BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//britishorchidcouncil.org.uk - ECPv6.17.5//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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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: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;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: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: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: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: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:20260228T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20251221T124441Z CREATED:20251203T095030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T124441Z UID:1447-1772276400-1772294400@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Bournemouth Orchid Society Spring Show & Trade Fair DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our popular Spring Show and Trade Fair.to see a display of rare orchids and other tropical plants. Visit our Orchid Learning Zone where members will be on hand to provide FREE cultural advice and where we will be offering an orchid repotting service from £3.  A range of other family craft activities will also be available. FREE ENTRY for under 18’s with paying ADULT. \nThere is FREE parking on site and a wide range of refreshments will on sale. \nTrade Attractions:\nA wide range of orchids and rare tropical green-leafed plants will be available from Burnham Nurseries\, Lawrence Hobbs Orchids and Spicesotic Plants. Peter White Orchid Sundries will also be on hand for anyone looking to replenish their supplies of orchid potting bark\, fertiliser and other accessories. Other attractions include Steve Neville Ceramics and Chris Jones Art Work. \n  URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/bournemouth-orchid-society-spring-show/ LOCATION:Canford Magna Complex\, Magna Road\, Canford Magna\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 3AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show,Plant Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bournemoth-Spring-Show-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Broomfield":MAILTO:chrisbroomfield@ntlword.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T123000 DTSTAMP:20251231T134434Z CREATED:20251201T221040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T134434Z UID:1396-1772274600-1772281800@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-2/ LOCATION:Mathers Foundation\, Pulborough\, West Sussex CATEGORIES:Featured,Open Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4223-web-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mathers Foundation":MAILTO:gill@orchid.foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T160000 DTSTAMP:20251208T183847Z CREATED:20251208T172548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T183847Z UID:1509-1771327800-1771344000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:RHS Orchid Expert Group Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/rhs-orchid-expert-group-meeting-2/ LOCATION:RHS Council Room\, 80 Vincent Square.\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Frances Wilson":MAILTO:franceswilson@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTSTAMP:20260209T180607Z CREATED:20260209T175137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180607Z UID:2215-1771027200-1771199999@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Laurence Hobbs Orchid Nursery Open Weekend DESCRIPTION:Saturday 14th February- Sunday 15th February 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-3/ 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:20260207T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T153000 DTSTAMP:20251229T175148Z CREATED:20251229T174631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T175148Z UID:1611-1770471900-1770478200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Orchid Society of Great Britain Members Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:Lepanthes and Related Miniature PleurothallidinaeA Zoom talk by Alex Koper\nJoin Alex\, an expert in the cultivation of the fascinating genus Lepanthes when he will look at the evolution of his collection from a few miniature orchids grown in sweet jars to a sizeable collection of more than 400 species grown in custom orchidariums and indoor growing spaces\, His talk will look at a variety of species\, growing successes and failures\, lessons learnt and cultivation for growing cool growing miniature species indoors. \nThis talk is for members of the Orchid Society of Great Britain (OSGB) or members of any affiliated orchid society. To join the OSGB click here or to find your local orchid society\, visit our Members Page. \nJoining details will be shared approximately a week before the meeting. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/orchid-society-of-great-britain-members-zoom-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Select CATEGORIES:Featured,Zoom Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-29-140434.png ORGANIZER;CN="Orchid Society of Great Britain":MAILTO:jane.walker@osgb.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T123000 DTSTAMP:20251205T174527Z CREATED:20251023T104951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T174527Z UID:1303-1770460200-1770467400@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/ LOCATION:Mathers Foundation\, Pulborough\, West Sussex CATEGORIES:Featured,Open Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6374-web-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mathers Foundation":MAILTO:gill@orchid.foundation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20251230T172615Z CREATED:20251230T172612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T172615Z UID:1640-1769817600-1769990399@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Houseplant & Orchid Festival Weekend at Gordale Garden Centre DESCRIPTION:Saturday 31st January – Sunday 1st February 2026 11;00am to 4:00pm both days\nJoin Sara & Arthur from Burnham Nurseries in Devon when they will again be attending the Gordale Garden Festival Houseplant and Orchid Festival where there will be a large range of popular and unusual orchids for sale. Enjoy talks\, demonstrations and get expert advice from orchid experts which will include members of the Cheshire & North Wales Orchid Society. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/houseplant-orchid-festival-weekend-at-gordale-garden-centre/ LOCATION:Gordale Garden Centre\, Chester High Road\, Burton\, South Wirral\, Cheshire\, CH64 8TF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-30-164401.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gordale Garden Centre":MAILTO:admin@gordale.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTSTAMP:20251231T161915Z CREATED:20251231T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T161915Z UID:1709-1769212800-1769385599@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Discover the World of Houseplants at RHS Garden Rosemoor DESCRIPTION:Join members of Devon Orchid Society when they will be providing advice on how to care for your orchids at the Houseplant Event at RHS Garden Rosemoor. \nIncluded with garden admission; free to RHS members. Activity times vary.\n  URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/discover-the-world-of-houseplants-at-rhs-garden-rosemoor/ LOCATION:RHS Garden Rosemoor\, Great Torrington\, Devon\, EX38 8PH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Plant Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rosemoor-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T160000 DTSTAMP:20251111T111040Z CREATED:20251111T111036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T111040Z UID:1366-1768743000-1768752000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:East Midlands Orchid Society Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Details of this month’s meeting\nTo be confirmed \n \n \n \n \n \n General Information\nOur meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month from September to June at 1.30pm.  Guest speakers are invited to visit and give illustrated talks on all aspects of orchid growing. Often the speakers are specialist amateur growers who pass on some of their expertise. Sometimes the speakers are from nurseries and they bring plants for sale. At other times\, the speakers may be concerned with orchids in the wild. \nDisplay tables are an important part of our meetings and members are encouraged to bring any flowering plants they have for others to appreciate. The society  has a number of qualified British Orchid Council  judges who will give constructive criticism of the plants displayed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\nOur meetings are usually held in the village hall at Bottesford Nottinghamshire\, approx. ½ mile from the A52 Nottingham to Grantham road. \n​Bottesford is situated just off the A52 Nottingham to Grantham road\, approx 7 miles from the A1 and 14 miles from Nottingham. When approaching from the A1 ignore the first right hand turn for Bottesford and continue to the crossroad signposted right for Bottesford and Normanton\, the village hall is on the right hand side just after the cricket ground. From Nottingham\, ignore the first left hand turn and again proceed to the crossroad signposted Bottesford and Normanton \nClick on the link below for more details of the venue \n \n \n \n \n \n Why choose East Midlands Orchid Society?\nOur monthly meetings are a great opportunity to enjoy the company of like-minded people\, hobbyists and orchid growers. We are a friendly society and will guarantee you a warm welcome (from exchanging growing experiences and advice to a chat with friends) whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. \nProspective members are most welcome\, whether you are a complete novice or an experienced grower. Why not come along to one of our meetings to see what we have to offer? Your first meeting is free.\n  URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/east-midlands-orchid-society-monthly-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Bottesford VC Hall\, Belvoir Rd\, Bottesford\, Nottingham\, NG13 0BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="East Midlands Orchid Society":MAILTO:stephen.pask@icloud.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTSTAMP:20251231T171015Z CREATED:20251231T170745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T171015Z UID:1722-1768608000-1768780799@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:British Paphiopedilum Society Winter Meeting and AGM DESCRIPTION:Members of the British Paphiopedilum Socitey are holding their Winter Meeting and AGM at the Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern where the guest speaker will be Hilmar Bauch of Asendorfer Orchideen from Germany. \nFor more information on joining The British Paphiopedilum Society\, please click here. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/british-paphiopedilum-society-winter-meeting-and-agm/ LOCATION:The Abbey Hotel\, Abbey Road\, Great Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 3ET\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,Featured,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Paphiopedilum-Houghtoniae-web-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="British Paphiopedilum Society":MAILTO:linda@justinglass.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTSTAMP:20260106T203855Z CREATED:20260106T203852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203855Z UID:2051-1768608000-1768780799@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Laurence Hobbs Orchid Nursery Open Weekend DESCRIPTION:Saturday 17th January – Sunday 18th January 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 voucher 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-2/ LOCATION:Gloucestershire 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:20260110T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T180000 DTSTAMP:20251229T181939Z CREATED:20251229T181935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T181939Z UID:1626-1768035600-1768068000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Beetham Nurseries Orchid Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Sara & Arthur from Burnham Nurseries in Devon when they will again be attending Beetham Nurseries Orchid Day in 2026. Shake off those post Christmas blues and come and visit them for a chance to purchase from their fantastic selection of orchids. At 2pm Sara will give a talk all about The Wonderful World of Orchids and introduce you to this fantastic range of plants. Both Sara and Arthur will be available all day to answer specific questions or queries about growing your own orchids. Beetham Nurseries will also be offering a repotting clinic if you have any orchids at home needing a little care and attention. \nKingSharp is back for 2026\nKingSharp is also joining us on Saturday 10th January from 10am. Find KingSharp at the entrance door to Beetham Nurseries in the car park. Operating from his fully-fitted van\, KingSharp can sharpen almost anything with a blade! Bring along kitchen knives\, household scissors\, professional scissors\, garden and home tools and more and have them sharpened. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/beetham-nurseries-orchid-day-2026/ LOCATION:Beetham Nurseries\, Pool Darkin Lane\, Beetham\, Nr. Milnthorpe\, Cumbria\, LA7 7AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Beetham-Orchid-Day-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Burnham Nurseries":MAILTO:admin@@orchids.uk.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T160000 DTSTAMP:20251208T183931Z CREATED:20251208T172210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T183931Z UID:1500-1767693600-1767715200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:RHS Orchid Expert Group Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/rhs-orchid-expert-group-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Frances Wilson":MAILTO:franceswilson@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T160000 DTSTAMP:20251229T175022Z CREATED:20251229T141429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T175022Z UID:1579-1767447000-1767456000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Orchid Society of Great Britain Members Only Plant Auction DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1951\, The Orchid Society of Great Britain (OSGB) will mark its 75th anniversary in 2026. To kick off the year\, the Society hosts its annual winter auction where members can buy rare and unusual orchids or sell their surplus plants. \nThis event is a wonderful chance for OSGB members to exchange plants or find a great deal. Recent auctions have featured orchids that are no longer available commercially\, so you may have an opportunity to acquire something special from your wish list. If you’re not yet a member\, you can find information on joining the Society here or just join on the day. \nDoors open at 1:30pm\, and anyone selling plants must register them before the auction begins at 2:00pm. Members are allowed to bring up to eight lots (or twelve for joint members)\, and can set a minimum bid or reserve price if desired. Please note that 10% of each sale goes to the Society. Cash payments are preferred on the day\, and full auction details are available here. \nCole Court has ample free parking and is a four-minute walk from Twickenham railway station\, so take this opportunity to beat the post-festive blues and expand your orchid collection! URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/orchid-society-of-great-britain-members-only-plant-auction/ LOCATION:Cole Court\, 150 London Road\, Twickenham\, TW1 1HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Auction,Featured,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-29-140434.png ORGANIZER;CN="Orchid Society of Great Britain":MAILTO:jane.walker@osgb.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T160000 DTSTAMP:20250804T130733Z CREATED:20250603T134704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T130733Z UID:298-1765279800-1765296000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:RHS Orchid Expert Group Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/royal-horticultural-society-rhs-orchid-committee-5/ LOCATION:RHS Council Room\, 80 Vincent Square.\, London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RHS-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Frances Wilson":MAILTO:franceswilson@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20250930T180627Z CREATED:20250930T180627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T180627Z UID:1267-1763285400-1763310600@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Hardy Orchid Society Autumn Meeting and Photographic Competition 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/hardy-orchid-society-autumn-meeting-and-photographic-competition-2025/ LOCATION:Exeter Hall\, Oxford Road\, Kidlington\, Oxfordshire\, OX5 1AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Hardy Orchid Society":MAILTO:tarrant.simon@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T013000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20251103T162638Z CREATED:20251103T162634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162638Z UID:1322-1763256600-1763308800@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:East Midlands Orchid Society Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join members of the society at their November meeting when the guest speaker will be Zsuzsa Serer from Spicesotic Plants who will be telling us ‘What’s in Flower at the Nursery‘. There will be plenty of orchids for sale and they are happy to bring any pre-orders\, so it’s worth a look at their online shop which can be found here. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n New members always welcome. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/east-midlands-orchid-society-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Bottesford VC Hall\, Belvoir Rd\, Bottesford\, Nottingham\, NG13 0BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="East Midlands Orchid Society":MAILTO:stephen.pask@icloud.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T160000 DTSTAMP:20250928T110703Z CREATED:20250928T110658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T110703Z UID:1260-1762092000-1762099200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:British Orchid Council General Meeting (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:More information to follow soon URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/british-orchid-council-general-meeting-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Gloucestershire CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20250818T200844Z CREATED:20250710T212933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T200844Z UID:614-1761390000-1761408000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Wessex Orchid Society Autumn Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for our  Autumn Show featuring displays by Wessex and other visiting orchid Societies. \nMembers will be on hand to provide free cultural advice and orchids and sundries will be available from the following: –Burnham NurseriesLaurence HobbsOrchid Accessories \nThere is free parking and refreshments will be available. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Accompanied children free URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/wessex-orchid-society-autumn-show/ LOCATION:Portchester Village Hall\, 1 Assheton Court CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Wessex-Autumn-Show-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wessex Orchid Society":MAILTO:membershipsecretary@wessexorchidsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20250804T130823Z CREATED:20250603T134551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T130823Z UID:295-1760189400-1760202000@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:RHS Orchid Expert Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:At Devon Orchid Weekend URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/royal-horticultural-society-rhs-orchid-committee-4/ LOCATION:RHS Garden Rosemoor\, Great Torrington\, Devon\, EX38 8PH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RHS-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Frances Wilson":MAILTO:franceswilson@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000 DTSTAMP:20250929T131736Z CREATED:20250606T083029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T131736Z UID:453-1760176800-1760284800@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Devon Orchid Society Orchid Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join members of Devon Orchid Society when they will be holding their Orchid Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Set in the stunning North Devon countryside\, the Garden features woodland walks with stunning autumnal colours\, a kitchen garden and a lake with waterfalls.  \nSee large displays of orchids by several orchid societies\, watch potting demonstrations and get tips and advice on growing orchids at home. There will also be a programme of talks over the weekend. \nThe RHS Orchid Expert Group will meet at 11:30am on the Saturday\, so any plants for submission need to be available as soon as possible in the morning. \nNormal admissions charges to the Garden will apply but free for RHS members \n \n \n \n \n \n Trade Attending\n \n \n \n \n \n A range of orchids will be on sale from Burnham Nurseries\, Laurence Hobbs Orchids\, Orchid Alchemy\, Orchid Botanics\, Spicesotic Plants and giving the event an international flavour\, Tropical Exotique from Thailand and Ecuadorquideas from Ecuador\, \n \n \n \n \n \n Displays By\n \n \n \n \n \n The following orchid societies will be displaying at the show\, Devon\, Cornwall\, South West\, Bournemouth as well as a collaboration between the Scottish and Darlington societies. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/rhs-garden-rosemoor-orchid-show/ LOCATION:RHS Garden Rosemoor\, Great Torrington\, Devon\, EX38 8PH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Orchid-Weekend-Poster-for-sharing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Orchid Society":MAILTO:nwakley@googlmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20250927T155033Z CREATED:20250603T134307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T155033Z UID:291-1759572000-1759593600@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:British Orchid Council Judging Symposium DESCRIPTION:The British Orchid Council (BOC) runs the National training scheme for orchid judges and arranges Judging Symposiums (usually two times a year) at orchid shows and other events at different venues throughout the UK. These are aimed at Trainee Judges to allow them to view as wide a selection of orchids as possible and to learn to judge plants for themselves. The training programme applies and teaches the rules in developing orchid judges to international accepted standards of accreditation. After a period of time and subject to achieving the overall pass mark\, a Trainee may be deemed to have become a qualified BOC Orchid Judge and is able to judge at events worldwide. After qualifying judges are encouraged to attend symposiums in order to maintain their skills levels. URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/british-orchid-council-judging-symposium/ LOCATION:Wraysbury Village Hall\, The Green\, Wraysbury\, Staines-upon-Thames\, TW19 5NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Judging Symposium ORGANIZER;CN="Jean & Chris Barker":MAILTO:cjbandjb@ntlworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20250818T203107Z CREATED:20250606T083538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T203107Z UID:456-1759566600-1759595400@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:Orchid Society of Great Britain Autumn Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/orchid-society-of-great-britain-autumn-show/ LOCATION:Wraysbury Village Hall\, The Green\, Wraysbury\, Staines-upon-Thames\, TW19 5NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ORGANIZER;CN="The Orchid Society of Great Britain":MAILTO:secretary@osgb.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T160000 DTSTAMP:20250804T124521Z CREATED:20250603T134048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T124521Z UID:287-1759053600-1759075200@britishorchidcouncil.org.uk SUMMARY:East Midlands Orchid Society Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Orchid displays by East Midlands and other visiting orchid societies. \nPlants and accessories on Sale from top UK Orchid Nurseries. \nFree orchid advice. \nRefreshments available \n \n \n \n \n \n Children under 11 admitted free URL:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/event/east-midlands-orchid-society-east-midlands-orchid-society-annual-show/ LOCATION:Bottesford Village Hall\, Bottesford Village Hall\, Bottesford\, Nottinghamshire\, NG13 0BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Featured,Orchid Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishorchidcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EMOS-Show-Advert-SOCIAL-MEDIA-2025.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Melvyn Stephen":MAILTO:melv_and_hil@hotmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR