OSGB display at 25th BOC Congress at Writhlington School

The OSGB created an attractive display at the Congress, alongside orchid societies from around the country and traders from around the world. Many thanks to all the members who lent their plants for the display and to Val Micklewright and Simon Waddilove who were instrumental in its creation.

 

Tony Britton, Chairman of the Cumbria OS, took the trouble to bring along his unusual Cycnoches (warszewiczii x barthorium) which had timed its flowering perfectly to coincide with the Congress and was a great feature on our display. This involved packing it with the greatest care for travel on two trains followed by a car journey. Where there is a will, there is a way!

Val Micklewright's Phragmipedium besseae was covered in flowers and won 1st Place for a Phragmipedium species, along with her Phragmipedium schlimii and one of Michael McIllmurray's maxillarias which both won 2nd place rosettes in their classes.

The pupils, parents and staff of Writhlington School, led by Simon Pugh-Jones, offered visitors a warm welcome, super hospitality and a wonderful Congress. The lecture programme was varied and well attended by beginners and expert growers alike. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved.