On the 7th and 8th May the South West show was held at Rosemoor in Devon. Two members took trees to setup a display on behalf of the Group.
There were societies from the south west, plus a number of traders.
Roy Hutchinson did a demonstration on both days on two Scots Pines.
The best display judged by John Trott was awarded to Exeter Bonsai Society.
It was a good show worth doing, thanks to Ian and also Rachel for bringing trees and helping during the two days.
There were societies from the south west, plus a number of traders.
Roy Hutchinson did a demonstration on both days on two Scots Pines.
The best display judged by John Trott was awarded to Exeter Bonsai Society.
It was a good show worth doing, thanks to Ian and also Rachel for bringing trees and helping during the two days.
The March meeting was a workshop for repotting mainly. Another cold night but plenty of work was done.
The tree of the month novice was a first for Nick with a nice Cherry, intermediate was a first fir Pat with an Elm and in the advanced first for Geoff with his Trident Maple joint second Ade with his Cornus and Anthony with his Korean Hornbeam. It was the usual good meeting. Next meeting is Thorngrove on 18th March.
The tree of the month novice was a first for Nick with a nice Cherry, intermediate was a first fir Pat with an Elm and in the advanced first for Geoff with his Trident Maple joint second Ade with his Cornus and Anthony with his Korean Hornbeam. It was the usual good meeting. Next meeting is Thorngrove on 18th March.
The workshop with Chris Thomas today was superb. Nine members were at the workshop and the first order of business was to see what trees Chris had on his van, and several were purchased.
Then trees were assessed and worked on.
In the afternoon Chris did some carving on several trees.
Hopefully we can have another workshop later in the year.
Then trees were assessed and worked on.
In the afternoon Chris did some carving on several trees.
Hopefully we can have another workshop later in the year.
UKBA Auction plus mame suiseki and saikae show 22nd January 2023 at Sandhurst.
I left at just before 8am., on a frosty morning. The roads seemed ok, but I drove very easily, having to travel via Salisbury instead of the usual route.
I arrived at about 9.45 so well in time to view the show and the auction lots.
I walked around the show and then had a look at the lots. There were a few nice shohins that I was interested in.
The auction went well with some good prices, the shohins went for far more than I had with me so I did not buy any. It was a good day in all and worth the trip.
I left at just before 8am., on a frosty morning. The roads seemed ok, but I drove very easily, having to travel via Salisbury instead of the usual route.
I arrived at about 9.45 so well in time to view the show and the auction lots.
I walked around the show and then had a look at the lots. There were a few nice shohins that I was interested in.
The auction went well with some good prices, the shohins went for far more than I had with me so I did not buy any. It was a good day in all and worth the trip.
The AGM., on 9th December was good. The demo followed by Tony Oswin working on a tall Scots Pine, it was a lot shorter once he had finished bending it. Tree of the month winners were presented with awards, novice winner was Mike Bryan, intermediate was Pat Pocock and advanced winner was Ian Duff. Tree raffle winners were Julian and Miguel.
On the 30th September four members left for Telford. It was dry to start but soon was raining. We arrived at the International centre at 1pm., and unloaded the two vans in the rain, then set up the two stalls and put the trees on display.
We found the house where we were staying and went looking for somewhere to eat. Next morning we arrived at the hall at 8am, and proceeded to look for trees to buy.
At 9am., the show opened and there was a steady stream of visitors all day.
The demos were well attended as well.
Next morning we again arrived at 8am, and went looking around. Not so many visitors but still busy.
The demos went well.
Morten Albek did his demo in the afternoon, then it was almost time to pack up.
At 5.30pm, we left for home arriving at 8pm. It was an excellent show well worth going. The next one is in two years.
We found the house where we were staying and went looking for somewhere to eat. Next morning we arrived at the hall at 8am, and proceeded to look for trees to buy.
At 9am., the show opened and there was a steady stream of visitors all day.
The demos were well attended as well.
Next morning we again arrived at 8am, and went looking around. Not so many visitors but still busy.
The demos went well.
Morten Albek did his demo in the afternoon, then it was almost time to pack up.
At 5.30pm, we left for home arriving at 8pm. It was an excellent show well worth going. The next one is in two years.
The 11th Heathrow show on 11th September was at a new venue. The Leasure Centre in Bracknell. There over 39 traders and also over 30 society displays.
The group display had 7 trees some loaned by Ian Duff.
The doors opened at 11.00 and there was a steady number of visitors almost all day. Traders seemed to doing well and the displays were enjoyed as well.
Here are some of the pictures.
The group display had 7 trees some loaned by Ian Duff.
The doors opened at 11.00 and there was a steady number of visitors almost all day. Traders seemed to doing well and the displays were enjoyed as well.
Here are some of the pictures.
After a long wait the day finally arrived for our third show.
Is was a windy day but it stayed dry. There was a steady stream of visitors from 11am.
We has three traders this year, and four displays, Warminster, Taunton, Staverton and ourselves.
Outside the demonstrations were by Trevor Banbury with Tony Nathan and Robin also working on several trees.
The Best Society award was judged by Chris Thomas who said that it was a very difficult choice.
The award went to Warminster Bonsai Club.
The Best in show award was voted by the public and it was close, with Ade Taylor's White Beech group, close second was a Hawthorn on the Warminster display. Ade also won the Best BVBG member tree.
The Novice award new for this show was won by Mike Bryan with a nice little Black Pine.
The refreshments were well received, and the fish and chips also excellent.
Roll on next year.
Is was a windy day but it stayed dry. There was a steady stream of visitors from 11am.
We has three traders this year, and four displays, Warminster, Taunton, Staverton and ourselves.
Outside the demonstrations were by Trevor Banbury with Tony Nathan and Robin also working on several trees.
The Best Society award was judged by Chris Thomas who said that it was a very difficult choice.
The award went to Warminster Bonsai Club.
The Best in show award was voted by the public and it was close, with Ade Taylor's White Beech group, close second was a Hawthorn on the Warminster display. Ade also won the Best BVBG member tree.
The Novice award new for this show was won by Mike Bryan with a nice little Black Pine.
The refreshments were well received, and the fish and chips also excellent.
Roll on next year.
The Exmouth show on 12th June was on a warm if windy day. Busy early there were four trade stands and seven displays. Chris Thomas did a walk about looking at the displays and Dan Butler did a demonstration as well.
The first show we have attended in over 2 years was on Sunday 8th May. The third Expo show was held in the K2 in Crawley.
It was a warm day when we travelled to the venue arriving at just before opening time at 10am.
100 top trees from all over the country plus many traders there was plenty to see. Tony Oswin, had two trees as well as a stand selling pots. Rob Derrick was also selling.
It was a warm day when we travelled to the venue arriving at just before opening time at 10am.
100 top trees from all over the country plus many traders there was plenty to see. Tony Oswin, had two trees as well as a stand selling pots. Rob Derrick was also selling.
On the 10th April eleven members attended the pottery workshop after a wait of almost two years. It was a cold start but it soon warmed up. After lunch Dan demonstrated the wheel and some members had a try at making a pot on it.
It was an excellent day and worth the wait
It was an excellent day and worth the wait
Pictures from the auction, thanks to Ming Moreland.
A few autumn pictures on 23rd October.
Group display at Mere Garden Festival 2019
2019 Christmas party and presentation night.
Seen at Staverton bonsai sale in July.