01Oct23 Sun
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9SE.
Last years show, the first at the new location in Bracknell and the first show post covid was unfortunately badly affected by the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II only days before the event. This years event however had no such bad luck and the event returned to its pre-covid attendance level with its usual great vibe.
The show already seems to have out grown this venue in Bracknell, but with some creative adjustments to the layout we managed to fit 37 club displays and 42 traders into one big hall creating an amazing buzz.
The morning was very busy with plenty to see and all sorts of bonsai related paraphernalia available to buy.
This year the usual format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their top three favourite trees was replaced by a format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their favourite top three club displays.
Favourite top three club displays chosen by Exhibitors:
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
Favourite top three club displays as chosen by the Visitors:
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
A very special thank you to all the enthusiasts who helped construct, break down and run the show over the weekend, only through the dedication of these volunteers do shows like this carry on.
Thanking you
The Team
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9SE.
Last years show, the first at the new location in Bracknell and the first show post covid was unfortunately badly affected by the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II only days before the event. This years event however had no such bad luck and the event returned to its pre-covid attendance level with its usual great vibe.
The show already seems to have out grown this venue in Bracknell, but with some creative adjustments to the layout we managed to fit 37 club displays and 42 traders into one big hall creating an amazing buzz.
The morning was very busy with plenty to see and all sorts of bonsai related paraphernalia available to buy.
This year the usual format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their top three favourite trees was replaced by a format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their favourite top three club displays.
Favourite top three club displays chosen by Exhibitors:
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
Favourite top three club displays as chosen by the Visitors:
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
A very special thank you to all the enthusiasts who helped construct, break down and run the show over the weekend, only through the dedication of these volunteers do shows like this carry on.
Thanking you
The Team
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show @ Bracknell Leisure Centre
--------Exhibitors--------
Favourite Top Three Choices
Favourite Top Three Choices
1st Place - Exhibitors Favourite Choice - The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place - Exhibitors Favourtie Choice - South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie - Exhibitors Favourtie Choice - Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie - Exhibitors Favourtie Choice - Southend Bonsai Society
--------Visitors--------
Favourite Top Three Choices
Favourite Top Three Choices
1st Place - Visitors Favourite Choice - Staverton Bonsai Group
2nd Place - Visitors Favourite Choice - The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place - Visitors Favourite Choice - South East Bonsai Society
Other Clubs Displaying
Berkshire Bonsai Society
Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group
British Suiseki Club
Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge Bonsai Club
Celtic Knot Bonsai
Chichester Bonsai Society
Chiltern Bonsai Society
Crawley Bonsai Society
Dragon Bonsai Society
Eastleigh Bonsai Society
Exeter Bonsai Society
Glynderi Bonsai Society
International Saikei Association
Ipswich Bonsai Society
Kent Bonsai Society
Middlesex Bonsai Society
Mid-Herts Bonsai Society
Milton Keynes Bonsai Society
North London Bonsai Society
Northamptonshire Bonsai Society
Pheonix Bonsai Group
Salisbury Bonsai Society
Shiten Bonsai Society
Solent Bonsai Society
Somerset Bonsai Society
Splinter Bonsai Group
Surrey Heath Bonsai Society
Sutton Bonsai Society
Swindon Bonsai Society
Twickenham Bonsai Society
Warminster Bonsai Society
West Wales Bonsai Collective
If your club would like to join us next year 13Oct24 we have room for four more clubs, come and join the FUN.
Some Images Of Traders Attending The Show
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