Yearly Archives: 2016

‘Physiology of Bonsai’ with Geoff Conybeare

It was nice to see many Swindon club members this month, and even some visitors from both Newbury and Warminster bonsai clubs. Great to see Bonsai clubs pulling together. Geoff gave a very interesting and technically based talk which I will try to summarise concisely. There was a wealth of detail included and we couldn’t possibly… Read more »

Club displays at Heathrow Bonsai Show 2016

Swindon & District Bonsai Society were invited to put on a display at the 7th Heathrow Bonsai Show and here is our club display. Thank you to all those involved in preparing their trees for the display and aiding with the set up and supporting the club and show. 

Heathrow Bonsai Show 2016

Wow, what an autumnal delight today’s bonsai trees were at the 7th Heathrow Bonsai Show. It was a fabulous and fun event with over 30 bonsai clubs and societies displaying over 300 trees and over 400 visitors to admire them.

Test Valley Woodfair 2016

Held in a woodland, the event was free for all to enjoy. There was much on offer from wood turners to tree surgeon demonstrations, bush crafts, falconry, food and bonsai! I really enjoyed Alex Metcalf’s tree listening installation he set up using technology he has designed himself, he educates and brings awareness on tree biology and… Read more »

Bonsai in the Park

Lipton House, Churston Ferrers, Brigham, Devon, TQ5 0LD 11th September 2016 from 10:00 – 4:30 www.southdevonbonsaisociety.wordpress.com