I hope it's going to be warmer in Whitstable this year!

Thanks Chris L I'd only associated Philip Barker / Manchester branch with BEF pots but will investigate further.

I'd tried Maries Pots Chris R and even placed an order only to be told they only had 9Cs in stock

Short answer :- yes. Long answer :- Would I drive 100 miles each way for a plant sale of this size? Definitely. Would I drive 100 miles each way to see a plant show? Unlikely. Yes, its fascinating and simultaneously inspiring and disheartening to see some of the finest examples of our favourite plan...

Can anyone point me to a source of good quality 9c, 11c and 13c plastic pots?
Preferably injection moulded and terracotta colour. I'm looking to buy about 50-60 of each, possibly more.

Ah yes....spaces! There's always room for at least one more. ...especially after the (obligatory / inevitable) winter losses. My wallet is already trembling at the prospect of repopulating three square feet!

Mrs F and I will be there for our second time and hope to see some friends from the Surrey / Kent / Sussex borders. Four years ago I felt the Continental sellers brought an extra and exciting dimension to the plant sales and I very much hope that this will be repeated. Keep an eye out for the bloke ...

Thanks all for trying to help but I'm still getting nowhere. What is the size limit for images and if it's been successful will I be able to see the images in "preview"?

Clear instructions, please, for posting pics on the new forum.

About this time last year Apicra advised us that the BCSS would be represented at the Wisley event for Specialist Plant Societies.
It's coming up again this weekend ...are we going to be there?

We went to the Alpine Plant Centre yesterday and were impressed with the range, quality and reasonable prices of the Alpines. Needless to say, we left with quite a large haul of plants. It was well worth the visit and thanks for the tip if you're thinking of visiting check their webpage for opening ...