Updated 23 November 2021
Salisbury Street by Steve Hawkins |
Charlecombe Bay by Mary Maynard |
Butterbur Leaf by Anjalika Baier |
The Call of the Wild by Steve Lewis |
Club Statement – Coronavirus (October 2021)
We have decided to cancel face-to-face meetings until after the New Year. After the New Year we will decide whether or not to restart face to face meetings at Beckington Memorial Hall and we will base this decision on the situation at that time. From time to time we may have interim whole club or smaller special interest group meetings and we will inform members of any coronavirus safety measures before the meeting.
Keep safe, and continue to enjoy your photography.
Mary Maynard FWCC Chairman on behalf of the FWCC Committee
We have decided to cancel face-to-face meetings until after the New Year. After the New Year we will decide whether or not to restart face to face meetings at Beckington Memorial Hall and we will base this decision on the situation at that time. From time to time we may have interim whole club or smaller special interest group meetings and we will inform members of any coronavirus safety measures before the meeting.
Keep safe, and continue to enjoy your photography.
Mary Maynard FWCC Chairman on behalf of the FWCC Committee
Ravens & Red Lipstick – new club session on Friday 26th November
Change of scheduled programme due to speaker cancellation
A change in circumstances often presents opportunities. Which is why our 26th November meeting will now feature a presentation by Lisa's 'Creative Group' and a 'Ravens & Red Lipstick' talk by Mick Yates. Here's Mick to tell you a little more about the latter:
"And now, for something different. The history of photography is too often discussed as a European / American endeavour – and taught that way in clubs, schools and universities. Yet other cultures have rich and hugely varied approaches to the medium. Japanese photography does celebrate the country’s singular culture and social / political issues, but it also gets to grips with the very nature of the medium itself, in ways unheard of in the West. Photography is not wannabe painting or news flashes; technical perfection or chocolate box art. Photography has intrinsic merit as a unique mode of self-expression. That is what Ravens & Red Lipstick is about."
Change of scheduled programme due to speaker cancellation
A change in circumstances often presents opportunities. Which is why our 26th November meeting will now feature a presentation by Lisa's 'Creative Group' and a 'Ravens & Red Lipstick' talk by Mick Yates. Here's Mick to tell you a little more about the latter:
"And now, for something different. The history of photography is too often discussed as a European / American endeavour – and taught that way in clubs, schools and universities. Yet other cultures have rich and hugely varied approaches to the medium. Japanese photography does celebrate the country’s singular culture and social / political issues, but it also gets to grips with the very nature of the medium itself, in ways unheard of in the West. Photography is not wannabe painting or news flashes; technical perfection or chocolate box art. Photography has intrinsic merit as a unique mode of self-expression. That is what Ravens & Red Lipstick is about."
Frome Salon of Photography 2021
Our Exhibition is now available for viewing online.
The Selection for our 9th National Salon of Photography is now complete. Results have been sent to Entrants on 25th November.
Full details and a Link to the Exhibition Portal can be found on our main Salon page.
Our Exhibition is now available for viewing online.
The Selection for our 9th National Salon of Photography is now complete. Results have been sent to Entrants on 25th November.
Full details and a Link to the Exhibition Portal can be found on our main Salon page.
Closing down and Opening Up Exhibition – Black Swan Arts
Extended 5th-15th November run in the heart of Frome
Due to popular demand after a successful initial run at the Corsley Reading Room, FWCC's 'Closing down and Opening up' exhibition headed to Frome's Black Swan Arts. Full details in the poster below.
Extended 5th-15th November run in the heart of Frome
Due to popular demand after a successful initial run at the Corsley Reading Room, FWCC's 'Closing down and Opening up' exhibition headed to Frome's Black Swan Arts. Full details in the poster below.
2021/22 Season Is Live
New members most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or did you only pick up a camera during lockdown? Do you enjoy learning new techniques, improving your craft, discussing photography past and present, discovering new genres, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. The FWCC is your friendly, inclusive local club, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome throughout the season (just get in touch).
Our 2021/22 season is underway, with meetings initially held via Zoom – check out our planned programme.
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please). Meetings run Fridays from September until May (currently virtual on Zoom but a return to physical meetings at the Beckington Memorial Hall continues to be regularly assessed), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings, specialist interest group sessions, and social events throughout the year.
New members most welcome
Are you an accomplished photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or did you only pick up a camera during lockdown? Do you enjoy learning new techniques, improving your craft, discussing photography past and present, discovering new genres, and meeting up with a group of like-minded individuals?
Then consider joining us. The FWCC is your friendly, inclusive local club, catering for and supporting all levels of photographic ability or interest – from complete beginners to professionals, abstract to astrophotography – and new members are always most welcome throughout the season (just get in touch).
Our 2021/22 season is underway, with meetings initially held via Zoom – check out our planned programme.
Annual membership is just £35 (cash or cheque, please). Meetings run Fridays from September until May (currently virtual on Zoom but a return to physical meetings at the Beckington Memorial Hall continues to be regularly assessed), with additional activities such as an active members-only Facebook group, organised outings, specialist interest group sessions, and social events throughout the year.
2021/22 Club Programme
The FWCC 2021/22 season programme began on 3rd September (new members accepted throughout the season).
Main programme – full details here
2021/22 Competition details 2021/22 – click here
(Competition rules – details here)
In addition:
All 2020/21 Club Competitions have been completed – The League Tables, showing the final results, can be found here
The FWCC 2021/22 season programme began on 3rd September (new members accepted throughout the season).
Main programme – full details here
2021/22 Competition details 2021/22 – click here
(Competition rules – details here)
In addition:
- Barry Hill's Photography Discussion Group typically meets virtually on Monday afternoons – see Newsletter for latest & link
- Lisa Rendall's Creative Photography Group meets virtually, fortnightly, on Wednesday evenings – see here for details and Newsletter for latest & link
All 2020/21 Club Competitions have been completed – The League Tables, showing the final results, can be found here
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Our Activities
Competitions & Workshops |
Guest Speakers |
Photoshoots & Outings |
Through competitions and workshops we all learn new skills. All our competitions are judged by independent, experienced judges. Additionally, we enter numerous regional and inter-club battles. |
A core component of our weekly meetings are talks by a variety of experienced speakers. Sessions cover a range of topics – see our Programme 2021/22 for details. |
A camera club should be a social club, and FWCC normally organises an annual photo holiday, as well as summer outings and photoshoots throughout the year, details of which can be found in the members' newsletter (and news page). |
Joining us / Contacting us
NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, currently all our meetings are online.
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photographic group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We 'meet' on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH – see our 'Find Us' page.
Our meetings generally start at 7:45pm with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on the FWCC, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
NOTE: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, currently all our meetings are online.
If you are interested in photography and would like to get to know more about us, or would like to join a very friendly and successful photographic group,
then please do contact us or come along to one of our meetings.
We 'meet' on Friday evenings between early September and the end of May,
generally at the Beckington Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Nr Frome, BA11 6SH – see our 'Find Us' page.
Our meetings generally start at 7:45pm with a break for tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.
You can just turn up on the night or contact us via our website.
For more information on the FWCC, please visit our 'About' page which also has more information about joining us.
Please use our 'Contact' page to get in touch or request information about us/our activities.
General
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a camera club, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
Please note that all the images on this site are the copyright of the original author and cannot be used without their express permission.
Should you wish to purchase any of the images, please use our 'Contact' page and we will gladly pass your details on.
As a camera club, we welcome all types of artistic images on many different themes, and enjoy the opportunity our website gives to share our members' work with the wider world.
This may include Nudity as an artform. If you object to this please do not proceed any further into our website.
