Essex Pelargonium Society
Affilated to the Royal Horticulture Society
and the British & European Geranium Society
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The Essex Pelargonium Society was formed in January 2002, formerly the Southend Geranium Group, for all interested in growing plants of the Geraniaceae family, commonly known as pelargoniums, geraniums, sarcocaulons, monsonia and erodiums. The Society is affiliated to two National Societies : The British & European Geranium Society, & The Royal Horticultural Society.
The Essex Pelargonium Society aims to give you the opportunity to talk to others with similar interests and grow and show these popular plants, or merely to grow for display in the greenhouse or garden. Membership will give you the opportunity to obtain those rare species, and increase your knowledge and understanding of this fascinating family of quite beautiful cultivars.
The Essex Pelargonium Society holds regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month from February to November, with speakers, slide shows, hands on practical demonstrations, with plants for sale at most meetings. We have a library of Pelargonium / geranium Books from all the popular authors - these are loaned out to members only. Our meetings are held at the ‘Trinity Sports & Social Club Rooms’. Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
We also have day excursions from time to time and even holidays on the Pelargonium theme. We have been to the PAC Nursery in Germany three times now where we have always had a warm welcome. In 2005 we presented Mr. Elsner with a memento of a hand-painted crest depicting the three visits. Below you can see EPS Hon. Secretary Dick Hampshire, presenting it to Mr. Elsner and his daughter Andrea.
All are welcome to EPS events. For days and dates of our meetings please contact the Secretary, as listed below.
The Annual Show for 2006 is planned for Saturday 17th June, at the Southend Civic Centre, of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Offices. Entrance free to members and children, £1 for visitors. It has 47 classes, all "open" (open for exhibiting by non-members). The show Schedule should be available from January and includes notice of the School Children's "Grow a Pelargonium" competition. The Society encourages children to grow pelargoniums in Essex, by providing 300 plants each year to be distributed amongst 3 schools for the children to grow-on for exhibiting in their own competition at the Annual Show.
The Society issues quarterly newsletters which keep members up to date with the activities of the Essex Pelargonium Society, supply the latest information of Pelargonium/geranium news.
Whether you are good, or not too good, at your growing technique it matters not, being a member of Essex Pelargonium Society will put you in touch with like minded friends who will be happy to offer advice and help in every department. Success brings enjoyment. Failure brings disappointment, but membership the E.P.S. hopes to bring pleasure and friendship to all its members.
UK Membership of the E.P.S.
costs only £8 per year for a single membership, £10.50 for two at the same
address. Junior members
under 16 Membership is free. 16 &17yrs £5. You can apply at any meeting for an application
form, or contact the Membership Secretary, below .
(Membership is subject to acceptance by the Committee).
If you would like more information about the Essex Pelargonium Society, or would like to obtain a membership application form, or wish more information with respect to the Annual Shows, please email one of the respective Hon Officers:
Hon Chairman: Mr John Summerhill Jayesse@tesco.net
Hon Secretary: Mr Dick Hampshire 1 Bishopsteighton, Shoeburyness, SS3 8AD Tel: 01702 584329 Email: essex.pelys@virgin.net
Hon Show Secretary: Mr Peter Bugg 287 South Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4HS peter.bugg@tinyworld.co.uk
Hon Membership Secretary: Miss Mavis Anderson 80 Leighcliff Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1DN Tel: 01702 476903 Email:
Pelargonium Links
National UK Societies
British and European Geranium Society
The Geraniaceae Group
British Pelargonium and Geranium Society
"pelargoniums and geraniums" website
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