Ashford Photographic Society
Ashford Photographic Society (APS) is established with the objects set out in its constitution and is a data controller within the UK.
The personal information referred to in this Policy may include name, contact details, service records, records of entries to events, and such other information as may be necessary for the effective management of the legitimate interests of APS. Any person wishing to verify the information held by APS may apply to the Secretary.
APS collects and holds personal information about:
1. The Committee of itself and those offering their services to APS, e.g., as judges or lecturers
This information is used to facilitate administration and services. Some of the information is compiled into a printed handbook circulated to the current membership and other people as the committee deems fit. The contact details of APS officials allocated to provide particular services may be published generally.
2. Others necessary for the conduct of the business of APS
This information is used to satisfy a requested service or a contractual requirement and may be retained to confirm the outcome.
3. Photographers as the creators of Images used in the activities of APS
This information is managed subject to the General Conditions for APS competitions and events, APS may retain historical archives for example but not limited to, records of meetings, handbooks, catalogues, awards and other event results.
What's happening?
September 2026
Puddles & Sparrowhawks secrets of street photography
Speaker: Tom Rowland
Face-to-face meeting
Three things to Make you a better photographer or your money back
Speaker: Mike Taylor
Face-to-face meeting
To Print or not to print
Speaker: Martin Till ARPS
Face-to-face meeting
TBC
Speaker: Members
Face-to-face meeting
October 2026
Alternative Images
Speaker: David Silk
Face-to-face meeting
The next three competition hand-in dates
| Next three hand-in dates | |
|---|---|
| Hand-in date | For Competition |
| 27-09-2026 | 1st PDI to he held on 08-10-2026 |
| 11-10-2026 | Creative to he held on 22-10-2026 |
| 18-10-2026 | Portrait to he held on 29-10-2026 |
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