Posts categorised: General Interest

Awards List for 2025 ‘Winter Image’ show.

Main Awards……….. This year the Swindon club decided to add a ‘NEW’ Award to the list, “Best Tree in Show” ….. It is being awarded in memory of Bob Bailey and past Swindon club members. This award will be judged by several senior members of the club.

Raffle prize at 2025 Show, Book – Donated by Dan Barton

Dan Barton is a long standing supporter of Worldwide bonsai, UK bonsai and the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show every year, as a traders, exhibitor, judge and visitor. This year he is donating to the raffle:- an exclusive and signed copy of his book, relating to pots sized 12″ x 12″. On the show day the… Read more »

Andrew Prett-Pearson 1968-2024

A tribute to celebrate the life of Andrew Pearson, a truly remarkable man whose creativity, kindness, and passion left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Andrew was not just a talented ceramicist but an artist of extraordinary vision. Through his work with Stone Monkey Ceramics, he transformed clay into… Read more »

Wanborough Show 2024

Today [17th August 2024] saw the club at a nice warm and sunny Wanborough Show, just outside Swindon. Our yearly display at the show.

Bonsai Events UK in May – June 2024

11May24 SatWorld 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.hrsContact: Corin Tomlinson 0115.9205757Email: office@bonsai.co.ukwww.bonsai.co.uk 12May24 Sat (Confirmed)Ayrshire Bonsai Club Open ExhibitionTroon Concert Hall,South Beach, Troon, Ayrshire.  KA10 6EF.Adm: £2.50. Times:1100-1600.hrsContact: Jeff Banning 07799.477895Email: jeffbanning@btinternet.com 17&18May24 Fri & Sat (Confirmed)UKBA Promotional StandAt The ARB Show 24(Arboricultural Association)Westonbirt National… Read more »

Sad loss to the club – Bob Bailey

Bob sadly passed away yesterday after a long illness which he bravely fought. According to Bob’s wishes, there will be no funeral. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Rest in peace Bob, thoughts are with his wife Sandra and the family.