Grampian
Branch BCSSGrampian
Branch BCSSMeetings are normally held in the Aberdeen University Zoology Building - located on the corner of St Machar Drive and Tillydrone Avenue. Click here for a map. Ask doorkeeper which room is being used on arrival. Meetings generally commence at 19:30 and finish by 22:30.
Extensive library of books and journals available for loan
to all members. These are usually available at most meetings.
Talks, displays, social events and greenhouse visits are arranged throughout the
year, and all are welcome. Visiting speakers often take plants for sale.
|
Date |
Subject |
Speaker |
| 2010 | ||
|
29 Jan |
AGM and social evening |
Mains of Scotstown Restaurent |
|
18 Mar |
Visiting Speaker - The Seedy Side of Succulent Reproduction |
Brian McDonough |
|
19 Apr |
Visiting Speaker - Socotra (also plant sales) |
Bob Potter |
|
20 May |
Plant and cuttings swap night, branch flyer |
n/a |
|
5 June |
Greenhouse visit to collection of Alistair & Hilary Birnie, Aberdeen |
email for directions |
| 28/29 Aug | RHSA Flower Show, Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen | n/a |
| 18 Oct | Visiting Speaker - topic to be announced (also plant sales) | Paul Beresford |
|
18 Nov |
Members slides and mini-talks |
|
| 2011 | ||
|
28 Jan |
AGM and social evening |
venue - Aberdeen restaurant |
| 17 March | Members plant swap night and questions | |
| 18 April | Visiting Speaker - topic to be announced | David Slade |
| May | to be decided | |
| June |
Greenhouse visit to collection of Mrs M Stewart, Aberdeen |
email for directions |