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Newsletter <strong>of</strong> the Northamptonshire <strong>Bonsai</strong> Society linking all enthusiasts <strong>of</strong> bonsai related topics<br />
<strong>Bonsai</strong><br />
The<br />
Review<br />
issue 57 March 2012<br />
Displ<strong>ay</strong> for St David’s D<strong>ay</strong><br />
Full explanation <strong>of</strong><br />
this celebratory<br />
tokonoma displ<strong>ay</strong><br />
on page BR57/2<br />
Acknowledging <strong>Bonsai</strong> in Wales<br />
Photographs by Paul G<strong>of</strong>f<br />
BR57/1
This tokonoma displ<strong>ay</strong> was created<br />
on March 1 st at <strong>Bonsai</strong> Presentations to<br />
acknowledge all our Welsh friends in the<br />
world <strong>of</strong> bonsai, for St David’s D<strong>ay</strong>.<br />
This common Hawthorn (63 cm high, pot by<br />
Ian Baillie) is quite typical <strong>of</strong> what you might<br />
see in the landscape <strong>of</strong> South Wales and is<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten used by bonsai enthusiasts from the<br />
region. Here, the buds are swelling and about<br />
to burst into leaf….spring is here!<br />
The arrangement which expresses a note <strong>of</strong><br />
formality because <strong>of</strong> this auspicious d<strong>ay</strong>, has<br />
the scroll placed perfectly central, and<br />
features daffodil flowers, a traditional<br />
emblem for Wales.<br />
The accessory is an antique brass bell<br />
figurine <strong>of</strong> a Welsh Lady in 19 th century<br />
traditional rural costume.<br />
Introducing<br />
WABI SHACK from<br />
Perfect architectural accompaniments for displ<strong>ay</strong> with bonsai, suiseki and<br />
shohin compositions. Whether your ideal retreat is a mountain hut, fishing<br />
shack, tea house or a hermit’s shelter, Wabi Shack are ideal accessory items<br />
to enhance the sentiment <strong>of</strong> beautiful isolation.<br />
Wabi and Sabi are <strong>of</strong>ten considered essential for authentic Japanese displ<strong>ay</strong>,<br />
especially when melancholy and simplicity is a high priority.<br />
“Although both saint and sage m<strong>ay</strong> welcome a<br />
hut for shelter, neither will accept anything less<br />
than universal consciousness” (Christmas Humphreys)<br />
BEST OF BRITISH BONSAI 2013<br />
Birmingham Botanical Gardens<br />
11 th -12 th M<strong>ay</strong> 2013<br />
Steve Tolley is actively selecting<br />
trees for this event. If you have<br />
trees suitable for consideration<br />
please contact him atsteven.tolley1@virgin.net<br />
Here at <strong>Bonsai</strong> Presentations, we’ve identified a limited source <strong>of</strong> bronze effect,<br />
non-metal structures ideal for the displ<strong>ay</strong> artist. The average size <strong>of</strong> the items<br />
shown above is 45mm high and we can confirm that each one is hand made from<br />
modern composite materials, therefore no two can be identical.<br />
We will be showing these little gems at the Magical <strong>Bonsai</strong> Accents event at<br />
Failand Village Hall on Sund<strong>ay</strong> 27 th M<strong>ay</strong> in addition to some new and very exciting<br />
kakemono style hanging scrolls. More info on WABI SHACK- 01788 510442<br />
BR57/2<br />
Itoigawa juniper by David Hannah
The <strong>Bonsai</strong> Traders Association event<br />
Sund<strong>ay</strong> 22 nd April<br />
at Ryton on Dunsmore (nr Coventry)<br />
Bringing you the best opportunity to source essential bonsai<br />
related supplies and trees for your new bonsai season.<br />
26 th -27 th August<br />
(Sund<strong>ay</strong> and Mond<strong>ay</strong>)<br />
Tredegar House, Newport NP10 8YW<br />
Situated at Jnc.28 on M4<br />
Demo by Kevin Willson<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the best trees in the<br />
country in a magnificent orangery.<br />
WE NEED YOUR TREES<br />
Photo submissions by 10 th June<br />
Contact Peter Fielding- 02920 707605<br />
More info- www.bonsaiwales.org.uk<br />
Corin Tomlinson will be demonstrating his<br />
creative techniques and entertaining you whilst<br />
