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FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY 2026 - LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

A chance to see one of the most spectacular light shows in the UK. You must buy tickets in advance at Longleat Festival of Light in order to be guaranteed entry. It should be a little quieter after Christmas and you will be taking a chance with the weather.

SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY 2026 - NEWTON ST LOE & THE BIRDS OF PREY PROJECT

Not too far to travel for this day out. We will meet at Newton Farm at 10.00, have a coffee and then visit the Birds of Prey Project (you can book tickets on-line_. The Bird of Prey Project. The village itself which is owned by The Duchy of Cornwall is very attractive with many old buildings and a lovely church.If you want to have a meal about 4.00pm in The Globe just down the road please let me know as this will need to be booked.

SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2026 - CERNEY HOUSE GARDENS

These gardens near Cirencester are very good for seeing snowdrops and hellebores. Admission is by honesty box and refreshments are self service as well. The best time of the year to see these gardens is in Winter. We will meet at 11.00am . The Bathurst Arms at the bottom of the hill is a very good up-market pub and we will have to book for maybe later in the afternoon if you want to stay for a meal. See Cerney House Gardens

SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 20th 2026 - WCPF INTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

See Inter-Club Championships

SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2026 - AEROSPACE BRISTOL MUSEUM

A visit to this large museum at Patchway. Lots to see including Concord and lots to photograph.I am not going to organise a pub this day as there is a good cafe on site.Tickets will be valid for the coming year. See Aerospace Bristol

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 - WCPF COUNCIL MEETING & KNIGHTSHAYES TROPHY

See The WCPF Diary

SATURDAY 14th MARCH 2026 - CIRENCESTER

A very historic town in The Cotswolds. We will meet outside St John's church in the town centre at 10.30am. I have a town trail which will be interesting. The parish church is one of the finest in the UK and if the weather is poor The Corinium Museum is an option.If you want to book a pub lunch there are many options and I can book one.

SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2026 - MENDIP FARMERS POINT TO POINT AT STON EASTON

This date is subject to confirmation. A really good event to photograph horse racing action.You will need to be careful as you can photograph very close up to the fences they jump over. Lots of take away food available. I would advise booking tickets on line to save money.
See Mendip Farmers Point to Point

TUESDAY 14th APRIL 2026 - NOAH'S ARK ZOO

I have put this outing on a weekday as there are substantial discounts on tickets for the over 65's for Tuesdays to Thursdays. If you want me to organise another visit on a weekend please let me know. This is a very good zoo to visit with a range of animals and it is expanding all of the time. Longer lenses recommended. I would suggest meeting in the cafe at 10.30am and have lunch there. Again no pub as we can have a meal there.

SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2026 - GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL

A visit to one of the finest buildings in Gloucestershire.I suggest using the Park & Ride or get the train there, We will meet at the Cathedral entrance at 10.30am. Bring a variety of lenses to capture the interior including the famous cloisters.We can have a pub meal in the evening.

MONDAY 4TH MAY 2026 - NORTH SOMERSET SHOW

This is one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the UK and is well worth a visit .It starts at 8.30am and I do recommend getting there early as the traffic later on will be very heavy. Also book tickets in advance. Full details Buy Tickets– North Somerset Agricultural Society
So many things to photograph as well as the farm animals,

SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2026 - RODMARTON MANOR Near TETBURY

This is an early 20th Century Arts & Crafts house and it is a super building to visit with a magnificent garden, considered to
be one of the best in Gloucestershire.No Photography is allowed in the house. This is a Historic Houses Association
property. A very good tearooms and plenty of toilets.
My suggestion is to meet at The Trouble House Inn for lunch at 12,00 pm and after lunch and before Rodmarton Manor opens we will visit Rodmarton village and church, a very tranquil place. Alternatively
you can meet us at the entrance to Rodmarton Manor at 2.00 pm.
Visitor Information - Rodmarton Manor

SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2026 - COSMESTON LAKES COUNTRY PARK & MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

A lovely country park just outside Penarth, South Glamorgan. We will meet at the entrance at 10.30 am and spend a relaxing
day there.Wildfowl and the medieval village to explore.Parking costs £5 for the day by coins or phone. If you want a pub for
the evening I can source one which I will have to book in advance. See here for more info.

TUESDAY 9TH JUNE 2026 - UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDENS

Superb gardens at Stoke Bishop, Bristol which you will need a long time to see including the greenhouses.we will meet at the
entrance at 10.30 am . There is a good cafe there and car parking outside,Macro lenses and wide-angles for all the
photographic possibilities. Visit – University of Bristol Botanic Garden

SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2026 - CARDIFF CASTLE

A day at an amazing castle with interiors designed by William Burges, on an even grander scale than Castle Coch. Plenty to
see outside. I will have to keep an eye out to see if there are special events on which might make a normal visit difficult.
Otherwise there are loads of things to see in Central Cardiff. Meet at the entrance at 1100 am. I would suggest getting a train
there as car parking is very expensive.
Castle Tickets • Opening Times & Prices • Cardiff Castle

FRIDAY 10th JULY 2026 - RHS BADMINTON FLOWER SHOW

Coming to Badminton House for the first time, usually at Hampton Court. This will be a huge show and you will
need to book in advance. Not that cheap to go and you have to take a chance with the weather. I have booked
my ticket. RHS Badminton Flower Show – 8th -12th July - Badminton Estate

MONDAY 13th JULY to FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2026 - BEWDLEY

An organised club trip to this attractive North West Worcestershire town on the banks of the River Severn.
Severn Valley Railway. West Midlands Safari Park. Plus more. Please let Peter know if you want to come along.

THURSDAY 23RD JULY 2026 - CLEVEDON COURT

A visit to this very attractive National Trust property on the outskirts of Clevedon which will open for the afternoon
at 2.00 pm , However we can meet up for the day and meet at Clevedon Pier for 10.30 am if you want to make
a day of it and have a pub lunch nearby.

SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2026 - PORTH RHONDDA VALLEY

If you fancy a day doing gritty urban photography this is a trip for you. I know this town quite well, We will meet
at Rheola Rd, Porth CF39 0AD where there is free car parking. The Rheola pub is under the bridge. We
will find somewhere to eat as there are plenty of cafes.

SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2026 - FAIRFORD STEAM CLASSIC & RETRO SHOW

This is a huge steam fair with countless photographic opportunities. See Fairford Steam Show for ticket details and we will contact each other there when we arrive.

TUESDAY 25th AUGUST 2026 - CALDICOT CASTLE MONMOUTHSHIRE

Hopefully third time lucky with an attempted club visit to Caldicot Castle. Meet at 10.30 am and aim for
lunch at The Castle Inn nearby at 1.00pm Free admission and parking Caldicot Castle and Country Park
Castle in Caldicot, Caldicot - Visit Monmouthshire