Learn and share stories about local history and architecture whilst testing & improving your photography skills around south Thamesmead. This three week programme will be led by Amanda Eatwell who is a documentary and fine art photographer. You don’t need to have any previous photography knowledge, just an interest in taking pictures: Phones and cameras are welcome.

Week One, Tuesday 20th May: 11am - 2pm (3 hrs)

Meet & greet with refreshments, discuss photography techniques & expectations for the day. We’ll then head out around Southmere Lake, wander through the Lesnes Estate and up to Lesnes Abbey, completing a loop to bring us back to the iconic Lakeside Centre.

Week Two, Tuesday 27th May: 11am - 3pm (4hrs)

We will have a recap on the previous week, and share any pictures that we took in the first session. We’ll then take a leisurely walk to Crossness Engines Trust for a guided tour, with an emphasis on photography. Crossness Pumping Station is a wonderful building, demonstrating Victorian splendour and telling the story of the London Sewerage system! Refreshments will be provided before we make our way back to Lakeside.

Week Three, Tuesday 3rd June: 11am - 2pm (3 hrs)

We’re going to have some fun making unique zines for our final session! All materials will be provided for us to make these mini-magazines. We’ll let our creativity run free as we cut, stick & embellish our own images alongside other available content.

The programme is open to all adults, and designed for participants to attend all three sessions. Each session begins with us meeting at Lakeside Centre. I am looking forward to seeing you there.

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*We will be on our feet for up to two hours in weeks 1 and 2, so wear comfortable shoes and bring some water.

* If you can no longer attend, please cancel your place, so that others can join the sessions.

* It may be possible to switch dates across programmes, as there are three programmes in total, but this will be dictated by participant numbers and at the organiser’s discretion.

Free Photography Programme: Walk, Talk, Click!