producing another super raffle prize.<br />
This event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with experts<br />
and beginners who are eager to share secrets <strong>of</strong> success.<br />
10am-3pm £4 entrance<br />
More information- Corin Tomlinson 0115 9205757<br />
Tredegar House<br />
17 th Century Charles II mansion<br />
Chris Fowler <strong>of</strong> Northamptonshire <strong>Bonsai</strong> Society has come to the conclusion that he has too many trees to cope with, and so he’s making a selection<br />
available for novice enthusiasts to help them get a head start in bonsai. Chris has given many years to bonsai and has gained enough experience to<br />
establish quite a tidy collection. The pictures below show just a sample <strong>of</strong> what he has for sale.<br />
You can contact him for more information phone 01832 731258 Email- kristoph70@gmail.com<br />
CLUB ACTIVITIES<br />
More on next page<br />
VALE OF CLWYD BONSAI<br />
Regular monthly meetings on 2 nd<br />
Sund<strong>ay</strong>s plus 1 st and 3 rd Saturd<strong>ay</strong>s at<br />
Green Dragon, The Old Depot, Trelanwyd<br />
LL18 6DN. Approachable and enthusiastic,<br />
for more info- Mark 07500 005337<br />
SHROPSHIRE BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings 7.30pm 4 th Tuesd<strong>ay</strong>s<br />
at St Giles Church Hall, Sutton W<strong>ay</strong>,<br />
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6EH.<br />
More info- Karen 01743 236737<br />
www.shropshirebonsai.org.uk<br />
BR57/3<br />
SOUTH STAFFS BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings 7.30pm at the<br />
Fellowship Hall, South Parade <strong>of</strong>f Upper<br />
Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QY
CLUB ACTIVITIES<br />
CLUB ACTIVITIES<br />
SALISBURY BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Meet 1 st Mond<strong>ay</strong> <strong>of</strong> the month at<br />
Laverstock & Ford village hall (<strong>of</strong>f Duck lane),<br />
Laverstock nr. Salisbury SP1 1RQ 7.45pm.<br />
COTSWOLD BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Next meeting Thursd<strong>ay</strong> 5 th April 730pm.<br />
Talk and slide show on ‘Taking bonsai<br />
design inspiration from nature’ by Terry<br />
Adams. Members and non members<br />
welcome. Meetings at Churchdown<br />
Community Centre, Parton Road,<br />
Gloucester GL3 2JH.<br />
More info- Valerie Claridge 01452 381963<br />
MANCHESTER BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings on 2 nd Mond<strong>ay</strong>s. New<br />
venue- The Stockport Labour Club, 2 Lloyd<br />
Street <strong>of</strong>f Wellington Road North (A6),<br />
Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1QP.<br />
Please note there will be NO main meeting<br />
in April (Easter Mond<strong>ay</strong>). <strong>Bonsai</strong> workshops<br />
are held 3 rd Tuesd<strong>ay</strong>s at Heaton Chapel<br />
Community Centre, Broadstone Hall Road<br />
South, Heaton Chapel, Stockport<br />
SK4 5JD 8-10pm. More info visit<br />
www.manchesterbonsaisociety.org.uk<br />
TEES VALLEY BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Next meeting April 17 th - David Edwards<br />
on Maples. Table displ<strong>ay</strong>-Maples. Monthly<br />
meetings on 3 rd Tuesd<strong>ay</strong>s 7.15pm at<br />
Elmwood Community Centre, Greens<br />
Lane, Stockton on Tees TS18 5EP. New<br />
members and guests welcome. More info-<br />
01287 637734 or Email:<br />
graham.walker11@ntlworld.com<br />
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE<br />
BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings on 1 st Thursd<strong>ay</strong>s<br />
7.30pm at Weston Favell Parish Hall, Booth<br />
Lane South, Northampton. Next meeting 5 th<br />
April- Workshop. NBS annual displ<strong>ay</strong> and<br />
open workshop Saturd<strong>ay</strong> 31 st March at the<br />
Parish Hall 10am-4pm.<br />
More info- Martin Gregory 01604 407265<br />
SUSSEX BONSAI GROUP<br />
We welcome new members and<br />
encourage anyone interested in bonsai to<br />
come along to our meetings at Wivelsfield<br />
