Last Friday we had another lovely club night. All very exciting as usually. Some new face and some nice materials. I’m sorry that something happen with my camera and I have lost some of pictures.
Monthly Archives: February 2014
The longest journey begins with but a single step !
February meeting
We just want remind that next club meeting is going to be on Friday, 21/02/2014 at 8 pm in Blackrock National Hurling Club. All very welcome. Do not forgot bring some of yours trees for the critique and workshop.
We will see then.
Coming events 2014
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international tokyo japan |
February 4 -12 2014 |
88th Kokofu-TenTokyo Metropolitan Museum at Ueno Park. Admission: ¥1000.1: 88th Kokufu exhibitionPart 1 Feb 4 to Feb 7
Feb 8 is closed because they will change all bonsai for part 2 display. Part 2 Feb 9 to Feb 12. Bonsai market is open at the Ueno Green Club near the museum. Japan Bonsai Association phone +81-3-3821-3059.
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national nagoya japan |
February 2014 |
3rd Tokai-Miyabi-Ten3rd Tokai-Miyabi-Ten at Shonai-Ryokuchi Green Plaza in Nagoya, Japan. Hosted by the All Japan Shohin Bonsai Association. Admission is free. Hosted by the All Japan Shohin Bonsai Association. | |||
national Swindon uk
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Feb 23 2014 |
12th ‘Winter Image’ Show, SwindonSunday 23rd Feb 2014 at Stratton Community Centre, Grange Drive, Swindon SN3 4JY10.30 – 4.30 pmFurther details on the web site…………… www.swindon-bonsai.co.uk
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National Northumberland uk |
8th – 9th March 2014 |
The British Shohin Association announces the 7th Exhibition at Willowbog BonsaiDemos. Valentine BroseFor further information please contact:John Armitage jarmitagebonsai@hotmail.co.uk
Graham Walker graham.walker11@ntlworld.com |
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LOCAL wisley surrey uk |
15-16th March 2014 |
Sutton Bonsai Club will be running a show at Wisley RHS gardens over the weekend of the 15-16th March 2014https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wisley-Bonsai-show-2014/341738335931291?ref=hl | |||
LOCAL BIRMINGHAM UK |
16th March 2014 |
Birmingham Botanical GardensFriends of the National Bonsai Collection, Bonsai Boot SaleTel 01543 685600 email turtonkim@hotmail.com | |||
national osaka japan |
March 21-23 2014 |
22nd Shunga-Ten22nd Shunga-Ten at Hanamizuki Hall (Mizu-no-Yakata) in Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Park in Osaka, Japan. Admission is free. Hosted by the All Japan Shohin Bonsai Association. | |||
regional coventry uk |
6 April 2014 |
The Bonsai Traders Association, Spring Show, Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore, CoventryThe perfect opportunities to get all your bonsai essentials.For more information contact Corin TomlinsonPhone: 0115 9205757 Email: office@bonsai.co.uk
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regional avignon france |
March 22-23 2014 |
Regional exhibition of PACA (south of France).Selection of trees for French congress | |||
national arco, italy |
April11 -13 2014 |
Union of Italian Bonsai ClubsJapan Arts and Cultural Exhibition at the four day Japan Bonsai and Arts Event at Arco on Lake Garda. On display will be over 100 bonsai and suiseki from around Italy. Together with trade stands and a Japan Arts and Culture FestivalContact: Secretary: Costa, Gino costa@ubibonsai.it | |||
national new jersey usa |
April 25-27 2014 |
The 31st MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies’ Spring Festival will be held April 25-27, 2014 at the Ramada Hotel in East Hanover, NJ. Featured bonsai artists are, Takashi Iura from Japan, Corin Tomlinson from the UK, and Suthin Sukosolvisit from the US. The Festival features Friday workshops, members’ bonsai exhibit, raffles of demo material, silent auctions, exhibit critiques (Sat.), banquet and live auction, and a large vendor area. For more information go to:http://midatlanticbonsai.freeservers.com | |||
LOCAL NORTH DEVON UK
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26 – 27 April 2014
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North Devon Bonsai Society – www.bonsai-northdevon.co.ukRHS Rosemoor, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, North Devon, EX38 8PHTel: 0845 265 8072Info: Roy on (044) 01398 341 440 or hutchison415@btinternet.com
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regional birmingham uk |
