About the Sutherland Shire Orchid Society Inc.

A Little History

In 1952 a number of local orchid growing enthusiasts came together to form the Sutherland Shire Orchid Society. The Society's members soon became known for growing a large range of high quality exotic species and complex hybrids, but it was in the area of Australian Native orchids that the Society became especially noted. It is still highly regarded for its members' expertise with native orchids to this day.

The Society was known for its excellent display work in large shows and S.S.O.S shows led the way with small table top displays. The Society also gained a reputation for its high quality benching at the monthly meetings.

Meetings

The Society holds its meetings on the 2nd Monday evening of each month at the Auditorium of the Sutherland Uniting Church, Cnr Flora and Merton Streets, Sutherland.

The formal meeting begins at 8.00pm however the doors are open from around 7.15pm. There is usually a Novice Class, lasting for approximately half an hour before the main meeting, where experienced growers give advice and tips to newer growers. The Society runs a sales table at most meetings, with plants, seedlings, pots, fertilizers, etc. for sale at very reasonable prices. The Committee also invites speakers both local and national to speak on a variety of topics for both beginner and experienced growers, this means there is always something to interest everybody.

Committee

• President: Murray Aldridge
• Secretary: Louise Gannon
• Treasurer: Jan Robinson

Further information

If you wish to become a member of the Sutherland Shire Orchid Society meetings are run on the second Monday of every month at the Sutherland Uniting Church, corner of Flora and Merton Streets in Sutherland and visitors are more than welcome .

Alternatively you can contact the secretary of the society Mrs Louise Gannon on +61 02 9524 9072 or send an email to us.

Membership for the Sutherland Shire Orchid Society is $15 for one year.