Green Village Hall RH 17 7QH on 4 th<br />
Wednesd<strong>ay</strong>s at 8.0pm. Sund<strong>ay</strong> 15 th April<br />
advice clinic and general workshop.<br />
Forthcoming show 21 st -22 nd April at South<br />
Downs Garden Centre, Hassocks BN6 9LY<br />
to include bonsai displ<strong>ay</strong> and continual<br />
demonstration by members. More info-<br />
Peter 01737 241406 visitwww.sussexbonsaigroup.co.uk<br />
NEWBURY AND DISTRICT<br />
BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings on first Thursd<strong>ay</strong>s<br />
(except January) 7.30pm at Speen Parish<br />
Hall, Newbury RG14 1RJ. Most meetings<br />
are hands-on workshops where members<br />
work on their own trees with practical advice<br />
from other members, plus group discussions<br />
and presentations about all aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
bonsai care and culture.<br />
More info- Dave 0118 983 3188<br />
email: newbury.bonsai@btinternet.com<br />
SWINDON AND DISTRICT<br />
BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Next meeting 10 th April- Spring workshop<br />
and Accents/maple pruning. Meetings<br />
7.30pm at Coleview Community Centre,<br />
Towcester Road, Startton st Margaret,<br />
Swindon.<br />
ASHFIELD BONSAI CLUB<br />
Next meeting 5 th April- General workshop.<br />
Meetings at the Church Hall, Rectory<br />
Gardens, South Normanton. More info-<br />
Peter Tombs 01283 733210<br />
MIDDLESEX BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Welcomes new members at their monthly<br />
meetings held on 3 rd Tuesd<strong>ay</strong>s from 7.30pm<br />
at South Harrow Methodist Church, Walton<br />
Avenue, Middlesex HA2 8QU. More info-<br />
Roger Gibbs email: roger.gibbs@talktalk.net<br />
NORTH DEVON BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Next meeting 9 th April- Spring pruning<br />
deciduous trees and show preparation.<br />
Meetings at the Methodist Chursh,<br />
Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath,<br />
Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 2DJ. More<br />
info- Roy Hutchison 01398 341440<br />
www.bonsai-northdevon.co.uk<br />
STOURBRIDGE BONSAI SOCIETY<br />
Monthly meetings on 2 nd Sund<strong>ay</strong>s at<br />
13.00hrs at The Bonded Warehouse,<br />
Stourbridge DY8 4LU. Next meeting 8 th April.<br />
We are looking for new members to join.<br />
More info- Maurice 07919 692180 email:<br />
stourbridgebonsai@yahoo.co.uk<br />
THE BONSAI GROUP- ENFIELD<br />
Meetings at Capel Manor College,<br />
Bullsmore Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ most<br />
months on 2 nd Tuesd<strong>ay</strong>s.<br />
More infowww.wix.com/bonsaigroupenfield/home<br />
Thank you to all those who<br />
continue to send club up dates<br />
every month to be listed here.<br />
If your club or society have<br />
the kind <strong>of</strong> agenda that might<br />
appeal to other bonsai<br />
enthusiasts, you can reveal<br />
your regular activities and<br />
monthly meetings here in<br />
these columns. Why not share<br />
your enthusiasm and open<br />
your doors to the wider<br />
bonsai community. If you<br />
have an event that could<br />
benefit from a feature<br />
promotion, please contact<br />
<strong>Bonsai</strong> Presentations<br />
phone: 01788 510442<br />
or email:<br />
paul@bonpres.freeserve.co.uk<br />
We had some stunning weather at the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> March here in central UK, at which time the<br />
obligatory inspirational woodland walk was high on the<br />
agenda. Not only did the idea for the St David’s D<strong>ay</strong><br />
arrangement come wafting through the spring air, but after a brief<br />
mind clearing exercise, this spring haiku leapt forth perfectly<br />
expressing the moment-<br />
BR57/4<br />
Birdsong melodic<br />
hide and seek squirrels,<br />
catkins- the blossom once more Paul G<strong>of</strong>f 2012<br />
So then immediately after St David had been<br />
resolved, I made another displ<strong>ay</strong> with<br />
flowering cherry and WABI SHACK tea house…<br />
……nirvana!
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