British Orchid Council
Contact , , , , ,Tel
Website http://www.british-orchid-council.info
Meetings Venue
Greswolde Arms Hotel
Knowle
Times
3 meetings per year.
1st Sunday in March, July & November.
Information Meetings start at 1.45pm.
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Contact Mr Ian Parsons, 11 Garstons Close, Wrington, Bristol, , BS40 5QT
Tel 01934 862095
Email ian.parsons@virgin.net
Website
Meetings Venue
This is used for non-BOC member events.
These may be World, European and American
Times
or other Orchid Congresses.
To put such an entry in the Diary of Events
Information please contact Ian Parsons.
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Bournemouth Orchid Society
Contact Ms Marian Grimes, Tally House, Hawthorn Road, South Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7ADTel 01425 672492
Email mazza999@hotmail.com
Website http://www.bournemouthorchidsociety.org.uk/
Meetings Venue
Bournemouth Natural Science Society
39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3NS
Times
Last Friday each month
at 19.30hrs
Information . . . except February & September (Shows),
July & December (other venues) - see web site
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The Bristol & West of England Orchid Society
Contact Mr Brian Tomlinson, 72 Kent Avenue, Yate, Bristol, , BS37 7RZTel 01454 883415
Email jt007F1810@blueyonder.co.uk
Website www.bristolorchids.club
Meetings Venue
The Village Hall, Stone,
Gloucestershire GL13 9LE
Times
Second Saturday of each month at 14.30hrs
Information
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British Paphiopedilum Society
Contact Mrs Linda Phillips, 14 Bolton Crescent, Basingstoke , , , RG22 6AZTel 01256 474911
Email Linda@justinglass.co.uk
Website http://www.paphiopedilum.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Ramada Hotel, Solihull
Times
Information Annual Meeting in January
Sadly No meeting in 2021
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Cambridge Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Susan Johnson, 'Le Touquet', Station Road, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM22 6LGTel 01279-812704
Email p.johnson63@btinternet.com
Website http://www.cambridgeorchidsociety.btck.co.uk
Meetings Venue
Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street
Harston, Cambridge CB22 7PX
Times
First Friday in the month
7.30p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Information (no meetings held in August)
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Cardiff and Vale orchid society
Contact Mrs Liz Britton-Cumming, 13 Price Avenue, Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan, , CF63 1JRTel 01446738472
Email lizcumming@sky.com
Website
Meetings Venue
The Old School SULLY
Times
1st Saturday of the month 2-4pm
Information lizcumming@sky.com/ 01446738472
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Central Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Alison Caldwell, 23 The Birches, Stourport-on-Severn, , , DY13 9NWTel 07895 034589
Email alison.caldwell.01@gmail.com
Website http://www.centralorchidsociety.org.uk/
Meetings Venue
The Church at Perton, Anders Square,
Perton, Wolverhampton, WV6 7QH
Times
Last Saturday of most months at 2.00 p.m.
Information Webmaster & Newsletter: John Rigby
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Cheltenham & District Orchid Society
Contact Mr Rod Wells, 15 Lapwing Close, Northway, Tewkesbury, Glos., GL20 8TNTel
Email secretary@cheltenhamorchids.org
Website http://www.cheltenhamorchids.org
Meetings Venue
Down Hatherley Village Hall, Down Hatherley Lane,
Gloucester, GL2 9QB.
Times
Fourth Tuesday of each month at 1930 hours
Except December
Information And other dates as indicated in programme.
secretary@cheltenhamorchids.org
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The Cheshire & North Wales Orchid Society
Contact Mr Iain Wright, The Windmill, Vennington, Westbury, SHREWSBURY, SY5 9RGTel 01743 884576
Email contact@canwos.org.uk
Website http://www.canwos.org.uk
Meetings Venue
St Mary's Church Hall, Overleigh Road
Handbridge, Chester CH4 7HL
Times
Usually the Third Friday of the month
7 - 10 pm
Information We have meetings in the Hall with some speakers by Zoom. A few full Zoom
meetings may be held. Visit our web site for details. None members welcome.
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Chester Zoo
Contact Mr Philip Esseen, Chester Zoological Gardens, Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, , CH2 1LHTel 01244 650236
Email p.esseen@chesterzoo.org
Website
Meetings Venue
Times
Information
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Cornwall Orchid Society
Contact NICHOLLA INGRAM, SHIRLEY FARMHOUSE, HIGH RD, ZELAH, CORNWALL, TR4 9HTTel 01872 540317
Email nicholla.orchid@outlook.com
Website Cornwallorchidsociety.com
Meetings Venue
Chacewater village hall
Times
First Sunday of each month
2.00pm -4.00pm
Information No meeting August or May
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Darlington & District Orchid Society
Contact Mr Len Gray, 114 Station Road, , Billingham, Teesside, , TS23 1PDTel 01642552552
Email marglenuk@yahoo.co.uk
Website http://www.darlingtonos.org/
Meetings Venue
Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington
Times
2nd Wednesday of the Month. 7.00pm
Information The hall is just of the A66 after you leave
Darlington heading towards Teesside
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The Devon Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Nicola Wakley, 1 Westgate Cottages, Gittisham, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AUTel 01404 850354
Email nwakley@googlemail.com
Website www.devon.ukos.com
Meetings Venue
Burnham Nurseries, Forches Cross, Newton Abbott, Devon
Times
3rd Sunday of the month (with exceptions)
Time: 1.30 for 2.00pm until 4.00pm
Information
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The Orchid Society of East Anglia
Contact Mrs , , , , ,Tel
Website http://www.osea.org.uk
Meetings Venue
The Costessey Centre,
Longwater Lane, Costessey, Norwich NR8 5AH
Times
3rd Friday each month at 19.30
Information Spring Orchid Show Sunday 7th April, 2024
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East Midlands Orchid Society
Contact Mr Paul Sentance, 7, Truesdale Gardens , Langtoft, Peterborough , Notts, PE6 9QGTel 07876282848
Email paul.sentance@hotmail.com
Website http://www.eastmidlandsorchidsociety.co.uk
Meetings Venue
Bottesford Village Hall, Bottesford, Nottinghamshire.
Times
Third Sunday of the Month at 1400 to 1630
Information Follow East Midlands Orchid Society on Twitter - @pask_steve
No meetings in August
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Eric Young Orchid Foundation
Contact Mr Chris Purver, Eric Young Orchid Foundation, Victoria Village, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE3 5HHTel 01534861963
Email chris@eyof.co.uk
Website www.ericyoungorchidfoundation.co.uk
Meetings Venue
Times
Information Please phone with reference to opening.
Tel: 01534 861963
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Essex Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Moira Tarrant, Bumby's, Fox Road, Mashbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4TJTel 01245 231437
Email moira.tarrant@outlook.com
Website http://www.essexorchidsociety.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Billericay South Green Memorial Hall
Southend Road, Billericay CM11 2PR
Times
2nd Sat Monthly at 13.30 except Jan, Jul, Aug, Dec
1.30pm to 4pm
Information
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Contact Mr Andrew Sinclair, Curator, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0UETel
Email andrew.sinclair2@glasgow.gov.uk
Website https://glasgow.gov.uk/botanicgardens
Meetings Venue
Times
Open every day
Information
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The Hardy Orchid Society
Contact Mrs M Tarrant, Bumbys, Fox Road, Mashbury, Chelmsford, , CM1 4TJTel 01245 231437
Email moira.tarrant@outlook.com
Website www.hardyorchidsociety.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Times
Information Meetings are for members & their guests only.
Talks, discussions and orchid sales.
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Harrogate Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Patricia Hollings, 18 Manor Parkway, Lepton, Huddersfield, , HD8 0AJTel 01484 315053
Email jp.holls@ntworld.com
Website http://www.harrogateorchidsociety.co.uk
Meetings Venue
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Harrogate
Pool Village Hall Pool in Wharfedale
Times
See web site for meeting list for dates and times
See web site for meeting list and venue
Information Contact John Gay (Chairman)
Mrs Patricia Hollings (Secretary)
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Hinckley & District Orchid Society
Contact Keith Bates, 79 Hereford Close, Barwell, Leicestershire, , LE9 8HUTel 01455 444177
Email orchids1941@yahoo.com
Website http://hinckleydistrictorchidsociety.com
Meetings Venue
Constitutional Club Chapel st.
Barwell, Leicestershire
Times
01455444177
As From 2022.2nd Sat in the month except July &
Information Start time 2-00 hrs pm for 2-30 start
orchids1941@yahoo.com
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King Charles I School
Contact Mr Philip Seaton, , , , ,Tel
Email philipseaton@gmail.com
Website
Meetings Venue
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Times
Information Contact Phil Seaton at philipseaton@gmail.com
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Lea Valley Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Gillian Radley, 3 Burleigh Road, Hertford, , , SG13 7HATel 01992 550897
Email gillian.radley@yahoo.co.uk
Website www.leavalleyorchidsociety.com
Meetings Venue
Waterford Village Hall, Waterford, nr. Hertford
A602 - Stevenage to Hertford
Times
Third Wednesday of each month at 7.45 pm
Information Contact - Gillian Radley
Lea Valley Orchid Society Secretary
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North East of England Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Pat McLean, 3 Springfield Avenue, Eighton Banks, Gateshead, , NE9 7HLTel 0191 4879515
Email mcleanpatriciaw@yahoo.co.uk
Website http://www.northeastofenglandorchidsociety.co.uk/
Meetings Venue
Bowburn Community Centre
Durham Road
Times
DH6 5AT
Last Tuesday of the Month, 19.15-21.30
Information Bowburn Commuity Centre, A177, Durham
Next Annual Show 10 April 2024
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The North of England Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Philippa Illsley, 12 Long Close, Leyland, Lancashire, , PR26 7ABTel 07908 654755
Email philippa.illsley@btinternet.com
Website http://www.orchid.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Venue variable but monthly meetings usually
on the Saturday of the second weekend of the month
Times
staging to complete by 11.00am show closes 15.00hr
Please consult our website or contact us.
Information
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Orchid Society of Great Britain
Contact Miss Amy Malin, 359 Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1EHTel 07881606431
Email secretary@osgb.org.uk
Website https://www.osgb.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Napier Hall, Hide Place, Westminster
London SW1P 4NJ
Times
On the first Saturday of each month
13.30 - 16.30
Information 13.45 -14.15 Introductory session for beginners
14.40 Guest Speaker
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Pleurothallid Alliance - UK
Contact Mr D Smallman, 10 Willoughby Close, Helpringham, Sleaford, , NG34 0RXTel 01529 421521
Email donaldsmallman234@btinternet.com
Website
Meetings Venue
Contact Secretary for details of meetings
Times
Meetings are held annually
17th September 2017 10.00am - 4.00pm
Information Wilnecote Parish Hall, Watling Street
Two Gates, Tamworth, B77 5AD
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Royal Botanic Gardens KEW
Contact Lara Jewitt , Tropical Nursery, RBG Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3ABTel 020 8332 5561
Email l.jewitt@kew.org
Website www.kew.org
Meetings Venue
Times
open all year, see website for opening times
Information email or phone for reserve collection visits
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Royal Horticultural Society
Contact Lara Jewitt , Tropical Nursery, RBG Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3ABTel 020 8332 5561
Email l.jewitt@kew.org
Website
Meetings Venue
RHS Orchid Committee, Horticultural Halls Vincent
Chelsea Flower Show, most RHS flower shows, etc.
Times
See the BOC Yearbook link for more details
Information Contact: Jill Otway,Committee Secretary.
Email: jillotway@rhs.org.uk
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Scottish Orchid Society - Country Members
Contact Mr Alan Mackenzie, 7 Dunlin Crescent, Houston, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA6 7JXTel 01505 614756
Email gen.secretary@scottishorchid.org
Website https://www.scottishorchid.org
Meetings Venue
Times
Information Please refer to the Scottish Orchid Society entry
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Scottish Orchid Society
Contact Mr Alan Mackenzie , 7 Dunlin Crescent, Houston, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA6 7JXTel 07802 796789
Email gen.secretary@scottishorchid.org
Website http://www.scottishorchid.org
Meetings Venue
Refer to website for information
Times
Refer to website for information
Information
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Scottish Orchid Society EDINBURGH
Contact Mr Robert Jones, 3 East Caiystane Place, , Edinburgh, , EH10 6RUTel 0131 445 2745
Email robert.157jones9@virginmedia.com
Website http://www.scottishorchid.org/edinburgh.html
Meetings Venue
2021 meeting venue tba
Refer to website for updated information
Times
Refer to website
Information NO MEETINGS in July, August or December
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Scottish Orchid Society GLASGOW
Contact Mr Alan Mackenzie , 7 Dunlin Crescent, Houston, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA6 7JXTel 07802 796789
Email gen.secretary@scottishorchid.org
Website http://www.scottishorchid.org/glasgow.html
Meetings Venue
Hopkirk Building, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road.Glasgow G12 0UE
Times
3rd Monday Monthly at 19.30
Information NO MEETINGS , July and August
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Scottish Orchid Society PERTH
Contact Mr Brian Brocklehurst, 146 Balgillo Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, , DD5 3EBTel 01382 778348
Email brian.brocklehurst1@btinternet.com
Website http://www.scottishorchid.org/perth.html
Meetings Venue
Village Hall, Pitcairngreen, Nr Perth, PH1 3LR
Times
Fourth Wednesday monthly @ 1:30pm
Information
NO MEETINGS June, July & Decemebr
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The Sheffield & District Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Carolyn McQueen, 3 Milton Court, Swinton, ROTHERHAM, , S64 8RETel 01709 587208
Email carolyn.m.mcqueen@gmail.com
Website http://www.sheffieldorchids.co.uk
Meetings Venue
St. John's Church hall, Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield S17 9LE
Times
2nd Sunday of month
10.00am to 12.30pm
Information
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Solihull and District Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Grace Mayes, 3 Jackdaw Lane, Droitwich,, , , , WR9 7heTel
Email gew30@outlook.com
Website www.solihullorchidsociety.co.uk
Meetings Venue
St George & Teresa Parish Centre, Dorridge B93 8EZ
Times
1st Saturday of the Month open 1pm, Speaker 2.30pm
No meeting in August
Information Meeting Hall is on Station Road, Dorridge
Look out for the 'A' frame board on the pavement
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South East Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Karina Sellers, Wildwood, Knoll Hill, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7BZTel 01233 720238
Email karinasellers@btinternet.com
Website www.southeastorchidsociety.co.uk
Meetings Venue
Ashford Rail Staff Hall, Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent. TN23 7RR
Times
Generally the third Sunday of the month from 2.30
Information Please go to the website for full information.
