Our spectacular Spring Show was open to the public, toward the end of September, at the Showground Pavilion in Maclean. Show benches of nature’s diverse beauties. Thanks, and appreciation are extended to all our members, sponsors, judges, supporters, and visitors, who contribute to its success.

Show results

Grand Champion & Miscellaneous Hybrid, Brsdm  Yellow Star “Gold Gambol” – Barbara & Ken Hayward;

Reserve Champion & Dendrobium Buderim Moonlight – Brian Donaghy;

Culture and Specimen Awards, Dendrobium Lindley – Helen Seiver;

Cymbidium Dorothy Stockstill “Forgotten Fruit” – Terry & Penny Bird;

Cattleya Rhy. Taiwan Face “Spice Girl” – Peter Zylstra; Vandaceous Unknown – Robyn Randle;

Australian Native, Dendrobium canaliculatum – Peter Gough; Phalaenopsis Unknown – Albert Irons;

Exotic Species, V. tricolour – John Boyd;

Novice, Dendrobium Friendship Jamboree – Naomi Ball; Garden Champion & Foliage, Peperonia Caperata – Helen Connolly;

Cut Flower, Hippeastrum – Narelle Francis;

Floral Art – John & Kathy Bruce.

We also give special mention to the Sally Irons’ Encouragement Trophy, the recipient this year being Joy Small. Congratulations to all at the Pre-Show club meeting, when a variety of 81 beautiful plants were benched, to assess and admire.

Judges’ Choice Orchid, Phaius tankervilleae – Chris Vestergaard;

Popular Vote Orchid, Dendrobium Amphion Veil – Robin Witney;

Both Judges’ Choice and Popular Vote flower – Ken Woods’ Clivia.

The wonderful Spring Show took place in early October, at the beautiful Wilgulga Multipurpose Centre, with some of our region’s collaborating Orchid Clubs, and to be the venue of the Conference later in 2025.

Next monthly Meeting is on Saturday October 19, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Church Street, Maclean. Guest speaker is Peter Gough from Woolgoolga on Slipper Orchids. In November, VP Terry Bird, to advise on Cymbidiums, and with a potting demo. More information will be available at our meeting, including lucky door and raffle prizes, and afternoon tea. Plants are benched by 1pm, for judging and members’ vote, to commence soon after 1.30pm.

Penny Bird