We had the following clubs and societies visiting our show this year, and congratulations to all those who came and supported us and the show, it was a fun day with lots of great bonsai conversations. It was also the first year that Twickenham Bonsai Club has joined us with their club display.
Our own club members put on some fabulous displays and it was great to see many showing their trees that they have developed over many years.
This year we had another great Winter Image show with lots of awesome traders selling some fabulous bonsai supplies again. We are grateful for all their support and the list of traders included:
Best Tree in Show, Awarded in memory of Bob Bailey and Past Swindon Club members…… Andy Beswick [Mountain Maple]
This is the last club night before our Winter Show on Sunday, 16th of February, and we have a briefing by Paul and Reg to help everyone understand the roles and tasks in preparation for the show on Sunday.
In addition, Andy and Mandy, who have been working very hard to refine the new black backdrops, gave us a demonstration on how to put up the frames and cloth as well as take them down again.
We also had an opportunity to buy some bonsai material and pots from other club members, and the tree of the month was well attended this month.
It was also a chance for the club members to review some of their bonsai trees and look at the current development before they start to come into leaf.
Main Awards………..
This year the Swindon club decided to add a ‘NEW’ Award to the list, “Best Tree in Show” ….. It is being awarded in memory of Bob Bailey and past Swindon club members.
This award will be judged by several senior members of the club.
Dan Barton is a long standing supporter of Worldwide bonsai, UK bonsai and the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show every year, as a traders, exhibitor, judge and visitor. This year he is donating to the raffle:- an exclusive and signed copy of his book, relating to pots sized 12″ x 12″. On the show day the winner can also attend Dans sales tables and collect an accent pot – when he speaks to Dan himself………… doesn’t get any better than that.
More about Dan and his lovely pots……… https://danbartoncreative.co.uk/
Tonight was a good evening of discussion as well as we took a trip down memory lane to watch some DVDs of some of the early bonsai shows. We also had a visit from David Cheshire bringing supplies for Club members in addition to some exquisite little trees for sale. We also were preparing trees for our forthcoming Winter Image Show.
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