Posts categorised: General Interest

Another very warm and sunny day at the Wanborough show 2026, as well as the main marquee display we had a gazebo for a workshop which the visitors found interesting. Unfortunately a sudden gust of wind destroyed the gazebo but at least the trees survived. Sorry that my photography couldn’t cope with the very strong… Read more »

Shaun pointed out this neat little find at the apex of a Larch being worked on at Chichester’s recent show.

Saturday 4 July to Monday 31 August 2026 Discover a brand new summer exhibition, tucked away in a tranquil garden square in the heart of London. Behind the hedges of Oxford Square lies a secret garden you won’t want to miss. Bonsai Treehouses is a display of over 25 architect-designed mini treehouses for bonsai, sitting… Read more »

Everyone welcome, lots of FREE on street parking or far end of the Bakers Arms car park, public house just over the road on Beechcroft Road. Come along and enjoy a chilled afternoon and a cuppa. Remember………. Breast cancer can affect Men and Women. For more information about the charity………… https://breastcancernow.org/ It was a lovely… Read more »

So what is happening in and around our area????

Swindon President’s Award, No 36, White Beech. Andy Beswick

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 »

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 »

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: