Convention 2019 – South Canterbury
Irises ‘n’ Art
Host: South Canterbury Iris Group
Dates: Friday 15 to Monday 18 November 2019
Convention Venue: Timaru. In house day will be West End Hall.
2019 CONVENTION PROGRAMME
Friday 15 November, at Seven Oaks Reception Centre, 64 Wai-iti Road, Timaru.
Registrations from 5.00 pm, meet and mingle, 6.00 pm nibbles and drinks.
7.00 pm Opening by Mayor, introductions from Andi Rivarola and Gary White our guest speakers and book launch : Why Irises? written by Gwenda Harris.
Judging Dorothy McLachlan Trophy
Saturday 16 November
8.30 am Buses leave Caroline Bay for Geraldine Arts & Plants market day.
Visit three gardens in Geraldine area and conclude with afternoon tea.
Evening free.
Sunday 17 November – 9.00 am West End Hall, 35a Maltby Avenue, Timaru.
An in house day with our guest speakers, judging workshop, judges exam, AGM, and auction.
5.30 – 6.30 pm happy hour at Seven Oaks, 64 Wai-iti Road
7.00 pm dinner
Guest speakers and presentation of awards
Monday 18 November – 8.30 am
Buses left Caroline Bay heading south for a day of garden visits, sales tables and handing over of banner.
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IB Fresh
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Noeline Hillier and an iris outfit
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Resting on the bus
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Cook Award entry Richmond White by Beth Conrad
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Elizabeth Pratley with her siberian seedling
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Cook Award entry Mimic by Beth Conrad
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Stephanie Boot with President’s Award 2019
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Banner handover
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Bernard Pryor OAM wins Festive Crown Plate 2019
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Beth Conrad Cook award
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Dorothy McLachlan award
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Jean Stevens Writer’s Award
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Jim Geditz and Jean Barkman
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Jule Warren Senior Judge
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NZ Iris Society Pres. Marilyn Fleming presents Bernard Pryor with Festival Crown Plate award
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