A new season approaches for the Sidmouth Photo Club, which has been in Sidmouth since 1936. They have been busier than ever over the lockdowns and now look forward to returning to in-person meetings at All Saints’ Church Hall for a new season in September.

Chairperson Harri Morris LRPS said: “We have a full programme already underway and there is no better time for anyone with an interest in photography to join the Club especially as the fees have been capped at the same rate as last year and are only due in September.”

Two further events have recently followed the successful Teignmouth trip in June and some of the new images are featured on these pages. The first was a full day in Bristol, starting at the Millennium Square and following around the harbour, punctuated by welcome stops for lunch and coffee and culminating at a lively restaurant for supper before heading back to Sidmouth with memory cards and tummies full.

Perhaps just as memorable was an evening excursion to photograph in the beautiful nature reserve at Bystock Pools in Exmouth. No sooner had the cameras come out then the heavens opened and proceedings were brought to an early and rather damp conclusion. A great venue for another day and no damage done but it did allow members to be home in time for the England semi-final proving beyond doubt that every cloud has a silver lining.

Further information about membership can be found at www.sidmouthphotoclub.co.uk

Sidmouth Herald: Bystock walkBystock walk (Image: Tony Velterop)


Sidmouth Herald: Colours of BristolColours of Bristol (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: Colours of BristolColours of Bristol (Image: Bob Reynolds)


Sidmouth Herald: DistancedDistanced (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: Fresh paintFresh paint (Image: Mike Pincock)


Sidmouth Herald: Hooked on BristolHooked on Bristol (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: It's behind you!It's behind you! (Image: Bob Reynolds)


Sidmouth Herald: Lily Pads at Bystock PoolsLily Pads at Bystock Pools (Image: Tony Velterop)


Sidmouth Herald: M Shed at Bristol HarbourM Shed at Bristol Harbour (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: Masked BrunelMasked Brunel (Image: Mike Pincock)


Sidmouth Herald: Hooked but no hookHooked but no hook (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2021)


Sidmouth Herald: Hotwells housesHotwells houses (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2021)


Sidmouth Herald: JawsJaws (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2021)


Sidmouth Herald: Messing about in boatsMessing about in boats (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2021)


Sidmouth Herald: Scraping her bottomScraping her bottom (Image: Copyright© M Hawkridge 2021)


Sidmouth Herald: St Mary Redcliffe spireSt Mary Redcliffe spire (Image: Mike Hawkridge)


Sidmouth Herald: Standing to attentionStanding to attention (Image: Mike Hawkridge)


Sidmouth Herald: Model behaviourModel behaviour (Image: Mike Pincock)


Sidmouth Herald: On TrackOn Track (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: Reflections at Bystock PoolsReflections at Bystock Pools (Image: Tony Velterop)


Sidmouth Herald: Rubbing DownRubbing Down (Image: Mike Pincock)


Sidmouth Herald: Sailing in Bristol HarbourSailing in Bristol Harbour (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: SS Great BritainSS Great Britain (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: The boat shedThe boat shed (Image: Bob Reynolds)


Sidmouth Herald: Club members enjoying a cuppaClub members enjoying a cuppa (Image: Michael Ginsberg)


Sidmouth Herald: Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast (Image: Bob Reynolds)


Sidmouth Herald: Bristol Harbour cargo cranesBristol Harbour cargo cranes (Image: Michael Ginsberg)