Programme

Sat 2 Dec 2023 - Cafe Forum - Architectural Photography(Selby Abbey)

10:00am

It is intended that this meeting will use Selby Abbey and its surroundings as the target.   Images may be taken both inside and outside the Abbey and images, if good enough, may even be chosen for the Abbey Calendar.

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Thu 7 Dec 2023 - ZOOM Meeting - All the Gear and no Idea - Presented by Roger Hance

7:00pm

This is the first Zoom meeting of this season and will no doubt inspire you to go out ant take images.

I will open the meeting from around 6:40pm ready for a prompt start at 7:00pm.  So pour a glass of wine pull up a chair and be entertained.

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Thu 14 Dec 2023 - Social Evening includes bring and share buffet, quizzes and the golf competition

7:00pm

This night is a social event with a series of quizes and competitions and breaks to take in some of the bring and share buffet.

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Thu 4 Jan 2024 - 3rd Theme Critique Night - subject: Edges - Web site opens for entries

1:00am

This is a wide subject area so mwhy not give it a try.

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Thu 4 Jan 2024 - My Travels to Valencia and Cappadocia - Presented by Sue Leach

7:00pm

The new year will kick off with club member Sue Leach showing some of her images from holidays/workshops in Valencia & Cappadocia.

Please come along and support Sue as she transports us along her travels.

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Sat 6 Jan 2024 - Cafe Forum - Creative Photography and the Value of Edges

10:00am

This meeting will look at  creative photogaraphy and the use of edges to improve images.  This meeting could provide youn withy images to enter in the critique/theme night to be held on 1st February.

This meeting will be held at Selby Library and there will be a a £3 charge towards the cost of room hire.

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Thu 11 Jan 2024 - ZOOM Meeting - The Power of Photography - Presented by Tom Marsh ( The Flat Capped Photographer)

7:00pm

As Usual I will open the meeting around 6:40pm ready for a prompt start at 7:00pm

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Thu 18 Jan 2024 - Robert Helliwell's 80th Birthday Visit - Presented by Robert, John and Kevin

7:00pm

For Robert's 80th birthday he invited John Gerhold and Kevin Webb to travel with him to Scotland.  Tonights presentation will be a showing of the images captured

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Thu 25 Jan 2024 - 3rd Theme Critique Night - Subject Edges

7:00pm

It will be interesting how members have interpreted the theme for this evening.

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Sat 3 Feb 2024 - Cafe Forum - Wildlife and Landscape Photography

10:00am

At this meeting we will be focusing on techniques to use to get better Wildlife and Landscape Images.

This meeting will be held at Selby Library and there will be a £3 charge towards room hire costs. 

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Thu 8 Feb 2024 - Points Competition Round 3 - Closes for Entries

11:59pm

This will be your last chance to enter this competition as it closes at midnight.

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Thu 15 Feb 2024 - YPU Exhibition Prints (digital images)

7:00pm

Your opportunity to agree/disagree with the Judges selections

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Thu 22 Feb 2024 - Tips and Techniques of Wildlife Photography - Presented John Gardner

7:00pm

If you have ever wondered how some of the Wildlife Photographers manage capture some of their images - Come along and find out.

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Thu 29 Feb 2024 - Points Competition Round 3 (Open Print and Digital) - Judged by Ray Brammall ARPS, Hon PAGB, DPAGB, EFIAPg, BPE4*

7:00pm

The Judges decisions and feedback on Round 3 of the Points Competition will be revealed.

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Sat 2 Mar 2024 - Cafe Forum - Wildlife Trip

10:00am

The location for this event will provide an outlet for skills discussed at the February Cafe Forum.  The location for this event will be confirmed nearer the date. 

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Thu 7 Mar 2024 - Annual Projected Images Competition - The Web site opens for entries

1:00am

Categories for this Competition include  open colour, open monochrome, people and portraiture and natural history

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Thu 7 Mar 2024 - Challenging Perceptions - Presented by Les Forrester

7:00pm

A raffle will also be held on this night.

