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Club News 2026 - 2027

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Kingswood Salver and Lanes Trophy - New format

Triptych of 3 images featuring the model Natasha J Bella

Our successful Lanes Trophy entry in 2024

The format for these WCPF competitions has now changed. The Kingswood Salver is for clubs and a panel of 5 printed images produced by at least 4 photographers from the club. The Lanes Trophy, which Wincanton were privileged to win in the competition's first year, has now changed to being a competition for individual photographers submitting 3 images on a theme. There is no limit on the number of individuals from a club that may enter the Lanes Trophy but each photographer may only make one entry each year and their images should not feature in a club entry for the Kingswood Salver. There is also the Vivien Croucher Memorial Plate which will be awarded for the best print submitted to either the Kingswood Salver or Lanes Trophy.
These competitions will take place at Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, on Saturday November 14th 2026. The Judge and Guest speaker will be Gareth Martin of the Welsh Federation.
The deadline for entries is the WCPF AGM on October 10th or prints may be handed to any WCPF Exec member by October 9th.

More specific details are available on the WCPF competitions website.

Local photo exhibitions

Friend of Wincanton Camera Club, Sue Dall, is exhibiting her work at Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street SP7 8AR, August 26th - September 1st 10am - 5 pm. Why not pop in and see what Sue has been up to.

Our very own Wincanton Camera Club Exhibition of prints opens its doors this coming Saturday, August 15th, at Wincanton Library. The exhibition is in the library and free to enter. It runs until September 5th. The library is open 9.30am - 1.30pm and 2.30pm - 5pm most days but is closed on Thursdays and closes at 12 noon on Saturdays.

Natural History Museum - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Printed photographs of award winning images from the 2026 competition are currently on show at The Eden Project in Cornwall. A digital gallery of images is available at Gallery of images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

Somerset Wildlife Trust - Photography Competition

The annual wildlife photography competition, organised by the Somerset Wildlife Trust, opens on Monday July 13. The theme is "Wild Somerset". The closing date is Monday August 17th, so you haven't got long to get your entry in, only one image per entrant. Do check the rules carefully.

Advance notice - London Camera Exchange (LCE) Photo Show at Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Saturday September 12th

Following a successful event last year in Exeter, LCE are moving their Photo Show to a larger venue at the famous Haynes Motor Museum on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Leading photography, video and optical brands are scheduled to attend, giving visitors direct access to brand specialists, demonstrations, workshop sessions and the latest product launches. Exhibitors include Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Sony, OM System, Leica, Sigma, Tamron and a whole host more.
The event will include a packed line-up of free-to-attend ticketed expert seminars and round-table discussion groups – plus practical demonstrations covering subjects such as lighting and portraiture, which can be purchased in advance. Tickets for selected sessions will be released in stages ahead of the show. Confirmed speakers and technical experts include Gavin Hoey and Amy Shore, with many more to be announced.
Clare Harvey-May, head of events at LCE, said, "Our Photo Show is back for 2026 and will be bigger and even more exciting than before. We’ve planned an expanded programme of workshops, guest talks and seminars from high-profile photographers, filmmakers and creators. The event is designed to give visitors a unique experience with multiple creative opportunities and a chance to discover and try the latest equipment from major photography brands, learn from industry specialists and enjoy a brilliant day out with fellow enthusiasts – not to mention the fantastic show-only offers and deals."

This is a fantastic opportunity for Wincanton Camera Club members and other photo enthusiasts to visit a show right on our doorstep. Haynes Motor Museum is less than 9 miles from Wincanton, just off the A303, BA22 7LH.

LCE Photo Show PDF file
LCE Photo Show Press Release file

Photographic Association of Great Britain - galleries of award winning images in 2026

Our club is affiliated to the PAGB through our membership of the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF).
By clicking on the following link you can view the award winning images so far this year - The PAGB gallery of award winning images in 2026.
The Photographic Association of Great Britain (PAGB) GB Trophy is for printed images. The PAGB GB Cup is for projected images. The Masters of Print competition is for prints only. Do have a look at these images. Something for us all to aspire to and a possible source of ideas.

The Photographers' Gallery, London - Sale of Martin Parr Prints

The link below takes you to a collection of 16"x 12" prints available to buy from The Photographers' Gallery in London. Martin Parr was an acclaimed observer of life, often using humour in his images to make his point. Martin set up the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol, just walking distance from the Arnos Vale Cemetery if you are going on the planned Club photowalk (25 minute walk from Temple Meads Station). His work may also appeal to those of you who have found an interest in Street Photography recently. Martin Parr prints for sale

The Photographers' Gallery - Artists gives you an A-Z of interesting photograhers. Select one and then click on the linked image to see more of their works.

Wincanton Camera Club - Best images of 2025-2026

All of these images were awarded a maximum score of 20 by our judges last season

ARP Mono by Brian Stubbs

Columns by Adie Ray

Cormorant taking off by Paul Dyer

Evening Mist by Alison Bell

Glossy Ibis Flyby by Paul Dyer

Heat is off by Roger Lush

Kingfisher in good light by Paul Dyer

Rim light by Brian Stubbs

Rugby by Brian Stubbs

Seeing the light by Paul Dyer

Snowdon by Meyrick Griffith-Jones

Sturminster Bridge by Meyrick Griffith-Jones

Winter Walk - Burton Bradstock by Meyrick Griffith-Jones

Annual Library Exhibition of prints

Our annual exhibition of prints is being held in Wincanton library between August 15th and September 5th 2026. This is always an opportunity for the club to show the standard of our work to the general public who are able to vote for their favourite image. We are always very grateful to Wincanton library and their staff for giving us this opportunity to stage the exhibition.
If you get the chance do drop in to view these printed images. Admission is free and the Library are always glad to see you.

Club AGM on Wednesday May 27th

Another well attended meeting and very sociable evening, including delicious cake to celebrate our small club continuing for 75 years. AGM business proceeded very smoothly with approval of last year's AGM minutes then reports from our Chairman, Treasurer, Competition Secretary and Webmaster, including a little something about our programme for next year which is already on the club website.
The Committee were all willing to continue for another year and were duly re-elected by those present. Under AOB there was some discussion and suggestions for further club outings following the very popular ones to Sherborne and Frome. Watch out for emails.

The Competition Secretary announced the winners of our internal competitions and our Chairman presented the awards. Many congratulations to Adie Ray for winning the DPI competition with 141 points. In second was Paul Dyer 139 and third was Roger Lush 137. Very close.
Paul Dyer won the print competition with an outstanding 150 points out of a maximum 160. In second was Roger Lush with 141 and third was Meyrick Griffith-Jones with 111.
The Chairman's Trophy was awarded to Adie Ray for the most popular print in last year's Library Exhibition.
To see these and previous winners click on the Winners link, also available from our Club Info page.

Following a break for tea / coffee and cake we were treated to a short presentation by Malcolm Balmer on his approach to multiple exposure photography, bringing together 2 or more images into a single frame. This can be done in-camera or using processing software, such as Photoshop, after taking multiple images. Malcolm kindly brought in his computer and not only showed us his delightful images but also the processing required to produce them. A wonderful way to round off another great season. Our thanks to Malcolm for his presentation and to all the Committee for their hard work.

Malcolm Balmer demonstrating his photography from the computer

Image courtesy of Roger Lush

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