BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY - bcss.org.uk List 2013_FINAL.pdf · Branch Secretary Meetings AYR Mr AlanS IDW Y Cairnraws, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3SB. Tel: 01644

BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY

Registered Charity No. 290786Web sites: http://www.bcss.org.uk and http://www.cactusworld.org.uk

PRESIDENT: Dr Colin WalkerVICE-PRESIDENT: Dr W F (Bill) Maddams

LIFE MEMBERS: Mr Gordon D Rowley, Mr W C (Bill) Keen, Mr Tom Lavender, Dr W F (Bill) Maddams, Mr David J Kirkbright, Mr David V Slade, Mr John L Arnold.

FELLOWS: Mr Gordon D Rowley, Mr W C (Bill) Keen, Mr Tom Lavender, Mr H Gerald Stonley, Dr Robert Ivimey-Cook,Mrs Heather Lewis, Dr W F (Bill) Maddams, Dr David R Hunt, Mr G Eddie Cheetham, Mr Peter C Bint, Mr John L Arnold, Mr W George Hollis, Mrs Val Sawfoot, Mr Peter A Lewis, Mr David J Kirkbright, Mr John W Pilbeam, Mr Alan Hart, Mr David V Slade, Mr Tom Jenkins, Dr A W (Tony) Mace, Mr Eddy A Harris, Mrs Suzanne Mace, Mr Rodney Sims, Mr David Rushforth, Dr Colin C Walker, Mr David E Quail.

HONORARY OFFICIALS and DETAILS OF BRANCHES 2013–2014

CHAIRMAN:Dr Alasdair T Glen, 5 Hall Grove, Tytherington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2HQ. Tel: 01625 420405

Email: [email protected]:

Dr Jim H Gibbs, 11 Peterburn Terrace, Gowrie Park, Dundee, DD2 4TZ. Tel: 01382 646526Email: [email protected]

SECRETARY:Mr Eddy A Harris, 49 Chestnut Glen, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4HL. Tel: 01708 447778

Email: [email protected]:

Mr David J Kirkbright, 71 Lakes Lane, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8HT. Tel: 01908 611650Email: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY (INCLUDING RENEWALS):Mr Tony Morris, 6 Castlemaine Drive, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1RY. Tel: 01455 614410

Email: [email protected]

EDITORIAL TEAMJOURNAL EDITOR:

Mr Al Laius, Wansbeck, Dyffryn Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3TA. Tel: 07792 204977Email: [email protected]

DEPUTY EDITOR:Mr Peter Berresford, Nelson House, Calton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4AD. Tel: 07813 098034

Email: [email protected] EDITOR:

Mr Graham Charles, Briars Bank, Fosters Bridge, Ketton, Stamford, PE9 3BF. Tel: 01780 720287Email: [email protected]

ADVERTISING OFFICER:Mr David E Quail, Old Oak Farm, Moor Edge Low Side, Harden, Bingley, West Yorks, BD16 1LD. Tel: 01535 273615

Email: [email protected] EDITOR:

Mrs Alice Vanden Bon, 511 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5HL. Tel: 01189 775273Email: [email protected]

JOURNAL PRODUCTION TEAM:Mr Stephen Morris, Hall Farm, Birlingham, Pershore, WR10 3AB. Tel: 01386 751717

Email: [email protected] Jim Mercer, 53 Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RN. Tel: 0151 283 9260

Email: [email protected] NEWS CO-ORDINATOR:

Ms Sheila Cude, 25 Macleod Rd, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 1SW. Tel: 0208 340 1928 Email: [email protected]

Branch Secretary Meetings

AYR Mr Alan SIDAWAYCairnraws, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3SB.Tel: 01644 420293 Email: [email protected]

HURLFORD COMMUNITY CENTREHurlford, Nr. Kilmarnock, KA1 5DD. Third Friday monthly at 7.30pm, from Sept to May inclusive.

BARROW & District Mrs Eileen TURNER9 Bankfield Gardens, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness,Cumbria, LA14 3SN. Tel: 01229 470112

Please contact Secretary for details of meetings.

BERKHAMSTED &District

Mr David J WILSON33 Sheepfold Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 9EL.Tel: 01494 581020 Email: [email protected]

LOWER HALL, CHRIST CHURCHThe Nap, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire WD4 8ET. Second Saturday of the month at 2.40 pm for 3.00pm exceptApril.

BIRMINGHAM &District

Mr Mark O’CONNOR335 Genners Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1EL.Tel: 07736 718545Email: [email protected]

WINTERBOURNE BOTANIC GARDENSUniversity of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road,Birmingham, B15 2RT. Third Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm except December,when second Tuesday.

BRADFORD Mr John F PARKERHillfoot, 51 Station Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6HS.Tel/Fax: 01274 585332 Email: [email protected]

SHIPLEY LIBRARY (ASDA Complex) 2 Well Croft, Shipley, Nr. Bradford, BD18 3QH.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.15pm.

BRIDLINGTON Mrs Ann HUDSON 417 Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1ER.Tel: 01262 678767 Email: [email protected]

ST JOHN’S BURLINGTON METHODIST CHURCHSt John’s Street, Bridlington, YO16 7JS.Second Thursday monthly at 7.30pm, prompt.

BRIGHTON & HOVE Dr Tony W MACEBrenfield, Bolney Road, Ansty, West Sussex, RH17 5AW.Tel: 01444 459151 Email: [email protected]

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDStanley Avenue South, Mile Oak, East Sussex, BN41 2WH.Last Thursday monthly at 7.30pm for 7.45pm, (not Dec).

BRISTOL Mr Tony IRONS17 White Lodge Park, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HH.Tel: 01275 846239 Email: [email protected]

FILTON FOLK CENTREElm Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PS. Third Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm.

BROMLEY Mr Mike PARTRIDGE37 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2DH. Tel: 0208 699 2543 Email: [email protected]

KESTON VILLAGE HALLHeathfield Road, Keston, BR2 6BA.Fourth Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm (except December).

CAMBRIDGE &District

Dr David BENNETTEB's Folly, Stambourne Road, Ridgewell, Essex CO94SR.Tel: 01440 785643 Email: [email protected]

GREAT SHELFORD MEMORIAL HALLWoollards Lane, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5LZ. Second Wednesday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start(except February).

CHELMSFORD Dr Richard ROLFE69 King Edwards Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5PH.Tel: 01245 320374 Email:[email protected]

THE LODGE ROOMKeene Hall, Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford,Essex, CM2 8PT.Fourth Tuesday monthly except January and August.

CHESTER & NORTHWALES

Mr Derek A POVER4 Leighton Court, Neston, South Wirral, CH64 6UW.Tel: 01513 368426 Email: [email protected]

BULLEY ROOMNess Gardens, Ness, Neston, South Wirrall, CH64 4AY. First Friday monthly at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

CLACTON-on-SEA Mr Max SERJEANT1 Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8XA.Tel: 01255 429348

FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE26 Granville Road, Clacton, CO15 6BX. Second Thursday monthly at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.

CORNWALL Mr Rob SENIORThe Old Rectory, Green Lane, Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0HQ. Tel: 01736 710222

THE OLD PORTER'S LODGE(front of Pool Business and Enterprise College)Church Road, Redruth, TR15 3PZ.First Friday monthly at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.

COVENTRY Mrs Joan WITHERS45 Glebe Crescent, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2HG.Tel: 01788 571900 Email: [email protected]

STOKE ST. MICHAEL'S SOCIAL CENTREWalsgrave Road, Coventry. Third Friday monthly (except December when secondFriday) at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. The hall is situated up thesmall alley opposite the Rose and Crown Public House.

CRAWLEY Ms Julie CAREY17 The Fieldings, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AJ.Tel: 01293 783866 Email: [email protected]

CRAWLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HALLIfield Avenue, West Green, Crawley, RH11 7AJ.First Monday monthly at 7.30pm (except August).

CROYDON Mr Dudley J BAKER25 Bunbury Way, Downs View, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4JP.Tel: 01372 745004 Email: [email protected]

THE GARDEN ROOMAll Saints Hall, Onslow Gardens, Sanderstead, CR2 9AB. First Thursday monthly at 7.30pm.

DARTFORD Mr Les HEWITT45 Lewis Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0JH.Tel: 01322 370439 Email: [email protected]

THE MEETING PLACEOrchards Shopping Centre, High Street, Dartford, DA1 1DN. Third Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

DETAILS OF BRANCHES 2013/2014

Branch Secretary Meetings

DERBY Mrs Eileen WALTON28 Weston Park Avenue, Shelton Lock, Derby, DE24 9EQ. Tel: 01332 986459 Email: [email protected]

THE MEMORIAL HALLStation Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GH.First Thursday monthly at 7.30pm. Not Jan, July andAugust.

DOVER Mr Alan PURTON1 Helena Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LG.Email: [email protected]

DOVER COMMUNITY CENTRECleary House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, CT16 1RW.Last Saturday monthly at 2.15pm, check with Secretary fordates.

DUBLIN & District Mr Frank KEOGHAN25 Shanowen Crescent, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland.Tel: 00 353 (0)87 230 8330 Email: [email protected]

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENSGlasnevin, Dublin 9.Second Thursday monthly at 7.30 pm. Check withSecretary for temporary changes.

EDENBRIDGE Mr David SHEPPARD51 Chestnut Copse, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0JJ.Tel: 07798 764298Email: [email protected]

THE HARRIS ROOMCrockham Hill Village Hall, Church Lane, Edenbridge, TN8 6RP. Fourth Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm (except Decemberwhen third Tuesday)

ELTHAM Mr Jim EARLES65 William Barefoot Drive, Eltham, London, SE9 3JD.Tel: 0208 851 1076 Email: [email protected]

LIONEL ROAD COMMUNITY CENTREWesthorne Avenue, London, SE9 6DH.Second Monday monthly at 7.30pm.

ESSEX (Ilford) Mr Mike BRILLWell Cottage, Abbess Roding, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0PB.Tel: 01279 876374

VINE CHURCH COFFEE HALLRiches Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1JH.First Saturday monthly at 6.30pm for 7.00 pm.

EXETER Mr Ian WOOLNOUGH2A Rutherford Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5HY.Tel: 01392 422147 Email: [email protected]

WOODBURY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLCastle Lane, Woodbury, Devon,EX5 1EA.First Thursday monthly, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Check withSecretary for details.

FIFE Dr Jim H GIBBS11 Peterburn Terrace, Gowrie Park, Dundee, DD2 4TZ.Tel: 01382 646526 Email: [email protected]

CUPAR YMCA93 Bonnygate, Cupar, KY15 4LG. Usually third Mondaymonthly at 7.15pm except July & August.

GLASGOW Mrs Mary McKELVIEWoodlands Cottage, Chapel Road, Houston,Renfrewshire, PA6 7AU.Tel: 01505 615818 Email: [email protected]

GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENSHopkirk Building, The Botanic Gardens, Great WesternRoad Glasgow, G12 0UE. Entry Gate on Queen MargaretDrive is open ONLY from 7.10–7.25p.m. Meetings usuallyfirst Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

GLOUCESTER Mrs Jean HUNT67 Clegram Road, Gloucester, GL1 5PZ.Tel: 01452 503983 Email: [email protected]

LONGFORD VILLAGE HALLLongford, Gloucester, GL2 9EL.Second Saturday monthly at 2.45pm.

GRAMPIAN(North East Scotland)

Mr Alex HIDALGOCammock House, Inverurie Street, Auchenblae,Aberdeenshire, AB30 1XS.Tel: 01561 320321 Email: [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYUNIVERSITY OF ABERDEENTillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ. Meetingsapproximately 8 times per year, check with Secretary or inScottish Zonal Syllabus card.

GRIMSBY & District Mr Cliff GODDARD38 Stephen Crescent, Humberston, Nr. Grimsby, Lincs, DN36 4DT. Tel: 01472 315764 Email: [email protected]

No meetings in the foreseeable future.

HARROW Mr Tony LINTON137, Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Middx, UB8 1PNTel: 01895 231246 Email: [email protected]

ST. ANSELM’S CHURCH HALLUppingham Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 2HU.Second Friday monthly at 7.30pm.

HAVERING & District Mr Eddy A HARRIS49 Chestnut Glen, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4HL.Tel: 01708 447778 Email: [email protected]

THE CARRIES HALLRoneo Corner (by YMCA), Rush Green Road, Romford,RM7 0PJ. Third Saturday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.15pmexcept March (2nd Saturday) and December (3rd Friday).August – garden meeting, venue TBA.

