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Hebden- sent!
West Yorkshire market town Hebden Bridge is famous not only as the setting for BBC TV’s gritty drama Happy Valley, but also for its vibrant arts and culture scene – including its well- known camera club that’s been going strong since 1952. So get along to the Town Hall to check out the Hebden Bridge Camera Club’s annual exhibition to explore the fine work of many of their members that display a wide variety of different subject matters, styles and techniques. And, as in previous years, visitors will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite images. The three winning images from last year’s exhibition will also be on display. This includes winner Graham Barnes for his shot Maunsell Fort at Redsand, which shows abandoned structures in the sea that could be from a science- fiction blockbuster. Also on show will be the runner-up image, Fiery Autumn Colours by Steph Penny, bursting with colours from the changing seasons. Third-placed Winter Morning by Barbara Lansdell is a timeless shot that effectively uses lead-in lines to draw your gaze to the buildings and then the scenery beyond. The exhibition runs every day from 23 to 30 August, but is closed on Sundays. To get involved and meet like-minded photographers, the club gets together at Hope Baptist Church in Hebden Bridge every Wednesday evening from September until the end of April. Some of these meetings are hybrid – on Zoom as well as in-person. For more information and details of a free trial for potential members, check out the website, that’s also packed with some great images. hebdenbridgecc.co.uk
TOP TRIO On show will be Graham Barnes’ shot Maunsell Fort (above), Steph Penny’s Fiery Autumn Colours (far right) and Winter Morning by Barbara Lansdell (right)
Calling all camera clubs!
Photography News is delighted to announce we’re bringing back our dedicated section for camera clubs and photographic societies. After a brief hiatus, this much-loved section is making a comeback to showcase the incredible energy, creativity and community spirit that camera clubs bring to the UK photography scene. Now renamed Club Zone, each issue will feature club news, events, standout members, inspiring projects and competition wins – all submitted by clubs themselves. Whether it’s a gallery of images from a recent outing, an interview with a rising star in your club or a behind-the-scenes look at how you’re engaging members, this is your chance to be seen in the pages of the UK’s favourite photo magazine. Our relaunched Club Zone feature is here just for you, so get in touch
PN editor Adam Duckworth says: “ PN always had a great relationship with photographic societies, and we want to get back to celebrating the amazing work by camera clubs up and down the country. This isn’t just about showing pictures – it’s about building a stronger connection between clubs and our wider community of readers.” So whether you’re a small village group or a large-city society, meeting face-to-face or virtually online, we want to hear from you. It’s free to be featured in Club Zone, and it’s a great way to attract new members, share successes and spotlight the photographers who make your club great. To take part, send an email to adamduckworth@bright-publishing. com with your club’s news, images and a contact name. We’ll be running this regularly in every issue – so don’t miss out. And keep watching out as we plan to unveil some great new projects and events later this year. It’s time to get back in the Zone!
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