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.
A few photographs of the hall exhibits……………
Come and see some wonderful Cacti & Succulents on Saturday 14th June at the Melksham Assembly Hall SN12 6ES 11:00am – 3:30pm. Warminster usually have a display of bonsai and some lovely small plants ideal for ‘Accents’ can be bought. Also other plants for the garden.
It was a great day with Chris T. Some members brought their trees to be styled, advised on, and carved. Members stayed the whole time, while others came in for a short while.
A great show to attend: Sunday 15th June 2025 between 10:00 and 16:00
Failand Village Hall, Oxhouse Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TS
Bristol club website is https://bristolbonsaisociety.wordpress.com/
Some of the traders…………..
Esoteric Pots (Dan Barton)
Mendip Bonsai Nursery (John Trott)
Dragonfly Pots (Graham Simpson)
Dave Sampson Pots, various items
Oakfield Bonsai (Rob Derrick)
Chris Thomas Bonsai
Alan Price Tables
Glynderi Yamadori Bonsai
Daniel Ryland
And a Club Sales Table.
Sally & Derek were both awarded the prestigious club merit award this year. This annual award is presented to our club member (or members in this case) for greatest improvement in their trees and generally just getting stuck in with club goings on.
Along with the day of the show, this video by Dan Rance AKA DR Bonsai also demonstrates some of the work with the team that goes into setting up the UKBA EXPO XI. Some of the best bonsai in the UK are on display here, and with the vast space that the K2 leisure centre in Crawley provides, is well attended.
Congratulations to the Expo team, the event was thoroughly enjoyed.
What a great show and a fun day to catch up with everyone and talk trees. Congratulations to the whole team of UKBA who are involved in making it happen year after year and to all those who entered their bonsai displays which were awesome. A special thanks to Simon Haddon who arranged for the Andrew Pearson tribute and all those who supported it by bringing in pots for the display, it was superb and a great way to honour Andy and his talent as an artist.
A few picture galleries of the show below, showing the range of bonsai displays as well as being supported by a brillant group of bonsai traders from across the UK so there were lots of buying opportunities for all your bonsai needs.
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