This was a varied meeting because Sally and Amelia brought in a mixture of raw material, that consisted of Larches, Lonicera and Pyracantha. Members could purchase them at a nominal cost but on condition they worked on them this evening. This selection of material was ideal for members new to the hobby to learn the …
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Staverton Bonsai Fayre 2024
This was held on Sunday 4th August at a new venue on the outskirts of Westbury having been cancelled last year. The new venue is excellent with a large area allowing sellers to set up easily and with plenty of parking from which you can have a better view of the stalls before you walk …
Market Lavington fun weekend show
This is an annual two day show held over the weekend this in Market Lavington, this year it was held on the 20th and 21st. Derek books a pitch and we share the weekend, this year we had our Bonsai display on Saturday and Derek had his Cacti Society display on Sunday. Only a few …
July meeting
Quiet meeting this month just can’t compete with peoples holidays nevertheless members had busy evening working on trees and I brought in some miniature Hostas for sale that my friend had brought from last year. TOTM
Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group show
This year there was a high number of quality trees entered on both club stands and Blackmore members, more people need to come and see this show. Photos of the club displays and individual entries. Update on Pinus Sylvestris brought in on our club night and was heavily wired and used as a demo on …
June meeting
Busy meeting we had a dummy run to select and finalise our club display for Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group bonsai show this coming Sunday held in the Remembrance hall SP7 0PL. This involves finding the right balance with the trees which can eliminate very good trees that are too powerfull and would dominate the overall …
Cacti and Succulent show 15th June
We have always been fortunate to be invited to the Cacti and Succulent show held in the Melksham Assembly Hall, whether your interested in cacti or not the annual show is well worth a visit you will see so many different variety’s and shapes. Just a few photos of our display and of the show …
Cacti & Succulent show with bonsai
May 2024 meeting
Our meetings are set as general workshops so anything can be brought in which allows greater coverage of species styles etc, we do say to all members if you would like a particular subject to be covered we are happy to adjust to accommodate. TOTM
Longleat Workplace Wellbeing Fair
We were contacted recently by Longleat HR if we would be interested in attending their Wellbeing Fair on Thursday 16th from 10.00-12.30 they invite other parties as well and the aim is promote employee wellbeing. As Derek is chair of the British Cacti and Succulent Society Wilts branch he was also invited and we agreed …