The society was formed in 2001 to promote the understanding and appreciation of Bonsai. It is a small and friendly group with a range of members from beginners to members who exhibit at RHS shows around the country. Our programme is a mixture of workshops, speakers and demonstrators with at least two speakers/ demonstrators from outside the club each year. Two social meetings, a summer barbeque and Christmas party are held each year where other halves are encouraged to come and meet the members. One day workshops are arranged where members can bring their trees and spend the whole day with expert advice on hand. The committee informs members when exhibitions and expo’s are taking place and also when traders are having new consignments of trees from Japan delivered. Janet, the chairperson, knows many people in the bonsai world both in the UK and Europe and can pass on contacts.

2009 PROGRAMME

Fri 9th Jan Workshop

Fri 13th Feb Workshop

Fri 13th Mar Landscapes: Peter Christian-Lau

Fri 10th Apr No meeting

Sat 11th Apr Coach trip to BofBB Birmingham

Fri 8th May Lee Verhorevoort

Sun 10th May Display Lullingstone Castle(Trees & Help wanted)

Sat 16th May Visit Jack Wheeler's Japanese Garden

Fri 12th Jun Azalea Trees: Dean Morgan

Sat 27th Jun All Day Workshop

Fri 10th Jul Soft needle Junipers: Dean Morgan

Sat 15th Aug Club Summer bash - Host:Roy Seal

Sat 29th Aug SE Section Koi Show setup (Trees & Help wanted)

Sun 30th Aug South East Section Koi Show

Mon 31th Aug South East Section Koi Show & get out

Sat 5th Sep Hall Place Show(Trees & Help wanted)

Sun 6th Sep Hall Place Show(Trees & Help wanted)

Fri 11th Sep Workshop

Fri 9th Oct Pests and Diseases: Malcolm Hughes

Fri 13th Nov Sale/Swop Shop(Pots, trees etc.)

Fri 11th Dec Christmas Party - Host: Janet