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           Programme for 2026

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Doors open at 2.00 pm for prompt start at 2.30 pm

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31st January *

Simon Pugh-Jones – Isle of Portland Orchids – Orchid Re-classification.​

 

14th February

Zoom Presentation from Gill & David Mathers – The Orchids of Ecuador.​

 

8th March SUNDAY

WOS Annual Spring Show 12.00 Noon – 4 pm

Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PY

Exit J11 M27

Staging of exhibits 8.30 am – 10 am See schedule on website for classes​

 

11th April *

Cymbidium Event – All about growing Cymbidium Orchids

Includes a special repotting demonstration.​

 

9th May

Paphiopedilum at the Eric Young Orchid Foundation - Mariano Medda​

 

13thth June *

Annual General Meeting & Plant Auction​

 

International Orchid Show – Gardeners World Live, NEC Birmingham

18th-21stJune 2026​

 

11th July *

Fungi, Orchids & Symbiosis – Peter Ashburn​

 

8th August

Summer Garden Party – Venue to be advised​

 

12th September *

Philip Seaton – Orchid conservation​

 

10th October

WOS Annual Autumn Show 11.00 am – 4.00 pm

Portchester Parish Hall, Assheton Court, Castle Street, Portchester, PO16 9PY

Exit J11 M27​

 

14th November *

Zsuzsa, Spicesotic Plants – Subject to be advised – With Plant Sales​

 

12th December

CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Venue to be Advised​

 

* = Meeting preceded by a Committee Meeting at 12.30

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