Sunday the 14th June 2026 saw the club display marquee back at the Shilton Open Gardens event. the weather was on our side and trees of all ability were displayed for the public to visit and chat to the Swindon Club members.
Surrey Heath Bonsai Society are holding their show on 12/07/2026 between 1000 – 1600
Its free admission and also includes a display by the mini bonsai society.
Held at Chobham Village Hall, Station Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey GU24 8AQ
This evening Andy brought the Japanese black pines he has been growing with and for club members to show and discuss progress and possible future techniques. Club members were invited to have a go at working on them with pruning and wiring.
So what is happening in and around our area????
What a fun day, informative, creative and social learning about the art of accents and kusamono with Ritta and Mark Cooper.
Their extensive knowledge of bonsai, Japan and showing bonsai was incredibly useful explaining the key principles of what accents are, how to use and create them and what are the main considerations and concepts behind them.
Cracking club workshop with Chris Thomas at Swindon Bonsai Society today. A nice group of members attended and there was plenty of advice and work undertaken by Chris on members trees as well as lots of time for members to work on their own trees. As ever having the expertise and skills of Chris’s carving set club members up to continue work he started on their trees. Advice to anyone who has never done a workshop is to join a club and get on a workshop or grab the pocket money and see what’s about locally from the Bonsai professionals.
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The bonsai club’s April meeting drew an excellent turnout, with members enjoying an engaging evening of discussion, and seasonal tree care advice. Attendees shared progress on their own trees, exchanged tips on pruning and repotting, and admired a varied display of bonsai brought along for discussion. The friendly atmosphere and strong attendance reflected the growing enthusiasm within the club, making it one of the most successful enjoyable evening for everyone.