HERNE BAY &District

Mrs Linda FARRINGTON41 Grasmere Road, Chestfield, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3NA.Tel: 01227 792497 Email: [email protected]

OVER 60S CLUBPettman House, Hanover Square, Herne Bay, CT6 5NY.Third Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

HIGHLANDS &ISLANDS

Mrs Rita BONE1 Ord Wood, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7XS.Tel: 01463 870989

THE TRAINING ROOM, FLORAL HALLBught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SS. Last Saturday monthly from 12.45pm–4.00pm, please contact Secretary for details.

HIGH WYCOMBE Mr Costas PAPATHANASIOU, 48 Raymond Ave, South Woodford, London, E18 2HG. Tel: 0208 532 9873Email: [email protected]

FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

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HUDDERSFIELD Mr Garry WALKINGTON47 Cherry Tree Drive, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8HU.Tel: 01422 377048 Email: [email protected]

HUDDERSFIELD METHODIST MISSION3–13 Lord Street, Huddersfield HD1 1QA.Second Monday monthly at 7.00pm.

HULL Mr Bob HALL54 St Mary’s Avenue, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire,WF6 2PX. Tel: 01924 893518 Email: [email protected]

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HALLHessle High Road, Hull, HU4 6SA.First or second Friday monthly at 7.30pm – contactSecretary for confirmation.

ISLE OF WIGHT Stephen WOODS70 Blythe Way, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, P037 7NL. Tel: 01983 866356 Mob: 07763 771901Email: [email protected]

CHURCH CLOSE COMMUNITY CENTRE(Off Church Close), Wootton, Ryde, PO33 4QH.Second Saturday monthly (except Jan. & August) at 7.30pm.

KETTERING Mr Michael THURLAND274 Windmill Avenue, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6PF.Tel: 01536 523876 Email: [email protected]

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH HALLCrown Street, Kettering, Northants.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm (except July/August).

KING'S LYNN Mrs Helen MELLISH75 Lynn Road, Dersingham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6LA.Tel: 01485 541565 Email: [email protected]

EAU BRINK NURSERYTwickers, Eau Brink Road, Tilney All Saints, Kings Lynn,Norfolk, PE34 4SQ.First Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm from March to November.

KlNGSTON-on-THAMES & District

Mr Peter T BATTERHAM55 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9EN.Tel: 0208 399 4212 Email: [email protected]

KINGSTON METHODIST CHURCH HALLAvenue Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2UJ.Second Thursday monthly at 7.30pm (except January,February & December).

LANCASTER Mr Ralph R HEWITTApartment 17, Grosvenor Apartments, SandylandsPromenade, Morecambe, LA3 1GW. Tel: 01524 416967

Please contact Secretary for details of meetings.

LEA VALLEY Mr Graham BLACKWELL13 Oldhouse Croft, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QG.Tel: 01279 444171 Email: [email protected]

CAPEL MANORBullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ.Third Friday monthly at 7.30pm.

LEEDS Mr Chris SMITH26 St Catherines Crescent, Bramley, Leeds, W Yorkshire,LS13 2JX. Tel: 07778 191395 Email: [email protected]

HEADINGLEY ST. COLUMBA'S CHURCH HALLHeadingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 2DH.Third Monday monthly at 7.30pm unless otherwiseannounced.

LEICESTER Mrs Marion BROWN1 Springfield Close, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire,LE8 0LL. Tel: 0116 279 2559 Email: [email protected]

WINSTANLEY HIGH SCHOOL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Kingsway, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 3BD.First Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

LINCOLN & District Mr John BETTELEY25 Old Hall Gardens, Coddington, Newark, Notts, NG24 2QJ.Tel: 01636 707649 Email: [email protected]

HOLY CROSS CHURCH HALLSkellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 7RB.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

LITTLEHAMPTON Mrs Anne ADAMS69 North Lane, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3PP.Tel: 01903 776979Branch correspondence via Chairman, David DonovanEmail: [email protected]

WRVS CENTRESomerfield Car Park, Off Broadmark Lane, RustingtonBN16 2NW.Second Monday at 7.30pm (except December & January).

LIVERPOOL Mr R K HUGHES16 Ashbourne Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 3SF.Email: [email protected] Tel: 01512 843218 or Tel: Dr G R Allcock (President)01514 272642

THE ALEXANDRA ROOM,Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and St Nicholas),Liverpool Pier Head, Chapel Street, Liverpool, L2 8TZ.Second Monday monthly at 7.00pm (except December).

