Meetings and Competition Dates 2011/2012
A comprehensive list of events and competitins for the 2011 / 2012 season will appear here within the next couple of weeks. The date for the first event of the season which is an Introduction Night is scheduled for Tuesday 9th August starting at 8pm.

All events start at 8pm at the Cherry Orchard Hotel in Port Erin unless otherwise stated.
 Date  Event  Notes

August 2011

Tuesday 9th August

Introduction Night

Starts at the Cherry orchard at 8pm. All members & non members are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 16th August

Mike Goldie Competition

Theme - 'Film Titles'

This is a digital only competition and will be judged by Brian Goldie (last years winner). Please bring entries on the night saved on a CD or memory stick. 

Tuesday 30th August

Club Night:-

We have decided to rename our 'Technical Nights' to Club Nights so that we can discuss a much broader range of subjects which members may be interested in.

Subject matter to be confirmed, but please let us know if there is a particular item you would like covering.

September 2011

Sunday 4th September

Entries due in for the first Open Competition.

Tuesday 13th September

Open Competition

Judge Ray Kelly.

Tuesday 27th September

Club Night

Clare Payne will be giving a presentation on basic photography and how to get the best out of your camera. Please bring your camera with you.

October 2011
Sunday 2nd OctoberEntries due in for the 'Colour Blue' Competition
Tuesday 11th OctoberTheme Competition - 'Colour Blue'Judge John Phipp.
Tuesday 25th OctoberClub NightBarbara Lace will giving a workshop presentation on Framing & Mounting your pictures.

Thursday 27th October

3 Way Inter Club Battle

Click here for the rules

To be held at the Glen Helen Inn, Buffet at 7.30pm and Battle at 8.00pm. Ray Kelly will be the judge.

Sunday 30th OctoberEntries due in for the next Open Competition
November 2011
Tuesday 8th NovemberOpen CompetitionJudge Claire Payne.
Tuesday 22nd NovemberClub NightPresentation on how to  produce Black & White photographs - ideal for those who  want to enter the  February Black & White Competition. The evening also includes a look at the LCPU Portfolio.
Sunday 27th NovemberEntries due in for the 'Street Life' Competition
December 2011
Tuesday 6th DecemberTheme Competition - 'Street Life'

If you want further information about how to stay safe whilst taking street photography, please click here.
Judge Matt Mosur.
Thursday 15th DecemberChristmas Do - Including a small print 5" x 7" competition - 1 entry per member - theme is 'Christmas Decorations'.
Please click here to view the Menu for the evening.
To be held at the Cherry Orchard
January 2012
Sunday 8th JanuaryEntries due in for the next Open Competition
Tuesday 10th JanuaryClub NightIncludes the LCPU Portfolio.
Tuesday 17th JanuaryOpen CompetitionJudge Matt Mosur.
Tuesday 31st JanuaryClub NightSteve Woodley will be running a Portrature Workshop on this evening. Please bring your cameras if you want to have a go.
February 2012
Sunday 5th FebruaryEntries due in for the 'Black & White' Competition
Please note the change of date to Tuesday 21st FebruaryTheme Competition - 'Black & White'
Please note that this is a 'Black & White' competition - Sepia or Toned / Tinted images will not be allowed.
Judge Steve Woodley.
Tuesday 28th FebruaryClub NightMembers Slide Show Presentations - please click here for more details.
March 2012
Sunday 4th MarchEntries due in for the next Open Competition
Tuesday 13th MarchOpen CompetitionJudge Shan Fisher.
Tuesday 27th MarchClub NightIncludes the LCPU Portfolio.
April 2012
Sunday 1st AprilEntries due in for the 'Seasons' Competition
Tuesday 10th AprilTheme Competition - 'Seasons'Judge Diane McCudden.
Sunday 15th AprilEntries due in for the Image of the Year Competition
Tuesday 24th AprilImage of the Year CompetitionJudge Bill Dale.
May 2012
Tuesday 8th MayAGMStarts 8pm at the Cherry Orchard - all are welcome
Saturday 19th MayPrize Presentation EveningPlease click here for a copy of the menu.

All meetings are held at the Cherry Orchard Hotel in Port Erin starting at 8pm.

All are welcome to attend, however you must be a paid up member of the club to actually enter a competition.

Digital entries must be e-mailed to the competition secretary by 6pm on the Sunday 10 days in advance of the competition.

Prints must be left in the box at the Cherry Orchard reception by the same time.

(refer to the Competition Rules for more details).

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