South Canterbury Group

SOUTH CANTERBURY IRIS GROUP

of NZ IRIS SOCIETY

Office Bearers 2024 – 2025

Convenor – Jessica Ward ph 027 246 4206
Vice Convenor – Janya Lobb ph 021 325 040
Secretary – Lynda Crossen ph 03 686 4813 / 027 6000 107
Treasurer – Tania Sandri ph 027 437 2018
Committee –Jean Barkman ph 03 689 8653, Sharon Wilkins ph 03 689 8676,
Denise Sanders 027 282 2515, Stephanie Boot 027 482 8998
Makikihi Display Garden Co-ordinator – Marilyn Rathgen
Sales Table – Denise Sanders and Heather Sell Librarian – Sharon Wilkins
Press Reporter – Heather Sell Competition Steward – Jean Barkman

Berry Judd Brooch Competition – one stem per member each month, of any
iris. Other stems and single blooms most welcome for display and discussion.

Meetings Morning tea 10.00 am and meeting commences at 10.30 am
Hosts Arrange for the collection and return of the hall key and arrange to have a garden to visit
after lunch.
The hosts for the day provide a plate for morning tea, milk and bring tea towels. The host’s name
underlined is the host in charge of the day.
If you are unavailable for your month, please arrange a swap and tell Jessica and Lynda.
Please support the display table each month by bringing your irises.

Programme 2024

5 June Wednesday    Oamaru      12 noon lunch
Star & Garter, 9 Itchen Street numbers attending to secretary by 29 May
Berry Judd Brooch competition
Display Table: (this month only, other flowers of interest also acceptable)
3 July Wednesday Geraldine 12 noon lunch
The Village Inn, 41 Talbot Street numbers attending to secretary by 26 June
Berry Judd Brooch competition
Display Table: (this month only, other flowers of interest also acceptable)

7 August Wednesday   Timaru     10.00 am to 2.00 pm (no garden today)
Eco Centre, 55c Redruth Street
Berry Judd Brooch competition Sales Table Bring your lunch
Display Table: Iris reticulata and any other irises
Iris Culture / Subject for Discussion: transporting irises to shows, bring your tips and tricks to share
After lunch there will be an illustrated talk
Hosts: Janya, Marilyn, Barbara

4 September   Wednesday    Waimate 10.00 am
Senior Citizens Rooms, 55 Shearman Street
Berry Judd Brooch competition Sales Table Bring your lunch
Display Table: Evansia, Dutch, Pacific Coast and any other irises
Iris Culture / Subject for Discussion: Fertiliser and sprays
Hosts: Judith, Jean, Sharon

2 October    Wednesday    Oamaru 10.00 am
Eveline Church hall, 424 Thames Highway
Berry Judd Brooch competition Sales Table Bring your lunch