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Programme for 2024
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Doors open at 2.00 pm for prompt start at 2.30 pm
* 27th January
Members’ Meeting – Topic ‘Potting Medias’
10th February
Francis Quesada Pallares – Orchid Hunting in Malaysia
(together with search for new Nepanthes Species)
2nd March
WOS 50th Anniversary Show 12.00 Noon – 4 pm
Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PS – Exit J11 M27
Staging of exhibits 8.00 am – 9.30 am See schedule for classes
*13th April
Peter White - Sarcochilus
A presentation given by Peter on behalf of Kulnura Orchids in Queensland, Australia
11th May
Jonathan Watson and Peter Ashburn - Scented Phalaenopsis
*8th June
Annual General Meeting & Auction
13th – 16th June
International Orchid Show - NOTE : New Venue/Dates
NEC Birmingham with BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024
*13th July
The Fatal Flower by Malcolm Parry Postponed due to ill health
Notice of change of speaker/topic
Our own Peter Ashburn (at short notice) will now speak on 'Varicosum Style Oncidiums’ and should hopefully appeal to both new and existing members.
10th August
Summer Garden Party – Venue to be advised
Note : Date and Venue Change
*7th September at Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court. PO16 9PS
(This is the same venue as we currently hold our shows.)
Lynn Smith – My new Orchid Terrarium set up and how it has evolved
12th October
WOS Annual Autumn Show 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PS – Exit J11 M27
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*9th November
In House talk dealing with the effects of global warming on orchid growth
(Presenters to be confirmed)
14th December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Venue to be Advised
*= Meeting preceded by a Committee Meeting at 12.30
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Programme for 2025
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Doors open at 2.00 pm for prompt start at 2.30 pm
*11th January
Members Meeting – Why, When and How to Repot
10th February
Orchid Judging – preparing for Shows
1st March
WOS Annual Spring Show 12.00 Noon – 4 pm
Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PS – Exit J11 M27
Staging of exhibits 8.00 am – 9.30 am See schedule for classes
*12th April
Orchid Propagation – Simon Pugh-Jones
10th May
Masdevallia Orchids – Lynn Smith
*7th June
Annual General Meeting & Auction
June 2025
International Orchid Show – GWL NEC Birmingham
*12th July
Hardy Orchids suitable for the UK Garden – Peter Ashburn
9th August
Summer Garden Party – Venue to be advised
*13th September
Orchid Pests & Diseases – Valeria Valkova
11th October
WOS Annual Autumn Show 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PS – Exit J11 M27
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*8th November
To be confirmed
13th December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Venue to be Advised
*= Meeting preceded by a Committee Meeting at 12.30
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