April 27 2014 |
Birminghah Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Rd.South Staffs Bonsai Society presents its Annual Show, 10.30 – 4.00pm together with established local collectors. Trade stands for all bonsai needs, Demonstrations and advice table.dolmanandy@yahoo.co.uk | |||
national arco italy |
May 1 – 4 2014 |
The 29th ARCOBONSAI CONVENTION “ Giappone ad ARCO” will be held in Arco (Trentino) ItalyTree and suiseki exhibitions – Demonstrations at the same time of twenty Italian teachers and twenty clubs for the 13th Arco bonsai contest. Demontrators Iura Takashi and Isao Omachi Demo and show of suiseki, kusamono, ikebana, origami, sumi-e, shodo, ceramik making, keido,The greatest market of plants, tools, ceramic and plastic pots, fertilizers and so Also 16th ARCOFIORI – market of flowers and typical local products. Further details will be on the web site: info@arcobonsai.com
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TOUR OF JAPAN |
May 1 – 11 2014
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Omiya Bonsai Festival, visit the most beautiful gardens of Tokyo, Hakone and KyotoJoin an 11 day tourRegistration can be done online on the website: www.autrementlejapon.com
A banner on the site will take you to the page for this trip.
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regional bournemouth uk |
May 4 2014 |
Wessex Bonsai Society, Annual Exhibition and 25th Open Competition, Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park, Kinson,, Bournemouth BH10 7LH.Further details: www.wessexbonsaisociety.co.uk. | |||
local accrington uk |
May 4-5 2014 |
ACCRINGTON & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETY, SPRING SHOW at Daisy Nook Garden Centre Stannybrook Road Failsworth M35 9WJ | |||
national washington dc usa |
May 2-4 2014 |
The Bonsai Festival at the (U.S.) National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, Washington, DC.Sponsored by the Potomac Bonsai Association, The U.S. National Arboretum and the National Bonsai FoundationThe U.S. National Arboretum3501 New York Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day
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national malvern uk |
May 8 – 11 |
Malvern Spring Garden ShowRoyal Horticultural Society UKOne of the years leading Horticultural events, featuring many bonsai together with other horticultural exhibits.www.rhs.org.uk
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international omiya japan |
May 3rd -5th 2014 |
The “Bonsai Mura” Festival, which takes places every year from May 3-5, is considered to be the most important one in Japan.Each year, 230,000 people travel to Omiya for this unique event in order to admire the growers’ collections and aficionados’ exhibits, as well as to purchase materials. | |||
INTERNATIONAL WROCLAW |
May 9 -11 2014 |
European Bonsai Association Annual Convention ,Centennial Hall, Wroclaw, PolandExhibition Office DirectorMichał Malawski tel. +48 508 168 230e-mail michal.malawski@e-freedom.pl
Demonstrations – Kevin Willson (UK) Udo FisherD),Ruud Halink (F), Martin Nielsen (DK), Sándor Papp (H) Bernard Jaworowicz (MC
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local middlesex uk |
May17 2014 |
Middlesex Bonsai Society Annual Show, Saturday 17th May 2014,10-30am to 4.00pmWoodford Hall, Poplars Close, Ruislip,HA4 7BURefreshments available, Sales tables, Demo’s during dayMore details ,Roger Gibbs roger.gibbs@talktalk.net
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national nantes france |
May 17-18 2014 |
FRENCH BONSAI CONVENTIONDuring the “floralies, international exhibition”in NANTESdetails to follow on : www.ffb-bonsai.org
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international chelsea,london uk |
May 20 – 24 2014 |
Chelsea Flower ShowRoyal Horticultural Society UKThe countries leading Horticultural event, featuring many bonsai together plant displays and show gardenswww.rhs.org.uk | |||
local birmingham uk |
June 1st 2014 |
Midland Bonsai Society Annual Show, Birmingham Botanical Gardens | |||
local lworcestershire uk |
24th May 2014 |
The South Worcester Annual Show to be held at David’s Garden Centre, Ash Lane, Martin Hussingtree, Nr Worcester. WR3 8TB.Club DisplayFurther details from malcolmstyles@yahoo.com or phone on 07761-440078 | |||
national kanuma city japan |
May 31 –June 9 |
We are pleased to announce that the 43rd KANUMA SATSUKI FESTIVAL is to be held from May 31, 2014 to June 9, 2014.
Address:2086-1 Moro Kanuma-shi Tochigi 322-0026 JAPAN http://kaboku.jimdo.com/event/japan/2014
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international monaco |
June 6-8 2014 |
Monaco Bonsai Expo Friday 6 to Sunday, June 8, 2014International Exhibition of Bonsai, Suiseki, Pottery Shohin collection and KusamonoDemos.Takeo Kawabe ,Tomohiro Masumi Bruno Hellerwww.lesjolismatinsdejuin.fr. | |||
national birmingham uk |
June 11 – 15 2014 |
RHS Flower Show at Gardeners World Live, National Exhibition CentreRoyal Horticultural Society UKOne of the years leading Horticultural events, featuring many bonsai together with other horticultural exhibits.www.rhs.org.uk | |||
regional delft netherlands |
June 14- 15 |
Bonsai van het Westen June 14 – 15 2014 DelftThe second weekend in June we hold our annual bonsai exhibition Bonsai West. ” This year the exhibition will be central, but around it many other activities will take place. The exhibition will be opened on June 14, at 10:00 hours. At about 200 meters from the Botanical Garden there is free parking. Entry fee is four euro’s and fifty cents. This includes a visit to the botanical garden!Workshop by Marc NoelandersBonsai demonstration Bruno Wijman www.bonsaivanhetwesten.nl
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LOCAL BEDFORDSHIRE UK |
28 / 29 June 2014 |
Bedfordshire Bonsai Society Annual ShowPoplars Garden CentreHarlington Rd, Toddington,Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6HE
Details 07860 682161 email: john_trinder@hotmail.com |
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international dresden germany |
June20 -22 2014 |
Bonsai Triennale 20 – 22 June 2014 Dresden PillnitzPillnitz Castle and Park August Böckstiegel-Straße 2 01326 DresdenBonsai Triennial” is a joint project of the National Bonsai organizations in the Czech Republic, Poland and the Central German Bonsai Regional Association eVWith the “Bonsai Triennale” the participating associations and working groups will jointly establish an annual exhibition, which should represent the high level of bonsai in the region Internet: www.bonsai-triennale.eu Internet: www.bonsai-triennale.eu Mail: mbr(at)bonsai.regional.de
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National, Pétange, Luxembourg |
June 28-29 2014 |
22. Bonsai Weekend by Bonsai Frenn Minett Déifferdang Club show Saturday 10.00-19.00h and Sunday 10.00-18.00h Demonstrators on Sunday: Marcio Meruje (Portugal) and Jean-Paul Polmans (Belgium) Interesting yamadori material for sale |
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regional enfield uk |
June 29 2014 |
The Bonsai Traders Association, Summer ShowCapel manor, EnfieldThe perfect opportunities to get all your bonsai essentials.For more information contact Corin Tomlinson
Phone: 0115 9205757 Email: office@bonsai.co.uk
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regional exmouth uk |
June 29th 2014 |
Bonsai South West 2014.Hosted by Exeter Bonsai Society, The Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth. EX8 2AZ, doors open from 10.00 am – 4.30 pm.For further info:- Brian-01392 437525, or brian.mackichan@mypostoffice.co.uk | |||
regional BIRMINGHAM UK |
July 6 2014 |
BONSAI FOR ALL – BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENSOrganised by the Friends of the National CollectionThis one day event will include an exhibition of trees from around the UK as well as a large Trade FairInfo mkhughes567@btinternet.com | |||
LOCAL NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, UK |
July 6 2014 |
Newbury & District Bonsai Society once again host BONSAI ROOTS atRoots Garden Centre, Prior’s Court Road, Hermitage, Berkshire, RG18 9TG.10:00am – 16:00pmDisplays from clubs, bonsai traders, demonstrations and members of many clubs working on trees.
