Queens Park Camera Club

The Queen's Park Camera Club is on the large list of Southside places we've been meaning to write about for ages. I was reminded and spurned into action today when I saw an advert for a group exhibition they are putting on at the Mussel Inn (runs until 3Feb). Anyways take a look through the Club's website and you'll see why we think it such a great Southside resource and you'll be amazed that its not better known.

Formed in 1945 a few months after the end of WWII by a small group of friends the club has spent the last 60+ years working to promote the study, practice and knowledge of the art and science of photography and proved so popular that by 1946 they had to put a limit on the membership to 75. In the 50's to try and accommodate the ever increasing waiting list and to provide proper photography facilities the club moved into 54 Millbrae Road, which they subsequently purchased and where they live to this day.

Image by Michael MacLean

The club as a whole meet every Thursday night from September to May and each week there is a talk or presentation of some kind. (Non-members are welcome to come along and listen to these talks). On other nights of the week there are various special interest meetings such as digital images, projected images or contemporary photography. Every third Tuesday the club also hold Instruction nights where guidance and instruction are given to members on all levels of photography techniques.

The Club also hosts annual social events and runs numerous competitions and exhibitions.

If all that sounds like your cup of tea then have a read of the club welcome pack for more info or fill out an application form and see if there are any membership vacancies left.

Queen's Park Camera Club
54 Millbrae Road, Glasgow, G42 9UG