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A very warm welcome. If you are reading this page, it may be that
you are interested in cacti/succulents but know very little about them
you are interested in cacti/succulents but want to know more
you have knowledge of cacti/succulents and want to share your knowledge and experiences with others
Whatever the reason, please read on. You are very welcome to come to one of our meetings and see what we are about. We are renowned as a friendly society, but come along and see. If you like the experience, then you can become a member and get the same welcome every month.
If you like to talk Latin names - that's fine, but many members are only interested in the beauty of cacti/succulents, without being overly bothered about taxonomies.
The Manchester Branch membership covers a broad geographical area (with some members coming from as far as Anglesey!). The welcome is the same wherever you live.
Meetings
Meetings are usually on the second Saturday in each month, starting at 7.45 p.m. with the doors to the hall opening at 6.45 p.m.
Meetings are held in Alkrington, a suburb of Middleton, Manchester, and only a half mile from the M60 ring road. Please go to Find Us for a map and directions. Meetings are usually presented by a different speaker each month, where they share their experiences with members using slides and/or plants. Occasionally we have meetings where Branch members share experiences on growing plants, soil types, seed propagation etc, all designed to help members get the best from the hobby.
There is an interval for refreshments halfway through the evening, and tea/coffee are available before the meeting also. There is also a raffle every month with prizes donated by the members.
There is a monthly charge of £2 to cover the cost of the speaker, refreshments, and a raffle ticket, but your first visit will be free.
A full list of talks for this year can be found on the Syllabus 2011 page
Any queries - please contact our secretary on the Contact Us page
Until we have the pleasure of meeting you, please feel free to explore this site, which will be updated regularly with new events and pictures.
Cactus Mart April 17th 2010