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