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 Updated 10/07/2008

Calendar for 2008 (updated 10/07/2008
Note: this page will be updated when new information becomes available 

Use the bookmarks below or simply scroll down the page to locate  the following information: 

The Early National will be on 6th and 7th September. Opening times:
Saturday 6th :  12.00 noon - 5.00pm
Sunday 7th   :  10.00am     - 3.30pm

The Late National will be on 31st October and 1st November. Opening times:
Friday 31st Oct       :  12.00noon  - 5.00pm
Saturday 1st Nov    :  10.00am     - 3.30pm

Both Shows will be held at the Prestwood Centre, County Show Ground, Stafford.

Group Shows - dates and venues - NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2008
Show details Dates & Times
Midland Group Early-Flowering Show
Sat 24th September 
2.30-6.00pm
Sun 25th September
10.00am -4.00pm
Free admission for everyone on all days.
Northern Group Early-Flowering Show
Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Show Secretary:
Mr JN Pead, 3 Springstone Ave, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4JL 
Tel: 01977 613266 
Fri 16th September  
9.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 17th September
   
9.30am - 5.30pm
Sun 18th September 
9.30am - 4.30pm
Northern Group Late-Flowering Show
Markham Grange Nursery, Longlands Lane, Bodsworth, Doncaster
Show Secretary Mr JN Pead, 3 Springstone Ave, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 4JL 
Tel: 01977 613266 
Fri 18th November      
1.00pm - 7.00pm
Sat 19th November
  
10.00am - 5.00pm
Sun 20th November
10am - 3.00pm
Southern Group Early-Flowering Show
Bletchingly Village Hall, High Street (A25) Blechingly, Surrey 
Schedules from: Peter Smith. 24,Mumford Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex.
Telephone 01206-241412
Sat 17th September  
2.00pm
Southern Group Late-Flowering Show
The Village Hall, Westerham, Kent. 
Schedules from: Peter Smith. 24,Mumford Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex.
Telephone 01206-241412
30th October
Welsh Group Early-Flowering Show
Leek's Superstore, Talbot Green, Near Llantrisant
Contact: Keith Egan, 14 Lister Avenue, Fairfield, Port Talbot, West Glamorgam SA12 6YB tel 01639 887 368 
6th September
Welsh Group Late-Flowering Show
Longford Memorial Hall, Neath
Contact: Keith Egan, 14 Lister Avenue, Fairfield, Port Talbot, West Glamorgam SA12 6YB tel 01639 887 368 
30th October
Western Group Early-Flowering Show
Yealhampton Community Centre, Straty Park, Yealhampton, Nr Plymouth
Schedules & Info - e-mail Terry Porter
Sun 4th September
Western Group Late-Flowering Show
Hutton Village Hall, Hutton, 
Nr Weston-Super- Mare
Schedules & Info - e-mail Terry Porter
Sun 13th November

Group Conferences
Southern Group Conference 
The Village Hall, Westerham, Kent.
Speakers: Dave Halliday and Ian Moss
 
Scottish Group Conference 
Salutation Inn, Perth.
Speaker: tbc
 

Trials and Demonstrations 2008

The Society is pleased to announce that Early Flowering Chrysanthemum Trials will be grown by the R.H.S in the Trial Grounds of the R.H.S at Wisley Gardens, Surrey. The Late Flowering cultivars will be open for inspection in the greenhouses as usual.

A demonstration of early flowering sprays and garden mums will be grown by members of the Northern Group of the National Chrysanthemum Society at Golden Acre Park in Leeds. The park is situated on the A660 in Bramhope, north west of the Leeds City Centre. Admission is free.

Members of the public are very welcome to come along and enjoy the chrysanthemums.


Floral Committee meetings 2008
will take place at the following venues and times:

August 19th Wisley 2pm
September 5th Stafford 4pm (National Show)
September 9th Wisley 2pm
September 12th Harrogate 11am (Northern Group Show)
September 14th Chester 2pm (Society Show)
Hutton Village Hall 2pm Western Group
September 23rd Wisley 2pm
September 27th Wilnecote Parish Hall, 2pm Tamworth Midland Group 
September 27th Horbury 2pm (prior to Northern Group Meeting, Horbury Community Centre)
October 6th Wisley 2pm
October 26th Chester 2pm (Millennium Show)
October 30th Stafford 4pm (National Show)
November 4th Wisley 2pm
November 9th Chester 2pm (Society Show)
Coynage Hall, Timsbury 2pm Western Group
November 14th Doncaster 2pm (Northern Group Show, Markham Grange Nursery, Longlands Lane. Brodsworth)
Please check the dates, times and venues as some have changed. 

Registration process

A sub committee will visit nurseries or gardens on submitted for consideration. For such a special meeting the request must be made to the Floral Manager giving as much notice as possible. There are no longer any charges for registrations. 

Bureaux details 2008
the Society will be present at the following events:

Venue  Date
Chelsea Flower Show 21st - 24th May
Tatton Park 24th - 27th July
 
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