Once again the Society will be hosting the ever-popular Open Gardens. 

Are you a keen amateur photographer, or someone who just enjoys taking a snap when you are out on a walk! If this sounds like you, you may want to be part of The Upwey Society’s Photography Exhibition “2026: A Year of Upwey in Pictures”. 

You may want to take a photo of your favourite spot in the village, something that showcases nature, local buildings, changes in seasons, activities and events that take place, or something associated with our village life.  The subject of the photo will be up to you, all we ask is that it is taken in Upwey.  Please remember, Upwey is not just “old Upwey” so we would love to see a range of photos from all over the village. 

We will be displaying as many of your photos as we can in an exhibition, open to the public, early in 2027 in the Old School Village Hall.  We are also hoping to use some photos on our website and in future communications to showcase our lovely village.    

The exhibition will be split into the 4 seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. 

The deadline for winter photos has now closed and many of you have braved the wet weather to take some wonderful photos.  We are now looking forward to receiving your spring photos.  These should be taken between Sunday 1 March and Sunday 31 May 2026.  Please note that there is a maximum of 2 photos per individual per season. 

Photos need to be in high resolution and emailed to admin@upweysociety.org.uk  by Sunday 14th June 2026.  Please include your name (which will be displayed alongside your photo), when and where the photo was taken, a title or caption and any further information regarding the photo that you wish to include.

Before you submit any photos please read the terms and conditions below:

1. Your email will not be shared and will not be used for any other purpose than to contact you about the exhibition. 
2. Do not enter private property to take photos, unless you have permission of the landowner.
3. As photographs will be shared publicly, images of children will only be accepted if you supply confirmation of parental permission. It is the responsibility of the photographer to ensure that they have the necessary permission.
4. Whilst in public spaces you generally have the right to take photos of people without their permission, but please be mindful of an individual’s privacy.
5. The Upwey Society reserves the right to refuse any photographs that they deem inappropriate.
6. Copyright will be retained by the photographer but, in submitting your photographs, you agree to The Upwey Society displaying them publicly; at an exhibition, on social media, on their website and in future Upwey Newsletters.
7. A maximum of 2 photographs per season per individual are allowed.
8. You do not need to live in Upwey to submit a photograph.
9. Photographs must be taken in the village of Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset, UK.

Please enjoy walking round the village and we look forward to seeing your photographs.

Ian will be joining us on Friday 2nd October to share his experience of walking Hadrian’s Wall.  The 84 mile walk took 5 days to complete from Wall’s End Newcastle to Bowness.  We will be seeing some of the incredible views along this iconic walk. 

Tickets are £5 each which includes a complimentary glass of wine beer, or soft drink on arrival. A link to tickets will be here nearer the date, or follow us on facebook. 

Doors open at 6.30 pm and the talk begins at 7.00 pm.