Details from Dave on 0118 983 3188 or email newbury.bonsai@btinternet.com |
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NATIONAL FaILAND, BRISTOL UK |
July 19 2014 |
The 2nd ‘Magical Bonsai Accents’ exhibition.Dedicated to bonsai related ‘quality’ accent items such as kusamono, kokedama, shitakusa, suiseki, hanging scrolls, mini bronze sculptures and other figurines, accent plants, accent pots, display tables etc.Saturday 19th July 2014. open to visitors from 10.00 – 17.00Location. Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand, North Somerset, BS8 | |||
international hampton court uk |
July8- 13 2014 |
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Great Garden FestivalRoyal Horticultural Society UKOne of the years leading Horticultural events, featuring many bonsai together with other horticultural exhibits.www.rhs.org.uk | |||
regional knutsford cheshire uk
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July 24 – 27 2014 |
RHS Flower Show Tatton ParkRoyal Horticultural Society UKOne of the years leading Horticultural events, featuring many bonsai together with other horticultural exhibits. Together with national Young Designer of the Yearwww.rhs.org.uk | |||
regional essex uk |
July 26, 27 2014 |
SOUTHEND BONSAI SOCIETY 35th Annual Show Bushukan Bonsai Nursery Lower Road Hockley Essex SS5 5NL Opening times 11am to 4pm both days
Free admission: Demonstrations in Pottery, Bonsai styling For more details call 01702 201029
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local preston uk |
August 2-3 2014 |
ACCRINGTON & DISTRICT BONSAI SOCIETYSUMMER SHOW 2nd & 3rd AUGUST at Barton Grange Garden Centre Brock Preston PR3 0BT |
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international puerto rico |
August 12 – 17, 2014 |
11th Latin American Bonsai EncounterFELAB 2014Hotel El Conquistador Fajardo, PRAll information is on our web: www.felab2014.com | |||
INTERNATIONAL Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia |
21 -24 August 2014 |
Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Ltd invites you to the Bonsai Clubs International Convention 2014‘Sunrise on Australian Bonsai’ Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaInternational Headliner Demonstrators are Zhao Qingquan from China, Shinichi Nakajima from Japan. Other international Demonstrators supporting the program are. Chen Wenjuan from China, Budi Sulistyo from Indonesia, Nikunj and Jyoti Parekh from India,Master Potter Gong Lin Min from China and Viewing Stone Presenter Tom Elias from USA.The Australian Demonstrators are Tony Bebb from Queensland, Chris Di Nola from New South Wales and Joe Morgan-Payler from Victoria.