LOWESTOFT Mrs Wendy EDGINTONThe Nurseries, Station Road, Flordon, Norwich, Norfolk,NR15 1QR. Tel: 01508 470153Email: [email protected]

7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHSaxon Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7BT.First Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm, (no meetings in January& February).

LUTON Mrs Carolyn CLAYTON42 Westwood Avenue, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9LL.Tel: 01462 232333 Email: [email protected]

ST MARGARET'S CHURCH HALLBiscot Mill, Luton, LU3 1HW.Usually first Saturday monthly at 6.15pm for 6.30pm.

MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE

Dr Alasdair GLEN5 Hall Grove, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2HQ.Tel: 01625 420405 Email: [email protected] or Ms Julia DAVENPORT Email: [email protected]

MEETING ROOMPublic Library, South Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1NW.Normally second Monday monthly at 7.30pm exceptNovember, check with Secretary.

MAIDSTONE & MEDWAY

Mrs Lucy WICKHAM28 Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NN.Tel: 01622 727776

BARMING PARISH HALLTonbridge Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9EZ.First Wednesday monthly at 7.30 pm for 8.00pm.

MANCHESTER Mr Peter C BINT313 Manchester New Road, Alkrington, Middleton,Manchester, M24 1NR. Tel: 01616 438932Email: [email protected]

ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH HALLMainway, Alkrington, Manchester, M24 1PP. Second Saturday monthly at 7.45pm except April, whenthird Saturday, if Easter falls on second Saturday.

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NORTHAMPTON & MILTON KEYNES

Mrs Tina WARDHAUGHBiological Resource Network, Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA Tel: 01908 642378 Email: [email protected]

ABINGTON COMMUNITY CENTREWheatfield Road South, Northampton, NN3 2HH.First Friday monthly at 7.30pm.

NORTH DEVON Mr Andy BEAUCHAMP, Trelawney, Hammetts Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple,N Devon, EX32 0BA. Tel: 01271 344473 Email: [email protected]

LANDKEY VILLAGE HALLLandkey, Nr. Barnstaple, EX32 0HF.First Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Prof Bill THOMPSON23 Laurelhill Road, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 2UH.Tel: 02892 664901

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALLRosetta Road, Belfast, BT6 0LT. Second Saturday monthly at 2.30pm, except July & Dec.

NORTH FYLDE Mr John HORROCKS52 Brookfield Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancs, FY5 4DT.Tel: 01253 825156 Email: [email protected]

WIGNALL CHURCH HALLVictoria Road, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5HQ.Second Wednesday monthly (except August) at 7.30pm.

NORTH SURREY Dr Bill F MADDAMS26 Glenfield Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2DG.Tel: 01737 354036

THE UNITED REFORM CHURCHWoodmansterne Lane, Banstead, SM7 3EX.First Wednesday monthly at 7.45pm.

NORTHUMBRIA Mr Ray STEPHENSON8 Percy Gardens, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YH.Email: [email protected]

ST AIDAN’S COMMUNITY CENTREPrinces Road, Brunton Park Estate, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 5NP.Second Thursday monthly at 7.15pm for 7.30pm.

NORWICH Mr Laurie POULSON43 Buxton Avenuue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk,NR31 6HF. Tel: 01493 662563 Email: [email protected]

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH40–42, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6QR.First Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

NOTTINGHAM Dr Richard TORRWest Farm House, Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham, Notts,NG14 7JH. Tel: 01159 664771 Email: [email protected]

BEESTON METHODIST CHURCH HALLQueens Road, Beeston, NG9 2FE.First Wednesday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.30pm.

OXFORD Mrs Cathy DARBON10 Walkers Close, Freeland, Witney. Oxfordshire, OX29 8AY.Tel: 01993 881926 Email: [email protected]

ROSE HILL METHODIST CHURCHRose Hill, Oxford, OX4 4JP.Fourth Thursday monthly at 7.30pm (except December).

PETERBOROUGH Mrs Mary P LORD58 Mewburn, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambs., PE3 8SG.Tel: 01733 266180

CASTOR VILLAGE HALLCastor, Peterborough Road, Peterborough, PE5 7AX. (Opposite the Fitzwilliam Arms Public House) Second Thursday monthly at 7.30pm from March to Sept.

