Club History

The club was founded in 1993. Originally there was a single monthly meeting (in Sutton-in-Ashfield), this was soon increased at the request of the members to two meetings a month.

Many more formal clubs depend on demonstrations, talks and slideshows with occasional workshops. At Ashfield the emphasis is very much towards the informal and "hands on". Members regularly bring their own own material to meetings. The club caters for a wide range of experience in bonsai and welcomes new members. Advice is available from the more seasoned and creative members and we try to foster a relaxed, "family feel" with everyone having a say in the clubs affairs. Each year we invite one or two speakers of international fame to present to us, and we occasionally organise weekend workshops with well known bonsai personalties. Presently our meetings are held in the comfortable and spacious church hall at South Normanton and new members are always welcome.

In 2019 the club members will continue to exhibit at major exhibitions both at home and abroad, with trees enterred for the Swindon Winter Image show in February (where the club has also been invited to present a display stand), and at the Bonsai Expo in April.

Members will also be attending the Trophy Exhibition in Belgium in February, the Doncaster show in March and other shows throughout the year

Sunday, 17 July 2011

TOJU-EN NURSERY, JAPAN 2010

Toju-en was the second nursery we visited during our trip. This is the nursery where Mr Kimura spent his apprenticeship with Mr Hamano.

 The entrance to the nursery
 Japanese Quince
 Prunus
 White Pine
 Maple ??
 White Pine
 White Pine
 Our tour guide Yoshi (centre), this guy is really helpful, and organised a fantastic day for us.
 The little shack (above Yoshi's head) was where Mr Kimura lived during his time on the nursery.
 Zelkova
 White Beech
Selection of Shohin & accent plantings
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