Programme of Events for 2023/4
We provide members with a varied programme of events throughout the year which includes talks by experts, practical sessions as well as more informal gatherings to simply meet other people who are passionate about orchids. We welcome suggestions for future meetings. For full information on where we meet, including directions, see our Meetings page.
Please note that this programme may be subject to change. If you intend to travel any distance to one of our meetings, please contact us in advance to confirm arrangements. For Edinburgh meetings contact Robert Jones (0131 445 2745) and for Glasgow meetings contact Alan Mackenzie (07802 796789). Alternatively email us at info@scottishorchid.org or use the Contact Us page.
It is appreciate that not everybody is not able to travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow so in addition to the events below, we hold regular on-line meetings via Zoom details of which are sent out to members by email.
We also exhibit at other orchid shows throughout the UK and any that we are attending are highlighted. This is a good way of raising the profile of the Society as well as meeting other like minded enthusiasts.
| Date & Time | Location | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 8th January 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | How to grow epiphytic orchids the natural way A practical session on mounting orchids | Christine Nicholson |
| Sunday 19th February 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | An Introduction to FūKiran Repotting Japanese Orchids | Riccardo Senesi |
| Sunday 12th March 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | An Introduction to orchid repotting A practical session | Peter Timoney |
| Sunday 26th March 2023 11:00am – 4:00pm | Bowburn Co. Durham | North East of England Orchid Society Annual Show | |
| Sunday 2nd April 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | The RHS Wisley Orchid Show | Alan Mackenzie |
| Thursday 27th April 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | From the Four Corners to Bowburn The recent North East of England Orchid Society’s Annual Show | Robert Jones |
| Sunday 7th May 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | Planning for the Orchid Fair? | |
| Saturday 13th May 2023 10:00am – 5:00pm | Glasgow | Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair | |
| Sunday 14th May 2023 10:00am – 5:00pm | Glasgow | Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair | |
| Thursday 25th May 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | Dendrobium cucumerinum Habit and cultural observations on this Australian miniature orchid | Owen Sengstock |
| Sunday 11th June 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | A Guided Tour Behind the Scenes of the Orchid Collection at Glasgow Botanic Gardens | Christine Nicholson |
| Thursday 16th June 2023 to Sunday 18th June 2023 | Malvern Worcestershire | Malvern International Orchid Show For website click here | |
| Saturday 24th June 2023 10:00am | Mugdock Country Park Milngavie G62 8EL | Orchid Field Trip | Guided by David Menzies |
| Thursday 29th June 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | The 2023 Malvern International Orchid Show | Robert Jones |
| Saturday 1st July 2023 | Near Perth | Field Trip to see Dave and Jean Trudgill’s Orchid Meadow | |
| Saturday 8th July 2023 | Barton Lancashire | North of England Orchid Society Annual Show | |
| Thursday 27th July 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | A Few Weekends in the Bush – some interesting finds in South East Queensland | Owen Sengstock |
| Saturday 19th August 2023 & Sunday 20th August 2023 | Ayr | Ayr & District Flower Show Ayr Racecourse For website click here | |
| Thursday 31st August 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | Amongst the Blooms at the Ayr Flower Show | Robert Jones |
| Sunday 3rd September 2023 10:00am – 4:00pm | Durham | Durham City Orchid Show Josephine Baker Collage – Durham University | |
| Sunday 10th September 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | New Member Welcome and looking to the future | |
| Thursday 28th September 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | The Cattleya Tribe – a closer look | David Menzies |
| Sunday 15th October 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | tbc – Please note change of date | |
| Thursday 26th October 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | tbc | |
| Sunday 12th November 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | tbc | |
| Thursday 30th November 2023 7:00pm | Edinburgh | Seasonal fun night? | |
| Sunday 10th December 2023 2:00pm | Glasgow | Christmas quiz and table display | |
| Saturday 11th May 2024 10:00am – 5:00pm | Glasgow | Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair | |
| Sunday 12th May 2024 10:00am – 5:00pm | Glasgow | Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair |
Zoom Meetings
In addition to the events listed above, we hold regular online meetings for members via ZOOM throughout the year. They are usually held monthly on various days starting at 7:30pm. You can join the meeting from 7:15pm onwards. Details of how to log on are sent by email to members.