For all convention information, including online registration and hotel bookings, please visit www.goldcoast2014.bonsai0bci.com
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regional nottingham uk |
September 6,7 2014 |
Bonsai Bash 2014Greenwood Bonsai Studio, Ollerton Rd, Arnold, Nottingham.www.bonsai.co.uk | |||
NATIONAL ROCHESTER |
Sept 13 -14 2014 |
4th U.S. National Bonsai ExhibitionCome see some of the finest bonsai in the United States as well as visit the largest vending area in the country. International judges, Susumu Nakamura (Japan), Lindsay Bebb (Australia) and David Easterbrook (Canada) will also be presenting demonstrations.www.internationalbonsai.com or WNV@internationalbonsai.com | |||
national rouen france |
September 20-21 2014 |
National Shohin exhibition Saint Leger du Bourg Denis (Near ROUEN)Details to follow on www.ffb-bonsai.org | |||
LOCAL WISLEY, SURREY UK |
Sat 20/ Sun 21 Sept 2014 |
Surrey Heath Bonsai Society are holding their annual show atWisley, Sat 20/ Sun 21 Sept 2014. It is a Silver Jubilee event.Details to follow | |||
regional barnsley uk |
October 19 2014 Not as stated Sept 29 |
The Bonsai Traders Association,Autumn Show Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley, YorkshireThe perfect opportunities to get bonsai essentials.,For more information contact Corin Tomlinson
Phone: 0115 9205757 Email: office@bonsai.co.uk http://www.bonsaitraders.co.uk/
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national Mulhouse france
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October 2-12 2014 |
“Bonsai Euro Top 30 N°2”. The exhibition will take place in Mulhouse (France, at the Parc Expo), from the 2. October to the 12 October, with an important congress the 11 and 12 October (international demonstrators, Tohru SUZUKI for example). For the first event in 2010, we have had more than 135 000 visitors ! | |||
national bandung indonesia |
October 11 – 13 |
The Indonesian Bonsai Society and The Indonesian Suiseki Association will have a Grand Indonesian Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition. The convention will be on 11 to 13 October 2014 in Kota Baru Parahyangan, Bandung, Indonesia.The headliners are : Shinichi Nakajima, Jose Luis Rodriguez Macias, Huang Jiu Wei, Ng Sing Fat, Minhsuan Lo on Bonsai and Chiara Padrini on suisekiwww.bonsai-ppbi.com/celebrate35 | |||
regional saulieu france |
October 18 -19 2014 |
Stephanie and Frédéric ChenalEuropean Bonsai-san ShowSaulieu, France Frédéric CHENAL chenal.frederic@wanadoo.fr | |||
national mannheim germany |
18-19 October 2014 |
German Bonsai Club Convention 2014Incl. AGMMannheim / LuisenparkMore information: www.bonsai-faszinationen.de | |||
internnational yogyakarta indonesia |
October 18-21 2014 |
International Bonsai Art & Culture BiennaleWhen Art and Culture Meet Through Bonsai in Yogyakarta, Indonesia at the Vrederburg Fortress Museum in concert with the celebration of 258th birthday of Yogyakarta City. Competition for the Sultan Trophy for the best bonsai along with art & cultural activities during the event, e.g. demo of batik drawing, silver jewellery, ceramic making, painting, sculpture, traditional music (gamelan) & dance, and wayang (puppet) show. Details TBA at www.internationalbonsaibiennale.com or from Robert Steven at robertbonsai@hotmail.com | |||
LOCAL MIDDLESEX uk |
October 26th 2014 |
Heathrow Bonsai Show, The Barn, High Street, Harlington UB3 5ER,Details 07850 771201 email markmoreland@live.co.uk | |||
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REGIONAL EXMOUTH UK |
June 7th 2015 |
Bonsai South West 2015.Hosted by Exeter Bonsai Society, on Sunday 7th June 2015, at The Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth. EX8 2AZ, doors open from 10.00am. – 4.30 pm.For further info:- Brian-01392 437525, or brian.mackichan@mypostoffice.co.uk | |||
INTERNATIONAL VILNIUS LITHUANIA |
September 4th-6th 2015 |
EBA and ESA Convention and iv Japanese Cultural Festivalwww.bonsailithuania.com | |||
BURY MANCHESTER UK |
October 10/11 2015 |
Bonsai Europa: The Castle Armoury, Bury, North ManchesterBonsai Exhibition in the UK,A distinctive approach to Classical Bonsai from European Artists | |||
INTERNATIONAL CAPE TOWN |
Oct 2015 |
The 4th African Bonsai Association Convention, Cape Town, South Africa.ABC4 Administration – ABC4.CapeTown@gmail.com | |||
2016 |
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INTERNATIONAL VILNIUS LITHUANIA |
September 2nd- 4th 2016 |
Bonsai Clubs International Convention and v Japanese Cultural Festivalwww.bonsailithuania.com | |||
2017 |
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INTERNATIONAL SAITAMA |
The 8th World BONSAI Convention, Saitama City.Dates to be announced | ||||