2027 Programme
Discover what’s happening at Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club, from photography presentations, videos, prints and projected images. During our weekly meetings we also have workshops and competitions.
This programme of events are fluid therefore date, time, and content of events are subject to change so constantly check this page for any changes.
This season we are looking to program in more practical sessions, with workshops spread over two consecutive Wednesday evenings. The aim is to give us more time to discuss and set-up equipment and give everyone more opportunity to take shots.
Currently not all the date are complete and more details will be added as and when they are available
Click on the ‘+’ to see the month’s programme
Wednesday January 6th 2027
Club Evening – Welcome Back:
First evening of the new season: Members to bring in images taken over to festive season. Please bring images in on USB sticks.
Wednesday January 13th 2027
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday January 20th 2027
Club Evening – Image Selection Evening.
Selection of 12 images for the WPF Memorial Cup, 4 PDIs, 4 Colour Prints and 4 Monochrome Prints. PDIs of ALL images are required for the competition. For more details click 2027 WPF Memorial Cup.
Wednesday January 27th 2027
Practical Workshop 1–
Wednesday February 3rd 2027
Practical Workshop 1–
Tuesday February 9th 2027
Show & Tell at Rhondda Camera Club:
We visit Rhondda Camera Club for a ‘Show & Tell’ evening at the Dai Davies Community Centre, Painters Row, Porth CF39 9AZ for a 7:30pm start. Our members will be presenting a selection of their images from the past year.
Wednesday February 10th 2027
An Evening
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 1* Click here for more details
Wednesday February 17th 2027
Internal Competition 1 – Prints:
Our first prints competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints.
Saturday February 20th 2027
External Competition – WPF Memorial Day:
This year’s Welsh Photographic Federation Memorial Day will again be held by Monmouth Photographic Club at the Dingestow Village Hall, Dingestow, Monmouth. NP25 4BH
Monday February 21st 2027
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 1* Click here for more details
Wednesday February 24th 2027
Internal Competition 1 – PDIs:
Our first PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday March 3rd 2026
Practical Workshop 2 –
Sunday March 7th 2027
The Welsh Photographic Federation AGM
The WPF AGM will be held at the Talbot Green Community Centre at 2.30pm.
Wednesday March 10th 2027
Practical Workshop 2 –
Saturday March 13th to Tuesday March 16th 2027
The Photography & Video Show – London
The Photography & Video Show is the event for anyone passionate about photography, video or content creation. Thousands of visual storytellers visit over four days to try and buy the latest camera kit and accessories, get tips and inspiration from big names, connect with each other – and enjoy a great day out!
Wednesday March 17th 2027
Guest Speaker: An Evening with
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Wednesday March 24th 2027
Practical Workshop 3 –
Wednesday March 31st 2027
Practical Workshop 3 –
Wednesday April 7th 2027
Image Selection for Barrian Cup:
Selection of 5 Prints for the Barrian Cup to be held on 6th June 2026 at Barry Camera Club
Wednesday April 14th 2027
Practical Workshop 4 –
Wednesday April 21st 2027
Practical Workshop 4 –
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 2* Click here for more details
Monday April 26th 2027
Opening of the 2027 MTCC Exhibition – Merthyr Central Library
Opening day of our 2027 Exhibition at Merthyr Tydfil Central Library, the exhibition will be on until 21st May 2027. Any member who is available please help with the set-up, more details nearer the date.
Wednesday April 28th 2027
Internal Competition 2 – Prints:
Our second prints competition of the year. Each member can submit up a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints.
Monday May 3rd 2027
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 2* click here for more details
Wednesday May 5th 2027
Internal Competition 2 – PDIs:
Our second PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday May 12th 2027
Guest Speaker – An Evening with
Wednesday May 19th 2027
Show & Tell visit by Rhondda Camera Club:
Visitors from the Rhondda Camera Club attends the club for a ‘Show & Tell’ evening. Their members will be presenting a selection of their images from the past year
Friday May 21st 2027
Final Day of the MTCC 2027 Exhibition – Merthyr Central Library:
Friday morning, members to meet up to closedown our 2027 Exhibition.
