Stolen trees

February Meeting

Hi Everyone

On our Second monthly Society meeting of the year Chairman Ian W. welcomed everyone and spoke about some members adventures to the Noelanders Trophy in January 2013 and as our Webmaster Iain Q posted, A Well-known and Respected European Bonsai Artist Mr.Walter Pall From Egling in Germany spoke about Two treesfrom NoelandersTrophy 2013 in his Walter Pall Bonsai Adventures. Which is Mr.Walter Pall's Main Blog about Bonsai.His work with trees from day to day.Many of good inages of good trees and an abundance of valuable information about Bonsai.I would recommend a look at his Blog and judge for yourself (To Me you will not be Disappointed).

The Two Bonsai Trees from Noelanders Trophy 2013 in his Blog

(1) A Larch,Larix decidua by a Gentleman called Martin Nielsen
(2) Chinese Elm,Ulmus Parvifolia,by our very own Bill G.

 Mr Pall Wrote "Both are Very Good Examples of Successful Naturalistic Style".Extremely High Praise for Bill G. From Mr W.Pall which proves patience can be rewarding in Bonsai

Ian also spoke about the forth-coming events this and next month The Swindon and District Winter Image Show being held on the 24th of this month (February) plus a few other items of Interests such as Private Bonsai Auction that is being held at Wessex Bonsai Society. Kinson Community Centre,Pelhams Park,Kinson,Bournemouth,Dorset,BH10 7LH 

For more Informatiom visit       www.wessexbonsaisociety.co.uk

 

It is about 250  miles from Heswall but if you are SERIOUS about upgrading your Bonsai Collection and have the £,$ and Pennies plus distance is no problem this is a must and for a great Cause

 

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On Sunday the 17th March 2013 there's a Bonsai Car Boot Sale SUNDAY 17th March 2013 between 8 am to 12pm In the Car Park of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses Westbourne Road, Edgbaston

Also The Prestigious Shohin Uk Exhibition which will be held on Sunday, March 24th 2013. At the Failand Village Hall,near Bristol,UK, The postcode is BS8 3TS and once again Society members will be travelling over 192 miles or so to the Show.

Due to our Commitment at the Swindon and District Winter Image Show being held on the 24th of this month our Last Sunday of the Month Workshop IS Cancelled but there is a Sunday Workshop being held at Portsunlight Garden Centre on the 10th of March between 10:30am and 4:30Pm

Mr Steve Tolley no stranger to Wirral Bonsai Society and A MASTER Of the  Bonsai Four Dimensional Art Supremo and many Successful Talents will be at the Members Workshop on the 3rd of March at Gordales Gold Medal Award Garden Centre The UK Garden Retailer of the Year 2012

After all the Announcerments by Ian,the rest of the evening was taken up with preparing for the Bonsai Shows and all went well in selecting the Trees and various other Bonsai Items

It was good enjoyable interesting evening letting many members see the selected display before it goes on show to the public at the forthcoming events. We had an excellent turn out on the night with 30 members and visitors and we all wish everyone involved in the shows every success


Take care look after each other and all your Bonsai Trees

Jim thelad

February Workshop

Hi Everyone

On the 10th on February we had another visit to the Wonderful, Warm and Friendly Portsunlight Garden Centre for our Second Sunday of the Month Bonsai Workshop

Sorry to say NOT many members attended this session for various reasons including the forthcoming Swindon and District Winter Image Show being held on the 24th of February 2013 an event in which W-B-S Always try and support more info can be found

@  http://swindon-bonsai.co.uk/tag/swindon-winter-image-bonsai-show-2013/


 Andy and Tom brought all the tools and Eight Bonsai trees which included a Larch Two Azalea's,Potentilla,Black Pine,Privet,Hornbean and a Beautiful Iris Reticulata an early flowering plant in a Unusual Fascinating pot Andy once again was busy as always and did a lot of great work on Tom's Azalea plus wired his Bonsai Hornbean till he was contended with the result

 

During the day we had a few interested members of the public who stopped asked questions as to how and why it was possible to have small leaves on the Bonsai Trees also a Lady on Holiday from Dubai visiting her family was intrigued and chatted for a while about her time in Dubai also a few took away a Flyer about W-B-S

We all would like to say a Large thank-you the excellent Gentlemen who organised and set up the tables and benches for us to have our Bonsai Workshop and look forward to returning to this wonderful and excellent Garden Centre

That's about it for now  until next time Take care look after each other and enjoy looking and working with your Bonsai Trees

Jim thelad

Tom's Larch

Andy's Hornbeam

Andy's Maple

 

Tom's Azalea

Walter seems to like it!

