About us
What we do
We are a photography group of members who have a wide range of photographic knowledge from advanced to absolute beginner and we are only too happy to encourage and help others. We enjoy all aspects of photography, whilst supporting and encouraging other members to improve their photographic skills. Each season, a diverse high quality programme of events and activities are planned. We encourage visits by individuals and other camera club members.
We organise competitive and non-competitive events for the participation, enjoyment and benefit of all throughout the season If you want to improve your photography, then please feel free to come along.
Where we meet
St Austell Camera Club meet at St Johns Hall at 7.30pm every Thursday evening from September to May.
The evening usually runs until around 10.00pm, with a break to give everyone a chance to chat over a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits.
We also arrange to meet on a more informal basis during the summer months at various locations around the County.
We park at the Priory Car Park which is free after 7pm and conveniently it is less than a minutes walk from the hall.
What does it cost?
Seasonal Membership cost is £30 for adults (18+) and £10 for juniors. There is a £2 entry fee, which includes as much tea and coffee as you can drink and biscuits. There is always a Raffle too.
The door price for non-members is £4. Joining is easy, just come along on a Thursday night, your first night is Free!
We are a non-profit organisation and all monies go to the running costs of the club.
If you would like to know more before coming along please Contact us.
Our Club History
St Austell Camera Club was formed in September 2006.
The founder members - George Collings, Roy Hoar and Iain Stewart all belonged to Wadebridge or Liskeard Camera Clubs at the time. They all felt there was a need for something closer to home in the St Austell area.
The decision to form St Austell’s first camera club proved popular, gaining more than 20 members in the first year.
The club benefited from a Lottery Grant and with local support, was able to purchase the necessary equipment.
Today, the club is thriving thanks to the aspiration and vision of those initial members back in 2006...
