4th Heathrow Bonsai Show, 3rd Nov 2013
4th Heathrow bonsai show took place on Sunday 3rd November 2013 at The Barn, High Street, Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 5ER.
The show over three years has got bigger and better, but a show very dependant on the weather, all week leading up to the show, we had one eye on the weather forecast, aspecially after last year’s bad weather. Fortunately the weather was favourable this year, blue skies and a light breeze. The attendance was down on last year, visitors numbering 164.
There were 144 trees on display of varying standards from 69 exhibitors representing 13 clubs from
Berkshire, Chiltern, Enfield, Mid Herts, Middlesex, Newbury, Northampton, Southend, Surrey Heath, Sussex, Sutton, Swindon, Wessex bonsai society, plus 5 independent exhibitors from across the South of England and 3 traders. |
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The show tree competition results were as follows
The demonstration area was busy all day with a short break for lunch, with Graham Potter working on a Privet stump and doing amazing things.
Also running morning and afternoon were slide shows featuring bonsai shows from all around the UK this year.
Also running morning and afternoon were slide shows featuring bonsai shows from all around the UK this year.
Some of the slide shows are on Youtube if you have missed them or want to watch then again
here are the links
UK Bonsai shows 2013 Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eE0hALZ6ZU
UK Bonsai shows 2013 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrriKug7Bhc
European Bonsai San Show Saulieu 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jys8BxlIZ5k
Our sincere thanks go to all the clubs and individuals who supported the show, and the helpers from 1st Harlington Scouts Group.
Again another good show, with a great friendly mix of people. We hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did. We hope to see you again next year a new date of 26th October 2014 and a new all indoor venue William Byrd School, Victoria Lane, Harlington, Middlesex. UB3 5EW.
Some of the show photos are on heathrowbonsaishow Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/heathrow.bonsai/media_set?set=a.400409470088239.1073741827.100003575685418&
This year's winning trees are also on FB
https://www.facebook.com/heathrow.bonsai/media_set?set=a.400861016709751.1073741828.100003575685418&
here are the links
UK Bonsai shows 2013 Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eE0hALZ6ZU
UK Bonsai shows 2013 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrriKug7Bhc
European Bonsai San Show Saulieu 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jys8BxlIZ5k
Our sincere thanks go to all the clubs and individuals who supported the show, and the helpers from 1st Harlington Scouts Group.
Again another good show, with a great friendly mix of people. We hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did. We hope to see you again next year a new date of 26th October 2014 and a new all indoor venue William Byrd School, Victoria Lane, Harlington, Middlesex. UB3 5EW.
Some of the show photos are on heathrowbonsaishow Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/heathrow.bonsai/media_set?set=a.400409470088239.1073741827.100003575685418&
This year's winning trees are also on FB
https://www.facebook.com/heathrow.bonsai/media_set?set=a.400861016709751.1073741828.100003575685418&
After show reports from some bonsai clubs (please click on the green writing to open the report)
KaizenBonsai Heathrow Bonsai Show – A GREAT day out!!Posted on November 8, 2013
Sunday 3 November found me stumbling around in the dark at 4am in my keks trying to get dressed without causing too much of a ruckus. The reason for being afoot at such an unearthly hour? I had agreed to attend the Heathrow Bonsai show and because I live in the nether regions it was a fair hike. We set out at 5am in the dark and it was cold, I HATE winter time. One of the great benefits of living in ‘clod hopper’ country if that we can travel 60 miles on a Sunday morning without even seeing another car on the road the upshot of which found us at the venue before 8am.
All was pretty quiet upon our arrival but a warm cuppa’ was quickly provided. As we stood around people started coming from all corners, cars arrived and spilled bonsai and related paraphernalia all over the yard. By 9am the place was packed, it reminded me of one of those colonies of soldier ants moving home. I have to say how impressed I was with everyone beavering away and working together. The result was an impressive display of bonsai in every size, shape and colour.
My job for the day was to provide a little entertainment and education with a demonstration. Mark had asked me to bring along a privet. The tree I chose belonged to my good friend Stuart who was only allowed to purchase the tree on the understanding I had it for this event. About 5 hours saw it tidied away thanks to a little help from Bob, Bill and Rammon, thanks guys.
I have to say I absolutely loved this event. I do not remember the last time I had the priveledge to be involved with anything in bonsai that had such a great atmosphere. It was a joy to attend and I will remember this one for a very long time. Thanks to everyone that worked SO hard to put it all together.
Hopefully it will all happen again next year. If it does BE THERE! ------------------ Graham Potter
Bonsai4me/Harry Harrington -- Heathrow Bonsai Show Report
Wessex Bonsai Society -- Heathrow Bonsai Show 2013
Swindon & District Bonsai -- Heathrow Bonsai Show 2013 report
Warminster Bonsai Club -- Heathrow Bonsai show
Wee Trees Bonsai Forum -- Heathrow Bonsai Show at The Barn, Harlington
KaizenBonsai Heathrow Bonsai Show – A GREAT day out!!Posted on November 8, 2013
Sunday 3 November found me stumbling around in the dark at 4am in my keks trying to get dressed without causing too much of a ruckus. The reason for being afoot at such an unearthly hour? I had agreed to attend the Heathrow Bonsai show and because I live in the nether regions it was a fair hike. We set out at 5am in the dark and it was cold, I HATE winter time. One of the great benefits of living in ‘clod hopper’ country if that we can travel 60 miles on a Sunday morning without even seeing another car on the road the upshot of which found us at the venue before 8am.
All was pretty quiet upon our arrival but a warm cuppa’ was quickly provided. As we stood around people started coming from all corners, cars arrived and spilled bonsai and related paraphernalia all over the yard. By 9am the place was packed, it reminded me of one of those colonies of soldier ants moving home. I have to say how impressed I was with everyone beavering away and working together. The result was an impressive display of bonsai in every size, shape and colour.
My job for the day was to provide a little entertainment and education with a demonstration. Mark had asked me to bring along a privet. The tree I chose belonged to my good friend Stuart who was only allowed to purchase the tree on the understanding I had it for this event. About 5 hours saw it tidied away thanks to a little help from Bob, Bill and Rammon, thanks guys.
I have to say I absolutely loved this event. I do not remember the last time I had the priveledge to be involved with anything in bonsai that had such a great atmosphere. It was a joy to attend and I will remember this one for a very long time. Thanks to everyone that worked SO hard to put it all together.
Hopefully it will all happen again next year. If it does BE THERE! ------------------ Graham Potter
Bonsai4me/Harry Harrington -- Heathrow Bonsai Show Report
Wessex Bonsai Society -- Heathrow Bonsai Show 2013
Swindon & District Bonsai -- Heathrow Bonsai Show 2013 report
Warminster Bonsai Club -- Heathrow Bonsai show
Wee Trees Bonsai Forum -- Heathrow Bonsai Show at The Barn, Harlington