Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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Advance notice that Sheffield Branch is holding a 70th Anniversary event on Saturday 14 May, 2016.

Venue is St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 3AW, about 7 miles from Junction 29 on the M1.

Speakers Graham Charles, Aldo Delladdio, Bob Potter.

There will also be plant sales, a mini-show and raffle.

Cost likely to be £15 including lunch, tea and coffee

Further details to follow
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Re: Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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That sounds a great event, I will put it in my diary and try not to go on holiday that weekend.
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Re: Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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Hello all,

Sheffield BCSS website has now been updated and the details for our 70th anniversary event are online along with a downloadable PDF which has the admission slip and mini show entry form attached.

There is also an embedded google map to give a better idea of the venue location.

http://www.sheffield.bcss.org.uk/anniversary.html

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Re: Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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A reminder that there are now less than 3 weeks to book your place.

3 talks, all being given for the first time:
Graham Charles – Searching the Back Roads of Peru
Aldo Delladdio – Turbinicarpi in Their Habitat
Bob Potter – A Taste of Ethiopia and Zimbabwe

Plus plant sales, BEF pot sales. £15 including refreshments and lunch.

There are still some places available. Booking is essential, so if you haven't booked, now is the time to do so. All details here
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Re: Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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Numbers for catering have to be finalised tomorrow, so if you want to come and haven't already booked, PM me urgently.
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Re: Sheffield 70th Anniversary - 14 May 2016

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A great day out and many thanks to the organisers,the speakers and the branch for putting on a really enjoyable event. I look forward to the 80th anniversary.
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