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National Auricula & Primula Society
Northern Section
Founded 1873
N.A.P.S.
Northern Section
Founded 1873

EVENTS DIARY 2024

Each spring, we hold a Primula Show; an Auricula Show and our Northeast Group bring the season to an end with their own show. Our members compete against each other and show-case their plants for our enjoyment. All shows are open to the public, see below for further details.


In addition to our competitive shows, we host a stand at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show to display the plants we grow, based around a traditional Auricula Theatre.

Come along, meet our members, we are only too happy to give advice and information to assist you in growing and cultivating Auriculas and Primulas.


The North-East group of the Society hold regular meetings, at Newbottle, Co. Durham covering a wide range of topics associated with growing and showing Auriculas and Primulas.


Primula Show - 6 April 2024

Primula Show
Saturday 6 April 2024


Ossett War Memorial Community Centre
Prospect Road
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 8AN


Directions to Show

General Show Information


Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.


Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.


Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.


Plants are available for sale to members only at this show.

Harrogate Show - 25-28 April 2024

Harrogate Spring Flower Show
25 - 28 April 2024


Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8NZ


Directions ..

Our stand can be found in Hall 1 just inside the main entrance.


We are able to offer advice on growing and caring for Primulas and Auriculas.


Come along and speak to our members, we would love to see you.

Auricula Show - 5 May 2024

Auricula Show
Sunday 5 May 2024


Boston Spa Village Hall
199 High Street
Boston Spa
Wetherby
LS23 6AA


Directions ...

Take Junction 45 exit from A1M
At roundabout, take A659 exit to Boston Spa
Continue into Boston Spa; through traffic lights
Village Hall is on the left just beyond the lights with parking at the rear.


General Show Information


Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.


Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.


Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.


Plants are available for sale to members only at this show from 12.00 to 14.00.

Northeast Group Show - 11 May 2024

North-East Group Show
Saturday 11 May 2024


Newbottle W. M. C.
Front St,
Newbottle,
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4EP


Directions ..

General Show Information


Plants must not be benched before the Exhibits Hall is opened by the Show Superintendant.


Exhibits to be staged before Judging commences at 12.00 noon.


Exhibits Hall open to public after Judging, from approximately 14.00 to 16.00hrs.


Plants are available for sale to members only at this show.

Annual General Meeting - 26 October 2024

Annual General Meeting
Saturday 26 October 2024




Venue and Days events TBA


Northeast Group Meetings 2024

Northeast Group Meetings


Newbottle W. M. C.
Front St,
Newbottle,
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4EP



The North East Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm at Newbottle Workingman’s Club, Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4EP.

The North East Group is now the only NAPS Northern group in existence. It was originally established by and for the many growers in the North East of England and the Scottish Borders who found it difficult to travel into Yorkshire and the North West for regular group meetings.

As a "satellite" of NAPS Northern, the North East Group is self-funding, membership is £5 per annum, ( this is in addition to the NAPS membership fee); a small committee consisting of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer organises the regular meetings and the annual Show. The membership fee enables the Group to pay the Club for 9 meetings and a full day Show each year. Monies raised at Show day from plant sales, refreshments and the raffle are put back into the Group . In past years this has enabled us to subsidise transport to the Primula and Auricula Shows and to make a donation to NAPS Northern.

The annual North East Group Show on 11th May 2024, follows NAPS Northern Standards and receives valued support from NAPS members.

For many years the North East Group have been represented on the NAPS Northern Committee and currently the President, Treasurer and Archivist are all North East Group members as well as being actively involved in the Northern Section.

We would be delighted to welcome more members so, if you live in the North East or fancy a trip to the darkest skies in England, do call in.

Interested, contact: Kate Gwillym, 01207 235294
or email: kate.gwillym@btinternet.com



Calendar of meetings & events 2024 TBA



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