The Club's main programme runs from September to May. After a long residency at the ELC, an ever growing membership has meant we have had to look for a larger venue. Therefore starting with the 2008-2009 season in September, we will meet on Tuesdays at our new Club home of the Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove, East Sussx, BN3 5DR - click 'MAP' triangle above - commencing at 7.30pm. We finish between 9.30 and 10pm, have a coffee break mid way and a few of us visit a local pub at the end of the evening. We also meet for outings during the summer. Some additional Thursday evening meetings are designed with new members in mind.
With in excess of 120 members we are able to attract visiting speakers from around the country to give illustrated talks (prints or slides). See the Club's Programme - click 'Programme' triangle above.

We encourage members to enter images on competition evenings to have their work assessed by a range of people from both outside and within the club. Images are assessed in their own right and are not judged against other images. In fact we don't call our judges 'judges', we refer to them as 'commentators'. To develop our skill we need friendly constructive feedback about the images we create.

We are arranged into 3 levels of experience (entry, intermediate and advanced); you choose which level you wish to join initially. Our programme includes workshops and certain evenings are specifically designed with entry level members in mind. If you are already more experienced, perhaps preparing to submit your fellowship panel, we have club members willing to offer support and advice. Maybe you have particular skills you would be willing to share with us.
We have an active digital group. In addition to the listed meetings, informal digital instruction and practical groups are hosted with content tailored to suit the requirements of those wishing to attend. Details appear in our monthly newsletter. Naturally we also attract many traditional darkroom and slide workers. All members are able to show their work on this website.
We are affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the Surrey Photographic Association (SPA). We participate in SPA functions, submit entries to external events and have our own exhibitions.
Membership subscription: Current rates (2008-2009 season) are: £45 single, £76.50 couples, £18 Full Time Student, and a very good deal for young members under 18 years of £5. The subscription year is September - August. Renewals are due by 1st October. For certain special starred ** events we ask for £3 towards expenses. We offer really good value.
Young Persons Membership: The Club will accept membership applications from young people who are under 18 years of age. Applications from prospective young members who are under 16 years of age on 1st September in the current Club year must be countersigned by their parent or guardian. Once enrolled the Young Member must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and remain under their direct supervision during all Club meetings and activities until they attain the age of 16 years.
We invite you to select an event from our programme and come along and sample an evening. New members are very important to us and you will find a warm welcome. You can contact us via email by clicking 'email' triangle above but do not need to email us in advance of your first visit. Just come along and surprise us.