Posts categorised: General Interest

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 »

Sunday the 1st September 2024, saw a number of the club members travelling to David’s nursery near Coventry. The morning was spent talking about Mame sized trees and ways to improve them. The sun came out in the afternoon and things warmed up in the polytunnel, in more ways than one……… we got to get… Read more »

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

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 »

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.

There is lots of autumn colour out there and should make the next ”Tree of the Month” at the November meeting very interesting.

Early this year [2023] this little pyracantha leafed out and then they just died off and I thought that I had lost it.