Welcome - Bedford Camera Club

If clicking a link in this and other web sites no longer appear to work with the latest Chrome browser try holding down the CTRL or Command key when clicking or see here to fix

Welcome to Bedford Camera Club

Established 1906

Welcome to our next season's Bedford Camera Club’s 2019/20 season and what promises to be an amazing programme, running from early October 2019 through to May 2020 – and beyond that through a summer season of events and outings. Over the coming months we’ll have some fascinating talks by experienced photographers, some informal members’ evenings, including the chance to get ‘hands on’ with some photography, as well of course as our usual print and projected internal competitions, (some open, some themed). And let’s not forget the external competitions we enter where we compete against other clubs within East Anglia and beyond.

Whether you’re an experienced or a novice photographer, or somewhere in between, Bedford Camera Club’s the club for you! We’re a friendly, welcoming bunch of people so if you’re not already a member, come along and give us a try.

I’m sure that existing and new members will all have a fantastic 2019/20 season.

Bruce Deacon, Club President (2019-)

Show less

Exhibition News

More Details

First Night

Tuesday 2nd October, 7.30pm
Our Opening Night for the 2018-19 season
All existing members and new visitors welcome
Learn about the new 2018-19 brilliant programme, talks, competitions, workshops et al.

Summer 2019

During each summer recess members of the club voluntarily organise group events, many of which are also open to non-members. These are not part of the club's official programme. The events are non-profit raising thus shared costs may be incurred. Please watch the news page and calendar for details as they become announced.

See our Summer Gallery page for images from some of this year's events.

Summer Events...

May

Sun

11:00 am Have A Go with Harpur – Photo op

Have A Go with Harpur – Photo op

May 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Have A Go with the Harpur Trust Bedford Park A fun-filled and FREE family day. Climbing wall, zorbs (human hamster balls), a mobile potholing cave, a penalty shoot out, and archery – all of which are completely free to use The stage showcases performances and workshops by local groups and clubs throughout the day. Have[...]

May

Fri

4:00 pm StrEAT Feast – Photo Op

StrEAT Feast – Photo Op

May 31 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Great for Street Photography enthusiasts StrEAT Feast at Riverside Bedford is a fantastic new street food market for Bedford. Enjoy an array of international flavours from established street food traders and local caterers coming together to celebrate good food and great company. Food; music; alcohol; vegan & veggie; child-friendly. Riverside Square, overlooking the Ouse (near[...]

Jun

Sat

10:00 am BCC Photography Exhibition until...

BCC Photography Exhibition until...

Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm

See this at the Bromham Mill Art Gallery, Bridge End, Bromham, Bedford MK43 8LP Free entry and car parking Framed prints and cards on sale Cafe and water wheel museum Map The Bromham Mill will be hosting the Bedford Camera Club (www.bedfordcameraclub.co.uk) Annual Exhibition again this year. The five-week long exhibition opens to the public on[...]

11:00 am Kite Festival 2019 – Photo Op

Kite Festival 2019 – Photo Op

Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm

Kite flyers, food, drink, music, inflatables, stalls and fun fair. There is a music stage on Saturday evening, 5pm to 9.30pm Details Bedford Gov Party in the Park

Jun

Sun

8:00 am Bedford 10KM – Photo Op

Bedford 10KM – Photo Op

Jun 2 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am

The Bedford 10KM run starts at 9am on the Embankment and includes Park Avenue, DeParys Ave, Kimbolton Road, High Street and finish by the River Ouse. The registration starts at 7am, the run starts at 9am. Expect runners to take between 30 and 90 minutes More details and route map

View Calendar

Competitions

Win awards. Critiques from external, qualified judges. Internal competitions include 5 opens, Points of View (6 images), Audio visual, Architects Trophy, Philip Lepper and Stan Searle (people). Other competitions include inter-club battles and wider area external competitions

Club meetings - October to May

We meet at Scott Primary School, (AKA Scott Lower School) Hawk Drive, Bedford MK41 7JA (map) on most Tuesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.45pm, our calendar
We have a large hall, easy parking and state-of-the art projection/audio facilities
We look forward to seeing you here.

Talks

Interesting talks given throughout the year by visiting photographers. These cover a variety of topics including techniques, projects, practicals, design and software.

See our fabulous programme for this year