Yearly Archives: 2024

Workshop with John Trott

After a game of tree Tetris in the car, The Tree Fiddlers headed off for a workshop day at Mendip Bonsai, with John Trott. It was a day packed with great knowledge packaged in relax style. An opportunity to get plenty of advice on a variety of trees, including yamadori Beech, cascade Cyprus, Privets, Mugo… Read more »

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Lee Verhorevoort’s new trees for sale

Lee has some impressive new stock freshly imported from Japan. These will be available for sale from Saturday 6th April 0830 to 1700 and Sunday 7th April 1000 to 1600. Due to quarantine restrictions, Junipers, Pines, and Chamaecyparis are subject to a minimum three month inspection but can be reserved with a 50% deposit until… Read more »

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March trees

No tree of the month competition this one, folks just brought trees in for fun.

Sad loss to the club – Bob Bailey

Bob sadly passed away yesterday after a long illness which he bravely fought. According to Bob’s wishes, there will be no funeral. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Rest in peace Bob, thoughts are with his wife Sandra and the family.

Show 2024, Merit Awards

Merit Awards, Sponsored by the Swindon Club & Judged by.………… Reg Bolton, Amelia Williams & Terry Adams From Main display area…………… Merit Visiting Club…………. Newbury, tables 34/35 Merit Shohin Visiting Club………. Warminster,  Merit Shohin Visiting Cub………. Surrey Heath Merit Deciduous, No 13……….. Rod Mcfarlane, Acer Merit Deciduous, No 32……….. Ian Duff, Acer Kashima Merit Evergreen,… Read more »

Show 2024 Main Award Winners

Main judge………… Dan Barton, https://danbartoncreative.co.uk/ Judging was for the whole display on a 6 ft table area. Due to show visitors and space it was difficult to capture the whole displays, All photos taken by Andy and Mandy [Swindon members] Best Visiting Club Display………individual trees