Membership – Upcoming Events

Welcome to the world of growing Dahlias ( and other flowers). Membership is open to anyone interested in growing Dahlias.

Membership to Portland Dahlia Society will also make you a member of the Australian Dahlia Society through our affiliation with the Australian Dahlia Society. The benefits of becoming a member will allow you access to additional seasonal information. Annual membership fee $10.00 due 30 May annually

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Meeting & Event Dates For 2026/2027

Date: Sunday 13th September 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed- 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 11th October 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 13th December 2026 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 10th January 2027 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Sunday 14th February 2027 – PDS Meeting – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed – 1.30pm
Date: Saturday TBA February 2027 – Tyrendarra Agricultural Show
Date: Sunday TBA February 2027 – Bunnings Display Portland – Venue: Bunnings Portland
Date: Saturday TBA February 2027 – Bunnings Display Mt Gambier – Venue: Bunnings Mount Gambier
Date: Saturday TBA March 2027 – State Dahlia Show – Mt Waverly Community Centre
Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th March 2027 – Portland Dahlia & Rose Show – Venue: Portland Civic Hall
Date: Saturday TBA March 2027 – Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival
Date: Thursday TBA March 2027 – Melbourne International Flower Show – Bus Trip
Date: Saturday TBA March 2027 – Shepparton Dahlia Show – Venue: Congupna Hall
Date: Sunday 2nd May 2027 – PDS Meeting & AGM – Venue: Portland Men’s Shed- 1.30pm
Date: Friday TBC June 2027 – Monday TBC June 2026 – DSA Conference – Venue: Coffs Harbour

Office Holder’s For 2026/2027

President: Bruce Millard
Vice President: Rob O’Neil
Secretary: Ian Hamley
Treasurer: Freda Cawsey

Life Members:

1998 Cliff Humphries†;
1998 Neil Hogan†;
2005 Patrica Alford†;
2016 Alf Hardingham†;
2016 Colin Donehue†

Honorary Members:

Rhonda Clutterbuck
Willie Hawker†
Rodney Clarke
Shirley Clarke
Anita Goode