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Orchid Study Group
Contact Mrs Lynda-Kim Aston, 15 Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Ceredigion, CF36 5TPTel
Email kimaston58@aol.com
Website www.orchidstudygroup.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire
SA32 8QH
Times
Saturday, once a month 11.00am to 1.00pm
Information Check our website for Programme of Events
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The South West Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Marian Saunders, 105 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QBTel 01278 - 455170
Email swos.secretary@gmail.com
Website
Meetings Venue
West Monkton Village Hall, Monkton Heathfield
Near Taunton TA2 8NE
Times
2nd Sunday of the month 2:30 to 5:00 pm
Information swos.secretary@gmail.com
Programme Sec: kelvin05bush@gmail.com
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Suffolk Orchid Society
Contact Mr Bill Gardiner, 12 Holbrook Close, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0XXTel 07807901863
Email soschair@outlook.com
Website http://suffolkorchid.co.uk
Meetings Venue
St Michaels Church Centre, The Drift
Martlesham, Nr Ipswich, IP5 3PL
Times
Last Wednesday of month (not Dec, July
or August) 7.30pm to 9.45pm
Information
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Thames Valley Orchid Society
Contact Mr Paul Upward, Jungle Cottage, 40 Glebe Rd, Chalfont St Peter, , SL9 9NJTel 07747 031 585
Email info@paulupward.co.uk
Website
Meetings Venue
St. Peters Church Hall,
St. Peters Street, Marlow SL7 1NQ
Times
3rd. Saturday every 3 months 11am to 1.30pm.
also on Zoom, contact Paul Upward
Information Visitors are welcome.
Visiting speakers, members evenings and table show
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The Mathers Foundation
Contact Ms Gill Mathers, The Mathers Foundation, c/o Taylor Vinters LLP, Merlin Place, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0DPTel 07752 298428
Email gill@orchid.foundation
Website https://orchid.foundation
Meetings Venue
Times
Information The Mathers Foundation do hold Open Days several times a year in flowering
season. For details and to book a ticket please email admin@orchid.foundation.
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Wessex Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Lynn Smith, 9a The Keep, Portchester, Fareham, Hants, PO16 9PNTel
Email chairman@wessexorchidsociety.org.uk
Website http://www.wessexorchidsociety.org.uk
Meetings Venue
Shawford Parish Hall, Shawford SO21 2AA
Times
Second Sat of month with exceptions
2.00 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. start, 5.00 p.m close
Information Hon. Secretary, John Sutton: hon.secretary@WessexOrchidSociety.org.uk
Show Secretary, Tony Nappin: 01329 285160
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West Cornwall Orchid Society
Contact Mrs Kit Lindsay, St Martins Villa, 13 Pendarves Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7QBTel 01209 717947
Email r.lindsay672@btinternet.com
Website www.westcornwallorchidsociety.btck.co.uk
Meetings Venue
Camborne Community Centre, Pendarves Rd, Camborne
Times
2nd Sunday of month except August and December 2pm
Information Contact Kit Lindsay 01209 717947
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Writhlington School Orchid Project
Contact Mr Simon Pugh-Jones, Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQTel 01761 433581
Email spughjones@wsbeorchids.org
Website www.wsbeorchids.org
Meetings Venue
Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
Times
Information Tel 01761433581