Follow the link below to see Herr Pall's appreciation of Gordons Elm.


http://walter-pall-bonsai.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/two-trees-from-noelande4rs-trophy-2013.html

January Workshop

 Nice Juniper

 

 Dougs Privet...before

 

 .....during......

 

.......and after work.

looking good Doug.

 

Hi One and All

It was good to see the back of the Snow and Frost as it was a good day weather wise for our First of the Year 2013 Sunday  Of The Month Bonsai Workshop which was held on the 27th January 2013 at Portsunlight Garden Centre here in the Wirral

On scene were Dena,Ron,Doug,Tom,Arthur,Rod,Andy and Mark and what a productive day it was with 21 Bonsai Trees, consisting of Privet,Larch, Deshojo, other Various Maples, Escalloiana Pines and a few other smaller trees on the Workshop Tables it was sleeves rolled up and plenty of action which included Re-potting, Wiring, Re-positioning of Trees, Branches Re-shaped, Root Pruning and Andy once again doing what he does best helping, encouraging, giving advice and most of ALL Listening to members suggestions and answering questions.

A rather Quiet day and Not a lot of members of the Public around but it was great to see once again Andy and his young son Ryan joining us for a short time at Portsunlight Garden Centre. Everyone work well with helping and listening to each other making suggestions,opinions and exchanging ideas

All that remains for me to say is a Large Thank-you to the Owner's and All the Staff at Portsunlight Garden Centre. for allowing  and welcoming Wirral Bonsai Society  into thier Beautiful Garden Centre

More info about Portsunlight Garden Centre can be found

 @    http://portsunlightgardens.co.uk/contact-us/

Until next time look after each other and all your Bonsai Trees

Jim thelad

Noelanders Trophy 2013

 

Im sure most of you have found this by now but below is a link to view Mr Tickles series of videos on Utube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afZ6p9Y23Ww&list=UURZzG7p1erGlJ-vffcAWZ0w&index=8

January Meeting AGM

Hi Everyone

Hope it's not to late to wish you all where-ever you may be a Warm and Wonderful New-year in 2013

On the 9th of January this year we had our First get together of the year and no better way to start than by having our Annual General Meeting which was well attended with around Two Dozen Members and Visitors.

The Committee Members of 2012 which included Chairman-Ian W, Vice-Chairman-Arthur R, Treasurer-Geoff D, Gen Secretary-Doug M, Membership Secretary Dena H,  Raffle Organisers - Mary and Geoff D, Raffle Ticket sellers Sean D and Bill G, Show 'Logistics' Andy H and The Official Photographer Jim 'the Lad' were all in attendance

Ian W  welcomed everyone and wished All Members a Happy New-year give his views and thoughts about W-B-S achievements in the past 12 months in which he thanked everyone for all the hard work in participating making the year a good year with all the events that were undertaking and encouraged us all of more the same or more during 2013

The New 2013 Committee was Elected and all members expressed thier voices to keep the Old Committee of 2012 in office which also included our hard working Web - Master Iain Q and Christine M

With the new Committee in office Chairman Ian highlighted Events coming during the the next few months which includes, The 14th Noelanders Trophy On Saturday and Sunday January 19th and 20th 2013 and takes place at the Centrum voor Duurzaam Bouwen, Marktplein 1 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

Swindon Winter Image in February The Winter Show Sunday the 24^th February 2013 at the Grange Drive Centre, Swindon

Shohin Bonsai Show will be held on Sunday, March 24th 2013. The venue is the  Failand Village Hall, near Bristol,UK, The postcode is BS8 3TS.just a few short from Junction 19 on the M5.

Also later in the year we also have the Best of British Bonsai.

More Information about these Events can be found By doing a Google Search and on Variuos Blogs and Web pages for each Event

Treasurer Geoff D explained the comings and goings of the Finance side of the Society and it was reported that we were still in the Black and made a Small profit during 2012 and would be great if the society maintained this in the coming year.Various other items and opinions were discussed to keep W-B-S striving forward

The Last Sunday of the Month Workshop on the 27th January where we hope you will bring along any Bonsai Trees you require any assistance with and will be held at

Port Sunlight Garden Centre  The Causeway.Port Sunlight Village Wirral
CH62 5DY   Telephone: 0151 645 6244

Take care,look after each other and your Bonsai Trees

Jim thelad

Trees on display