2009 Events Calendar          

The Cactus and Succulent Society of NSW Inc.

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.

Friday, 2 July 2010 — General Meeting

 

 

Rebecca Miller will pass on her knowledge on one of her favourite genera - Rhipsalis. Rebecca has been growing these plants for many years and has become an expert on this genus.

 

Friday, 6 August 2010 – General Meeting

 

 

 

 

Lindsay Manton will be showing us his presentation on his garden, for which he has won prizes in local garden competitions.

Friday, 3 September 2010 – General Meeting

 

 

Frank Tibbles will give a presentation on the genus Mammillaria. Frank has been growing these plants for over forty years and will pass on his knowledge to members.

 

 

 VISITS TO MEMBERS COLLECTIONS

Visits to collections are often arranged as combined visits with other clubs, in our case the Western Suburbs Club. Other visitors are always welcome. 

January - March 2010 There will be no visits during the first calendar quarter of 2010.

 OTHER DATES FOR DIARIES!!

1 - 4 October 2010

Cacticon 2010, to be held at Penrith Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW; a brochure containing details of the international speakers and a registration form is available here. In addition, an Accommodation Booking Form for the Chifley Hotel is available here.

23 October 2010 Spring Show
30 September 2011 - 2 October 2011 2011 Get Together, hosted by the Cactus and Succulent Society of the ACT Inc.

The venue will be the Gold Creek Tourist Centre (close to Cockington Green and the Barton Highway.)