Highworth Camera Club
Highworth Camera Club was formed in 1982, with the aim of promoting and encouraging photography in all its forms in the town and surrounding area
Prior to the formation of the club, a course on photography was available at Warneford School as part of evening adult education. When the course ended, the members wanted to remain in contact with each other, so the club was formed, initially meeting at North View School before moving to the Council Community Room. Twenty four years later, two of the original membership of over forty, remain members. (at the time of writing).
Whilst the bulk of the members live in Highworth, there are many from “out of town”, places such as Bampton, Shrivenham, Ashbury, Lechlade, Stratton St Margaret, Liddington and many areas of Swindon. You do not have to live in Highworth.
The club prides itself in providing for photographers of all standards from beginner to accomplished. Current membership consists of those with one camera using commercial processors to those with large systems and their own darkroom. Many members have made the change to digital photography.
The annual programme is varied and includes talks by outside speakers or members themselves, practical evenings such as still life or portraiture sessions. Once a year we usually go on an “Outdoor Shoot” to a local place of interest to take pictures. There are slide shows and competitions and a presentation evening at Christmas. Sometimes we have print and slide battles with other clubs in the area.
The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Council Rooms off the Market Square in Highworth. Details of monthly meetings are published in Link and often in the Evening Advertiser. Members receive a monthly newsletter.
The club enjoys the support of many local businesses in the form of sponsorship for its various competitions. An annual exhibition is held in the Autumn.
Contact name
Mr S Coombs
Address
Highworth Council Community Rooms High Street
Highworth
SN6 7AG
Tel
01793 762788
Email
info@highworthcameraclub.org.uk
Web
http://www.highworthcameraclub.org.uk