Category Archives: Latest News
New Season 2026/27
Welcome to the 2026/27 season which starts on Wednesday September 2nd at All Saints’ Community Hall on Belle Vue Road, Ashbourne. A membership subscription for the whole year is just £65, payable by bank transfer or via PayPal (please ask … Continue reading
May Report 2025/26
May arrives! May, the month of long warm evenings bringing the promise of good conditions for photography in good light. A month with Maypole dancing and Morris Men as we enjoy a Bank Holiday or two! A month which concludes … Continue reading
Inter-Club Battle 2026
Ashbourne Vs. Bakewell An evening of both prints and digital images was enjoyed by members of both Ashbourne and Bakewell camera clubs on Wednesday 1st April at our annual inter-club battle with judge Derek Doar. 30 digital images and 20 … Continue reading
2nd Open 2026
Wednesday 11th March was our Second Open Competition with returning judge Phil Peat. Once again we had a bumper crop of images into both digital and print sections with contributions from 17 of our members! Congratulations to our winner on … Continue reading
February Report 2026
So, as the dust settles on another very successful Shrovetide Football match we settle back into our usual routine at Camera club. Shrovetide showed the football again as a Heritage event of unique importance. Many images were taken and shown … Continue reading
Orange Competition
Wednesday 11th February was the evening of our Orange Competition theme, with 39 digital entries and 11 print entries. The subject matter was varied and comment/critique from judge David Kissman were very much appreciated. Congratulations to Digital section winner David … Continue reading
Dec 25/Jan 26 Report
After our break Ashbourne Camera Club resumed its season. With Christmas and New Year behind us we are again looking for more opportunities for photographs. Not a good start weatherwise, this grey and cold weather means poor light again. On … Continue reading
Forest & Woodland Competition
Wednesday 14th January saw our Forest & Woodland competition evening with a large crop of entries – 33 digitals and 12 prints from members of all abilities. Judge for the evening was Darron Matthews ARPS DPAGB EFIAP BPES Our winner … Continue reading
November 2025 Report
A warm Autumn has meant the trees have kept their leaves for a little longer. With the cooler mornings and the mists they bring more opportunity to take advantage of the Autumn colours and with some beautiful sunrises and sunsets … Continue reading
October 2025 Report
The falling leaves carpet the open spaces with a colourful mosaic. Flora and fauna are preparing for winter months. The damp air is full of the smell of burning logs and newly laid tarmac. For Ashbourne Camera Club Photographers it … Continue reading


