Contact Us

 By mail:      PO Box 503    Cairns Qld   4870
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   President:                                     Meg Trimble      Tel  0427 965526
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    Vice President                               Joy Callard      

    Secretary                                      Carolyn Emslie       Tel:  4056 6501

    Treasurer/Bookkeeper:                   Sue Bennetts 

​     Publicity:                                      Fran Lindsay        Tel: 0407 695 891

     Contact by email:                           [email protected]
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Notice Board
NEXT MEETING

GENERAL MEETING - Saturday 21st June at 2pm. 
Address - 14 Simmons Street Gordonvale.
SPEAKER - Stewart Clarke will speak about native bees.
COMPETITION - A single leaf (large) (20-40cm)
​Plant raffle - All welcome!!
 


​reminder    MELIOIDOSIS It was worrying to hear of a confirmed case of melioidosis i
n Cairns earlier this year.   This bacterium lives in the soil in most tropical countries around the world and can cause a very nasty and sometimes fatal illness.

It tends Ito rises to the surface of the soil in wet weather, and we are urged to wear shoes and gloves when gardening, cover all cuts and scratches, and shower when we are finished.


​NOTE:   The Cairns Garden Club is aware of our responsibility to help in prevention  of  the spread of diseases and pests in plants, particularly electric ants which are on the march again. Please make sure that any plant which you bring to the raffle table or the competition is free from pests and disease.  We strongly recommend an annual inspection of your property for electric ants, which is free and can be arranged by contacting   Gary Morton at DAF  0421 692 251 or phone 13 25 23


 CAIRNS GARDEN CLUB INC
 
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY:
To ensure that all our events and meetings are conducted in a safe manner all members. are
requested to comply with the following guidelines:
  1. A hat (and sunscreen) is recommended for outside venues.
  2. If inside venues have ‘rules’ for use – they should be adhered to.
  3. The directions of the host and/or Committee members must be followed to ensure we inspect the garden/property with the utmost safety in mind. This is to ensure any special requirements of the site are respected.
  4. No taking cuttings without consent and no damage to be done to any plants or equipment.
  5. Courtesy to others is the cornerstone of our meeting. Please show respect to guest speakers and other members. Keep in mind some may have health issues they are dealing with and help them to get maximum enjoyment from the outing.
  6. Closed in shoes may be recommended for some outside venues.
  7. Beware pedestrians when parking or reversing vehicles especially when there are no gazetted carparking spaces.
  8. During COVID times – all legislation relating to this must be adhered to.
 
New members are very welcome, to download an application for membership, just click the link below.
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 Queensland Council of Garden Clubs                 [email protected]

​Garden Clubs of Australia    
Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria                 [email protected]

Biosecurity Queensland  - Electric Ant Eradication Program
 Gary Morton -  Cairns    T. 07 4241 8235          [email protected]