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Thu 14 Mar 2024 - Annual Print Competition Part 1 - Web site opens for entries

1:00am

Categories for this competition include:  scapes, people and portraiture and natural history.

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Thu 14 Mar 2024 - Settle Trophy Results - led by Robert Helliwell

7:00pm

The Settle Trophy is a competition between 4 local clubs including Selby, Doncaster and Wakefield. The Competition was held earlier in the Year and this will be an oppotunity to look and discuss the entries.

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Thu 21 Mar 2024 - 4th Critique Night Subject 'Water' - Web site open for submissions

1:00am

This is the 4th and Final Theme Criique night of the seasion.  The Sunbject is 'Water'.

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Thu 21 Mar 2024 - Annual Print Competition Part 2 - Web site open to entries

1:00am

Categories for this competition include: open colour and open monochrome.

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Thu 21 Mar 2024 - A-Z presented by Celia Barnes and John Gerhold

7:00pm

Celia and John have not yet released the subject of their presentation.

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Thu 28 Mar 2024 - Albany Competition Results

7:00pm

The Albany Trophy is our Annual competition with Albany CC in Australia.  Last year Selby won.   This years competition is hosted by Selby.  The meeting tonight will be opportunity Tonight we will be look and discuss this years entries and to see if you agree with the results.

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Sat 6 Apr 2024 - Cafe Forum - Members Styles

10:00am

This meeting will be seeking contributions from club members about their main style of photography and who or what inspired them.

This meeting willbe held in Selby Library and there will be the ususl £3 charge towards the cost of room hire.

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Thu 11 Apr 2024 - 4th Theme Critique Night Subject - Water

7:00pm

This will be the 4th and last critique night and the subject here will be 'Water'

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Thu 18 Apr 2024 - Annual Projected Images Competition - Judged by Darren Mc Donald LRPS

7:00pm

Categories for the Annual Projected Images Competition: open colour, open monochrome, people and portraiture and natural history.

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Thu 25 Apr 2024 - Annual Print Competition - Part 1 - Judged by Steve Wilson

7:00pm

Categories for the Annual Print Competition Part 1: scapes, people and
portraiture and natural history.

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Thu 2 May 2024 - Annual Print Competition Part 2 - Judged by Erica Oram CPAGB,AFIAP, BPE3*

7:00pm

Categories for the Annual Print Competition Part 2: open colour and open
monochrome.

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Sat 4 May 2024 - Cafe Forum - Sport Photography

10:00am

This purpose of this meeting is to discuss the skills and terchniques used in capturing sports images.  It is hoped members will bring some of their attempts for appraisal.

This meeting will be held in Selby Library and there will be a £3 cover charge towards the cost of room hire.

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Thu 9 May 2024 - Subjects from Cafe Forum - Led by Celia Barnes

7:00pm

This will be an opportunity to view some of the topics covered during the last 12 months and see the highlights from the monthly forum.

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Thu 23 May 2024 - Buffet and Annual Prize Presentation

7:00pm

The Annual Prize Presentation will be held at Selby Bowling Club at the Brayton Premises.  The night will be accompanied with a buffet.

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Sat 1 Jun 2024 - Cafe Forum - Street Photography and Programme Planning

10:00am

This months meeting will focus on street photography and how to avoid embarassment.  Following discussions it is intended to seek members ideas/requests for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Cafe Forum Programme.

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Sat 6 Jul 2024 - Cafe Forum - Monochrome & Infrared Photography

10:00am

This meeting will look at the different considerations to take into account when taking monochrome or infrared images as these differ from colour images.

This meeting will be held in Selby Library and there will be a £3 charge towards the cost of room hire

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Sat 3 Aug 2024 - Cafe Forum - Macro Photography

10:00am

Macro Photography can produce some images with some incredible detail.  This is a form of photography that can be carried out at home and even on a budget.  One of the main restrictions is thinking of different ideas and subjects. Well come along and share your ideas or learn from others

This meeting will be held at Selby Library and there will be a £3 cover charge towards the cost of room hire.

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