NORTHERN SECTION. SHOWS & EVENTS. Limelight. Ossett Show. The Society holds three shows annually, the first of which is usually held on the first Saturday in April and is primarily a Primula show and is currently held at the Methodist Church Hall, in Ossett, West Yorkshire.The show date has been put back a fortnight from the original date because of the late season. This show will now be held on the 10th April in 2010.
Cheadle Show. The second of the three shows is primarily an Auricula show and is usually held on the first Saturday in May at the Kingsway School, Cheadle in Cheshire. (2010 date is Saturday 1st of May)
Newbottle Show. The third of the three shows is again primarily an Auricula show and is usually held on the second Saturday in May at the Newbottle Workingman's Club at Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear.(2010 date is Saturday 8th of May)
Wakefield Show. Other spring shows that have classes for auriculas and primulas that some of our members attend are Wakefield Paxton, usually held on the second Saturday in April at the Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.(2010 date is Saturday 10th of April)
York Show. Ancient Society of York Florists usually held on the third Sunday in April at the Askham Bryan Hort. College near York, (please check and verify this one with York Florists)
Harrogate Spring Show. The Northern Section usually has a display of Auriculas and Primulas at this 4 day Spring show, with members present to give help and advice to members as well as the general public on all aspects of obtaining specific Primulas and Auriculas, and growing and showing, the dates for 2010 are 22nd of April to the 25th of April
AGM, The Society holds its AGM in the Autumn, usually on the last Saturday in October, details appear in the yearbook every year giving dates, times and the venue, it usually takes the form of a full day seminar and a plant sale usually takes place at this event, a good way to spend a day with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
Avril. Chiquita. Etna.