February 2026 meeting

NEWS We ask members to rally round to support our Annual Show on 7 March, in particular: Help with catering, to provide cakes etc. – Grazyna has a list. Volunteers to help run the kitchen, tombola etc. This is a pressing need, as a number of members who would...

January 2026 monthly meeting

NEWS This month we had our Plant Clinic, where our experienced growers Bill Gardiner and Andy Gissing (and anyone else able to contribute) gave advice to mermbers about problem plants they brought to the meeting. Tony Weavers won the Novices table with one of his...

October 2025 monthly meeting

NEWS Andy Gissing brought in cakes in celebration of Angela’s 85th birthday. David Mittel won the Novices table with his Miltonia Queen Anne. Bill Gardiner won the Winners table with his Bulbophyllum Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry. Runner-up was Paul Eaton with his...

September 2025 monthly meeting

NEWS Entries for the BOC photo competition this year will be accepted from individuals, not Societies as in the past.  The closing date for entries is 31-Dec-25 (although they would like to receive them earlier if possible) – Carol wil send out details. The...

May 2025 monthly meeting and Suffolk Show

NEWS As usual, our May meeting took place while the Suffolk Show was on, and we were all delighted to hear that our stand at the Show had won a Large Gold and the Notcutt’s Salver “For the Best Flower Show Trade Exhibit of under 37 square metres ground...

April 2025 monthly meeting

NEWS Our meeting on 30-April coincided with the 70th birthday of Bill Gardiner, our Chair, so we sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him and were treated to delicious cake with our tea and coffee. We were delighted to welcome six newcomers to the meeting – as...