Syllabus 2026 - 2027
2026
3 Sep 2026 Opening NightNight
10 Sep 2026 Club Member Talk - David Spink Talk
17 Sep 2026 John McKenna - Talk to be advised
24 Sep 2026 1st Digital Image Competition - Judge Jim Stevenson
1 Oct 2026 Practical Night
8 Oct 2026 1st Print Competition - Judge Libby Smith
15 Oct 2026 Holiday
22 Oct 2026 Club Member Talk - Rodger Shearer
29 Oct 2026 Theme Competition - Prints Transport Images - Movement
5 Nov 2026 2nd Digital Image Competition - Judge Campbell Skinner
12 Nov 2026 Paul McDougal - Talk to be advised.
19 Nov 2026 David McKean - The Barra Collection
26 Nov 2026 To be Arranged
3 Dec 2026 2nd Print Competition - Judge David Spinks
10 Dec 2026 Club Member Talk - Brian Saberton
17 Dec 2026 Jim Stevenson - Landscape Photography My Way.
24 Dec 2026 Holiday
31 Dec 2026 Holiday
2027
7 Jan 2027 Club Member Talk - Wilson Murray
14 Jan 2027 To be arranged
21 Jan 2027 3rd Digital Image Competition - Judge to be Arranged
28 Jan 2027 To be Arranged
4 Feb 2027 3rd Print Competition - Judge Cameron Scott
11 Feb 2027 To be Arranged
18 Feb 2027 Members Night
25 Feb 2027 GDPU Battle with Carluke- Judge Margaret Lothian
4 Mar 2027 Practical Night
11 Mar 2027 To be Arranged
16 Mar 2027 GDPU Battle with Hub Singer - Tuesday Night.at Hub Singer
18 Mar 2027 4 Way Print Battle - Judge Peter De Marco
25 Mar 2027 SPF Portfolio
1 Apr 2027 Hugh Shaw Trophy - Judge to be Arranged
8 Apr 2027 Holiday
15 Apr 2027 Holiday
22 Apr 2027 AGM
29 Apr 2027 Final Night and Prizegiving
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2026
3 Sep 2026 Opening NightNight
10 Sep 2026 Club Member Talk - David Spink Talk
17 Sep 2026 John McKenna - Talk to be advised
24 Sep 2026 1st Digital Image Competition - Judge Jim Stevenson
1 Oct 2026 Practical Night
8 Oct 2026 1st Print Competition - Judge Libby Smith
15 Oct 2026 Holiday
22 Oct 2026 Club Member Talk - Rodger Shearer
29 Oct 2026 Theme Competition - Prints Transport Images - Movement
5 Nov 2026 2nd Digital Image Competition - Judge Campbell Skinner
12 Nov 2026 Paul McDougal - Talk to be advised.
19 Nov 2026 David McKean - The Barra Collection
26 Nov 2026 To be Arranged
3 Dec 2026 2nd Print Competition - Judge David Spinks
10 Dec 2026 Club Member Talk - Brian Saberton
17 Dec 2026 Jim Stevenson - Landscape Photography My Way.
24 Dec 2026 Holiday
31 Dec 2026 Holiday
2027
7 Jan 2027 Club Member Talk - Wilson Murray
14 Jan 2027 To be arranged
21 Jan 2027 3rd Digital Image Competition - Judge to be Arranged
28 Jan 2027 To be Arranged
4 Feb 2027 3rd Print Competition - Judge Cameron Scott
11 Feb 2027 To be Arranged
18 Feb 2027 Members Night
25 Feb 2027 GDPU Battle with Carluke- Judge Margaret Lothian
4 Mar 2027 Practical Night
11 Mar 2027 To be Arranged
16 Mar 2027 GDPU Battle with Hub Singer - Tuesday Night.at Hub Singer
18 Mar 2027 4 Way Print Battle - Judge Peter De Marco
25 Mar 2027 SPF Portfolio
1 Apr 2027 Hugh Shaw Trophy - Judge to be Arranged
8 Apr 2027 Holiday
15 Apr 2027 Holiday
22 Apr 2027 AGM
29 Apr 2027 Final Night and Prizegiving
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A copy of our General Information booklet can be found here.
Welcome to our club! The guidance booklet gives you a quick look at what we’re all about — who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. You’ll also find some handy tips on photography, printing, and how to display your images.
Thinking about entering one of our competitions? We’ve included everything you need to know. Just a heads-up: competitions are open to members only.
Membership costs £30 per year, plus £2 each week you attend — and everyone’s welcome, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.
Our story began on 14th August 1896, when a group of keen photographers met at Robb’s Hall in Motherwell and formed the Motherwell Photographic Association. Of course, photography has changed a lot since then — from darkrooms to drones and mirrorless cameras — but the passion for capturing the perfect shot is still at the heart of what we do.
This is a short video of the 1st year of the club in 1896.
We meet every Thursday evening at the Holytown Community Centre. Our main season runs from September to April, with meetings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Over the summer months, we keep things more relaxed with informal get-togethers — same day, Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm.
The club is fully equipped with professional studio lighting, a computer, and a digital projector, which we use throughout the year for workshops, talks, and image sharing. If you'd like to find out more, feel free to get in touch — or better yet, drop by on a Thursday evening. You’ll be warmly welcomed.
Please note: for insurance reasons, attendees must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult.
The Society is affiliated to the Glasgow and District Photographic Union and The Scottish Photographic Federation. The Society has also received funding from Foundation Scotland.
Welcome to our club! The guidance booklet gives you a quick look at what we’re all about — who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. You’ll also find some handy tips on photography, printing, and how to display your images.
Thinking about entering one of our competitions? We’ve included everything you need to know. Just a heads-up: competitions are open to members only.
Membership costs £30 per year, plus £2 each week you attend — and everyone’s welcome, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.
Our story began on 14th August 1896, when a group of keen photographers met at Robb’s Hall in Motherwell and formed the Motherwell Photographic Association. Of course, photography has changed a lot since then — from darkrooms to drones and mirrorless cameras — but the passion for capturing the perfect shot is still at the heart of what we do.
This is a short video of the 1st year of the club in 1896.
We meet every Thursday evening at the Holytown Community Centre. Our main season runs from September to April, with meetings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Over the summer months, we keep things more relaxed with informal get-togethers — same day, Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm.
The club is fully equipped with professional studio lighting, a computer, and a digital projector, which we use throughout the year for workshops, talks, and image sharing. If you'd like to find out more, feel free to get in touch — or better yet, drop by on a Thursday evening. You’ll be warmly welcomed.
Please note: for insurance reasons, attendees must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult.
The Society is affiliated to the Glasgow and District Photographic Union and The Scottish Photographic Federation. The Society has also received funding from Foundation Scotland.
