Posts categorised: Club Meetings
Maples …. not just for syrup
Tonights club night we were fortunate to have an evening dedicated to Maples (Acers) and a brilliant presentation by Mark Kerry providing some very informative tips and methods for getting the most out of your maples. It was then followed by a more detailed look at some of the Club members own maple bonsai with… Read more »
April tree of the month
Tribute to Malcolm Comley
Malcolm Antony Comley will be missed by all his friends in the bonsai community and especially by Swindon Bonsai Club Members. The loss of Malcolm will be felt by all but he will not be forgotten as the fun loving person with a passion for bonsai trees. Here is a link to the announcement in… Read more »
Show preparation
David Cheshire AKA Bonsaidave joined us for the evening of show preparation. He provided loads of much needed supplies, advice and a van full of Akadama. We really appreciated him visiting and coming along to our club night so, thank you Dave.👍🏻
January tree of the month
Christmas Club Night
Tree of the month takes on a different theme for December in Swindon. The points this month don’t count towards the competitor’s league status; but this doesn’t seem to dampen the competition in any way. The brief (as last year) was to decorate a bonsai with a Christmas theme. Winner gets a prize.
October tree of the month
Junipers by Mark Kerry
Great talk from Mark Kerry tonight on Junipers, a wealth of knowledge and good information was provided with a follow up demonstration on pruning junipers and discussion on the junipers brought in by club members.