The following is a list of our events for the near future both at the nursery and around the UK. We will update it as new dates become available. The details are correct at time of publishing but in case alterations have been made, feel free to confirm dates with us. We are happy to bring any particular plants or sundries along for you to any of the shows and special events, just let us know, no obligation.

Most of these are annual events so if you missed it for this year look out for a similar date next year!

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2010

MONTH: J  F  M  A  M  J  J  A  S  O  N  D

For events at the nursery Download the 2010 Programme (pdf file) here.

Sat 16th & Sun 17th January....GORDALE ORCHID FESTIVAL. Gordale Garden Centre, The Wirral. Includes society displays and talks. FREE.

Sun 24th January...BEGINNERS' WORKSHOP at the nursery 'STARTING WITH ORCHIDS' FREE TALK starts at 2pm.

Sat 6th & Sun 7th February...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Sat 13th February... ORCHID FESTIVAL at Langford Nurseries and Garden Centre, Langford, near Biggleswade. We will be back here for another super event, with FREE TALKS AND ENTRY. Open 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Sat 27th February  BOURNEMOUTH ORCHID SOCIETY SPRING SHOW At the Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Bournemouth.

Sat 27th & Sun 28th February...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Sat 6th March Wessex Orchid Society Show at Portchester Community School, Whitehart Lane, Portchester, PO16 9BD. Open 11.00am – 4.30pm, admission £2. www.wessexorchidsociety.org.uk

Sun 7th March...SPRING BEGINNERS' MASTERCLASS...A full day course on orchids in conjunction with the RHS. Book your ticket now! £49, discount for RHS members , including refreshments and lunch.

Sat 20th & Sun 21st March RHS LONDON ORCHID SHOW at the RHS Halls, Vincent Square, Victoria. A stunning show not to be missed. www.rhs.org.uk

Sat 27th March BRISTOL ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW in Chipping Sodbury

Sun 28th March....SPRING ADVANCED ORCHID MASTERCLASS...A full day course on orchids in conjunction with the RHS. Book your ticket now! £49, discount for RHS members including refreshments and lunch.

Book for both Masterclasses and get a discount!

Sat 20th & Sun 21st March...THE LONDON ORCHID SHOW at The Horticultural Halls, Vincent Square, London

Fri 2nd- Mon 5th April...ORCHIDS AT EASTER...the nursery is open each day 10am-4pm with a full Easter programme of FREE repotting demonstrations from 10am-1pm and a beginners' talk at 2pm every day.

Sat 10th & Sun 11th April...THE ANNUAL ORCHID FAIR...at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland. Open 10am-5pm each days with free talks and demonstrations. FREE entry

Sat 17th & Sun 18th April...WEEKEND ORCHID FAIR at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. FREE ENTRY

Sat 1st May DEVON ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW in Exmouth

Sat 8th & Sun 9th May...HARDY ORCHID WEEKEND 

New for 2010, join us in learning all about growing British native species and other hardy orchids in your garden. Jeff Hutchings from Laneside Hardy Orchid Nursery will be giving expert help and advice on these plants with a wide range available to buy. He will also be giving an interesting and informative free talk each day at 2pm. Open 10am - 4pm.

NEW Sun 9th May...SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW at Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH. Open from 10.30am - 4.00pm.

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd May...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Sat 5th & Sun 6th June...TATTON PARK ORCHID SHOW

at Tatton Park near Knutsford, Cheshire

Sun 13th June...WORKSHOP at the nursery 'Orchids in your Home'..FREE TALK starts at 2pm.

Fri 18th, Sat 19th & Sun 20th June...PETERBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW AND BOC CONGRESS... To be held at the East of England Show at the Showground, Peterborough

Sat 26th & Sun 27th June...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Tues 6th to Sun 11th July...HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW. In the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

Sun 25th July...WORKSHOP AT THE NURSERY 'Create the right environment in your conservatory'...FREE TALK starts at 2pm.

Sat 7th & Sun 8th August...ORCHID FESTIVAL AT SCONE PALACE near Perth, Scotland

Sat 7th & Sun 8th August...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Sat 21st August...ORCHID FESTIVAL at Coleman's Garden Centre, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland. Free Entry, lots for sale plus a free beginners' talk at 2pm. Open 9am - 5pm.

Sat 28th & Sun 29th August...BOGA AUGUST ORCHID FAYRE at Dinton Pastures Country Park, near Wokingham, Berkshire

Sat 11th & Sun 12th September ORCHID FESTIVAL at The National Botanic Gardens of Wales

Sun 12th September....AUTUMN BEGINNERS' ORCHID MASTERCLASS...A full day course on orchids in conjunction with the RHS. Book your ticket now! £49, discount for RHS members including refreshments and lunch.

SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SPRING 2011 DATES

Sat 25th & Sun 26th September...ORCHID SALE!...AT THE NURSERY...Come and pick up some bargains this weekend to add your collection, many up to half price! 10am – 4pm each day

Sat 25th September BOURNEMOUTH ORCHID SOCIETY Autumn Show at the Beaufort Community Centre, Beaufort Road, Bournemouth.

Sun 26th September EAST MIDLANDS ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW

Sun 3rd October....AUTUMN ADVANCED ORCHID MASTERCLASS...A full day course on orchids in conjunction with the RHS. Book your ticket now! £49, discount for RHS members including refreshments and lunch.

Book for both Masterclasses and get a discount!

Sat 9th October WESSEX ORCHID SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW at Portchester Community School, Whitehart Lane, Portchester, PO16 9BD.

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th  October...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

Sun 14th November...WORKSHOP AT THE NURSERY... 'Phalaenopsis - the Ideal Houseplant!  FREE talk starts at 2pm

Sat 20th November...AUTUMN ORCHID FAIR at Knowle School

Sat 27th & Sun 28th November...RE-POTTING WEEKEND at the nursery Always a fun weekend, bring your problem plants for us to advise on! Open 10am-4pm.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKENDS.

Sat11th & Sun 12th December... and Sat 18th & Sun 19th December..SPECIAL OFFERS will be available and seasonal refreshments in the Coffee Shop..nursery open each day 10am-4pm.

Christmas & New Year
Opening Times 2010/11

December 24th Open 10am–12noon
December 25th – 28th Closed
December 29th – 31st
Open 10am-4pm
January 1st Closed
January 2nd Open 10am-4pm

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