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The trustees of the Scottish National Bonsai Collection have put forward a schedule for workdays on the National Collection for the coming year. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in or just check out what is going on. Check out the National Bonsai Collection link for more information

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Event -	Members' Bonsai Display @ Japanese Garden
	03/08/2024 10.30 - 16.00
	Japanese Garden at Cowden
	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Online Map
Contact	Marina Miller
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	We are so pleased to be returning to the Japanese Garden at Cowden where we will host this years member display of bonsai trees in this amazing garden. If you would like to be part of this event, please let me know at president@scottishbonsai.org or via your group convenor. We will need an idea of how many people will come along to ensure that we have enough table space on the day. This is a ticketed event, however entrance for those displaying trees will be arranged. Here is a link to the ticket page for anyone wishing to attend without exhibiting as our previous events here have sold out very quickly. https://cowdengarden.com/products/new-gardens-ticket
Event -	Scottish Koi Show
	27/07/2024 - 28/07/2024 Sat 10.00 - 4.00, Sun 10.00 - 3.00
	Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk
	FK4 9AD
	Online Map
Contact	Marina Miller
Details	marina.miller931@gmail.com
	At this event we embrace the opportunity to bring together our Bonsai, the art of growing miniature trees, and Koi, the vibrant and ornamental fish, both of which are features of Japanese culture that conjure impressive views of beauty. This is our first time at this event and to make this a success we are looking for a few members to display a tree on one, or both of the days and be available to chat with the public about our hobby. This is an outdoor event held in the grounds of Forth Valley College in Falkirk. Our trees will be displayed in a gazebo however, if the weather is fine display tables may also be outside. If you can be part of our display team, please contact me at marina.miller931@gmail.com for more information. This is a free event and something to do during the summer period. Please can you promote this to family and friends.
Event -	National Bonsai Exhibition
	26/05/2024 - 26/05/2024 11:00 - 16:00
	Strathbrock Centre, Broxburn,West Lothian
	EH52 5LH
Contact	Marina Miller
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Our National Exhibition is just one month away and it's in a new location at the Strathbrock in Broxburn this year. On the day there will be - Area group stands displaying member bonsai trees - National Bonsai Collection display - Open section - Trade stands - Demonstrations - Talks - Raffle - Refreshments The Consul General of Japan will honour us with a visit on the day and select his personal favourite Bonsai Tree. Scottish Bonsai Association Members and Members of the public also get a chance to select their favourite Bonsai Tree within the following categories. 1. Consul’s Choice 2. Member’s Choice 3. Public’s Choice Convenors are already working with their group members to design their group stands. If you would like to display a tree in the open section please get in touch before the 12 May. Our bonsai trees are a fascinating art form that involves growing miniature trees in small containers. In keeping with this miniature theme, this year we are proud to announce that there will be a guest appearance from Wilson and Flicker, who are two miniature Shetland Ponies from Therapy Ponies Scotland. Hope to see you on the day. Why not tell your friends and family about the event.
Event -	Corin Tomlinson Demo and Critique
	23/09/2023 10:00 - 16:00
	The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Marina
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Corin Tomlinson has been studying Bonsai for over 30 years, working alongside some of the worlds most respected Bonsai masters. The Scottish Bonsai Association are delighted to be able to welcome Corin to join us for a day of Bonsai Activity. The morning session will consist of a demonstration from Corin and in the afternoon a critique. All bonsai enthusiasts are welcome to attend and bring a tree if they wish. Corin will select some of the trees for the afternoon critique session. This is a pay at the door event, cash only please. Cost is £10 for Scottish Bonsai Association members and £20 for non members. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day but attendees should bring their own packed lunch or they could use the Smith Cafe or local shops.
Event -	Bonsai Display at the Japanese Garden Cowden
	19/08/2023 10:30 - 17:00
	The Japanese Garden, Upper Hillfoot Rd, Dollar
	FK14 7PL
Contact	Marina Miller
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	We will be returning to The Japanese Garden at Cowden to provide an amazing display of bonsai trees for one day only. This is a day for bonsai enthusiasts to come along and display their trees, talk with other enthusiasts, and promote the art of bonsai to the public. Like last year, the event will include members from independent groups as well as Scottish Bonsai Association members. If you would like to be part of this event, please let me know at president@scottishbonsai.org or via your group convenor. We will need an idea of how many people will come along to ensure that we have enough table space on the day. This is a ticketed event, however entrance for those displaying trees will be arranged. Here is a link to the ticket page for anyone wishing to attend without exhibiting as our last event here sold out very quickly. https://cowdengarden.com/products/new-gardens-ticket
Event -	SBA National Exhibition 2023
	21/05/2023 11:00 - 16:00
	Troon Concert Hall South Beach, Troon
	KA10 6EF
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	HEADS_UP : SBA NATIONAL EXHIBITION: 21st May 2023 Now that the New Year festivities are past it is time for us to focus on our next big event - the Scottish National Bonsai Exhibition on Sunday 21st May at Troon Walker and Concert Halls - which will again be a one day show open to the public from 11.00 to 16.00. This remains the showcase event for bonsai in Scotland and, as such, is our big opportunity to engage members of the general public, making it a landmark occasion for the hobby in which the Association has invested significantly. The organising group has been working to improve on the 2022 event and your support and participation will be crucial to making this a successful advert for bonsai in Scotland. So this is an early heads-up that in addition to CLUB DISPLAY stands we will again be inviting entries for trees in the OPEN SECTION. Please start to think about your Club Displays and start to plan for any additional trees you would like to exhibit in the Open Section. Further updates will be provided as we go along and full details of how to book individual slots in the Open Section will be circulated nearer the time but please now take this early opportunity to plan ahead to ensure that we continue to present bonsai in the best possible light. Any early questions you have can be addressed to your club convener or jeffbanning@btinternet.com
Event -	Caroline Scott (Caz) in Ayr
	23/04/2023 10:00 - 16:00
	Alloway Village Hall, 36a Alloway, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Caroline is visiting the Ayrshire Group in April and on SUNDAY 23rd will be giving a talk/tree critique to which all SBA members are welcome. Caz has been a practicing bonsai artist for over 30 years and many will know her from the popular bonsai sessions at Willowbog. She has exhibited in many of the top European shows, winning Best Coniferous Tree Award at Bonsai Live and the BCI Presidents Award for her Shohin composition and recently completed a series of talks in the US at the invitation of the California Bonsai Association. Caz will be giving members guidance on styling techniques in preparing trees for exhibition – so a good opportunity to pick up some tips in preparation for the Scottish National Exhibition! The talk will take place at Alloway Village Hall, 36a Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PY starting at 10.00 on Sunday 23rd April. This will be followed by a tree critique session through until 16.00. All SBA members are welcome to attend and bring trees for the critique session if they wish. Trees will be selected by drawing lots. Entry cost is £15 payable at the door. Tea and coffee will be available but attendees should bring their own packed lunch. (There is also a café that does takeaways just next door to the hall).
Event -	Ayrshire Club Winter Image Event
	08/01/2023 13:30
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4QD
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Once again the Ayrshire Bonsai Group will be holding its annual Winter Image event in Alloway Village Hall. As usual, all SBA members are welcome to come along – and bring a tree in its winter garb if they wish. During the long winter months when not a lot of tree activity is going on, this event offers a great opportunity to show off the real work that has been done over the previous years on styling the trees and developing their branch structure and ramification before spring takes over and foliage starts to provide a new image. Also, the event will include some of our local pot suppliers selling their wares so it’s a good opportunity to get prepped for re-potting season!
Event -	August Blether
	21/08/2022 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and work on your trees in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Bring your lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits provided. £5 for the day Postcode is for Sainsburys Petrol Station, on same side of road, turn in at bollards crossing
Event -	Cupar Flower Show
	20/08/2022 10:00 - 16:30
	Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar
	KY15 4BT
Contact	Wanda Wheelans
Details	secretary@cuparflowershow.co.uk
	Schedules and Entry Forms are available on Facebook or www.cuparflowershow.co.uk Included in the show are Bonsai classes alongside display. Staging for the event is on Friday 19th August from 12.00- 22.00.
Event -	SBA National Exhibition
	08/05/2022 11:00 - 16:00
	Troon Concert Hall South Beach, Troon
	KA10 6EF
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Club Displays of bonsai by regional clubs - Display by the National Bonsai Collection of Scotland Charitable Trust - An Open exhibition section with 65 meters of exhibition space displaying bonsai trees - A novices section exhibiting tees from beginners to the hobby - Traders selling bonsai trees and supplies - A raffle - Refreshments available on site
Event -	POT SALE
	13/02/2022 13:30
	Alloway Village Hall, 36a Alloway, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	After we had to cancel the Winter Image Show in January we decided to roll forward the pot sale into Ayrshire’s normal February meeting. Robert Porch, Barry Somerville and Peter Kleboe will all be bringing bonsai pots for sale. This is an opportunity not to be missed for 3 reasons : 1. It’s a rare opportunity to see and touch pots first-hand before buying and not have to rely on pictures from the internet. 2. It’s also the ideal time to be selecting any pots you need for the upcoming potting season. 3. You can also bring the tree along that you want to match with pots or seek face to face advice on best pot fit All members are welcome to come along and take advantage of this opportunity. Remember; if we want to keep this tremendous advantage of having so many pot suppliers locally available then it’s worth supporting events like this. In all other respects this will be a normal club meeting with coffee/tea and biscuits. I hope we see you there.
Event -	Ayrshire Club Winter Image Event
	09/01/2022 11:00 - 15:00
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	After a 2 year hiatus the Ayrshire Bonsai Group will be back hosting an exhibition of trees in their winter garb. SBA members are welcome to bring along a tree to exhibit and to enjoy the first SBA get together of the year. Members of the public are welcome to browse. Entry is free.
Event -	Bargain Empire Bonsai Courses
	11/12/2020 - 16/12/2020
	on-line
	on-line
Contact	Oscar Jonker
Details	www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
	Bonsai Empire is giving you 30% off all of our online courses including, but not limited to, the Advanced courses 1 & 2. Simply apply discount code 30NOW at checkout to receive your 30% discount! This offer ends December 16th so make sure you claim your discount soon! If you have any questions, please feel free to email : info@bonsaiempire.com
Online	https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Event -	SBA National Exhibition
	10/05/2020 11:00 - 16:00
	Troon Concert & Walker Halls, South Beach, Troon
	KA10 6EF
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Once again the Scottish Bonsai Association (SBA) will be staging the Scottish National Bonsai Exhibition. This will take place on Sunday 10th May and will, again, be at Troon Walker and Concert Halls. This will be a one day show open to the public from 11.00 to 16.00. We continue to make every effort to improve the exhibition this year which will include : - Club Displays from each of the six SBA areas - Display by the National Bonsai Collection of Scotland Charitable Trust - An Open exhibition section with 65 meters of exhibition space - A novices section - Seven bonsai traders selling all manner of bonsai supplies - Talks by Mark and Ritta Cooper and open access working demonstrations - A raffle - Refreshments available on site This is the only national event in Scotland dedicated solely to bonsai and, as such, is a landmark occasion for the hobby in which the Association has invested significantly. In addition to members of the SBA we would also like to invite non-members to enter exhibits into the Open Section of the exhibition.
Event -	Harry Harrington Seminar
	14/03/2020 10:30
	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling.
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Harry Harrington will give a presentation and lead a discussion on various aspects of bonsai. Entrance to the event is by ticket only and these are available from club conveners or by contacting president@scottishbonsai.org. The price of entry is £20 for SBA members and £25 for non-members and this includes a soup & sandwich lunch provided on-site. Harry is best known as the author of the website Bonsai4me which was initially launched as a website in Oct 2001 and which has grown year-on-year as its reputation for clear, interesting and informative articles grew. Bonsai4me.com now attracts over 1.75 million visitors every year from across the world. Harry has written three books : Bonsai Inspirations 1, originally published in February 2011, Bonsai Inspirations 2", re-printed in 2019 and Bonsai Basics; The Foundations of Bonsai" released in March 2015. A new book is planned for 2020. In July 2019 he featured in the video course “Developing Deciduous Bonsai" alongside Walter Pall (Germany) and Mauro Stemberger (Italy). The course is available from Bonsai Empire. He teaches and runs workshops and is frequently commissioned to undertake styling work on client's trees. Harry specializes in turning poor quality material into works of art and enjoys the challenge of styling 'unsuitable' material for bonsai. On Sunday the 15th Harry will hold a workshop for SBA members.
Event -	Winter Image Event
	12/01/2020 11:00 - 15:00
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
Contact	Peter Thorne
Details	pthorne@pembrayr.com
	Ayrshire Bonsai will again host an exhibition of trees in their winter garb. SBA members are welcome to bring along a tree to exhibit and to enjoy the first SBA get together of the year. Members of the public are welcome to browse. Entry is free.
Event -	Robert Porch talk on pines
	10/11/2019 12:00 - 16:00
	Lanarkshire club. Wattston Bonsai
	ML6 7SY
Contact	Maurice
Details	01236764119
	Robert Porch will be giving a talk on pines. He will give expert advice on general care,development and refinement of members' trees. Tea and coffee supplied.All welcome.
Event -	SBA AGM
	03/11/2019 14:00
	Broompark Centre, Davies Row, Denny
	FK6 6NP
	Online Map
Contact	Lex Kennedy
Details	lex.kennedy@talktalk.net
	Reports on affairs of the SBA and election of office bearers.
Event -	SBA Bonsai Boot Sale
	03/11/2019 13:00
	Broompark Centre, Davies Row, Denny
	FK6 6NP
	Online Map
Contact	Lex Kennedy
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	In the main hall of the Broompark Centre, Denny. • We do not have access to the small hall for the committee meeting and for food. Please show consideration for other activities as we share the main hall for all activities. • For fairness to all attending, sales and reservations will start at 1pm and continue till the end of the afternoon (up to 5pm). • There will be (some) food available from 1pm following the morning’s committee meeting, as usual, for committee members and those who have made a long journey to attend the AGM. • There will be a break for the AGM from 2pm and finishing between 3pm and 4pm. • All members are invited to buy and sell any bonsai related items: pots, trees, display tables, accent plants, scrolls etc. Tables to display items will be laid out around the hall. • Each item should be clearly labelled with the price and the name of the seller. • All transactions will be between individual buyers and sellers. • There is a large car park adjacent to the Broompark centre.
Event -	Tony Tickle Seminar
	12/10/2019 10:30
	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling.
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Tony has been working with bonsai since 1983, he specialises in native European trees, in particular; Hawthorn, Yew and Pine. A Royal Horticultural Society Judge Tony has overseen the judging of competitions in the UK and as far afield as China and Australia. An event planner, in 2015 and again in 2017 Tony organised Bonsai Europa the BIGGEST bonsai event to take place in the UK since 1991. In September 2019 Tony is organising the UK National Bonsai show. He has a regular column in the widest circulation Bonsai Magazine ‘Bonsai Focus’ and writes for specialist publications worldwide. Tony will hold an inter-active session about the development of native European trees from raw material to exhibition and will also conduct a critique of member trees in the afternoon.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	25/08/2019 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Bring trees to work on or talk about, bring some lunch!
Event -	National Collection Open Day
	25/08/2019 13:00 - 17:00
	Binny Plants, Ecclesmachan, w. Lothian
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Jessie Hardie or Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Just come along, have fun, some tree sales, raffle with wine and nibbles.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	21/07/2019 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and bring trees that you want to work on and/or talk about with like-minded folk. Bring some lunch! Tea, coffee and biscuits provided
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	31/05/2019 - 02/06/2019 10:00 - 17:00
	Royal Highland Center, Ingliston
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Dave Waddington
Details	0131 2581936
	Gardening Scotland will include a major exhibition of bonsai plus a competitive section open to all members. In order to promote the hobby it is vital that we see as many member's trees in the Competition Classes as possible. You can bring your trees along on Wednesday 29th May or enter them online via this website. If you are willing to act as steward to liaise with the public you will receive a free day ticket for each day you are able to be there to participate. Contact Dave Waddington to register.
Online	www.gardeningscotland.com/
Event -	SBA National Exhibition
	05/05/2019 11:00 - 16:00
	Troon Concert & Walker Halls, South Beach, Troon
	KA10 6EF
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	This year, in addition to the usual club displays, the area available for individual displays will be increased by 50%, the number of traders will increase to seven and we will have talks from visiting experts. This represents a significant effort by the Association to enhance the display and increase the profile of the hobby. We hope that all members will support the open display by entering trees in the open section. Details of entries need to be mailed to president@scottishbonsai.org by mid April ( the entry process will be advised by direct mailing to all members). Clubs will have access for set-up at 08.00. The doors will open to the public at 11.00 The exhibition will close at 16.00 and the building should be vacated by 17.00. Entrance is free to SBA members, £2 for non-members, £1 for seniors and free for accompanied children under 12. This is the SBA’s set-piece event of the year where members get to meet and discuss with other members and to publicise the hobby to interested members of the public. Please help make it a success by entering some of your trees in the exhibits.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	07/04/2019 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Bring your lunch and the trees you want to work on, this is a repotting workshop, if you need a pot or medium get in touch, I might be able to help. Postcode is for the petrol station nearby, btw
Event -	Corin Tomlinson's Scotland Visit
	30/03/2019 10:30 - 17:00
	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling.
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Back by popular demand, Corin will give a presentation which at the moment is set to include a styling demonstration and a group potting demonstration along with a review of members trees. Entrance to the event is by ticket only and these are available from club conveners or by contacting president@scottishbonsai.org. The price of entry is £15 for SBA members and £20 for non-members and this includes a buffet lunch provided by the on-site cafeteria. The feedback from his visit last year was very positive so you can expect an enjoyable and interesting day.
Event -	Forth Valley Workshop Week-end
	23/03/2019 - 24/03/2019 10:00 - 17:00
	Workshop
	Fankerton Village Hall, By Denny
	FK6 5HU
Contact	Roy
Details	01324 823011
	Workshop places are full but observers are welcome, £5 per member with lunch and refreshments.
Event -	Robert Porch Presentation
	28/02/2019 19:30 - 21:30
	Millfield, Livingston
	EH54 7AR
Contact	Lee Purdie
Details	purdie4@btinternet.com or on 01506 871934
	To be held at: Almond Valley Heritage Trust, Millfield, Livingston. Robert Porch will be visiting West Lothian Club Night on Thursday 28th February to do a presentation. First half approx will be talking about repotting, soils, and matching trees to pots.For the second half, he will be looking at the trees West Lothian Club members bring along, and maybe doing a wee bit styling/giving advice/critiques as well on them. He will be bringing along some trees pots and incidentals to sell as well. He does not take credit cards. Robert is always interesting, and you can learn a lot even if he is discussing someone else’s tree. Fees are £4, and includes tea, coffee biscuits. All welcome, even if not West Lothian members. Please park in the main car park – not on the street as local householders get a bit put out.
Event -	Ayrshire Winter Image Event
	13/01/2019 11:00 - 15:00
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4PH
	Online Map
Contact	Peter Thorne
Details	07867 506245 or pthorne@pembrayr.com
	An opportunity to display trees in their winter garb exposing their underlying structure as well as their winter colouring. All members are welcome to bring trees to display or even just to come and browse other members' trees.
Event -	Annual General Meeting
	04/11/2018 14:00
	BROOMPARK CENTRE, DENNY
	FK6 6NP
Contact	Dave Waddington
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	The Agenda is as follows: 1 Apologies 2 Minutes of the AGM of 5th Nov2017 (provisional available*) 3 Matters arising from these minutes 4 President’s Report (to be emailed to all members) 5 Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 30th Sep2018 (to be tabled, provisional available*) 6 Report on the Scottish Bonsai Collection Trust 7 Election of Executive Office Bearers and confirmation of other members of the Committee 8 AOCB * on the SBA Business page of the website, early November
Event -	SBA Members' Bonsai Sale
	04/11/2018 13:00 - 17:00
	BROOMPARK CENTRE, DENNY
	FK6 6NP
Contact	Dave Waddington
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	In the main hall of the Broompark Centre, Denny. We do not have access to the small hall for the committee meeting and for food. Please show consideration for other activities as we share the main hall for all activities. For fairness to all attending, sales and reservations will start at 1pm and continue till the end of the afternoon (up to 5pm). There will be (some) food available from 1pm following the morning’s committee meeting, as usual, for committee members and those who have made a long journey to attend the AGM. There will be a break for the AGM from 2pm and finishing between 3pm and 4pm. All members are invited to buy and sell any bonsai related items: pots, trees, display tables, accent plants, scrolls etc. Tables to display items will be laid out around the hall. Each item should be clearly labelled with the price and the name of the seller. All transactions will be between individual buyers and sellers. There is a large car park adjacent to the Broompark Centre
Event -	Scottish Gardeners Forum AGM & Forum
	03/11/2018 10:00 - 15:30
	Inverbervie Church Centre.
	DD10 0RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Mike Rossi
Details	mikerossi@blueyonder.co.uk
	Registration followed by AGM and Forum. There will be talks, lunch and stalls to view. Full details will be emailed to all members including registration form.
Online	https://www.scottishgardenersforum.org.uk/agm-2017/
Event -	Japanese Garden at Cowden Summer Festival
	01/09/2018 - 02/09/2018 10:30 - 16:00
	Summer Festival
	Cowden, Dollar, Clackmannanshire
Contact
Details
	There is a programme of events taking place at the the Cowden Castle Japanese Garden. Ticketed events are Japanese garden maintenance and restoration, flower arranging and Sumi painting. Other activities include traditional Japanese songs and drum performances, kimono demonstration, garden tours, origami and archery. Further details, times and directions can be found on the Cowden Garden website: https://cowdengarden.com/events/
Online	https://cowdengarden.com/events/
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	26/08/2018 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Informal bonsai workshop, bring your tree and questions, bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided
Event -	Open Day Scottish Bonsai Collection
	26/08/2018 13:00
	Open Day
	Binny Plants, Binny estate, Ecclesmachan, Uphall
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Margaret Macleod
Details	07981 451443
	All welcome to the open day of the 30th anniversary of the Collection, housed in the beautiful gardens of Binny Plants near Uphall, the trustees will be on hand to welcome visitors to view the collection and have a chat with like minded folks, raffle, some raw material for sale also food and drinks provided. On the B8046 between Oatridge golf course and Oatridge college, (sat nav my not work as Binny Plants are on a private road). Contact Margaret for directions.
Event -	Summer Sunday School
	12/08/2018 13:00 - 17:00
	Fankerton Village Hall, By Denny
	FK6 5HU
Contact	Roy
Details	01324 823011
	Informal workshop, come along, bring a tree and work on it in a stress free environment.
Event -	Cupar Flower Show
	11/08/2018 10:00 - 16:30
	Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar
	KY15 4BT
Contact	Wanda Wheelans
Details	secretary@cuparflowershow.co.uk
	The Bonsai stand and other exhibits opens at 10am and this is also where we serve Tea/coffee all day. We have 9 classes for Bonsai and demonstrations throughout the day. More information on www.cuparflowershow.co.uk Also we have a Cake/Candy, Raffle, a large selection of Ansell Gloves, Hamper and guess the weight of the cake. The Upper hall has all other exhibits and is open to the public at 11.00am
Event -	Corin Tomlinson Workshop
	29/07/2018 09:30
	Workshop
	Alloway Village Hall
	KA7 4PH
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	On Sunday 29th July Corin Tomlinson will lead a hands-on workshop in Alloway Village Hall, Ayr. The price is £25 payable on the day.
Event -	Corin Tomlinson's Scotland Visit
	28/07/2018 10:30
	Presentation & Discussion
	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling.
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	president@scottishbonsai.org
	Corin Tomlinson will visit Scotland on 28th and 29th July. On Saturday 28th at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ, he will give a presentation and lead a discussion on various aspects of the hobby. Entrance to the event is by ticket only and these are available from club conveners or by contacting president@scottishbonsai.org. The price of entry is £15 for SBA members and £20 for non-members and this includes a buffet lunch provided by the on-site cafeteria. Corin is a well known and well respected figure in British bonsai circles. After qualifying in horticulture in the UK, Corin spent 4 years in the US studying and teaching at The International Bonsai Arboretum in Rochester New York with Wm. N. Valavanis. Subsequently he spent time studying with Chase Rosade at his bonsai studio in New Hope, Pennsylvannia, and at many one-to-one workshops under Yuji Yoshimura, the founder of Bonsai in the USA. In recent years he worked with his father, the late Harry Tomlinson at Greenwood Bonsai Studio in Nottingham also spending time demonstrating the skills and artistry learnt over a 20 year period in the hobby at conventions, clubs and shows in both the US and the UK. Corin is also curator of The National Bonsai Collection housed at The Royal Botanical Gardens in Birmingham.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	22/07/2018 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Informal bonsai workshop, bring your tree and questions, bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided
Event -	Summer Sunday School
	24/06/2018 13:00 - 17:00
	Fankerton Village Hall, By Denny
	FK6 5HU
Contact	Roy
Details	01324 823011
	Come along, bring a tree and work away in a stress free environment.
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association – National Exhibition
	06/05/2018 10:00 - 16:00
	Troon Concert & Walker Halls, South Beach, Troon
	KA10 6EF
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	This year will be an expanded event with the normal club stands supported by a separate “open display” designed to enable country members, invited non-members and also any members who have more trees that they would like to display than can be accommodated on their club stand. This represents a significant effort by the Association to enhance the display and increase the profile of the hobby. We hope that all members will support the open display by bringing along trees for this section. Clubs will have access for set-up at 08.00. The doors will open to the public at 10.00 The exhibition will close at 16.00 and the building should be vacated by 17.00. There will be four traders attending selling trees, pots and associated bonsai supplies and lunches and snacks will also be on sale. Entrance is free to SBA members, £2 for non-members, £1 for seniors and free for children under 12. This is the SBA’s set-piece event of the year where all the members will have a chance to exhibit some of their best trees, to meet and discuss with other members and to publicise the hobby to interested members of the public.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	22/04/2018 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and work on your trees in a friendly atmosphere, bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee provided, £5 for the day
Event -	Bonsai Display and Demonstrations
	21/04/2018 09:00 - 16:30
	Display and Demo
	McLaren's Nurseries, Lochlibo Rd, Uplawmoor
	G78 4DN
Contact	Peter Thorne
Details	pthorne@pembrayr.com
	Ayrshire Bonsai Club are delighted to repeat last year's display of Bonsai trees at McLaren's Nursery. There will also be demos of trees being worked on throughout the day. A 10% discount applies to all SBA members on any plant material from the nursery on showing your SBA membership card. All interested parties welcome to attend. Coffee machine available.
Event -	Winter Image Display
	14/01/2018 10:00 - 16:00
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	The Ayrshire Group will hold our fifth annual Winter Image Display on Sunday 14th of January 2018 at the Alloway Village Hall, Alloway . All S.B.A. group members are invited to attend and display their trees. We will begin the set up at nine thirty am. Trees in by ten fifteen am. Open to the Public at eleven am. and close the show at three thirty pm. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. There has been some upgrading of the facilities since we last held the show there, especially as regards the lighting, so even more reason to come along and show off your trees in their winter glory! We would love to see you. Any further information on the display can be obtained by E-mail from:- jeffbanning@btinternet.com
Event -	Annual General Meeting
	05/11/2017 14:00
	BROOMPARK CENTRE, DENNY
	FK6 6NP
Contact	Dave Waddington
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	Agenda: 1 Apologies 2 Minutes of the AGM of 6th Nov 2016 (on the SBA Business page of the website) 3 Matters arising from these minutes 4 President’s Report (to be tabled) 5 Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 30th Sep.2017 (to be tabled) 6 Report on the Scottish Bonsai Collection Trust 7 Election of Executive Office Bearers and confirmation of other members of the Committee 8 AOCB Note, only currently paid-up members are eligible to vote at the AGM
Event -	SBA MEMBERS’ BONSAI SALE
	05/11/2017 13:00 - 17:00
	Broompark Centre, Denny
	FK6 6NP
Contact	Dave Waddington
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	For fairness to all attending, sales and reservations will start at 1pm and continue till the end of the afternoon (up to 5pm). There will be (some) food available in the small hall from 1pm following the morning’s committee meeting, as usual, for committee members and those who have made a long journey to attend the AGM. There will be a break for the AGM from 2pm to approximately 4pm. All members are invited to buy and sell any bonsai related items: pots, trees, display tables, accent plants, scrolls etc. Tables to display items will be laid out around the hall. Each item should be clearly labelled with the price and the name of the seller. All transactions will be between individual buyers and sellers. There is a large car park adjacent to the Broompark centre
Event -	Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Demonstration
	04/11/2017 13:45
	Shaftsbury Bowling and Recreation Club
	BT7 3JJ
	Online Map
Contact	Phil Donnelly
Details	philipdonnelly@rocketmail.com
	This is being held at Shaftsbury Bowling and Recreation Club, Downing Memorial Park, 20a Annadale Avenue, Belfast Bonsai demo with questions and answers throughout. Entry £25.
Event -	National Collection Open Day
	27/08/2017 13:00
	Binny Plants, Ecclesmachan, Uphall
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	01324 823011
	The Japanese Consul General, Mr Matsunaga will be joining us, we usually have wine and nibbles, some tree sales and a raffle so come along and enjoy a nice day out.
Event -	Cupar Flower Show
	19/08/2017 10:00 - 16:30
	Flower Show
	Corn Exchange Cupar
Contact	Wanda Wheelans
Details	secretary@cuparflowershow.co.uk
	Please note start time in Upper Hall is 11.00am. The Fife Bonsai Society will be hosting a number of demonstrations throughout the day and they will be on hand to offer help or provide advice. You can go to www.cuparflowershow.co.uk where you can download the schedule and entry form
Event -	Ayr & District Flower Show
	18/08/2017 - 19/08/2017 10:00 - 17:00
	Ayr Racecourse, Whitletts Rd, Ayr
	KA8 0JE
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	07799477895
	This 2-day local flower show replaces the old Ayr Flower Show, the cancellation of which was announced in March this year. It will be a mainly horticultural show with related traders. It will not include many of the food, charity and and ancillary sales activities which were part of the old show. It has been put together with very short notice and very little resource in an effort to keep this part of Ayr's heritage alive. However, it will include bonsai, represented by the Ayrshire Group and also by Wattston Bonsai. In addition there is a new pot maker on the scene who may be worth looking out for. The £5 entry fee reflects its smaller and more focused content but, with a programme of entertainment included, it will be well worth a visit.
Online	http://www.ayranddistrictflowershow.co.uk
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	02/06/2017 - 04/06/2017 09:30 - 18:00
	National gardening event
	Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
	EH28 8NB
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	01324 823011
	Gardening Scotland will be held on 2nd, 3rd & 4th June. It would be good to see as many members' trees in the Competition Classes as possible. You can bring your trees along on Wednesday 31st May. If you enter a tree/s and are willing to do a stint on one of the stands you will receive a free day ticket for each day you are able to be there to participate.
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association National Exhibition
	13/05/2017 10:00 - 16:00
	Mayfield Centre, St. Ninians, Stirling
	FK7 0BD
Contact	John Morris
Details	johnmorris283@btinternet.com
	Clubs will have access for set-up at 08.00. The doors will open to the public at 10.00. This is the SBA’s set-piece event of the year where all the clubs will have a chance to exhibit some of their best trees, to meet and discuss with other club members and to publicise the hobby to interested members of the public. There will be four traders attending and the show will include a demonstration by Peter Foele. Lunches and snacks on sale. Entrance is free to SBA members. The exhibition will close at 16.00 and the building should be vacated by 17.00
Event -	McLarens Display Event
	29/04/2017 10:00 - 16:00
	McLarens Nursery
	G78 4DN
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	07799477895
	On Saturday 29th April the Ayrshire Group will be putting on a display and demonstration at McLarens Nursery (Lochlibo Rd, Uplawmoor, Glasgow G78 4DN – Google map attached) which is about 10-15 minutes south west of the Barrhead/Newton Mearns area of Glasgow. This will last from 10.00 to 16.00 and , in addition to the display the owners have agreed that anyone presenting their SBA membership card will receive a 10% discount on any purchases on the day. For those who have not been to McLarens it is a huge commercial nursery with lots of trees suitable for development as bonsai so why not go along and take a look.
Event -	Forth Valley Workshop Weekend
	25/03/2017 - 26/03/2017 10:00 - 16:30
	Workshop
	Fankerton Village Hall by Denny
	FK6 5HJ
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith tel 01324 823011
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Forth Valley's Workshop weekend. Cost is £20.00 including lunch and other refreshments per person per day. Places are filling up fast so anyone interested will be included on a first come first served basis. Observers can join us for £4.50 per person per day, this also includes lunch etc.
Event -	Forth Valley Dig
	18/03/2017 11:00
	Yamadori collection
	Flanders Moss
	FK8 3QQ
	Online Map
Contact	Roy and Marion Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	We have what has become an annual event, The Dig at Flanders Moss where we go along and collect trees to help return the moss to it's original condition. Start time is 11.00 am until you have had enough. Bring your own refreshments as the nearest cafe is a mile or so away.
Event -	Robert Porch Talk/Critique
	02/03/2017 19:30
	Almond Valley Heritage Centre Livingston
	EH54 7AR
Contact	Lee Purdie
Details	purdie4@btinternet.com
	For our March meeting, we have Robert Porch coming as our guest speaker. Members from other clubs very welcome as always. £4 gets you an evening benefitting from Robert's expertise, as well as tea/coffee and biccies. Nothing on the telly, so come along.
Event -	Bonsai Winter Image Display
	08/01/2017 11:00 - 15:30
	Savoy Park Hotel, Ayr
	KA7 2UT
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	07799477895
	The Ayrshire Group will host our fourth annual Winter Image Display. All S.B.A. members are invited to attend and display their trees. This is the one chance we have in the year to share our winter images amongst ourselves and with interested members of the public so we are hoping for good participation from all SBA members. Due to problems with our normal venue we have moved the event to The Savoy Park Hotel in Ayr. This has good facilities (similar in size to our normal venue), easy access and good parking. The hotel will also provide soup & sandwich and tea/coffee for guests. The plan is to start to bring in trees from 11.00 onwards. There is side access via Savoy Park so trees can be brought in without going via the main reception area.
Online	http://www.savoypark.com/
Event -	SBA Members' Bonsai Boot Sale
	06/11/2016 13:00 - 17:00
	Broompark Centre, Denny
	FK6 6NP
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	For members to buy and sell any bonsai-related items. Break from 2 till 4 for AGM. All items to be clearly labelled with seller's name and price. Some food available.
Event -	National Collection Open Day
	28/08/2016 13:00
	Binny Plants, Ecclesmachan, W. Lothian.
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	The Japanese Consul General will be attending the Open Day.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	21/08/2016 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road Currie
	EH41 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along to work on your trees, in a friendly atmosphere. Tea and coffee provided Postcode is for Sainsbury's petrol station
Event -	Ayrshire Bonsai Group Open Day
	14/08/2016 13:00 - 16:00
	Alloway Village Hall, Ayr
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Ayrshire bonsai Group will be holding their annual open to the public day between 13.00 and 16.00 and hope that members will be able to come along and join us. Refreshments will be available and a workshop will be in progress throughout the day and some items will be on sale. All are welcome, so come along and have a blether with your Bonsai Pals.
Event -	Forth Valley Summer Sunday School
	14/08/2016 13:00 - 17:00
	Fankerton Hut, near Denny
	FK6 5HY
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Just come along and work on your trees.
Event -	Cupar Flower Show
	13/08/2016 10:00 - 16:30
	Corn Exchange, Cupar
Contact	Mrs Wanda Wheelans
Details	secretary@cuparflowershow.co.uk
	Please note start time in Upper Hall is 11.00am. This year, the Fife Bonsai Society will be hosting a number of demonstrations throughout the day in the Lower Hall, and they have sponsored a number of Bonsai classes for all of you who may have a tree lurking around! Also, if you are new to the show, or are relatively new to growing, why not put your exhibits into the new NOVICE Section. If you are a little daunted by the open categories why not give this a go; enjoy it and see what happens.
Online	http://www.cuparflowershow.co.uk/2016show.html
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	05/08/2016 - 07/08/2016
	Rozelle Park, Monument Road, Ayr
	KA7 4NQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	The Ayrshire Bonsai Group will occupy a significant area for both a club display and an extensive competition section. We invite all enthusiasts from Scotland and the North of England to consider entering the competition which is open to all comers – including novices. Up to 5 trees may be entered for a fee of £6 and any number above 6 for £11. Entrants are entitled to a free day pass worth £15. Also there are small money prizes of between £1 and £5 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The Ayr Flower Show brochure (see P. 39 for Bonsai) and competition entry form can be downloaded at the Event URL. Alternatively you can use this extract from the brochure : http://www.scottishbonsai.org/files/Ayr%20Flower%20Show%200013.jpg Entry forms should be submitted by Friday 31st July. Thanks for your support.
Online	http://www.ayrflowershow.org/trade
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	31/07/2016 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road Currie
	EH41 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along for the day, or part of the day, to work on your trees in a friendly environment. Tea and coffee provided, bring your lunch. Postcode is for Sainsbury's petrol station
Event -	Forth Valley Summer Sunday School
	19/06/2016 13:00 - 17:00
	Fankerton Village Hut, near Denny
	FK6 5HY
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Added interest this year is that a former trader is coming down from Aberdeenshire with a quantity of his trees for sale at very good prices, I would urge all to take this chance to acquire some good material.
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	03/06/2016 - 05/06/2016 09:30 - 18:00
	National gardening event
	Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
	EH28 8NB
Contact	Mike Rossi
Details	mikerossi@blueyonder.co.uk
	Scottish Bonsai Association members' bonsai trees from tiny to large on competition and display stands. Display of National collection bonsai, and several other bonsai stands and traders in the main hall.
Event -	National Collection
	29/05/2016 - 30/10/2016 11:00 - 14:00
	Binny Plants
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Margaret Macleod
Details	mmacleod32@hotmail.co.uk
	The trustees of the National Collection meet at Binnys on the last Sunday of the month to maintain the bonsai of the collection and the enclosure where the Bonsai are housed. Members of the SBA and the general public are welcome to take a closer look, have the history explained and become involved in the care and maintenance of the collection. Outwith our regular monthly gathering volunteers for watering duty would be welcome. If interested in viewing the collection within business hours Binny Plants are open seven days a week.
Online	www.binnyplants.com
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association National Exhibition
	14/05/2016 see event text below
	Mayfield Centre, St. Ninians, Stirling
	FK7 0BD
Contact	John Morris
Details	rjohn-morris@lineone.net
	Clubs will have access for set-up at 08.00. The doors will open to the public at 10.00 and the official Welcome will take place at 11.00. This is the SBA’s set-piece event of the year where all the clubs will have a chance to exhibit some of their best trees, to meet and discuss with other club members and to publicise the hobby to interested members of the public. There will be four traders attending and the show will include a demonstration by Peter Foele. The exhibition will close at 16.00 and the building should be vacated by 17.00
Event -	Peter Warren Presentations
	30/04/2016 - 05/02/2016
	various
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	Peter Warren will visit Scotland for 3 days over the period 30 April to 2 May. On Saturday 30 April at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ, he will give a presentation and lead a discussion on various aspects of the hobby. Entrance to the event is by ticket only and these will be available on sale up until 19 April. The price of entry is £15 and this includes a buffet lunch provided by the on-site cafeteria. On Sunday 1 May Peter will lead a hands-on workshop in Alloway Village Hall, Ayr and on Monday 2 May he will lead a workshop in Fankerton Village Hall, Nr. Denny. Peter Warren is an international renowned bonsai artist based in London who has spent six years as an apprentice to a Japanese bonsai master. Since completing his studies Peter has travelled worldwide teaching and working with bonsai collectors and enthusiasts to bring the best of Japanese bonsai to the rest of the world, and his creations are exhibited at the highest level in Japan, the US and Europe. Articles by peter have been extensively featured in Bonsai Focus, Kinbon, Bonsai Sekkai and International Bonsai magazines and he has recent completed a book “Bonsai” published by DK Publishing.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	13/03/2016 11:00 - 16:30
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice, Edinburgh convenor
Details	See Edinburgh Group contacts
	This is the annual repotting Blether, where there is plenty of room to riddle your potting medium, wrestle your roots and repot your trees in a sociable atmosphere. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided, bring your own lunch. A small charge (£4) is made to cover hall rent
Event -	Winter Image Event
	10/01/2016 - 10/01/2016 9:30 - 15:00
	Alloway Village Hall
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	On Sunday the 10th. of January 2016 at the Alloway Village Hall, Alloway the Ayrshire Group will hold our third annual Winter Image Display. All S.B.A. Groups are invited to attend and display their trees. We will begin the set up at nine thirty am. Trees in by ten fifteen am. Open to the Public at eleven am. and close the show at three thirty pm. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Any further information on the display can be obtained by E-mail from:- jeffbanning@btinternet.com
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	29/11/2015 - 29/11/2015 11am-4pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	See Edinburgh Club page
	Come along and work on your trees, and chat to other bonsai enthusiasts. Tea and coffee provided, bring your own lunch. £3 for the session.
Event -	Tony Tickle day
	14/11/2015 - 14/11/2015 10am - 5pm
	Talk, demo & critique
	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling
	FK8 2RQ
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Tony Tickle will give a talk and demonstration on the development of some of his trees (native European Species), and a critique of some members' trees. The critique will be time-limited, and Tony will choose trees from the bonsai or potensai which members bring on the day. So come along and bring a tree so we can put on a show of SBA potential, and maybe yours will be chosen. Tickets, at £10 for SBA members and £15 for non-members, on sale from your group convenor, or from Roy Smith or Margaret Macleod.
Event -	The Bonsai Traders Association, Autumn Show
	18/10/2015 - 18/10/2015
	Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley, Yorkshire
	S74 8HJ
	Online Map
Contact	Corin Tomlinson
Details	office@bonsai.co.uk
	The perfect opportunity to get bonsai trees, tools, wire, pots, consumables, stands and much more from the countries leading bonsai traders. Also featuring an exhibition of great trees. The SBA Lanarkshire group will be contributing a shohin display to defend the trophy they won at this event in 2014.
Online	www.bonsaitraders.org.uk
Event -	The 2nd Peter Foele Bonsai School exhibition
	18/10/2015 - 18/10/2015 1pm - 4pm
	Hopkirk Building, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
	G12 0UE
	Online Map
Contact	Peter Foele
Details	07886 527 205
	The Peter Foele Bonsai School invites you to its second exhibition 'Bonsai Projects'. The exhibition will cover all stages from starting material to mature Bonsai. I will give a demonstration starting at 13.00 which will last for approximately 3 hours.
Event -	The 2nd Peter Foele Bonsai School exhibition
	18/10/2015 - 18/10/2015 1pm - 4pm
	Hopkirk Building, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
	G12 0UE
	Online Map
Contact	Peter Foele
Details	07886 527 205
	The Peter Foele Bonsai School invites you to its second exhibition 'Bonsai Projects'. The exhibition will cover all stages from starting material to mature Bonsai. I will give a demonstration starting at 13.00 which will last for approximately 3 hours.
Event -	Bonsai Europa
	10/10/2015 - 11/10/2015
	Bonsai Exhibition
	Castle Armoury, Castle St, Bury
	BL9 0LB
	Online Map
Contact	Tony Tickle
Details	See director-profile page at Bonsai Europa website
	A distinctive approach to Classical Bonsai from 8 young artists from across Europe who are demonstrating, bringing trees to show etc. Milan Karpíšek: Czech Republic, Nik Rozman: Slovenia, Chris Verdel: Holland, Sandor Papp: Hungary, Dirk Dabringhausen: Germany, Bartosz Warwas: Poland, Andrew Campbell: UK, Ofer Grunwald: Israel. Also featuring an exhibition of great trees, including a shohin display by the SBA Lanarkshire group.
Online	https://bonsaieuropa.wordpress.com/
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	23/08/2015 - 23/08/2015 11am - 4pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	See Edinburgh Club page
	Come along and work on your trees, and chat to other bonsai enthusiasts. Tea and coffee provided, bring your own lunch.
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	07/08/2015 - 09/08/2015
	Flower Show - Bonsai Display
	Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr
	KA7 4NQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	The Ayrshire Bonsai Group will occupy a significant area for both a club display and an extensive competition section. We invite all enthusiasts from Scotland and the North of England to consider entering the competition which is open to all comers. Up to 5 trees may be entered for a fee of £6 and any number above 6 for £11. Entrants are entitled to a free day pass worth £15. Also there are small money prizes of between £1 and £5 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The Ayr Flower Show brochure (see P. 39 for Bonsai) and competition entry form can be downloaded at the Event URL. Entry forms should be submitted by Friday 31st July. Thanks for your support.
