BCSS TEESSIDE BRANCH
2010 Programme
denotes events added or amended since the programme was published
denotes events at which it is envisaged that plants will be for sale

13th January Zone One Quiz
CANCELLED - due to adverse weather conditions.
10th February

Branch Meeting - Peter Berresford (Mojave Way)

10th March

Branch Meeting - Louise Bustard (Plants that Kill or Cure)

 
20th March

Symposium
The event will once again be held in Kirkby Village Hall. Speakers : Graham Charles, Derek Tribble and Paul Hoxey. Admission (including lunch and refreshments) is just £15, but you must book in advance. Click here for full details and a booking form.

14th April

Branch Meeting - Ray Stephenson (56 Years of Growing Succulents)

 
3rd May Zone One Show (Hosted by Northumbria Branch)
To be held at St Aidan's Community Centre, top of Polwarth Drive, Brunton Park, Gosforth. Staging 10.00 a.m., open to non-competitors at noon. Watch the Northumbria Branch website for more details as they become available.
 

9th May

Public Plant Sale - Durham University Botanic Gardens, Durham

This event is held in conjunction with the "Friends of the Botanic Garden" Plants, etc., who will also be selling garden plants.

12th May

Branch Meeting - Mal Weobley (Turbinicarpus and related genera)

 

T.B.C.

Public Plant Sale - Stockton Market, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees

Plants, etc., for sale at keen prices, free advice available. Come along and talk to us about growing cacti and about what our society offers.

6th June

Public Plant Sale - Guisborough Town Fair, Gisborough Hall Hotel, Guisborough (subject to confirmation)

Free advice, competitively priced plants. Come along and meet our members.

9th June

Branch Meeting - John Foster (Succulent Senecios)

 

20th June

Public Plant Sale - Yarm Charities Fair, High Street, Yarm

The afternoon is organised by Yarm Lions, we will be selling plants, but there's also much more to see at this fun event.

14th July

Branch Meeting - Graham Walker (Back to the USA)

 
T.B.C. Branch Meal, Station Hotel, Picton
Advance booking essential - contact the secretary for details.
 
24th July Branch Show, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough
Our annual show, accompanied by plant sales. Admission via show entry.
T.B.C. Chairman's "At Home"
An afternoon event which offers the chance to meet other Branch members socially and to discuss anything - even cacti!
11th August Table-Top Plant Sale and Social
A slightly different format this year, but there should still be bargains so bring a box.... Venue Welbury Village Hall, 7.00pm start.
T.B.C.

Public Plant Sale - Hartlepool Horticultural Show, Borough Hall, Middlegate, Headland, Hartlepool

Plants, etc., for sale at keen prices, free advice available.

8th September

Branch Meeting - Alan Spenceley (Alpines wild and tame)

18th September

Public Plant Sale & Display - Stokesley Show, Stokesley

Come along look at our display. This is probably your last chance to buy our competitively priced plants this year and to get free advice about growing them.

13th October

Branch Meeting - Peter Burton (Agaves)

 
10th November Branch Meeting - AGM and Member's Photographs
Our AGM is not as boring as you might imagine - the official business is kept to a minimum. BRING YOUR PHOTO'S....
8th December

Branch Meeting - Ian Thwaites (Namibia)

 
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The BCSS Teesside Branch committee reserve the right to amend the programme or other arrangements in the event of unforeseen circumstances or occurrences beyond our control.

 
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