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by Peter B
Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Coronavirus and your branch
Replies: 39
Views: 12357

Re: Coronavirus and your branch

This seems a good place to put this post. As of immediately following government and society guidelines and to protect myself at my advanced age pot sales will be suspended temporarily. I will watch progress and post when I can see it appropriate to start selling again. For the moment I will say I a...
by Peter B
Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Another Lithops DNA study
Replies: 8
Views: 1958

Re: Another Lithops DNA study

Another thanks for the 'cough', Phil
by Peter B
Fri May 03, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: The North West Cactus Mart
Replies: 2
Views: 3557

Re: The North West Cactus Mart

Time has flown and the mart is tomorrow at 10.15am

PLEASE NOTE THAT BEF POTS WILL BE ON SALE. THERE HAS BEEN A HUGE RESPONSE TO THEIR AVAILABILITY AGAIN. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE CHANCE TO RENEW YOUR STOCKS

Lots of wonderful plants will be on sale
by Peter B
Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Ruschia species
Replies: 3
Views: 1309

Re: Ruschia species

Ruschia is one of the most widespread of the mesemb genera being present in virtually every South African state and into Namibia as well. I treat mine as winter growers but also provide ample water in summer also. Dependent on where species grow they will receive precipitation at different times of ...
by Peter B
Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: BEF Pots are back
Replies: 13
Views: 4627

BEF Pots are back

Announcing that BEF pots are back on sale. Brand new stock that has been in store for some time. Considerably reduced prices. Use this link http://manchester.bcss.org.uk/home/b-e-f-pots-enquiries/ "More details, booking forms, where to send orders etc are available on our website.", "...
by Peter B
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: The North West Cactus Mart
Replies: 2
Views: 3557

The North West Cactus Mart

The annual mart which has been staged in North West England for a great many years now will be held at the usual venue ....... St Thomas More Church Hall, Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester. M24 1PP on Saturday May 4th 2019 This venue, for those who do not know, is just under 1 mile from jun...
by Peter B
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: North West Mesemb Show
Replies: 0
Views: 5627

North West Mesemb Show

Date Saturday October 13th 2018 Venue St Thomas More Church Hall, Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester. M24 1PP Times Show opens at 10.15am Judging 11am Talk 2pm Show closes at 3.45pm Plant Sales Several Nurseries and local enthusiasts present with plants for sale Refreshments Hot and cold ref...
by Peter B
Fri May 25, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Royal Wedding
Replies: 7
Views: 2653

Re: Royal Wedding

And I thank all those who came and made it a memorable day enjoying three excellent talks. I am especially grateful to those who travelled large distances, like cactuspip, to support our efforts. Well done everybody.
by Peter B
Thu May 17, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
Replies: 8
Views: 12112

Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots

All that can currently be said is that it is in the hands of solicitors
by Peter B
Thu May 17, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Zone 19 Symposium
Replies: 1
Views: 3340

Zone 19 Symposium

FINAL UPDATE. There are still places available at the symposium but we have now passed the deadline for you to be included in the buffet unless you reply by 7pm tonight, Thursday 17th May. Plant sales: Williams Cactus, Gordon Foster, David Rushforth, zone members Book Sales: Keith Larkin For further...