BCSS TEESSIDE BRANCH
2008 Programme
denotes events added or amended since the programme was published
denotes events at which it is envisaged that plants will be for sale

9th January Zone One Quiz
The annual quiz between Teesside and Northumbria Branches is always good humoured, entertaining and educational. Refreshments provided.
13th February Branch Meeting - John Henshaw (South America)
John is owner of Croston Cactus Nursery, he will be bringing plants to sell.

12th March

Branch Meeting - Bill Morris (Propagation - Seeds)

29th March

Branch Symposium
Three renowned speakers, plus plant and other sales, lunch and refreshments - all for £15.

9th April

Branch Meeting - Dr Ralph Tomlinson (Echeverias)

 

11th 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.

14th May Branch Meeting - David Slade (Home and Away)
1st June

Bus trip - to John Henshaw's (Croston Cactus) & David Quail

Cancelled due to insufficient interest

 
7th June

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

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

11th June Branch Meeting - Harry Mays (The I.S.I. Plants)  

22nd 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.

9th July

Branch Meeting - Rodney Sims (Eastern Cape)

 
26th July Branch Show (Stewart Park, Middlesbrough)
Our annual show, accompanied by plant sales. Admission via show entry.
10th August Chairman's "At Home"
An afternoon event which offers the chance to meet other Branch members socially and to discuss anything - even cacti!
13th August Bring & Buy Plant Auction
Always a popular evening with bargains galore and plenty of humour! Bring a box.... Venue Welbury Village Hall, 7.00pm start.
16/17th August

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

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

30th August Branch Meal
Annual meal at the Station Hotel, Picton. Must be pre-booked via our secretary.
10th September Branch Meeting - Mike Stansbie (Mammillarias)
20th 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.

8th October Branch Meeting - Brian McDonough (Seedy Side of Succulents)  

11th October

50th Anniversary Event
A special afternoon event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Teesside Branch. Admission by invitation only.
12th 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.
10th December Branch Meeting - Dr George Thomson (Turbinicarpus and Cacti of Canada)
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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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