Website by Paul Simmons (PHS Photography)
All images on this website were created by club members
(c) Copyright Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
(c) Copyright Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club
Great that You Found Us & welcome.......
Harwich and Dovercourt are of historic importance, as it was along the Harwich Peninsula where the Mayflower, of 1620 Pilgrim Fathers fame, was built. Furthermore, the ships master and part owner, Christopher Jones, was born and raised in Harwich, as were most of the Mayflower's crew.
Some fourteen years before the 1620 Mayflower Atlantic crossing to America, another Harwich "Christopher", this time Newport, was chosen by the Virginia Company to lead a colonizing mission to the New World. He set sail from London in December 1606 in command of the Discovery, the Godspeed, and the Susan Constant to create a settlement which they named Jamestown, after King James.
Spanning the period from the 13th to 19th century, Harwich built many of England's fighting and merchant ships and was recognised during that time as being the country's eastern bastion of defence. During both 20th century world wars, Harwich was home to submarine and destroyer fleets and it was in Harwich Harbour that the first ever aircraft carrier was tested as being suitable to land aircraft on. Another 20th century first was the Short Sunderland & Catalina Flying boat landings on the broad expanse of Harwich water. Dovercourts' claim to fame is even older, as it was mentioned in the "Domesday Book" which recorded all notable places in England and parts of Wales - completed in 1086, it was ordered by William the Conqueror.
It is no wonder then that photographers the world over find lots of suitable material here, with many of them actually setting up home along the penisular and becoming a member of our club.
The Hi-De-Hi spirit is still very much alive in Harwich, for it was in the Warner's Holiday camp, that was here in the 1980's, that all 58 episodes, spanning 9 seasons, were filmed. On that site today is a housing estate, however, cries of Hi-De-Hi followed by Ho-De-Ho, are said to be heard at night sometimes over the sound of the breaking waves on the beach behind the estate. Up to Paul Shane's death in 2013 (Ted Bovis - camp Host), the cast had a reunion each year at the Cliff Hotel in Harwich, which by chance is where our club has it's committee meetings. They all arrived in costume in one of the original 1960's charabang coaches and reminisced about the good times they had in Harwich.
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The Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club is a growing, friendly informal group of enthusiastic photographers, whose specific interests vary from colour to black and white, prints to slides, wet dark room to computer digital imaging and everything in between. Whilst we are basically a group of dedicated amateur photographers, we are lucky enough to currently have a dedicated professional photographer as our chairperson, who is also the club's mentor and godfather figure. We were formed in 1956 and LAST YEAR (2016) we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee.
The club's main aims are four-fold:
1. That the membership enjoys their chosen pursuit whilst learning ways to improve results.
2. That they enjoy the social side of the meetings and organised events throughout the year.
3. That they encourage others to join their ranks, whoever they may be.
4. That they be Disability Friendly at all times.
The current membership has experience and passion in different areas of photography, including Landscape, Portraiture, Macro, Travel, Advertising, Food, News etc. etc. etc. and we are always more than willing to share our experience with all. Membership age groups range from teenagers to the retired and all over the age of 16 are welcome - beginners, serious amateurs or professionals, even those who have never even taken a photograph in their life (is there such a person?)
Our program each year is varied (see the website program page), with lots of opportunities for members to enter their images in competitions, whether they be in print form or digital. Regarding the digital imaging interests of the club, we have members of varying levels of ability in this pursuit, all with the common desire to improve their camera skills and post production software edits. For those that want to know more about specific image software, please see the website menu option "Software Tutorials & Equipment Reviews"
Every other Monday, our chairman, George Fossey, arranges group training lessons, which cost the members only the usual meeting session rate (currently £3 per session including tea & coffee refreshments). Therefore, new photographers, right up to experienced, learn direct from a professional how to improve their photographic skills.
We are aware of the difficulties of people with disabilities, as quite a few of our members are disabled themselves and help, guidance and assistance is always at hand.
