Welcome ...
... to the Hawkes Bay branch of the CSSNZ (Inc) where meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of the month (except January), 7.30 pm
Taradale Senior Citizens Rooms, off Symonds Lane, Taradale
The meeting consists of a talk or discussion by a speaker/s, an interest table (Edna Taylor Cup at the end of the year for most points), raffle/s and sales table. There is also competition for succulents and cacti (see below). Supper is provided.
Plant Competition Each Month - this year any plant may be entered in the two categories which is voted by popular vote. The two categories are Cacti open and 10cm, and Succulent open and 10cm.
Local members collections are open for visiting by prior arrangement.
The annual subscription is the same as the national CSSNZ subscription, there being no extra branch fee.
History of the branch
The inaugural meeting of the Hastings Branch of the Cactus and Succulent Society of New Zealand was held on the 9th May 1964 with 15 members gathered. Lilian McIntosh was elected as President and the Branch was formed.
In the same year, Viv Launder-Millin was made Patron. Some may not know that he was also elected the first President of the NZ Cactus and Succulent Society on the 18th February 1948. He was later to become a Life member of the Branch as was Edna Taylor. Anyone who visited Viv at his home on the Napier hill would come away with cuttings and spare plants from his glasshouses or outdoor plantings.
In 1972 the branch had a change of name to Hawke’s Bay Branch of the CSSNZ. The branch has also hosted three AGM’s and Conferences in 1987, 1993 and 1999. Next March 2009 they will host their fourth Conference in Hastings at the Sports Centre in Railway Road (see links below).
Meetings and upcoming events
The 2009 programme will be posted in the near future.
Each month's competition is "Plant of your choice" except where stated.
| Month | Topic/Talk |
|---|---|
| June 9th | 5 min talk by Judy L (History of Taradale and Meeanee). Plum pudding night. |
| July 114th | 5 minute talk Kevin G (Lladro collection) |
| August 11th | Speaker to be advised. |
| September 8th | 5 Minute talk Joan W (Adromischus) |
| October 13th | 5 minute talk Wallis M (Lace Making) |
| November 10th | 5 minute talk Derek or Catherine G |
| December 8th | Competition is Cactus for the Ralph Stockdale Cup judged by Ralph . |
The monthly competition, plant of your choice, is attracting a very nice selection of plants each month.
Newsletter
The February Newsletter in PDF format.
Life members of the branch.
Ralph Stockdale, Inzia Steenson, John Hopkins, Margaret Bluck, and Joan Wells (also CSSNZ Honorary Life Member).
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