Images from the walk around Canterbury
In order as shown:
Xmas light by John Gough.jpg
The Marlow Mask by Kate Alderson.jpg
The Beany by Michele Cohen.jpg
Ghost of Xmas past by David Scrivener.jpg
Double Vision by Simon Lane.jpg
Cathedral Tree by Sue Lane.jpg
Canterbury Cathedral by Martin Johns.jpg
1. Introduction
2. What has happened in the SE region since the last newsletter
3. News in the region
4. Finalised and planned events – click to book finalised events
6. New members – a generic hello to all
1. Introduction
Welcome to this first edition of 2026 and a Happy New Year to everyone. As promised in December, there are lots of photos from our walk around Canterbury. I live near there and I must say it makes you appreciate where you live when you take time to walk round your own back garden and take some photos.
We have 1 space left at Biggin Hill – see link below
We have our AGM for 2025 on February 1st via Zoom at 1900. We would love to hear what you all think – see link below
The date and information for the Bluebells in Kings Wood event is now available - see link below
We have not met face to face as a committee for 4 years. We put this right last week with a very constructive meeting in West Malling. As a result of this we are much clearer about our plans.
2. What has happened in the SE region since the last newsletter
The walk around Canterbury was highly successful. Should we do this again next year?
I have publicised the Online LRPS Advisory day in other regions. There are still 5 spaces left. This is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of the expertise of our adviser, Stewart Wall. Stewart is a past Licentiate Assessor and Chair of Licentiate Assessments. I can tell you from personal experience that he is very good at this job.
3. News in the region
Lessons from last year with respect to events were summarised at our committee meeting:
• We will try to publicise events and have the links available 3 months before the date of an event
• The majority of our events per year will be free to attend, with a couple of paid for events and 1 advisory day
4. Finalised and planned events – click to look at details and book
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Click AGM for 2025 to book and get Zoom details and Click here to get relevant documents
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Tour of Biggin Hill Museum - 1 ticket left Biggin Hill offers tours around their museum/workshop where there are numbers of Spitfires actively being worked on. This is a private tour for the RPS only, giving you an amazing opportunity to photograph working Spitfires whilst undergoing repair.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Click event: Sunset at Reculver sold out
The ruins and sea are very photogenic, especially at high tide and with long exposures. The date and time have been chosen to coincide with the tides. According to GROK, high tide is i840 and the sunset is 1800. It is spring tide also.
Friday, March 27, 2026
LRPS distinction online advisory day 5 candidate places left We are fortunate to have secured the services of Stewart Wall, an experienced assessor for this advisory day. Book early as places are limited.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
British Wildlife Centre Link available early April
Based at the British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. A great opportunity to photograph native British wild animals up close. The price is very competitive, as it is only for this group, making it an excellent opportunity for photographers. The date is now fixed and the venue booked.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Click event: Kings Wood (Bluebells)
This is now live on Billetto. We were persuaded to go to Kings Wood again as the premier spot for Bluebells in Kent. Also note the date change to a Sunday. I can’t guarantee the weather but even in the rain they are magical!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Click event: Samphire Hoe (Orchids)- sorry, no link yet Orchids are the main attraction on this outcrop generated from Channel Tunnel spoil.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Click event: Whitstable beach and town walk- sorry, no link yet Oyster beds, the harbour and the town itself are all very photogenic. Have you seen Whitstable Pearl on TV?
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Click event: Sissinghurst Gardens- sorry, no link yet One of the most known gardens in Kent. Note the change in date to go before the schools break up
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Click event: St Pancras, London Street Photography - sorry, no link yet Join us on a walk around this gentrified area of London. There is so much to photograph.
Saturday, September 2026
Motorcycle grass track racing click event- sorry, no link yet This is a new idea that may well move over into 2027. We cannot put a specific date in until they publish their calendar.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Click event: Oare Marshes- sorry, no link yet Oare Marshes are very photogenic and probably best at Sunset, hopefully with Mist.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Autumn Colours click event at Sheffield Park- sorry, no link yet A click event photographing Autumn Colours in mid Kent at Sheffield Park
I am in discussion with the RPS to find a way to welcome new members of the SE to the region. Until then, welcome to you all and let me know if there is anything you would like to do or see. This has not moved at all. I will be asking for clarification, (again)
If you have any ideas or suggestions for the region, please contact me at southeast@rps.org.
John Gough, RPS SE Regional Organiser