10 members brought trees in for the March tree of the month: Sally(Privet), Amelia(Deshojo Maple), Ross(Japenese Cherry), Tony O(Needle Juniper), Derek(Fraxinus), Bob(Prunus kojo), Tony D(Yew), Sandra(Cotoneaster), Malcolm(Juniper chinensis) and Clive H(Acer palmatum Kotohyme). 1st was Clive H Joint 2nd Tony O & Tony D Joint 3rd Amelia, Ross & Malcolm
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Chairman,s chat March meeting
This months meeting was a broad demonstration/talk by Malcolm on refining trees both for development and potential showing. Malcolm discussed his techniques and what worked for him as well as his experiences gained over the years.
Sandra,s corner February meeting
Our last meeting was a workshop plus preparing for the Swindon show.Due to the weather only Tony O brought anything to work on.
Chairman,s chat Febuary meeting
February’s meeting was used for a dummy run for the Swindon winter image show, members were invited to bring in trees for Clive H to pick the best combination for our club display.
TOTM February meeting
February had 6 entrants for the Tree of the Month. Sally: Hornbeam Amelia: Deshojo Maple Chris J: Juniper Bob: Hornbeam Clive H: Juniper Sandra: Cotoneaster.
Swindon Winter Image Show 2013
We now look on the Swindon show as the opener for the new bonsai year a chance to meet friends and dealers we have not seen over the winter.
TOTM January 2013
There were 4 entries this month:
Chairman,s chat January meeting
Firstly a happy new to you all and many thanks to those members who braved the weather warning and attended the AGM.
Sandra,s corner January meeting
A belated “Happy new year”to you all.
TOTM December
Decembers Tree of the Month competition was to decorate a Bonsai in ‘The Christmas Style’ in which the Hank Yarde Trophy is awarded. This years contestants for the Hank Yarde Trophy were as follows: