Cut-bloom Classes
The National Show  2006

2007 Events

The Society holds an Annual National Show with upwards of 26 classes for begonias including novice, intermediate, and open sections.  In addition five or six areas hold somewhat smaller shows for the special benefit of their area members (but open to all Society members).  The committee will also consider applications for the sponsoring of begonia classes in other shows.

   Exhibiting, or even just getting involved in a Show by helping is a great way to meet fellow Society members, begonia growers and enthusiasts.  It is also an excellent way to learn more about growing these beautiful plants.
    If you intend to exhibit then you will want to try and have your begonias at their best when they are on the Show bench.  This means getting the timing right and transporting them without damage.  The aim is to have the plants at their peak  "on the bench on the day" 

Annual General Meeting
The 58th. Annual General Meeting
Saturday 14^th. April   2pm
The Renewal Christian Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull

The National Show
Held in Conjunction with
The Gardener's Weekend,  Kings Heath Park,  Birmingham
Saturday 1^st. &  Sunday 2^nd. September
Judges: Alan Bryce, Derek Telford, R Frazer Wood (SBS).
SCHEDULE     RESULTS     PICTURES

Schedules from: Jeff Rhodes  7 Tew Street, Wakefield  WF2 8DR  Tel: 01924 217579

YORKSHIRE/HUMBERSIDE AREA

AREA SHOW
Saturday 28^th. July
Outwood Memorial Hall, Leeds Road (A61), Outwood, Wakefield  WF1 2NE
Judge: Bob Bryce
SCHEDULE     RESULTS     PICTURES
Schedules from: Jeff Rhodes  7 Tew Street, Wakefield  WF2 8DR  Tel: 01924 217579

BELLCROSS NURSERY OPEN DAY
Saturday 7th. July
PICTURES

MEETINGS

Saturday 27^th. October NOT Saturday 20th. - Speaker Vincent Potts.
Outwood Memorial Hall, Leeds Road (A61), Outwood, Wakefield  WF1 2NE

NORTH WEST AREA

SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW
Victoria Park, Southport.
Thursday 16^th. Friday 17^th. Saturday 18^th. Sunday 19^th. August 
Judges: Alan Harris, Derek Telford.
Schedules from Southport Flower Show.
PICTURES

MEETINGS
Friday 6^th. April 7.30pm - Speaker Vincent Potts.
Friday 1^st. June 7.30pm - Plant auction followed by a quiz, chaired by Jack Larter.
Friday 5^th. October 7.30pm - 2 Speakers:  Terry Tasker and Dennis Need.
Hartwood Hotel, Chorley.  On right hand side into Chorley off the M61.

CENTRAL AREA

MEETINGS
Saturday 24^th. February 2pm  -  Tuber sale.
Saturday 23^rd. June 2pm  -  Speaker Alan Harris - An insight into judging of Begonias.
Saturday 22nd. September 2pm - Begonias 2007, a resume of the year and the shows.
Saturday 24th. November 2pm - John Taylor relives begonias in New Zealand..

Meetings are held at
Renewal Christian Centre, Lode Lane, Solihull - Nr Junction 5 M42

EAST ANGLIAN AREA

AREA SHOW
Saturday 11^th. & Sunday 12^th. August
Baytree Garden Centre, High Road, Weston, Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Judge: Dave Coates
SCHEDULE

MEETINGS
Sunday 25^th. March 2.30pm
The Canteen, Castle Cement, Ketton, Stamford, Lincs.

Sunday 15^th. April 2.30pm  -  Plant Sale
The Canteen, Castle Cement, Ketton, Stamford, Lincs.

Sunday 3^rd. June 2.30pm
Chapel Field Community Centre, Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge.

Sunday 21^st. October 2.30pm  -  Speaker Stan Jenner.
The Canteen, Castle Cement, Ketton, Stamford, Lincs.

NORFOLK & SUFFOLK AREA

ANNUAL SHOW
Sunday 19^th. August.
Judge: Alan Harris.

MEETINGS
Sunday 1^st. April 2.30pm  -  Plant Sale.
Sunday 14^th. October 2.30pm.

Show & Meetings are held at
Roydon Village Hall, near Diss, Norfolk. On the A1066.

SOUTH COAST AREA

SOUTH COAST AREA SHOW
Saturday 4^th. & Sunday 5^th. August
Judge: Dave Staines
SCHEDULE     RESULTS     PICTURES

MEETINGS
Sunday 22^nd. April 2.30pm  -  Spring Meeting   Speaker John Chiswell.
Sunday 4^th. November 2.30pm - Speaker John Chiswell.

Show & Meetings are held at
Portchester Parish Hall.  100yds up Castle Street, from A27, Portchester, Hants.
Note new venue for Show

SOUTH WEST AREA

ANNUAL SHOW
Sunday 12^th. August.
The Pannier Market, Bideford.
PICTURES

MEETINGS
BRISTOL & DISTRICT MEETING
Sunday 1st. April  2.30pm
Guest Speaker John Chiswell, National Blooms Champion 2006 - "The Begonia year" covers all aspects of growing.
Followed by a Plant Sale of John's named varieties.
Grove Sports Centre, Nailsea, North Somerset.
(sign posted off Queens Road - "Christ Church - Grove Sports opposite the "Ring of Bells")
Only 10 minutes off junction either 19 or 20 of the M5.
For further details or directions please contact Basil Billinger 01275 855675