Our History
Nearly a century of seeing differently
Ashington Camera Club has been in operation since 1931. Our first meeting took place at Hirst School, beginning a story of shared learning, friendship and photography.
From 13 People To A Thriving Club
Ashington Camera Club has been in operation since 1931.
It all started with a group of 13 people and the first meeting was held at Hirst School. At the first meeting friends discussed the rules and how to run the camera club and it wasn't long before a committee was founded and members voted into positions.
The first chairman was a Mr. Webster, the Secretary Mr. Stephenson and treasurer Mr. Hay. The rent was one shilling plus caretaker’s fee. Subs were 2/6 and children 1 penny increased to 1 shilling later.
The first lecturer was a professional photographer called Mr. Curry,his lecture was Elementary Photography.
It all started with a group of 13 people and the first meeting was held at Hirst School. At the first meeting friends discussed the rules and how to run the camera club and it wasn't long before a committee was founded and members voted into positions.
The first chairman was a Mr. Webster, the Secretary Mr. Stephenson and treasurer Mr. Hay. The rent was one shilling plus caretaker’s fee. Subs were 2/6 and children 1 penny increased to 1 shilling later.
The first lecturer was a professional photographer called Mr. Curry,his lecture was Elementary Photography.
The Next Chapter Is Yours
The technology changes, the reason we meet does not.
Come and meet the people behind the pictures. Visit us on a thursday evening and see what we do.
Come and meet the people behind the pictures. Visit us on a thursday evening and see what we do.
