The Swindon backdrops have to be dismantled and stored, so consist of wooden posts and cloth. A few fabulous trees, meticulously prepared for exhibition were spoilt by their placement in front of posts. The table layout and 6 foot wide cloths lend itself to tokonoma displays within the area given. Something to consider for future shows.
Surrey Heath Bonsai Society
Merit – Club Display……. Splinter Group
Merit – Deciduous Display
Merit – Evergreen
Merit – Shohin Display
Merit – Accent
Merit – Tree/Pot Combo
Best Overall Display
The judges this year were Steve McKee and Caz Bonsai who had travelled all the way down south to officiate. Both were displaying fantastic trees but these were not judged and marked on their table species label.
The quality of trees at the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show was exceptional this year. There were trees from all abilities but all were beautifully presented for display. Lots of thought had gone into accents and scrolls to compliment the overall tokonoma. The Swindon club were joined by 90 club members/traders and Invited Exhibitors to ensure that the 400 visitors could enjoy the show. Lots of quality goods were purchased and even more photographs were taken. Thank you to all those who donated to the raffle. I am still sorting through over 300 photos and more will be added later and the winning trees under a separate post. Thanks go to Andy/Mandy for exceptional photographs considering the problems we had with lighting.
AWARDS FOR 2023 SHOW
Two more prizes added to the show raffle……….A lovely pot donated by the Artist and Expert Dan Barton, the pot has been fired three times before Dan was happy with it. and a fine bonsai table [size 33cm x 33cm x 5.4cm] golf ball is just for scale
19Feb23 Sun (Confirmed)
Swindon Bonsai Society Winter Image Show
Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN3 4JY.
Adm: £5 (Cash). Times: 1000-1600.hrs.
Cafe refreshments card payment only.
Contact: Paul Bowerbank 07982.401103
Email: paul1561@virginmedia.com
www.swindon-bonsai.co.uk
The raffle tickets and prizes will be available to view, at the entrance to the show. The raffle will be drawn about 1400 hours.
Twickenham Bonsai Club hosted their annual show today at Twickenham School, it was a great event with some beautiful bonsai trees on display from their club members, and everyone was welcoming and very friendly and there was a lively vibe and atmosphere. It is true that being part of a bonsai club is the best way to learn and this young club has a real passion for bonsai. They set about sharing their knowledge and bonsai trees with everyone and this was evident in a very good quality show. Well done to all those who helped behind the scenes and took part in the show and displayed their bonsai trees for us all to see and admire.
The main kitchens at the Grange centre are no longer in operation, plus they no longer employ a chef. The larger and re furbished cafe area has drinks and light refreshments………
lots of crisps, snacks and the hot food range will be
Ham and cheese croissants
Pizza cones
Ham and cheese toasties
Cheese and mushroom toasties
Bacon rolls
There are also a number of public houses near to the venue.
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