North of England Orchid Society - Possibly the oldest orchid society in the world. Cultural information, show dates, and paintings of awarded orchids from the turn of the century. British Paphiopedilum Society - Society focusing on various genuses of slipper orchids. Provides details about membership, journal, activities, plant information and a photo gallery. Cheshire & North Wales Orchid Society - Information on activities, membership, and forthcoming shows, as well as a gallery of orchid photographs. The Wessex Orchid Society - The Orchid Society members are from the Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex region. Orchid Society of Great Britain - News, photographs and cultural information included along with membership details. British Orchid Council - To represent organisations nationwide with any interest or involvement in promoting orchid cultivation or conservation.