Wednesday May 26th 2027
Practical Workshop 5 –
Wednesday June 2nd 2027
Practical Workshop 5 –
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 3* Click here for more details
Saturday June 5th 2027
External Competition – The Barrian Cup:
The Barrian Cup held by Barry Camera Club at St Francis Millennium Centre, Park Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 6NX
Wednesday June 9th 2027
Internal Competition 3 – Prints:
Our third prints competition of the year. Each member to bring in a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints
Monday June 14th 2027
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 3* Click here for more details
Wednesday June 16th 2027
Internal Competition 3 – PDIs:
Our third PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Thursday June 17th 2027 – Sunday June 19th 2027
The Wales and the West Photography Show:
The Wales and the West Photography Show at ICC Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ
Wednesday June 23rd 2027
Guest Speaker – An Evening with
Wednesday June 30th 2027
Club Evening: TBD
Wednesday July 7th 2027
Practical Workshop 6 –
Wednesday July 13th 2027
Practical Workshop 6 –
Wednesday July 20th 2027
Internal Competition – Panel:
The New Panel competition comprises of a cohesive set of 3 print linked by a strong theme, story, or visual style, judged as a single body of work rather than as individual images. The panel will requiring consistent mounting, colour and tonality, and visual flow to tell a deeper narrative or to able to explore the images subject comprehensively. The winning panel will received a new trophy ‘The Walter Waygood Trophy’
Each Member are allowed to submit one panel of three images
Summer Break
Wednesday September 8th 2027
Welcome Back – ‘Show & Tell’ Evening plus Image Selection for Rhondda Open:
Members who wish to show and tell us about some of the images they have taken over the summer break. Please bring images on a USB stick
Selection of 4 PDI images for the Rhondda Open in October, can each member bring 2 PDI images to be considered for selection.
Wednesday September 15th 2027
Practical Workshop 7 –
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 3* Click here for more details
Wednesday September 22nd 2027
Internal Competition 3 – Prints:
Our third prints competition of the year. Each member to bring in a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints
Wednesday September 29th 2027
Guest Speaker – An Evening with
Wednesday October 6th 2027
Image Selection for 3-Way Battle:
Select images (8 Prints and 8 PDIs) of the 3-Way Battle against Barry CC and Rhiwbina CC. Held this year at Barry CC on a Friday in October or November
Tuesday October 12th 2027
External Competition – Possible Date for the Rhondda Open:
External PDI Competition held by Rhondda Camera Club at The Dai Davies Community Centre, Palmers Row, Porth, CF39 9ER starts at 7:00pm
Wednesday October 13th 2027
Club Evening – TBD:
*Last Submission Date for Prints for Competition 4* Click here for more details
Wednesday October 20th 2027
Internal Competition 4 – Prints:
Our fourth and final prints competition of the year. Each member to bring in a maximum of 3 colour prints and 3 Monochrome prints
Monday October 25th 2027
*Last Submission Date for PDIs for Competition 4* Click here for more details
Wednesday October 27th 2027
Internal Competition 4 – PDIs:
Our fourth and final PDI competition of the year. Each member submit up to a maximum of 3 PDIs, images can be all colour, all monochrome or a mix of both.
Wednesday November 3rd 2027
Practical Workshop 8 –
*Last Submission Date for Prints & PDIs for 2027 Annual Competition*
Click here for more details
Friday November 5th 2027
3-Way Battle:
Possible date for the 3-Way Battle at Barry CC held in
Wednesday November 10th 2027
Practical Workshop 8 – Week 1 – Still-Life Photography:
Wednesday November 17th 2027
2027 Image of the Year: – Possible Date
An evening with Barry Hill judging our Image of the Year from the images that were placed first, second and third in all this year competitions in both Print and PDIs..
Wednesday November 24th 2027
Guest Speaker – An Evening with
Wednesday December 1st 2027
Club Evening -TBD
Wednesday December 8th 2027
2026 Annual Competition: – Possible Date
An evening with Barry Hill judging our Annual Competition, who will be selecting a winning print and projected digital image from each of the following categories Action, Close Up/Tabletop, Landscape, Miscellaneous Pictorial, Natural History and People.
Wednesday December 15th 2027
The End of Season Quiz Night & Annual Fish Supper & Quiz Night
Final club evening of the season. Our annual end of season Quiz Night along with a fish and chips supper from Sammy’s Fish Bar.
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