PLYMOUTH Mr David CARTER15 Turrett Grove, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 7BH.Tel: 01752 265266

Please contact Secretary for details of meetings.

PORTSMOUTH& District

Carrie HANDS11 The Keep, Fareham, Hants, PO16 9PN.Tel: 07775 910303 Email: [email protected]

ST COLMAN'S CHURCH HALLSt. Colman's Avenue, Cosham, PO6 2JJ.Usually third Saturday monthly at 7.30pm (except August).Check with Secretary.

READING & BASINGSTOKE

Mrs Alice VANDEN BON511 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5HL.Tel: 01189 775273 Email: [email protected]

CHAPEL HALLLoddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4BG.Third Saturday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.30pm (exceptAugust & September).

SHEFFIELD Mr Mike LOCKWOOD68 Ashgate Avenue, Chesterfield, S40 1JD.Tel: 01246 231109 Email: [email protected]

SCOUT HEADQUARTERSTrippet Lane, Sheffield, S1 4EL.Second Friday monthly at 7.30pm, but check with Secretary.

SHREWSBURY Mrs Caroline WATKINSBrockton Court Cottage, Brockton, Shifnal, ShropshireTF11 9LZ.Tel: 01952 730243 Email: [email protected]

THE METHODIST CHURCH HALLHadley Park Road, Leegomery, Telford.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm.

SOMERSET Mr Chris HAYES4 Brendon View, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AG.Tel: 01984 618425

WELLSPRINGS CHAPELQuantock Road, Taunton, Somerset.Third Wednesday in month at 7.30pm.

SOUTHAMPTON & District

Mr David NEVILLE6 Parkville Road, Swaythling, Southampton, HantsSO16 2JA. Tel: 023 8055 1173 Mobile: 07974 191354Email: [email protected]

ST JAMES'S CHURCH HALLChurch Hill (A27), West End, Southampton, SO30 3LA.First Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm.

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA& District

Mrs Margaret A WILLIAMS60 Bellhouse Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5NH.Tel: 01702 522908 Email: [email protected]

VICTORIA SUITE, SAXON HALLAviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN.First Friday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.30pm (except August).

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SOUTH NORFOLK Mr Gary STOTEN5 Eastward Place, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HB.Tel: 01449 675022Email: [email protected]

GARBOLDISHAM VILLAGE HALLChurch Road, Garboldisham, Norfolk, IP22 2SE.Third Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm (except January,August & December). Please check with secretary forexceptions.

SOUTHPORT Mr David RUSHFORTH10 Grinstead Close, Hillside, Southport, PR8 4RP.Tel: 01704 563849 Email: [email protected]

THE LUNCHEON CLUBRosemary Lane, Formby, L37 3HA. Fourth Tuesday at 7.45pm except August & December. Phone Secretary for details of June, July & August activities.

SOUTH WALES Mrs Anne E HILL10 Downfield Close, Llandough, Penarth, Vale ofGlamorgan, CF64 2PY.Tel: 02920 701500 Email: [email protected]

CHRISTCHURCH CHURCH HALLLake Road North, Lakeside, Cardiff, CF23 5QN.Second Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm (except January).

SPALDING Mr Chris WILLIAMS25 Eastgate, Fleet, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 8NA.Tel: 01406 424168 Email: [email protected]

MOULTON COMMUNITY CENTRE5, Broad Lane, Moulton, PE12 6PN.Third Friday monthly at 7.00pm for 7.30pm from March toOctober.

STOKE-ON-TRENT Mr Richard MEIR8 High View Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST9 9HT.Tel: 01782 502944

HARRIET HIGGINS COMMUNITY CENTRERotterdam Road, Poolfields, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 2PE. Second Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm.

TEESSIDE Mrs Betty UNWIN5 Springhill, Welbury, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2SQ.Tel: 01609 882697 Email: [email protected]

ELMWOOD YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTREat the junction of Darlington Road & Greens Lane, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5EP.Second Wednesday monthly 7.15pm (except August).

WALTHAM FOREST Mr John JACKSON29 Sunset Avenue, North Chingford, London E4 7LW.Tel: 0208 529 5518 Fax: 0208 523 9483

CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL HALLLarkshall Road, (opposite Dale View Crescent) Chingford, E4 6PE. Second Friday monthly at 7.30pm.

