BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//britishorchidcouncil.org.uk - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:britishorchidcouncil.org.uk X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for britishorchidcouncil.org.uk REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T163000 DTSTAMP:20260206T173156Z CREATED:20250927T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T173156Z UID:1251-1772373600-1772382600@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:British Orchid Council Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:A yearly gathering of delegates from affiliated orchid societies across the UK URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/british-orchid-council-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Greswolde Arms Hotel\, 1657 High Street\, Knowle\, West Midlands\, B93 0LL CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AGM.png ORGANIZER;CN="British Orchid Council":MAILTO:secretary@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T123000 DTSTAMP:20251231T140149Z CREATED:20251201T221922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T140149Z UID:1403-1772793000-1772800200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:The Mathers Foundation Guided Tour DESCRIPTION:Overview\nExplore behind the scenes at The Mathers Foundation orchid nursery in Pulborough\, West Sussex\, with an exclusive personal tour by a leading orchid expert\, During these popular tours you will see all six National Collections including Oncidiums. Pleiones\, Stanhopeas\, Masdevallias\, Anguloas and Cymbidiums together with Bulbophyllums and African Orchids and get insights into how they are grown. \nThe event is strictly by ticket due to the size of the nursery and these can be purchased via Eventbrite by following the link below. \nTicket Prices\nStandard Admission: £16.96 incl. £1.96 Fee.UK Orchid Society Member: £11.55 incl. £1.55 Fee. Click here to find your local society.Plant Heritage Member: £11.55 incl. £1.55 Fee. For more information on Plant Heritage click here.Student or Under 25: Free\, \nThere will be refreshments and orchids for sale. All funds help to support our conservation work in the UK and an Orchid Reserve in Colombia run by the Colombian Orchid Society \nIf you need further information about the location before booking do contact gill@orchid.foundation \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All photographs © The Mathers Foundation URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/the-mathers-foundation-guided-tour-3/ LOCATION:Mathers Foundation\, Pulborough\, West Sussex CATEGORIES:Featured,Open Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_6380-web-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mathers Foundation":MAILTO:gill@orchid.foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260302T163542Z CREATED:20250825T135000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T163542Z UID:963-1772877600-1772899200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Suffolk Orchid Society Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Come and marvel at a gorgeous display of our Cup-winning orchids! \nThe orchids offered in supermarkets and garden centres are a tiny sample of the tens of thousands of known species and hybrids. Our Show is an opportunity to enjoy a greater variety of their exotic forms\, colours and fragrances. \nThe full programme is to be confirmed\, but as well as our Society stand\, we expect the following: \n\nIt’s not just the Suffolk Orchid Society who will be exhibiting – our friends from the Orchid Society of East Anglia will be coming down from Norwich to set up a display of their orchids too!\nOrchids in flower and suitable for windowsill culture will be on sale from visiting nurserymen – handy for Mothering Sunday the following day!\nSociety members will give repotting demonstrations and be available to advise on orchid culture.\nWe’ll be running a Tombola.\nDavid Mittell will be offering for sale his wooden baskets and other carved accessories.\nWe’ll have a stand offering for sale Guy William Eves’ botanical drawings (see https://www.guywilliameves.co.uk/).\nRefreshments\, including light lunches\, will be available at moderate cost.\n\nAdmission is £2.00. The Society can’t take card payments at the moment\, so cash only please. \nLast year\, the Show was very busy in the morning but less so in the afternoon – so consider coming after 1pm if that is convenient for you. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/suffolk-orchid-society-annual-show/ LOCATION:St Michael’s Church Hall\, The Drift\, Martlesham\, Suffolk\, IP5 3PL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Suffolk-Flyer-2026-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260217T185442Z CREATED:20251202T184422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T185442Z UID:1423-1772877600-1772899200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Sheffield Orchid and Tropical Plant Show DESCRIPTION:Discover the Magic of Orchids\nJoin members of Sheffield Orchid Society at their annual show when seven orchid societies from the Midlands and North of England will be putting on displays of their members’ plants. There will also be display featuring orchids suitable for growing on a Sheffield windowsill as well s as a display of carnivorous plants. \nMembers will be on hand throughout the day to offer help and advice on looking after your orchids\, You will also be able to purchase plants from the Society members. If you have ever wanted to know anything about these fantastic plants\, why not come along. \nSnacks and hot/cold drinks will be available and you can try your luck on the tombola where you could win an orchid. There is parking available at the Church Hall\, but if full it is possible to park on the road outside. \nTickets are available on Eventbrite or on the door and a copy of our flyer can be downloaded here. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trade Attending:\nSpicesotic Plants will be selling orchids and other plants throughout the day and it is possible for you to preorder plants from them to bring to the show\, Visit their website here. \nWack’s Wicked Plants will be selling a variety of carnivorous plants suitable for all locations. Their range of plants has grown considerably in the last few years\, so why not have a look at their website here. \nOther vendors include Hoyland Plant Centre selling Pleiones and Disas\, Terrariums from The CloudScraper. There will also be the opportunity to purchase Cactii and Air Plants. \nDisplays by:\nEast Midlands Orchid Society\, Harrogate Orchid Society\, Hinckley & District Orchid Society\, The North of England Orchid Society and the North East of England Orchid Society. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/sheffield-orchid-and-tropical-plant-show/ LOCATION:St. Johns’s Church Hall\, Abbeydale Road South\, Shefield\, S17 3LE CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-02-175406.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Orchid Society":MAILTO:paulhobson999@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260219T121649Z CREATED:20250728T201854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T121649Z UID:661-1772879400-1772899200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:South West Orchid Society Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Discover the Magic of Orchids\nJoin us for a spectacular celebration of orchids at the South West Orchid Society’s Orchid Show. Discover dazzling displays bursting with colour and creativity\, and chat with friendly members who’ll be on hand all day to share tips and advice on caring for your own plants. \nBrowse and buy beautiful orchids from Laurence Hobbs Orchids\, pick up essential sundries\, and try your luck at our ever‑popular tombola. \nFree parking is available\, and under‑16s enjoy free entry\, making it a perfect day out for all ages. \nCome along and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of orchids! URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/south-west-orchid-society-annual-show/ LOCATION:West Monkton Village Hall\, Monkton Heathfield\, Taunton\, TA2 8NE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWOS-Show2025-Web-with-Caption-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South West Orchid Society":MAILTO:swos.secretary@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T111441Z CREATED:20260106T111437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T111441Z UID:2017-1772967600-1772985600@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Wessex Orchid Society Spring Show DESCRIPTION:Join members of Wessex Orchid Society at their Spring Show where you will be able to view fabulous orchid displays and purchase plants and sundries from specialist vendors. \nMembers will be on hand throughout the day to offer help and advice on looking after your orchids\, If you have ever wanted to know anything about these fantastic plants\, why not come along. \nLight lunches\, hot and cold drinks as well as home made cakes will be available.. There is free parking available at the Church Hall. \nSpecial Offer\nNew members joining the Society at the show will be entitled to a £5 voucher which is valid at the following vendors on the day. \nTrade Attending:\nOrchids will be available to buy from Burnham Nurseries\, Laurence Hobbs Orchids and Spicesotic Plants and orchid related sundries can be obtained from Orchid Accessories. Anyone wanted anything specific to be brought to the show should contact the vendor in advance. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/wessex-orchid-society-spring-show/ LOCATION:Portchester Village Hall\, 1 Assheton Court CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wessex-Spring-Show-2026-Web-Version.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex Orchid Society":MAILTO:membershipsecretary@wessexorchidsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260310T213014Z CREATED:20251104T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T213014Z UID:1344-1773360000-1773619199@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:RHS Orchid Show DESCRIPTION:Free for RHS members\nVisit RHS Hilltop and enjoy breathtaking displays\, meet the experts and purchase orchids from specialist growers. Take home care tips from a range of talks\, plus explore RHS Wisley’s impressive collection in the Orchid House.The show  is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm each day. \nTrade Attending\nLaurence Hobbs Orchids. Isle of Portland Orchids\, Elite Orchids\, Burnham Orchids\, Spicesotic Plants\, Dibleys Nurseries\, The Dark Orchid and Chris Jones Art. \n  URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/rhs-orchid-show/ LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7498_RHS_Orchid_poster_2026_v3-Wb-Version-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTSTAMP:20260209T180527Z CREATED:20260209T175630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180527Z UID:2224-1774051200-1774223999@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Laurence Hobbs Orchid Nursery Open Weekend DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21st March- Sunday 22nd March 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm both days\nOrchids are ideal for for both plant enthusiasts and beginners alike\, making them ideal presents for birthdays and special events. The nursery is able to offer a range of flowering plants\, both species and hybrids. \nDiscounts will apply for most purchases on the day and gift vouchers are also available. For plant availability\, please call or send an email and be sure to include your telephone number so that Laurence can get back in touch.direct. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/laurence-hobbs-orchid-nursery-open-weekend-4/ LOCATION:Bailiff’s Cottage Nursery\, Hophurst Lane\, Crawley Down\, Sussex\, RH10 4LN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Open Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Laurence-Hobbs-Orchids.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Hobbs Orchids Ltd":MAILTO:lhorchids1@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260206T181913Z CREATED:20260206T180938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T181913Z UID:2183-1774090800-1774108800@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Solihull & District Orchid Society Open Spring Show DESCRIPTION:Join members of Solihull & District Orchid Society at their Spring Show. \nMembers will be on hand throughout the day to offer help and advice on looking after your orchids\, If you have ever wanted to know anything about these fantastic plants\, why not come along. \nThroughout the day there will be refreshments available as well as a tombola. There is ample free parking. \nChildren admitted free.\nTrade Attending:\nSpicesotic Plants will be selling orchids and other plants throughout the day and it is possible for you to preorder plants from them to bring to the show\, Visit their website here. \nOrchid Alchemy will also be in attendance and will also be happy to bring along preorders. Visit their website here. \nDisplays by:\nCentral Orchid Society and Hinckley & District Orchid Society\, \n  URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/solihull-district-orchid-society-open-spring-show/ LOCATION:Bentley Heath Community Centre\, Widney Road\, Solihull\, West Midlands\, B93 9BQ CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/solihull.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Wray":MAILTO:wraydavid565@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR