We have a range of club nights, walks and events to suit everyone’s tastes.

Keep an eye on this page to see what’s coming up in the coming months at Ockbrook Photographic Club

Below is a summary of these events, full details will have been sent to club members by email.

Work in Progress

September 7th 2026 – 111 Session

Working in pairs (for safety, security, fun and warm inspiration the couple will randomly and blindly select a stick. A subject on each side of the stick allows the photographers to choose one or the other or maybe combine both! You then go out into the area, capture your images, and then back to the hall to prep and display your work.

October 5th 2026 – Themed Slideshow Evening – Four Seasons

For our October club night we will be a having a slideshow of members images on the theme of The Four Seasons. One image for each season from each member. The slideshow will then take us through the year in a single night. Given the weather extremes we have experienced in the last year, this should bring back some interesting memories

November 2nd 2026 – Kevin Marriot Challenge & Guest Speaker

Kevin has already circulated the subjects for the assignement to the members , which is based loosley in street photography. These include, ‘People with Shadows’, ‘Any Subject that has Strong leading Lines within the Image’ and ‘Images depicting an Interesting Facial Portrait’

Details with be circulated before the meeting of how and when to submit your images to Kevin for assembly into an AV show.

December 7th 2026 – Christmas Fuddle and Quiz

The Classic Christmas Fuddle and Quiz , with the usual fun quiz set again by Messrs Jinks and Arrowsmith. Be there.

January 4th 2027 – CJ Pets Session organised by Kevin Lane

Details Shortly

February 1st 2027 – Critique Night with Dave Gibbins

This is the return of the critique night, where members will be invited to submit two images for review by Dave Gibbins , a Beeston based national and international judge , who has a huge reputation for his constructive reviews of submitted work. He is currently a member of Beeston Camera Club and Chair of the Photographic Association of Great Britian ( PAGB ) the governing body for UK competitive clubs. Details of when and how to submit your images will be circulated in the New Year

March 1st 2027 – Low Light Photography , including Light Trails

Before the nights get too light, this will be the opportunity to get out locally and shoot some low light photography in and around Ockbrook. Included in the plan is an intention to try to capture some light trails from passing vehicles, ideally over the A52 if we can. The intention is to meet in the hall as normal, do a brief update and outline of how to capture the low light images, and then head out in the wilds of Ockbrook, coming back to the hall to show your handiwork or just warm up. There is a plan B in the event that the weather is too bad to go outside. Its March , bring your outdoor gear and perhaps hi-vis vests if you have one.

April 5th 2027 – Guest Speaker

To be confirmed

Sponsored Club Event Details

September 3rd 2026 – Wyming Brook

Sitting north of Stanage Edge is another of the great Peak District gorges. This one is less well known than Padley, but contains much more photographically. There is a chance that the heather will still be blooming. Details will be published in mid August. Its about 90 minutes from Ockbrook, so it might be worth considering car sharing.

28th October 2026 – Claymills Pumping Station , Burton on Trent. – BOOKED

This is an evening event, at a working Victorian pumping station. I am waiting for the custodians to confirm the arrangements and the final costs. There will be a charge of around £10 each for the unique use of the site. Its an amazing session with steam engines, boilers, workshops etc. We are hoping to have access just for us on the day. Meet at 7pm at Claymills. Details out in in early October

Other Event Details

Nottingham Goose Fair

The fair runs from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October, boasting more than 400 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages.

Attending for the very first time is Elevate 85, standing at 85m in height and the tallest ride ever to attend Goose Fair, which will offer incredible panoramic views of the fair and the city beyond. The 80m high Skyfall, the world’s tallest portable drop tower, will also be making a welcome return after its popular debut in 2025. Psycho is another new addition this year, a looping thrill ride that spins and swings its riders through the air.

All the Goose Fair classics will be in attendance too, such as Waltzers, Dodgems, Gallopers, and the Cake Walk – the only ride still operating that featured when the fair was held at Old Market Square in 1927 – plus lots of side-show games such as hook-a-duck, hoopla, darts, and basketball.

Opening Times

Friday 25 September 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday 26 September 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday 27 September 12:00 – 21:00 (SEND session 12:00 – 13:00)
Monday 28 September 16:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 29 September 16:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 30 September 16:00 – 22:30
Thursday 1 October 16:00 – 22:30
Friday 2 October 16:00 – 23:00
Saturday 3 October 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday 4 October 12:00 – 21:00 (SEND session 12:00 – 13:00)

Ilkeston Charter Fair:-

• Wednesday, October 21: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 24: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday, October 25: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (featuring a quiet/SEND session with reduced music and effects)