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Throughout the season (Sept - May) we offer a number of informative lectures, and details of forthcoming and recent presentations can be seen on our News tab.  These are currently being provided via live video streaming services.  Our lectures are open to non-club members who are very welcome to book a 'virtual' seat by using the Contact Us tab.


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 There's never an excuse for lounging around on the beach like Homer Simpson in the picture above!  Both during and after the season ends in May we plan a number of extra activities for club members.  These include practical workshops, walks, talks and outings, so bring your camera along and join us for some 'extra curricular' activity!

SADLY, TO AVOID PUTTING MEMBERS AND VISITORS AT RISK DURING THE COVID19 CRISIS,  OUR MONDAY EVENING MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! 

On our Programme tab.....
Sadly, from the introduction of the lockdown in March meant that the remaining events listed for 2019/20 on the PROGRAMME tab were cancelled.  However, an exciting new Programme for 2020/21 has now been uploaded to that page - check it out!

Our regular Monday evening meetings are held at our home venue, St John's Hall on the corner of Meads Road and Meads Street, during the club season that (in normal circumstances!) runs from September to May.  New members at any level of skill are welcome, so why not come along and join? - see Find Us for details of our Meads Street 'home' where we meet during the season. 
   
Watch this page for updates.

SUMMER WALKS - They’re back!
We planned an initial programme of 4 summer afternoon walks, with the option to carry on into the autumn if there is enough enthusiasm. All will start at 2.30pm and last for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
 
Information on the walks, to be held on the dates listed below,  will be sent out ahead of time.

Next 'summer' walk
Saturday 12th September    Walk 4

Meet at the car park by the Tiger Inn at East Dean to start walking at 2.30pm on Saturday 12th September.

A longer walk this time and with some uphill content, anyone bringing along a dog should be aware that there may be sheep and the dog will need to be on a lead for some of the walk.

If anybody is so inclined there are light lunches available in 'The Hikers Rest' and bigger food at the 'Tiger Inn'. Alternatively a refreshing drink in the 'Tiger' on our return.

As always all are welcome; members, friends, and new members.

Any queries to Julian on 0 77 99 11 55 40 .
 
If weather conditions are questionable on the day of any walk then an email will be sent out by 10.30am if it is to be cancelled.
Any queries, please ring Julian - his contact number is listed in the Members Area - Committee tab.

Practical workshop dates for your diary.

The following practical, tuition workshops are coming up.  Each one in the series will cover the essentials to get you going in the disciplines listed below.  Ideal for beginners and those wanting to develop their photographic skills.  

For each subject, members attending will receive a printed  'quick reference' guide to take away, giving you actual settings to try out on your camera to get results. All members are welcome including more experienced members who are happy to support those developing their skills.

1.  Low Light Photography,  Friday 18th September meeting at the Bandstand @ 6.30pm. For this workshop, you are advised to bring a tripod (we can improvise if you don't have one!), and a small torch.  

The above was a successful event and members were very happy to see each other.  We took some interesting photos down at the sea front between the pier and the WishTower area.  On seeing us with our gear and tripods all set up while we waited for the light to go down, passing members of the public asked us if "something big was about to happen?". 


2.  Nature Photography,  Saturday 3rd October 
UPDATE 2/10/20  Sadly, the above event has been cancelled due to the current spell of inclement weather. Check in a few days for an alternative date to be added shortly.  Update 19/10/20 - This event will be rescheduled around the 7th or 8th of November depending on weather predictions issued next week.  Come back and check for update. 

3.  Street Photography,  Saturday 24th October
This event will take place along Eastbourne sea front.  Meet at 10:30 on the grass in front of The Pavillion (which is next to the Redoubt Fortress).  Short and long lenses recommended and bring your membership card (as proof of SSCC membership in case we are questioned). A low chance of rain is predicted so be prepared just in case, and a temperature feeling like 14 - 16 degrees.  UPDATE @ 07:30 24/10/20 - This is event is going ahead.  The weather outlook for this morning has improved a little over night.  There is only a low chance of rain now with light cloud and a fresh breeze. 

4.  Landscape Photography, Sunday 15th November
  Landscape is often about catching great and unusual light and that's what we're planning to do for this event.  Consequently, we're going to have to meet horribly early - at 6.00am for the start of Nautical Twilight.  This will mean you should witness the sun rise out of the sea, over 30 miles away, off the coast of Hastings as we observe from an elevation of more than 600ft on the South Downs.  Don't worry, you can drive your car up to Butts Brow car park where we'll meet and then walk along the top of the Downs with only mild slopes to negotiate.  Once we've done the sunrise looking East, we'll turn Westerly and take pictures of the rolling Downs bathed in early morning light as we look towards Filching and Jevington.  Well, that's the plan and it all depends on the weather of course!  Keep an eye out for updates.        

​Meet for this event at Butts Brow car park on the Southdowns.  See map below.

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Summer Walks in 2018 and 2019 provided a great opportunity to get out and about with friends - and with cameras, of course!
Below are some of the pics taken by members of the group.  Roll on 2021! 

​Club Annual Dinner

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