This event is Member-Led by Jeff Underwood, with a maximum of 8 participants. Rochester - a gem of a town. England’s second oldest Cathedral, a Norman Castle and three bridges across the Medway. Dickens, that titan of English literature, loved Rochester and its architecture. Great Expectations, The Pickwick Papers and his unfinished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, all draw on this area. Here is an opportunity to enjoy architectural, urban landscape, cityscape and church photography challenges. All drawn together in a walk around Kent’s loveliest city. There’s much to take in and enjoy without the need to travel a huge distance. We’ll stay within the compact area of Rochester town centre seeing the Cathedral, the Castle and key historic buildings along our route. As the evening draws to a close, if the sky is kind, you’ll have the opportunity to take great shots of the skyline and River Medway reflections. Walking will be on good surfaces, time dedicated to the interior of the Cathedral. Enjoy the Castle grounds with the option of going into the ruined Castle (English Heritage - admission fee applies). At the end of the day you’ll have a card full of memories more than worthy of the master of English story telling, and you’ll know if the pen is mightier than the lens. Meet : at Rochester Railway Station Forecourt, for a prompt start at 15:00. Parking : is not free in Rochester, you will need to pay. Download the RingGo app to pay by phone. Note: If you want to go into the Castle a fee is payable to English Heritage. Toilets : are available along the route and in the Cathedral/Castle grounds. Terrain : the route can be completed on made-up streets and pavements although some can be steep. Optionally you may visit the Castle which involves many starirs. What to wear : comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather on the day. Food & drink : there is plenty of food available close to the route. What to bring : as much or as little equipment as you feel comfortable carrying. Tripod useful for sunset / night shots, with ND filters essential for long exposures. The cathedral may frown on tripods so think of an alternative if you plan multiple / long exposures. Environment: in addition to the £2 carbon-offset in the price, the RPS Landscape group is promoting the “You+2” initiative for us all to do something about the plastic pollution we see. Details on our Website . Bad weather plan : if weather is very bad we can meet inside the Station, then it’s a short walk to the Cathedral where we can spend several hours. Advice: This is a member-lead event, simply to introduce you to a location, with no professional guidance. If you have a technical query, the leader or fellow participants might be able to help. 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Cancellation by us: Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control. Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late. If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible. Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event. Responsibility: You are responsible for your own health and safety and must appraise your own strength, fitness and mobility; and be prepared for the terrain, changing weather conditions etc. The event leader is NOT responsible for your safety, welfare or attendant medical conditions. Strictly the event leader is there to introduce you to a location. You are responsible for your equipment etc at all times; use suitable bags for carrying it. Keep camera bags close/secured in public. Please also take care if using a tripod in public areas to avoid any trips. Car-sharing lifts with fellow participants, or the event leader, is at your own risk. Those offering car-sharing lifts may only do so provided that they have suitable insurance cover. 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