About RSV meetings
Members of the RSV (anyone can join) meet in the evening at 8pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from August to December, and from
February to May, in the Craft Room at the Mount Waverley
Community Centre, Corner Stephensons Road and Miller
Crescent, Mount Waverley .
Meetings in June and July are held on Zoom.
We love our monthly meetings; being in a room with like-minded enthusiasts and experts. Here is a chance to get real, practical advice and instruction from experienced rosarians. Every possible topic of interest relating to rose husbandry and appreciation, is covered.
All that in a warm and light hearted atmosphere, and with a delicious supper.
At most meetings a mini rose show competition is held where members may practice their show bench skills and new members may learn how to exhibit roses and get on-the-spot advice from the experts.
NOTE: the monthly show bench is now non-competitive. Bring their blooms in your own containers
Bring your roses and share their glory with all.
Although meetings are ‘members only’ events, visitors are very welcome to come along and dip a toe in the rosy water. Feel free to bring a friend.
For time, place, and other practical details, see below…
2026 MEETINGS
More dates and details are added as they are organised throughout the year, and past meetings remain for your interest. If you missed a meeting, or if a particular topic might potentially entice you into joining, please let us know
Tuesday 10th of February 8pm
Helen Lovel – Neutrog for our Gardens
Helen is the Victorian Representative for Neutrog. She will be explaining the use of the various products that Neutrog has for roses and the garden generally. Different products have different characteristics so Helen will answer members’ questions about which is the most appropriate product to use for a particular circumstance.
This meeting will take place in the Craft Room at the Mount Waverley Community Centre
Tuesday March 10th 8pm
– Lara Telford –Ikebana and Roses
Lara is an Ikebana artist and Ikebana teacher with many years of experience. She holds the highest teaching degree Riji from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana Japan. She is a member
of: Sogetsu Teachers Association (STA) Japan and Ikebana International Japan. One of her greatest pleasures is to introduce people to the magical world of Ikebana. She conducts workshops and demonstrations for the public, workshops for ikebana practitioners and children.
She runs regular classes at her studio in Sassafras.
This meeting will take place in the Craft Room at the Mount Waverley Community Centre
Tuesday April 14th 8pm
John Nieuwesteeg –
Old-Fashioned Roses for Autumn Colour
Many old-fashioned roses provide wonderful colour in the Autumn either with their colourful blooms or vibrant hips. John will be talking about some of the wonderful heritage roses that can be used to provide colour in the autumn months.
This meeting will take place in the Craft Room at the Mount Waverley Community Centre
…for future monthly meeting topics are yet to be determined
Meetings- when and where
NOTE: COVID-SAFETY-
Please: if you experience any cold or flu-like symptoms, no matter how mild, please take care of your friends and colleagues by staying home. As of 2026, Covid is very much still circulating, and some variants are severe.
WHEN:
2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 pm, unless otherwise advised.
June and July meetings are Zoom meetings
WHERE:
Craft Room
Mount Waverley Community Centre
Corner of Stephensons Rd and Miller Crescent,
Mount Waverley
unless otherwise advised
There is ample parking on site
