Manchester Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society

28/05/2026

27/04/2026

Join us this coming Saturday, 2 May!

Confirmed sellers include ABC&S (Kev Bailey), Blossoms Project (Wythenshawe Park), John Carr, Croston Cactus (John Henshaw), Graham Charles, Bryan Doherty, John Gregory, Ian Glover, Ian’s Haworthia Store, Keith Larkin Books, Harry Mak, Ralph Martin, Dan Roberts, Ian Robinson, Bruce Walton, Williams Cactus, and Ray Woodbridge.

Admission is free, and a variety of hot and cold refreshments will be available. The event runs from 10:00am to 1:00pm at St. Thomas More Church Parish Hall, Mainway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1PP, just half a mile from junction 20 of the M60 ring road. Find us easily with What3Words: ///outer.hobby.flies.

We look forward to seeing you there!

13/03/2026

Don't forget it's our branch meeting this Saturday 14 March, when Ivor Crook will be telling us all about "Lithops: 4½ Billion Years in the Making" in what is sure to be a fascinating evening.

Arrive from 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. See you there!

11/02/2026

Don't forget it is our branch meeting this Saturday, 14 February, when Frank Sengpiel will be speaking on 'The Wild West of Texas.' This will be a Zoom meeting in our usual meeting hall. We hope to see you there!

05/01/2026

Manchester Branch will once again host the annual Northwest Cactus Mart on Saturday 2 May 2026. Leading UK nurseries and private sellers will offer a wide variety of good quality plants, along with sundries and books.

There is free parking nearby, the venue is on ground level and accessible, and a good selection of refreshments will be available. All are welcome. Opening times from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.

Venue: St. Thomas More Church Hall, Mainway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1PP.
Half a mile from J20 of the M60 ring road.
What3Words: ///outer.hobby.flies

Arrive early and bag the best plants!

21/12/2025

Here is our program of events for 2026. If you haven't been able to attend any meetings so far, do please consider joining us on the second Saturday of the month (usually!). We're a friendly bunch and you will be made very welcome.

January 10 - “Members’ Short Talks”
Branch Members

February 14 - “The Wild West of Texas”
Frank Sengpiel (via Zoom - Face to face in hall)

March 14 - “Lithops - 4½ Billion Years in the Making”
Ivor Crook

April 11 - “Up Close and Personal”
Terry Goodfellow

May 2 - Northwest Cactus Mart (First Saturday in May)
10:00 - 13:00. No evening meeting in May

June 13 - “What’s in a Name - Botanical Nomenclature Made Simple-ish!”
Jen Horsham

July 11 - “The Succulent Karoo Biome - Part 1”
Andy Young

August 8 - “For Ardent Cactophiles - A Way Into Other Succulents“
Peter Bint

August 22/23 - RHS Bridgwater Cactus & Succulent Weekend

September 12 - “Twice Across the Andes - Part 2“
Carl Howard-Morton

October 10 - Northwest Mesemb Show
10:00 - 15:00 approx. No evening meeting in October

November 14 - “Back to USA Part 1 - Joshua Tree National Park & Tucson“
Graham Walker

December 12 - AGM + Supporting Program

January 9 2027 - “A Beginner’s Guide to Caudiciforms“
Gillian Evison (via Zoom - Face to face in hall)

Meetings are held 7pm - 10pm at St Thomas More Parish Hall, Mainway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1PP, which is just off J20 of the M60.

12/12/2025

Just a reminder that we will be holding our Annual General Meeting this Saturday 13 December, followed by a festive social get-together and a special talk from Chris Leather. We hope to see you there!

14/10/2025

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31/08/2025

Day 2 at RHS Bridgewater - Cactus & Succulent Weekend. Come and see us!

30/08/2025

And we're off! Day 1 at RHS Bridgewater - Cactus & Succulent Weekend

09/08/2025

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