ON APRIL 9 the annual show took place, this year the society's 40th anniversary.

There were four excellent visiting society displays and a new trophy, the Janet James Shield for best visiting society, was awarded to Worcester Orchid Society.

Ian Plested gave an interesting talk on growing orchids on the window sill, while Peter White and Roger Bowdens gave well-attended potting demonstrations.

The members' classes were well supported with a total of 77 entries, including four members' small table displays, which were very well presented.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Mike Harris, Society Cup for most points in show; Fred & Joan Smith, Challenge Cup for best small group display; Joan Wood, Founders Shield for best grown orchid; Brian Cope, Bedlam Trophy for best Monopodial.

Fred Smith, Durrant Cup for best Cattleya; Brian Cope, GR Harris Cup for best Pleurothallid Alliance; Mike Harris, Gloria Cotton Cup for best mini Cymbidium; Mike Harris, SA Jarret Cup for best Odontoglossum; Fred Smith, Margaret Turton Cup for best Phalaenopsis.

Martin Mitchell, Trevor Turton Cup for best Paphiopedilum; Brian Walker, Dendrobium Trophy for best Dendrobium; Brian Cope, Vaderville Trophy for best species; Mike Harris, Wyld Court Cup for best Lycaste; Mike Harris, Shirley Goblet for best Cymbidium; Joan Wood, Harry Wilshaw Goblet novice class; Brian Cope, Peter White Trophy for best Pleurothallid; Luke Lindsey, the Junior Cup.

For most points awarded at monthly table shows - The Bedlam Trophy for Hybrids was awarded to Fred & Joan Smith and The Committee Trophy for Species was wan by Janet James.

Only surviving founder member Bob Harris was able to attend for a short time and everyone was delighted to see him.

Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the day a successful and enjoyable one.

At the next meeting on May 7, Richard Lawrence will give a talk on Wild Orchids of Britain.

New members always welcome. More details on 01564 822897.