Northern Section
150th Anniversary
Northern Section
150th Anniversary
Northern
150th Anniversary
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EVENTS DIARY 2023
Each spring, we hold a Primula Show; an Auricula Show and our Northeast Group bring the season to an end with their own Show. Our members compete against each other and show-case their plants for our enjoyment. All shows are open to the public, see below for further details.
In addition to our competitive shows, we host a stand at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show to display the plants we grow, based around a traditional Auricula Theatre.
Come along, meet our members, we are only too happy to give advice and information to assist you in growing and cultivating Auriculas and Primulas.
The North-East group of the Society hold regular meetings, at Newbottle, Co. Durham covering a wide range of topics associated with growing and showing Auriculas and Primulas.
Primula Show
Saturday 1 April 2023
General Show Information
Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.
Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.
Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.
Plants are available for sale to members only at this show.
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
20 - 23 April 2023
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
North
Yorkshire
HG2 8NZ
Directions ..
Our stand can be found in Hall 1 just inside the main entrance.
We are able to offer advice on growing and caring for Primulas and Auriculas.
Come along and speak to our members, we would love to see you.
Auricula Show
Boston Spa Village Hall
199 High Street
Boston Spa
Wetherby
LS23 6AA
Due to the Coronation of King Charles III on our normal show day of Saturday 6 May, this years show will be held on Sunday 7th May 2023 at Boston Spa Village Hall.
Directions ...
Take Junction 45 exit from A1M
At roundabout, take A659 exit to Boston Spa
Continue into Boston Spa; through traffic lights
Village Hall is on the left just beyond the lights with parking at the rear.
General Show Information
Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.
Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.
Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.
Plants are available for sale to members only at this show from 12.00 to 14.00.
North-East Group Show
Saturday 13 May 2023
Newbottle W. M. C.
Front St,
Newbottle,
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4EP
Directions ..
General Show Information
Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.
Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.
Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.
Plants are available for sale to members only at this show.
Annual General Meeting
Saturday 28 October 2023
CHANGE OF VENUE
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Millfield Beefeater,
White Rose Close,
York Business Park,
Nether Poppleton
York
YO26 6RL
Directions ..
Days Events
10.30am to 11.30am Coffee and Tea - Plant Sales.
11.30am to 12.30pm - AGM.
12.30pm to 2.00pm - Lunch.
2.00pm to 2.30pm - Recognition of our 150th year
2.30pm to 3.00pm - Informal Q&A (growing & showing)
Northeast Group Meetings
Newbottle W. M. C.
Front St,
Newbottle,
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4EP
Directions ..
The North East Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month
at 7.00 pm at Newbottle Workingman’s Club, Newbottle,
Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4EP.
The North East Group is now the only NAPS Northern group in
existence. It was originally established by and for the many
growers in the North East of England and the Scottish
Borders who found it difficult to travel into Yorkshire and
the North West for regular group meetings.
As a "satellite" of NAPS Northern, the North East Group is
self-funding, membership is £5 per annum, ( this is in
addition to the NAPS membership fee); a small committee
consisting of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer organises the
regular meetings and the annual Show. The membership fee
enables the Group to pay the Club for 9 meetings and a full
day Show each year. Monies raised at Show day from plant
sales, refreshments and the raffle are put back into the
Group . In past years this has enabled us to subsidise
transport to the Primula and Auricula Shows and to make a
donation to NAPS Northern.
The annual North East Group Show on 14th May 2022, follows
NAPS Northern Standards and receives valued support from
NAPS members.
For many years the North East Group have been represented on
the NAPS Northern Committee and currently the President,
Treasurer and Archivist are all North East Group members as
well as being actively involved in the Northern Section.
We would be delighted to welcome more members
so, if you live in the North East or fancy a trip to the
darkest skies in England, do call in.
Interested, contact: Kate Gwillym, 01207 235294
or
email:
kate.gwillym@btinternet.com
Calendar of meetings & events 2022
January: No meeting
7th February: Members discussion – update on over-wintered plants, preparation for the new year, plants and events.
7th March: Members to discuss the current condition of their plants, looking to the show.
4th April: Subscriptions due plus small show – bring your flowering auricula and/or primula for a chance to win an engraved glass. Planning Newbottle Show. Feedback from Primula Show.
2rd May: Finalise arrangements for Newbottle Show plus tips on how to prepare and present your plants for the show.
6th June: Feedback from Auricula Show and Newbottle Show
4th July: TBA
1st August: Open Forum for members/ Guest Speaker - Brian Coop.
5th September: AGM
3rd October: Presentation/digital photos from this year’s shows.
November: No meeting
December: No meeting