Another lovely day at Wanborough show, made even better with the weather. a chance for all Swindon members to display a tree or two. We again also set up a gazebo next to the main display marquee as a workshop and somewhere for members to relax out of the very warm sun. A lot of visitors enjoyed Alan’s display of elms, from cuttings to final trees and he was able to discuss with them. The main question from viewers was ‘Where do I buy bonsai seeds?’ They were even more amazed when they got the answer. Many had tried bonsai kits with no success and when it was explained to them they were keen to go away and start again with more mature material. The workshop area was a great way to promote even more discussions with the visitors.
A MUST for anyone interested in shohin displays…………… The UKBA have announce that they have now confirmed a Shohin Display Workshop with Mark and Ritta Cooper, 27th September 2026. Mark and Ritta’s experience in this field is legendary.
The venue will be in Chobham, Surrey.
Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. A lovely venue.
Fond farewell
This month we say a fond farewell to Zeljko and his wife Ivana who are heading back home to Serbia now that Zeljko has passed his MA at Kings College. They have been actively involved with our club during their stay in the UK and it has been a privillge to know them and spend time with them. They have bought passion and enthusiasm to our club with their love of bonsai and we wish them all the best and will keep in touch. Our president Reg Bolton gave a short speech and presented Zelkjo with a life membership scroll and two of his bronzes which he has used as part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bonsai exhibition. Zeljko generously donated his mame bonsai collection that he has kept during his stay in the UK to club members so we will have something to remember his time with us and hopefully continue to develop and grow.
Chichester & District Bonsai Club are holding their Annual Exhibition in 2025 on the 19th and 20th July.
The Clubs displaying, between them, cover a large part of West Sussex, and Hampshire and the South of England. The aim of the exhibition is designed to increase awareness in the growing and caring for Bonsai by like-minded people and to increase club memberships. (All are welcome from raw beginners through to Experienced Bonsai Carers).
Manor Nursery, Pagham Road, Runeton, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 1LJ
The event starts at 10:00 and admission is free.
Tree judged Best in show……………..
Sunday the 15th June 2025 saw the Bristol clubs 50th Anniversary show at Failands, blessed by lovely sunny weather it was enjoyed by all the visitors. As well as the main displays and traders in the hall there was a marquee display for all club members and of course a number of traders on the lawn.
Bonsai connoisseur, Amelia Williams, has been studying and working with trees of all sizes for more than 20 years, most recently as Director of UK tree consultancy firm – the Arb Company.
Tom and Amelia zoom in on the miniature world of tiny tree craft and discuss what bonsai can teach us about better looking after bigger trees, as well as ourselves.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-meaning-of-trees-podcast/id1735135082?i=1000711956265
Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channels and content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcast
Check out Amelia’s Arb Company website here: https://arb.company/amelia-williams/
With special thanks to National Trust Sheffield Park for hosting this recording https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park-and-garden
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