WILTSHIRE Mrs Caroline REEVES15 Savernake Avenue, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 7HB. Tel: 01225 703164 Email: [email protected]

RIVERSIDE CLUBOff Bath Road, Melksham.First Thursday monthly at 7.30pm except January.

WOKING Mr Trevor G JACKMAN9 Pine Drive, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9BG.Tel: 01276 502316Email: [email protected]

KNAPHILL METHODIST CHURCHBroadway, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2DR.Last Saturday monthly at 7.00 pm.No indoor meetings June to August & December.

YORK Mr John GALVIN8 Bridge Road, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RR.Tel: 01904 704829 Email: [email protected]

WEST THORPE METHODIST CHURCHWest Thorpe, off Thanet Road, Dringhouses, York.Fourth Tuesday monthly at 7.30 pm (except December).

FOR YOUR INFORMATIONMembers have the privilege of attending any Branch meeting and will be welcomed as visitors. The Branch details are from informa-tion received up to the time of going to press, but intending visitors are advised to contact the Branch Secretary for confirmation ofvenue, dates and times.

Please also note:

� Applications for Membership and matters relating to Journal distribution should be sent to the Membership Secretary,NOT the Treasurer.

� Change of address. Please advise the Membership Secretary immediately, who will notify the other Officials concerned.

� Cheques should be made payable to the Society, NOT to individuals.

� All correspondence other than the services mentioned should be addressed to the Society Secretary, Mr Eddy Harris.

ZONE 1 Northumbria, Teesside.Mr Graham Walker, 15 Cattistock Close, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 7NL.Tel: 01287 637734 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 2 Barrow & District, Lancaster, North Fylde.Mr Ralph R Hewitt, Apartment 17, Grosvenor Apartments, Sandylands Promenade, Morecambe, LA3 1GW. Tel: 01524 416967

ZONE 3 Bradford, Bridlington, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, York.Mr Peter Burton, 55 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, LS11 8ET.Tel: 01132 773424 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 4 Derby, Grimsby & District, Lincoln & District, Nottingham.Mr John Betteley, 25 Old Hall Gardens, Coddington, Newark, Notts, NG24 2QJ.Tel: 01636 707649 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 5 Chester & North Wales, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Southport.VACANT

ZONE 6 Berkhamsted & District, Cambridge & District, Coventry & District, Harrow, Kettering, Leicester, Luton, Northampton & Milton Keynes.Mr David Wilson, 33 Sheepfold Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9EL.Tel: 01494 581020 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 7 King’s Lynn, Lowestoft, Norwich, Peterborough, South Norfolk, Spalding.Mrs Wendy Edginton, The Nurseries, Station Road, Florden, Norwich, NR15 1QR.Tel: 01508 470153 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 8 Birmingham & District, High Wycombe, Kingston-on-Thames & District, Oxford, Reading & Basingstoke,Woking.Mr Peter Arthurs, 30 Moulsham Lane, Yateley, GU46 7QY.Tel: 01276 703346 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 9 Bristol, Gloucester, South Wales, Wiltshire.Mr John Foster, 3 Broadway Road, Toddington, Cheltenham, Glos., GL54 5DS.Tel: 01242 621452 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 10 Cornwall, Exeter, North Devon, Plymouth, Somerset.Mr John Gander, 18 Bodgara Way, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3BJ.Tel: 07899 002476 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 11 Isle of Wight, Portsmouth & District, Southampton & District.Mr David Neville, 6 Parkville Road, Swaythling, Southampton, SO16 2JA.Tel: 023 8055 1173 Mobile: 07974 191354 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 12 Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Littlehampton.Mr Graham Evans, 67 Roundwood Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LD. Tel: 01424 755690 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 14 Bromley, Croydon, Dartford, Dover, Edenbridge, Eltham, Herne Bay & District, Maidstone & Medway, North Surrey.Mr Richard Purslow, 75 Littleheath Road, Croydon, CR2 7SJ.Tel: 020 8657 3136 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 15 Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (Ilford), Havering, Lea Valley, Southend-on-Sea & District, Waltham Forest.Mr Stirling Baker, 7 Witney Avenue, Redbridge, Essex, IG4 5PN.Tel: 020 8550 8846 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 17 Northern Ireland, and Dublin & District, Republic of Ireland.Mr Frank Keoghan, 25 Shanowen Crescent, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland.Tel: 00 353 (0)87 230 8330 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 18 Ayr, Fife, Glasgow, Grampian (North East Scotland), Highlands & Islands.Dr Jim H Gibbs, 11 Peterburn Terrace, Gowrie Park, Dundee, DD2 4TZ.Tel: 01382 646526 Email: [email protected]

