Congratulations to all those involved in setting up a stunning bonsai display at the RHS Chelsea Flower show again this year under the banner of the Federation of British Bonsai. It is a lot of work to organise and plan and set up the stand as well as man the stand and then take it all down again and repatriate the bonsai trees, so well done to all. The overall show was fabulous as always and so much to see and so many stunning plants, flowers and trees throughout the gardens and stands.
This was the follow up session run by Andy on Pines following on from last year when he let the club members wire the young pines. Since then he has removed the wire and repotted them in preparation now for pruning, early styling designs and more wiring. Thank you Andy for a fun and informative evening where everyone got to participate and join in and work on a pine.
This Saturdays workshop with Chris Thomas was a great event for Swindon Club members and all our workshops are part of your annual membership at no extra cost so it is well worth attending these and this one was no exception from the expertise and advice provided by Chris on the day.
We had a good turn out for the day with many club members bringing in a wide range of tree species and sizes of bonsai trees in various stages of development to work on with Chris. He was able to help with styling, health and maintenance advice as well as carving.
11May24 Sat
World Bonsai Day
11-12May24 Sat & Sun (Confirmed)
Greenwood Spring Bonsai Bash
Greenwood Bonsai Studio, Ollerton Road, Arnold, Nottingham. NG5 8PR.
Adm: Free. Times: 1000-1700.hrs
Contact: Corin Tomlinson 0115.9205757
Email: office@bonsai.co.uk
www.bonsai.co.uk
12May24 Sat (Confirmed)
Ayrshire Bonsai Club Open Exhibition
Troon Concert Hall,
South Beach, Troon, Ayrshire. KA10 6EF.
Adm: £2.50. Times:1100-1600.hrs
Contact: Jeff Banning 07799.477895
Email: jeffbanning@btinternet.com
17&18May24 Fri & Sat (Confirmed)
UKBA Promotional Stand
At The ARB Show 24
(Arboricultural Association)
Westonbirt National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. GL8 8QS.
Adm: £12Adults. Times: 0900-1600.hrs
Ctc: Amelia Williams 07740.868256
Email: wjailema@gmail.com
Dan has produced an outstanding film for the 5th Expo Bonsai UK. He sends thanks to all the volunteers involved and the UKBA team including Steve Hale, Mark Moreland & Mingchen and Brian. You can check out Dan’s other YouTube content here.
We hope you enjoy the film.
Congratulations to the UK Bonsai Association (UKBA) and in particular Mark Moreland, Ming Moreland and Steve Hale for running and organising the 5th Expo Bonsai show at Crawley this weekend as well as all the volunteers who without you it would not be possible to plan, organise and run the event. All your hard work and efforts were well rewarded with a fantastic show which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Expo bonsai show UK held on Sunday the 14th April 2024 at K2 Leisure Centre, Sussex RH11 9BQ
Doors open from 1000 to 1600.
For more information visit: expobonsaiuk.weebly.com