Posts categorised: General Interest

All the trees at the 2026 ‘Winter Image’ show….

Here are all the trees used in the show as well as some photos’ from the British Shohin Bonsai Co-operative and the UK Bonsai Group exhibition, talk and demo held in the fitness room at the centre on Sunday the 15th February 2026. Thanks to Andy and Mandy for the pictures. [click to enlarge the… Read more »

Another raffle prize for the show, – Demo Tree

John Armitage, well known in bonsai circles, will as part of the Mame/Shohin exhibition be doing a demonstration during the day with this tree. This is in the fitness room, during the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show on Sunday the 15th February 2026. https://swindon-bonsai.co.uk/2025/11/19/new-for-the-2026-swindon-winter-image-show/ At the conclusion of the demo/workshop he will be donating this tree… Read more »

NEW…… for the 2026 Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show

Shohin & Mame for the next Swindon ‘Winter Image’ bonsai show on Sunday the 15th February 2026, the Swindon club in addition to the main show, have decided that the use of the fitness suite [near the main entrance to the Grange Leisure centre] will be used to promote ‘The Smallest of Trees’ with the… Read more »

Autumn colour @14th Heathrow Bonsai Show

This year was another exceptional year for some outstanding autumn colour and autumnal displays at the 14th Heathrow Bonsai Show. A few of my highlights from the show. If you want to watch the official video check it out here:

Joe Earley of One Twelve Bonsai

This year it was great to welcome a new trader to the Heathrow Bonsai show, none other than Joe Earley who is a miniature artist, hand crafting exquisite bonsai in pots with such detail, they are fabulous.

Traders @14th Heathrow Bonsai show

There were 39 visiting traders to the 14th Heathrow Bonsai show and the room was buzzing with discussions and many people were buying everything from bonsai pots, to tools to bonsai trees. It was another really successful show and thank you to UKBA again for organising such a great event and everyone who helped in… Read more »