ZONE 19 Macclesfield & East Cheshire, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent.Mr Richard Meir, 8 High View Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST9 9HT. Tel: 01782 502944

ZONAL REPRESENTATIVES

ASSOCIATES’ LIAISON OFFICER:Mr Peter Bint, 313 Manchester New Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1NR. Tel: 01616 438932

Email: [email protected] OF EVENTS ORGANISER:

Mr John Foster, 3 Broadway Road, Toddington, Cheltenham, Glos., GL54 5DS. Tel: 01242 621452Email: [email protected]

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE CONTACT:Dr Bill F Maddams, 26 Glenfield Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2DG. Tel: 01737 354036

CONVENTION CONTACT:Mr Al Laius, Wansbeck, Dyffryn Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3TA. Tel: 07792 204977

Email: [email protected] AND WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR:

Mr Bill Hildyard, Lletty Wyn, Llanamon, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 6PU. Tel:07976 913851Email: [email protected]

FORUM MODERATORS:Mr Phil Crewe, 6 Douglas Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4JG. Tel:0161 456 0483

Email: [email protected] Tony Roberts Orchard House, Church Road, Hartley,Longfield, Kent, DA3 8DZ. Tel: 01474 872683

Email: [email protected] MANAGER:

Dr Tony W Mace, Brenfield, Bolney Road, Ansty, West Sussex, RH17 5AW. Tel: 01444 459151Email: [email protected]

LIBRARIANS:BOOKS: Mr Brendan Burke, No 4, Bronllys Mews, Celtic Horizons, Newport, Gwent, NP10 8EJ. Tel: 07917 267671

Email: [email protected] MEDIA (eLibrarian): Mr Peter Arthurs, 30 Moulsham Lane, Yateley, GU46 7QY. Tel: 01276 703346

Email: [email protected] JOURNALS: Mr Martin Lowry, 83 Seaton Road, Hessle, Hull, East Yorks, HU13 9EJ. Tel: 01482 646908

Email: [email protected] & TAPES: Mr David Greenaway, 48 Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ES. Tel: 01235 762761

Email: [email protected] SECRETARY:

Mr Alan Hill, 8 Vicarage Road, Grenoside, Nr Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S30 3RG. Tel: 01142 462311Email: [email protected]

MISCELLANEOUS SALES OFFICER (LABELS AND BINDERS):Canon Andrew Loat, The Rectory, Rock Road, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5UR. Tel: 01597 851204

Email: [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS, BACK NUMBERS, BRANCH STATIONERY & OTHER LEAFLETS:Dr Tony W Mace, Brenfield, Bolney Road, Ansty, West Sussex, RH17 5AW. Tel: 01444 459151

Email: [email protected]: See entry on cover for Membership Secretary

RESEARCH COMMITTEE CONTACT:Mr Alan Hill, 8 Vicarage Road, Grenoside, Nr Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S30 3RG. Tel: 01142 462311

Email: [email protected] ORGANISER:

Mr Mike Thewles, 18 Clifford Road, Sheffield, S11 9AQ. Tel: 01142 551756Email:[email protected]

SEED PURCHASER:Mr Peter Arthurs, 30 Moulsham Lane, Yateley, GU46 7QY. Tel: 01276 703346

Email: [email protected] DISTRIBUTOR:

Mr Jeff Capel, 9 Aspen Close, Berrydale, Northampton, NN3 5HS. Tel: 01604 412550Email: [email protected]

SHOWS COMMITTEE:SECRETARY: Mr Mike Stansbie, 76 Bransford Avenue, Coventry, CV4 7EB. Tel: 02476 416755

Email: [email protected] STATIONERY: Mrs Cathy Darbon, 10 Walkers Close, Freeland, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8AY. Tel: 01993 881926

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