19Feb23 Sun
Swindon Bonsai Society Winter Image Show
Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN3 4JY.
The quality of trees at the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show was exceptional this year. There were trees from all abilities but all were beautifully presented for display. Lots of thought had gone into accents and scrolls to compliment the overall tokonoma. The Swindon club were joined by 90 club members/traders and Invited Exhibitors to ensure that the 400 visitors could enjoy the show. Lots of quality goods were purchased and even more photographs were taken.
Awards were presented to …………
AWARDS FOR 2023 SHOW
Best Overall Display………. Stewart Beresford [Black Pine 3 point display]
Best Visiting Club/Society …………. Ashfield Bonsai Society.
Merit……….. Splinter Group
Best Deciduous Display……………. Andy Smith [Hawthorn]
Merit……. Barry Gatt [Chinese Elm]
Best Evergreen Display……… Within Ashfield display
Merit ……Simon Temblett [Chamaecyparis ‘Boulevard’]
Best Shohin Display………. Duncan Hield
Merit…….. Rod Mcfarlane
Best Tree/Pot Combination…….. Terry Adams [Hornbeam]
Merit……… Rod Mcfarlane
Best Accent….. Sean Stolp
Merit……. Tony Oswin
Paul Bowerbank
Swindon Bonsai Society
Swindon Bonsai Society Winter Image Show
Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN3 4JY.
The quality of trees at the Swindon ‘Winter Image’ show was exceptional this year. There were trees from all abilities but all were beautifully presented for display. Lots of thought had gone into accents and scrolls to compliment the overall tokonoma. The Swindon club were joined by 90 club members/traders and Invited Exhibitors to ensure that the 400 visitors could enjoy the show. Lots of quality goods were purchased and even more photographs were taken.
Awards were presented to …………
AWARDS FOR 2023 SHOW
Best Overall Display………. Stewart Beresford [Black Pine 3 point display]
Best Visiting Club/Society …………. Ashfield Bonsai Society.
Merit……….. Splinter Group
Best Deciduous Display……………. Andy Smith [Hawthorn]
Merit……. Barry Gatt [Chinese Elm]
Best Evergreen Display……… Within Ashfield display
Merit ……Simon Temblett [Chamaecyparis ‘Boulevard’]
Best Shohin Display………. Duncan Hield
Merit…….. Rod Mcfarlane
Best Tree/Pot Combination…….. Terry Adams [Hornbeam]
Merit……… Rod Mcfarlane
Best Accent….. Sean Stolp
Merit……. Tony Oswin
Paul Bowerbank
Swindon Bonsai Society
Best Visiting Club/Society …………. Ashfield Bonsai Society
Merit / Best Visiting Club/Society …………. Splinter Group
Best Evergreen Display……… Within Ashfield display
Merit / Best Evergreen Display……Simon Temblett [Chamaecyparis ‘Boulevard’]
Best Tree & Pot Combination…….. Terry Adams [Hornbeam]
Merit / Best Tree & Pot Combination..…… Rod Mcfarlane
Merit / Best Accent……. Tony Oswin
Photos from Andy and Mandy Bray