Posts categorised: General Interest

Another lovely day at Wanborough show, made even better with the weather. a chance for all Swindon members to display a tree or two. We again also set up a gazebo next to the main display marquee as a workshop and somewhere for members to relax out of the very warm sun. A lot of… Read more »

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.

Fond farewell 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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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.

A great show to attend: Sunday 15th June 2025 between 10:00 and 16:00 Failand Village Hall, Oxhouse Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TS Bristol club website is https://bristolbonsaisociety.wordpress.com/ Some of the traders………….. Esoteric Pots (Dan Barton) Mendip Bonsai Nursery (John Trott) Dragonfly Pots (Graham Simpson) Dave Sampson Pots, various items Oakfield Bonsai (Rob Derrick) Chris Thomas… Read more »

What a great show and a fun day to catch up with everyone and talk trees. Congratulations to the whole team of UKBA who are involved in making it happen year after year and to all those who entered their bonsai displays which were awesome. A special thanks to Simon Haddon who arranged for the… Read more »