge Inter-Club Digital Competition at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, this year judged by Sandie Cox. Doors open at 12noon and the event starts promptly at 1.30pm...
Thu 28 Jan 2027 - Set Subject “Wabi Sabi”; Judge: Alison Jenkins
The second of our Set Subject competitions this season is on the theme "Wabi Sabi" and we are delighted to welcome Alison Jenkins to judge our images...
Thu 4 Feb 2027 - Four-way competition at Swavesey Village College
We very much look forward to hosting this annual fixture against our local friends and rival clubs, St Ives, St Neots and Ely...
Tue 9 Feb 2027 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Print panel
An informal evening on Zoom ahead of our Print Panel competition. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting, whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 11 Feb 2027 - Simon Shore “The Dark Arts of Landscape Composition”
The rules of composition can seem rather random and confusing at times. In this talk I will draw from some of the great landscape artist of the past and my own landscape work to try to pull some order and sense out of this thorny subject.
Thu 18 Feb 2027 - Print Panel competition; Judge: Jackie Gillman
We are pleased to welcome Jackie Gillman to judge our Print Panel competition...
Sat 27 Feb 2027 - St Ives Photographic Club Annual Interprint Competition 2027
The 2027 inter-club print competition and exhibition will take place on Saturday 27th February 2027, at the Free Church, St Ives, Cambridgeshire with judge Sue Wilson DPAGB. Six prints from Swavesey Camera Club will be on display.
Tue 9 Mar 2027 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Set Subject: “Song titles”
An informal evening on zoom ahead of the third and final Set Subject competition of the 2026-27 season. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting for the competition, on the theme "Song titles", whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 11 Mar 2027 - Daniel Bridge “Wood”
Daniel Bridge's love of woodland prompted the writing of this talk, based around the plants and animals found within them, but also the wood itself, either in its natural state, or used as a building material...
Sun 14 Mar 2027 - EAF PDI and Print Championships
Swavesey is once again taking part in this East Anglia-wide fast-paced competition day, which combined the EAF Inter-club PDI and Print Championships and, for those who would like to attend, the AGM of the East Anglian Federation, which precedes the kick-off of the first competition...
Sat 20 Mar 2027 - Annual Exhibition 2027
Our 2027 print exhibition will take place from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 20st March 2027 at the Memorial Hall, High Street, Swavesey CB24 4QU...
Thu 25 Mar 2027 - Set Subject “Song titles”; Judge: Gerry Metcalfe DPAGB
The third and final Set Subject competitions this season is on the theme "Song Titles" and we are delighted to welcome Gerry Metcalfe to judge our images...
Thu 8 Apr 2027 - Zoom Advisory Evening – Bamber Trophy
An informal evening on Zoom ahead of our Bamber Trophy competition. You are welcome to share digital versions of images you are thinking of submitting, whether for constructive feedback or to help you choose which to submit...
Thu 22 Apr 2027 - Bamber Trophy; Judge: Naomi Saul
We are pleased to welcome Naomi Saul to judge our Bamber Trophy competition...
Thu 6 May 2027 - Pairs Competition; Judge: Sarah Rossouw
One member of the pair should submit your entries by the 4am deadline on Friday 30th April 2027. If you need help with submitting your images on the PhotoEntry system, just ask one of the Committee and we'll be happy to help.
Last year's winning and top-scoring images in the Pairs competition:
Thu 20 May 2027 - Image of the Year competition; judged by the members
Another chance to take a look at all of our best images from the 2026/2027 season and vote for your favourites to find the Image of the Year.