A MUST for anyone interested in shohin displays…………… The UKBA have announce that they have now confirmed a Shohin Display Workshop with Mark and Ritta Cooper, 27th September 2026. Mark and Ritta’s experience in this field is legendary.
The venue will be in Chobham, Surrey.
Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. A lovely venue.
This month we say a fond farewell to Zeljko and his wife Ivana who are heading back home to Serbia now that Zeljko has passed his MA at Kings College. They have been actively involved with our club during their stay in the UK and it has been a privillge to know them and spend time with them. They have bought passion and enthusiasm to our club with their love of bonsai and we wish them all the best and will keep in touch. Our president Reg Bolton gave a short speech and presented Zelkjo with a life membership scroll and two of his bronzes which he has used as part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bonsai exhibition. Zeljko generously donated his mame bonsai collection that he has kept during his stay in the UK to club members so we will have something to remember his time with us and hopefully continue to develop and grow.
Chichester & District Bonsai Club are holding their Annual Exhibition in 2025 on the 19th and 20th July.
The Clubs displaying, between them, cover a large part of West Sussex, and Hampshire and the South of England. The aim of the exhibition is designed to increase awareness in the growing and caring for Bonsai by like-minded people and to increase club memberships. (All are welcome from raw beginners through to Experienced Bonsai Carers).
Manor Nursery, Pagham Road, Runeton, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 1LJ
The event starts at 10:00 and admission is free.
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.
Bonsai connoisseur, Amelia Williams, has been studying and working with trees of all sizes for more than 20 years, most recently as Director of UK tree consultancy firm – the Arb Company.
Tom and Amelia zoom in on the miniature world of tiny tree craft and discuss what bonsai can teach us about better looking after bigger trees, as well as ourselves.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-meaning-of-trees-podcast/id1735135082?i=1000711956265
Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channels and content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcast
Check out Amelia’s Arb Company website here: https://arb.company/amelia-williams/
With special thanks to National Trust Sheffield Park for hosting this recording https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park-and-garden
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.