If any of the above information is of interest to you and you would like to know more about joining us : Please click on the "Contact Us" tab above and send the Chairman (George Fossey) or the Club Secretary (Val Green) a message
Some fourteen years before the 1620 Mayflower Atlantic crossing to America, another Harwich "Christopher", this time Newport, was chosen by the Virginia Company to lead a colonizing mission to the New World. He set sail from London in December 1606 in command of the Discovery, the Godspeed, and the Susan Constant to create a settlement which they named Jamestown, after King James.
Spanning the period from the 13th to 19th century, Harwich built many of England's fighting and merchant ships and was recognised during that time as being the country's eastern bastion of defence. During both 20th century world wars, Harwich was home to submarine and destroyer fleets and it was in Harwich Harbour that the first ever aircraft carrier was tested as being suitable to land aircraft on. Another 20th century first was the Short Sunderland & Catalina Flying boat landings on the broad expanse of Harwich water. Dovercourts' claim to fame is even older, as it was mentioned in the "Domesday Book" which recorded all notable places in England and parts of Wales - completed in 1086, it was ordered by William the Conqueror.
It is no wonder then that photographers the world over find lots of suitable material here, with many of them actually setting up home along the penisular and becoming a member of our club.
The Hi-De-Hi spirit is still very much alive in Harwich, for it was in the Warner's Holiday camp, that was here in the 1980's, that all 58 episodes, spanning 9 seasons, were filmed. On that site today is a housing estate, however, cries of Hi-De-Hi followed by Ho-De-Ho, are said to be heard at night sometimes over the sound of the breaking waves on the beach behind the estate. Up to Paul Shane's death in 2013 (Ted Bovis - camp Host), the cast had a reunion each year at the Cliff Hotel in Harwich, which by chance is where our club has it's committee meetings. They all arrived in costume in one of the original 1960's charabang coaches and reminisced about the good times they had in Harwich.
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The Harwich & Dovercourt Camera Club is a growing, friendly informal group of enthusiastic photographers, whose specific interests vary from colour to black and white, prints to slides, wet dark room to computer digital imaging and everything in between. Whilst we are basically a group of dedicated amateur photographers, we are lucky enough to currently have a dedicated professional photographer as our chairperson, who is also the club's mentor and godfather figure. We were formed in 1956 and LAST YEAR (2016) we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee.
The club's main aims are four-fold:
1. That the membership enjoys their chosen pursuit whilst learning ways to improve results.
2. That they enjoy the social side of the meetings and organised events throughout the year.
3. That they encourage others to join their ranks, whoever they may be.
4. That they be Disability Friendly at all times.
The current membership has experience and passion in different areas of photography, including Landscape, Portraiture, Macro, Travel, Advertising, Food, News etc. etc. etc. and we are always more than willing to share our experience with all. Membership age groups range from teenagers to the retired and all over the age of 16 are welcome - beginners, serious amateurs or professionals, even those who have never even taken a photograph in their life (is there such a person?)
Our program each year is varied (see the website program page), with lots of opportunities for members to enter their images in competitions, whether they be in print form or digital. Regarding the digital imaging interests of the club, we have members of varying levels of ability in this pursuit, all with the common desire to improve their camera skills and post production software edits. For those that want to know more about specific image software, please see the website menu option "Software Tutorials & Equipment Reviews"
Every other Monday, our chairman, George Fossey, arranges group training lessons, which cost the members only the usual meeting session rate (currently £3 per session including tea & coffee refreshments). Therefore, new photographers, right up to experienced, learn direct from a professional how to improve their photographic skills.
We are aware of the difficulties of people with disabilities, as quite a few of our members are disabled themselves and help, guidance and assistance is always at hand.
If any of the above information is of interest to you and you would like to know more about joining us : Please click on the "Contact Us" tab above and send the Chairman (George Fossey) or the Club Secretary (Val Green) a message
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You can Find Us Here...
Meetings 7.30pm on alternate Mondays at:
The Ramsey War Memorial Hall Church Hill Ramsey, Harwich, Essex CO12 5EX Plenty of on-site free parking Please either come along in person (please note that we do not meet on Bank Holidays) or send a message via the "Contact Us" tab in the menu at the top of every page. |
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(c) Copyright Paul H. Simmons 2015
