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The Cactus and Succulent Society of New South Wales Inc is Australia's largest and most dynamic cactus & succulent society. We hope you enjoy these pages and find them informative.

Membership: Membership of the Society is open to anyone, of any age, interested in studying and growing cacti and (the other) succulents. An application form can be posted to you by contacting our Membership Secretary, or you can down-load and print one.

Our Origin: On the afternoon of May 11th, 1957, some 30 enthusiasts met at a private house in Sydney, formed a society, elected a Committee, and an Editor, and immediately set about publishing a Journal. So began the Cactus and Succulent Society of New South Wales.

Journal: Since June 1957 the Society has published, quarterly, the "Cactus and Succulent Journal", which is posted to all members. It contains, details of meetings and visits and a number of articles on C&S subjects. It is illustrated with  drawings and photos . Excerpts from past and present journals can be seen here. If you wish to contribute to the next journal edition contact the editors.

Meetings: Meetings are held at 8.00pm, on the first Friday of each month, excluding January, in the Ryde Public School Hall entered via the car park in Argyle Avenue, Ryde. The Hall is open from 7.30pm for plant, book and pot sales. There is an extensive Library from which members who attend meetings may borrow. Refreshments are provided. Visitors are always welcome.

There is a wealth of knowledge and experience in our membership and it is our aim to pass this on to new members, particularly to junior members. Speakers and subjects are chosen with considerable thought being given to the needs of all. Workshops are also a feature, the most popular being our Grafting Workshop.

Visits to Collections: Every month the Society visits members' collections and public cactus gardens throughout the state. Plants are for sale at most of these visits.

Shows: The Society stages two competitive shows each year; an Autumn Show in May and a Spring Show in November. Only members are entitled to enter plants in these shows. Trophies and certificates are awarded to the winners. Many plant sellers attend so there is a wide range of plants to purchase. Contact the Show Secretary.

Australian C&S Societies: The Cactus and Succulent Society of New South Wales Inc is the largest C&S society in Australia with almost 300 members throughout Australia and overseas. A list of Australian societies and clubs is provided, particularly for the benefit of local C&S collectors who may not know that there is a club in their vicinity which they can join and meet with other collectors. This list will be updated periodically as valid information comes to hand. Clubs and Societies wanting inclusion on the list, or wishing to update their listing, are invited to send details either by Email to the Webmaster or by post.

Patron: Dr Tim Entwisle, Executive Director, Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney NSW Australia

Founded: 1957

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