Online	http://ayrflowershow.org/trade
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	26/07/2015 - 26/07/2015 11am - 4pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	See Edinburgh Club page
	Come along and work on your trees, and chat to other bonsai enthusiasts. Tea and coffee provided, bring your own lunch.
Event -	Bonsai with Love
	14/06/2015 - 14/06/2015 10.00-16.30
	Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand
	BS8 3TS
	Online Map
Contact
Details	+44 (0) 1275 393 010
	Exhibition in support of Cancer Research
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	29/05/2015 - 31/05/2015 9.30-18.00
	National gardening event
	Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Margaret MacLeod
Details	mmacleod32@hotmail.co.uk
	Scottish Bonsai Association members' bonsai trees from tiny to large on competition and display stands. Display of National collection bonsai, and several other bonsai stands and traders in the main hall.
Event -	SBA National Exhibition
	17/05/2015 - 17/05/2015 10.00 - 16.00
	Walker Hall, Troon
	KA106EF
	Online Map
Contact	Douglas McEchrean
Details	07958145490
	This years exhibition will again take place at The Walker Hall in Troon on Sunday 17th May. We have secured the large concert hall so that all exhibitors and traders will be accommodated in one room. We have extended the display area that will be available for shohin displays and have added a new display area dedicated specifically to accent plants (so all you accent plant fans please bring along some of your collection). Each club will have a space equivalent to six trestle tables (6' x 2') arranged back to back in rows of three, so there is the option of having a backdrop between the two rows or of having a large open display. We have five traders attending so this should be an ideal opportunity to add to your tree collection, buy some new pots or stock up on other bonsai supplies. The exhibition will be open from 10.00 until 16.00 and exhibitors will have access from 08.30. The display tables will be set up by the hall janitors in advance ensuring maximum set-up time. As usual refreshments will be laid on by the Ayrshire Group. Detailed arrangements should be available from your convener. However, if there are any outstanding queries please contact either Douglas McEchrean on 07958145490 or Jeff Banning on 07799477895.
Event -	Forth Valley Group weekend workshop
	28/03/2015 - 29/03/2015 10am - 5pm
	Workshop
	Fankerton village hall, near Denny
	FK6 5HY
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith, tel. 01324 823011
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Fankerton village hall, near Denny Open workshop led by Ian McDougall: friendly welcome, usually wide range of trees from beginners to experts, unique pots from Peter Kleboe and great food. Book your place with Roy, £20 per day of work or £4.50 for an observer.
Event -	Forth Valley Dig
	21/03/2015 - 21/03/2015 11am
	Yamadori Collection
	Flanders Moss
	FK8 3QQ
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith, tel. 01324 823011
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	After previous years successful digs the SBA have been invited back to take more trees out of the ground (in a bid to return the moss to its original state!) at Scotlands National Nature Reserve in Flanders Moss. Some of the Yamadori are really high quality. Meet about 11 am at the Moss, details from Roy Smith.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	15/03/2015 - 15/03/2015 11am-4pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
Contact	Janice
Details	See Edinburgh Club page
	Bring along trees to repot, you'll need your pots and potting medium, etc, but you will have all the help you need
Event -	Japan Week 2015
	24/02/2015 - 03/03/2015
	Stirling University
Contact	Roy Smith
Details
	The Pathfoot Building and MacRobert arts centre of Stirling University are hosting a multicultural Japanese week of events with sessions about language, food, ceremonies, arts, music, bonsai, karate and cinema. There will be a Scottish Bonsai display of trees for the first 3 days. Free entry, open to all, see http://www.scottishbonsai.org/files/JapanWeek2015_leaflet.pdf for details.
Online	www.stir.ac.uk/events/
Event -	Ayrshire Bonsai Group Winter Image Display
	11/01/2015 - 11/01/2015 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
	Alloway Village Hall
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Peter Thorne
Details	pthorne@pembrayr.com or Tel:01294 273085
	Following the success of the inaugural winter image display staged by the Ayrshire group, we have decided to open the event to all members and friends of the SBA in our usual meeting venue, so space is a little tight. Would anyone interested in participating give prior notice to Peter Thorne, by the 4th January at the latest. Exhibits will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to two trees, or one Shohin display stand, per person. Tables and table cloths will be provided by the organisers, but there will be no backcloths. Exhibitors will be allowed to bring tables and accent plants, and will be able to stage their trees between 1.00 and 1.30pm on the day. There will be no entry fee, no prizes, and no hassle – just good “crac” and bonsai fun. We do hope that you will be able to join us.
Event -	Livingston Flower Show
	06/09/2014 - 06/09/2014 13:30
	Annual Flower Show
	Howden Park Centre, Livingston
	EH54 6AE
	Online Map
Contact	Jamie Robertson
Details	http://www.livingstonanddistricthorticulturalsocie
	Livingston Annual Flower Show where there is a table for a small number of Bonsai entries (since only a few turn up). The West Lothian Group of the SBA support the flower show by entering a few bonsai trees and also doing demonstrations at a table outside of the main hall. Non-members are welcome to enter their bonsai trees into the competition.
Online	http://www.livingstonanddistricthorticulturalsociety.co.uk/
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	24/08/2014 - 24/08/2014 11am - 4.30pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and work on your trees and chat to other bonsai enthusiasts. Bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	22/08/2014 - 24/08/2014 10am - 6pm (- 5pm on Sunday)
	Flower Show - Bonsai Display
	Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr
	KA7 4NQ
	Online Map
Contact	John Liechti
Details	john.liechti@gmail.com
	Bonsai Classes at Ayr Flower show The Bonsai display at Ayr flower show continues to grow in scale and stature. All entries should be submitted to to Ayr Flower Show by Friday 15th August. Entry forms available from Ayr Flow Show office at 60 Dalblair Road, Ayr or online at http://www.ayrflowershow.org/trade. Exhibitor trees would need to be on site by Thursday 21st August, before 8pm. The Ayrshire Bonsai Group has supported the Ayr flower show for many years, by staging a large bonsai display. In 2010, a small group of SBA members, persuaded the organizers to introduce some bonsai classes, in which our trees could be displayed in the manner used at the bigger English and European shows. The organizers agreed, and donated the Peter Hayes Memorial Trophy to be awarded annually for the best bonsai in the show.The SBA also agreed to donate a trophy for the best SBA members tree in the competition. The initiative was a great success and has continued to grow in scale and stature and the display is in a very prominent location in the main floral marquee. The show is a great day out for everyone and if you can enter a tree into the competition even better.
Online	http://www.ayrflowershow.org/
Event -	National Bonsai Collection of Scotland, Open Day
	17/08/2014 - 17/08/2014 1pm - 5pm
	Binny Plants, Ecclesmachan, Uphall, W Lothian
	EH52 6NL
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	All SBA members welcome to come and see your National Collection, and enjoy some tasty bites.
Event -	Forth Valley Group, Summer Sunday School
	10/08/2014 - 10/08/2014 1pm - 5pm
	Fankerton village hall, near Denny
	FK6 5HY
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	Open workshop, all SBA members welcome
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	27/07/2014 - 27/07/2104 11am - 4.30 pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and enjoy a day working on your trees and having a good blether to other bonsai enthusiasts. Bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided. A small charge is made to cover hall costs
Event -	The 2nd Magical Bonsai Accents Exhibition
	19/07/2014 - 19/07/2014 10am - 5pm
	Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand
	BS8 3TS
	Online Map
Contact	Mark Cooper
Details	kusamono@btinternet.com
	Dedicated to bonsai related quality accent items such as kusamono, kokedama, shitakusa, suiseki, hanging scrolls, mini bronze sculptures and other figurines, accent plants, accent pots, display tables etc.
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	08/07/2014 - 08/09/2014
	Flower Show - Bonsai Display
	Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr
	KA7 4NQ
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com
	The Ayrshire Bonsai Group will occupy a significant area for both a club display and an extensive competition section. We invite all enthusiasts from Scotland and the North of England to consider entering the competition which is open to all comers. Up to 5 trees may be entered for a fee of £6 and any number above 6 for £11. Entrants are entitled to a free day pass worth £15. Also there are small money prizes of between £1 and £5 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The Ayr Flower Show brochure (see P. 39 for Bonsai) and competition entry form can be downloaded at the Event URL. Entry forms should be submitted by Friday 31st July. Thanks for your support.
Online	http://ayrflowershow.org/trade
Event -	Gardening Scotland 2014
	30/05/2014 - 01/06/2014
	All things gardening
	Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Margaret MacLeod
Details	mmacleod32@hotmail.co.uk
	Scottish Bonsai Association bonsai, shohin & competition stands, National collection stand, and several other bonsai stands in the main hall.
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association National Exhibition
	18/05/2014 - 18/05/2014 10am - 4pm
	Walker Hall, Troon
	Online Map
Contact	John Liechti
Details	01505 680189
	Display by each SBA local group of its members bonsai, shohin bonsai competition and bonsai traders stands.
Event -	Ayr group workshop
	12/04/2014 - 13/04/2014 10am
	Alloway village Hall, Alloway
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	jeffbanning@btinternet.com or 01292441482
	This is a Group two day Workshop with Rob Atkinson. We have 5 spaces left for the Saturday and 2 spaces for the Sunday. The cost is 20pounds per day.
Event -	The Bonsai Traders Association Spring Show
	06/04/2014 - 06/04/2014
	Sports Connection, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry
	CV8 3FL
	Online Map
Contact	Corin Tomlinson
Details	office@bonsai.co.uk 0115 9205757
	The perfect oportunity to get all your bonsai essentials
Online	www.bonsaitraders.org.uk
Event -	Forth Valley Workshop
	29/03/2014 - 30/03/2014 10am - 5pm
	Fankerton village hall
	FK6 5HY
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	01324 823011
	Ever-popular annual workshop lead by Ian McDougall, and Peter Kleboe with a wide selection of his striking pots. Lunch provided, with tea & coffee available all day, observers welcome. Cost is 20 pounds per day for the workshop or 4 pounds 50 pence for an observer with lunch provided.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	16/03/2014 - 16/03/2014 11am-4.30pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice Edwards
Details	Edinburgh Club contact
	Repotting workshop, who knows what the weather will have done by then, but I am sure there will be something that can be repotted. Bring your lunch, there may be some plastic pots, also bring your potting medium, nice and gritty!
Event -	Wisley Bonsai Show
	15/03/2014 - 16/03/2014
	RHS Wisley
	GU23 6QB
	Online Map
Contact
Details
	Details and images on facebook URL
Online	www.facebook.com/pages/Wisley-Bonsai-show-2014/341738335931291?ref=hl
Event -	7th BSA Exhibition
	08/03/2014 - 09/03/2014 10.30 - 16.30
	Shohin Bonsai Show
	Willowbog Nursery, near Wark, Northumberland
	NE48 3EF
	Online Map
Contact	John Armitage
Details	jarmitagebonsai@hotmail.co.uk
	Exhibition of over 50 premier shohin, mame and chuhin bonsai. Valentin Brose will be demonstrating throughout the weekend. He has studied for several years under Kunio Kobayashi at the Shunka-En nursery. Workshops with Peter Warren and John Armitage. Presentations by BSA members. Evening Gala dinner and famous BSA Auction. Shohin potters and pottery displays. Entry-Free to BSA members. Non members 5 pounds per day 8 pounds for the weekend Trophies will be given for Best large display, Best Small display, Best Chuhin and Mame displays, Tree/Pot combination. A separate award is being presented by Walsall Studio Ceramics for Best work in progress. Program at http://www.shohin.org.uk/?page_id=22
Online	http://www.shohin.org.uk/?page_id=1586
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	26/01/2014 - 26/01/2014 11am-4.30pm
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice Edwards
Details	Edinburgh Club contact
	Come along to the blether and have a go at some carving, we all have bits of dead wood on trees that we haven't got round to finessing. Here's your chance to have a go, with supervision if needed.
Event -	Livingston Flower Show
	07/09/2013 - 07/09/2013 13:30
	Flower Show - Bonsai Competition
	Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston
	EH54 6AE
	Online Map
Contact	Kenny Middleton
Details	07850 728090
	A local flower show with bonsai elements - a competition with four classes and a bonsai workshop of "Trees in Training" by the SBA West Lothian club.
Online	http://www.livingstonanddistricthorticulturalsociety.co.uk/
Event -	Polmont Flower Show
	31/08/2013 - 31/08/2013
	Flower Show - Bonsai Competition
	Polmont Sports Centre, Salmon In Road, Polmont
	FK2 0XF
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars1@live.co.uk
	There is a bonsai element to the Polmont Flower Show which consists of four classes
Online	http://www.clubbz.com/club/18430/polmont-stirlingshire/polmont-horticultural-society
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	25/08/2013 - 25/08/2013 11am-4.30pm
	Workshop
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice Edwards
Details	01620 825187
	Bring along trees to work on or trees to talk about, and get some helpful advice. bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided.
Event -	Ayr Bonsai Group One Day Show
	11/08/2013 - 11/08/2013 10:00 - 16:00
	Bonsai Show
	Alloway Village Hall
	KA7 4PY
	Online Map
Contact	John Goldsmith
Details	john.goldsmith1@tesco.net
	On Sunday the 11th. of August 2013 in the Alloway Village Hall Alloway. we are holding a one day show open to the public. doors open at 1000 and the show will end at 1600. Refreshments will be available and a workshop will be in progress throughout the day and some items will be on sale. Two club cups will be awarded by the result of a visitors choice vote. All are welcome, so come along and have a blether with your Bonsai Pals.
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	02/08/2013 - 04/08/2013 10am - 6pm
	Flower Show - Bonsai Display
	Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr
	KA7 4NQ
	Online Map
Contact	John Liechti
Details	john.liechti@gmail.com
	Bonsai Classes at Ayr Flower show The Bonsai display at Ayr flower show continues to grow in scale and stature. Entries for the bonsai stand have to be submitted by the 27th July For 1- 5 entries, at a total cost of just 6 pounds, you get a one day pass to the show worth 14 pounds. The entry form is available here. The background information may also be of use. The Ayrshire Bonsai Group has supported the Ayr flower show for many years, by staging a large bonsai display. In 2010, a small group of SBA members, persuaded the organizers to introduce some bonsai classes, in which our trees could be displayed in the manner used at the bigger English and European shows. The organizers agreed, and donated the Peter Hayes Memorial Trophy to be awarded annually for the best bonsai in the show.The SBA also agreed to donate a trophy for the best SBA members tree in the competition. The initiative was a great success and has continued to grow in scale and stature and the display is in a very prominent location in the main floral marquee. The show is a great day out for everyone and if you can enter a tree into the competition even better.
Online	http://www.ayrflowershow.org/
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	28/07/2013 - 28/07/2013 11am-4.30pm
	Workshop
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice Edwards
Details	01620 825187
	Bring along trees to work on or trees to talk about, and bring your lunch. Every
Event -	National Exhibition
	12/05/2013 - 12/05/2013 10am - 4pm
	National Exhibition
	Grangemouth town hall
	FK3 8AN
	Online Map
Contact	SBA secretary
Details
	Scottish Bonsai Association area groups bonsai displays, shohin competition and bonsai trees, pots & materials for sale. All welcome, parking in Asda car-park behind the town hall. To see pictures from previous years click on Image Gallery and select National Exhibition 2012 etc.
Event -	Launch of A to Z of Bonsai Terms
	06/05/2013 - 06/05/2013 Now
	Online
	The SBA website www.scottishbonsai.org
Contact	Jeff Banning
Details	atozeditor@scottishbonsai.org
	The A to Z of Bonsai Terms is a unique compendium of everything to do with bonsai. From Tree styles to Bonsai Dealers anything which has anything to do with bonsai can be added to the database. This is an ongoing project from the SBA allowing users to add new items or even challenge existing items if they wish to be more specific for existing terms.
Online	http://www.scottishbonsai.org/page.cfm?page=23
Event -	Shohin Uk Exhibition 2013
	24/03/2013 - 24/03/2013 10:00 - 16:30
	Bonsai Show
	Failand Village Hall Somerset
	BS8 3TS
	Online Map
Contact	Mark Cooper
Details	shohinuk@btinternet.com
	A national open event dedicated to smaller bonsai. Mame, Shohin, Chuhin.
Event -	Forth Valley Spring Workshop
	23/03/2013 - 24/03/2013 10:00 - 17:00
	Workshop
	Fankerton Village Hall
	FK6 5HX
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	The event will be led this year by Ian McDougall from the Ayr Bonsai Group. Peter Kleboe from Catrine Pottery will be there with a selection of his own unique pots.
Event -	Dig at Flanders Moss
	16/03/2013 - 16/03/2013
	Yamadori collection
	Flanders Moss (where else)
	FK8 3QQ
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	After last years successful dig the SBA have been invited back to take more trees out of the ground (in a bid to return the moss to its original state!) at Scotlands National Nature Reserve in Flanders Moss. Some of the Yamadori is really high quality so If you want to join the SBA and come along contact Roy.
Event -	Gardening Scotland 2013
	08/02/2013 - 08/04/2013 10AM
	Gardening Show
	The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Edinburgh
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Margaret Macleod
Details	SBA President
	One of the Scottish Bonsai Association's premier events of the year. More than 300 bonsai trees on display in the main hall alongside displays from the National Bonsai Collection. Bonsai dealers and other bonsai clubs are also present.
Online	http://www.gardeningscotland.com/
Event -	Workshop with Rob Atkinson
	09/12/2012 - 09/12/2012 1100 hrs
	Bonsai Workshop
	Alloway Village Hall, Alloway
	Online Map
Contact	John Goldsmith
Details	john.goldsmith1@tesco.net
	There are ten places for this workshop. The cost is £20 per person. Refreshments are included. For further info contact John Goldsmith - john.goldsmith1@tesco.net
Event -	National Collection Workday
	25/11/2012 - 25/11/2012 1000 hrs
	Get Your Hands Dirty
	Binnie Plants Ecclesmachan
	EH52 6NL
	Online Map
Contact	Alistair Simpson
Details	alistair@deganwy.net
	National Collection Workday events will be held on the 4th Sunday every month. Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. Come along and help keep Scotlands National Bonsai Collection in tip top condition whether you are a member or not. You do not have to know anything about bonsai to add value to the collection - just be willing.
Event -	SBA Annual General Meeting
	04/11/2012 - 04/11/2012 1400 Hrs
	AGM
	Broompark Centre, Denny
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details
	More information from Roy Smith secretary@scottishbonsai.org
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association National Exhibition
	02/09/2012 - 02/09/2012 10am - 4pm
	National Exhibition
	Glasgow Botanic Gardens in the Kibble Palace
	G12 OUE
	Online Map
Contact	Lanarkshire convenor Gordon
Details	01236 769910
	Scottish Bonsai Association group bonsai displays, shohin competition and bonsai trees, pots & materials for sale. All welcome,refreshments available. To see pictures from 2011 click on Image Gallery and select National Exhibition 2010 and 2011.
Event -	Bonsai in Wales 2012
	26/08/2012 - 27/08/2012 10.30 - 6.30, 10.30 - 5.30
	Exhibition, demos and workshops
	Tredegar House, Newport
	NP10 8YW
	Online Map
Contact	Peter
Details	02920 707605
	Bonsai in Wales 2012, demos by Kevin Willson, attended by his Yamadori school of bonsai, in a 17th century mansion, set in 90 acres of parkland, easy access from the M4, unlimited parking, choice of hotels or camping on-site, Cafe, Craft studios, great bonsai exhibits in a superb setting Demos - Traders - Hosted by the Bonsai Groups of South Wales
Online	http://www.bonsaiwales.org.uk
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	26/08/2012 - 26/08/2012 10.30am-16.30pm
	Informal workshop
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and enjoy the informal atmosphere of a blether, bring some trees and get some help with pruning, wiring and styling them
Event -	Ayr Flower Show
	03/08/2012 - 05/08/2012 10am - 6pm
	Flower Show - Bonsai Display
	Rozelle Estate, Monument Road, Ayr
	Online Map
Contact	Peter Thorne
Details	pthorne@pembrayr.com
	Bonsai Classes at Ayr Flower show The Bonsai display at Ayr flower show continues to grow in scale and stature. Entries for the bonsai stand have to be submitted by the 27th July and in practice the trees have to be staged on the evening of Thursday 2nd August. For 1- 5 entries, at a total cost of just 6 pounds, you get a one day pass to the show worth 14 pounds. A member of the West Lothian Group has volunteered to take some trees to the show. Contact Kenny. The entry form is available here. The background information may also be of use. The Ayrshire Bonsai Group has supported the Ayr flower show for many years, by staging a large bonsai display. In 2010, a small group of SBA members, persuaded the organizers to introduce some bonsai classes, in which our trees could be displayed in the manner used at the bigger English and European shows. The organizers agreed, and donated the Peter Hayes Memorial Trophy to be awarded annually for the best bonsai in the show.The SBA also agreed to donate a trophy for the best SBA members tree in the competition. The initiative was a great success and has continued to grow in scale and stature and the display is in a very prominent location in the main floral marquee. The show is a great day out for everyone and if you can enter a tree into the competition even better.
Online	http://www.ayrflowershow.org/
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	22/07/2012 - 22/07/2012 10.30am-4.30pm
	Informal workshop
	Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Bring as many trees as you would like to work on, and enjoy the informal atmosphere of a blether. Bring your own lunch; tea and coffee provided. All welcome
Event -	Win Gardening Scotland Tickets
	03/06/2012 - 03/06/2012 10:00 AM
	Public Event
	Gardening Scotland 2012. Royal Highland Centre, In
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Margaret Macleod
Details
	A great opportunity to win two Gardening Scotland tickets for new members when you join the Scottish Bonsai Association. Simply join during April 2012 and be entered into the free draw.
Online	http://www.scottishbonsai.org/page.cfm?page=9
Event -	Suiseki Display
	01/06/2012 - 03/06/2012 Starts 9:00 AM
	Exhibition
	Gardening Scotland 2012
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact	Alistair Simpson
Details	alistair@deganwy.net
	National Bonsai Collection Scotland this year will introduce a small, simple Suiseki display at Gardening Scotland with a view to increasing awareness and interest and to gauge support for a future competition. Members who’d like to contribute an example or two to the table are welcome.
Online	http://www.scottishbonsai.org/page.cfm?page=15
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	01/06/2012 - 03/06/2012 10 AM
	Gardening Show
	Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh
	EH28 8NB
	Online Map
Contact
Details
	One of the Scottish Bonsai Association's premier events of the year. More than 300 bonsai trees on display alongside displays from the National Bonsai Collection.
Online	http://www.gardeningscotland.com/
Event -	Magical Bonsai Accents Exhibition
	27/05/2012 - 27/05/2012 10.00 - 17.00
	Bonsai Show
	Failand Village Hall, Failand, Bristol
	BS9 3UL
Contact	Dan Barton
Details	http://www.magicalbonsaiaccents.wordpress.com
	Europe's 1st open exhibition dedicated to the display of accent plants and any other items that can be displayed with Bonsai
Online	http://www.magicalbonsaiaccents.wordpress.com
Event -	National Bonsai Collection Workdays
	06/05/2012 - 06/05/2012 11:30
	Public Event
	National Bonsai Ciollection
	EH52 6NL
	Online Map
Contact	Alistair Simpson
Details	alistair@deganwy.net
	The National Bonsai Collection has arranged with Binny Plants, a series of workdays, on the following Sundays from 11:30am to 4:00pm May 6th June 10th (from 1.30pm onwards) August 5th August 19th Open Day? September 16th Open day? The workdays will have two main activities: 1) Maintenance by the trustees of the National Collection Pavilion and its trees. 2) Opportunities for practical public demonstrations and hands-on workshops on styling and care of bonsai from starters to more mature trees. These will be led by experienced trustees and carers and will be suitable for beginners and the more experienced alike. All of these will be open to the public free of charge although trees will be available for sale at low cost for participants. Light refreshments will be available.
Online	http://www.scottishbonsai.org/page.cfm?page=12
Event -	Annual Workshop, Forth Valley Group
	24/03/2012 - 25/03/2012 10:00 AM
	Bonsai Workshop
	Fankerton Village Hall, Fankerton, Denny.
	FK6 5HY
	Online Map
Contact	Roy
Details	01324 823011
	The annual bonsai workshop hosted by the SBA Forth Valley Group, this year led by Peter Foele of Alba Bonsai which we throw open to all interested parties on both the Saturday and the Sunday. There are only a few spaces left for this Year's event which starts at 10.am each day and ends at 4.30-5pm. At a cost of 22.00 pounds per day for a workshop place you can enjoy unlimited tea or coffee plus a soup and snack lunch as well as tuition on your chosen tree. For those who are less experienced or perhaps just want to watch, listen and learn there is an observers price of 4.50 pounds per day which also includes lunch etc. If you have more than one tree and can't make up your mind why not bring the subjects you have chosen and decide along with your tutor which is the best choice for that day. Richard Reah from North of England Bonsai will be on hand with his usual selection of bonsai pots, potting medium and tools etc. allowing you to make some of those essential purchases. This is a great fun day spending some quality time learning a little more about bonsai and meeting like minded bonsai enthusiasts.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	26/02/2012 - 26/02/2012 10.30am - 4.30pm
	Workshop
	Currie Scout Hall
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along to the Re-potting Blether, and re-pot! Bring your own potting medium, there will be Club wire available, as well as tea, coffee and biscuits (maybe even cake). If you need some help, we can oblige, whether with advice or practical assistance.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	20/11/2011 - 20/11/2011 10.30am-4.30pm
	Workshop
	Currie Scout Hall
	EH14 5JX
Contact	Janice
Details	01620 825187
	Come along and do some late autumn work on your trees, in friendly and knowledgeable surroundings. Everyone welcome, tea, coffee and biscuits provided, bring you own lunch. £5 for the full day
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association AGM
	06/11/2011 - 06/11/2011 2pm
	Annual General Meeting of the SBA
	Broompark Centre, Denny
	FK6 6NP
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	roymars@live.co.uk
	The business of the SBA is discussed, as well as giving you the chance to meet folk from other SBA groups
Online	www.scottishbonsai.org
Event -	Heathrow Bonsai Show
	06/11/2011 - 06/11/2011 10am-4.00pm
	Bonsai show
	The Barn High Street Harlington Middx UB3 5ER
	UB3 5ER
	Online Map
Contact	Mark
Details	0208 8978262 markmoreland@live.co.uk
	Demonstration by Kevin Wilson, Lee Verhorevoort Sales and advice £2 entrance, £1 OAPs and children
Online	http://www.scottishbonsai.org/files/HBS2011A4Poster.pdf
Event -	Steve Tolley workshop
	20/10/2011 - 23/10/2011 Start time 9am
	Bonsai workshop
	Wattston Bonsai
Contact	Dougie Smith
Details	0800 8830899
	Steve Tolley Weekend workshop. Bring your trees and work on them with an experienced bonsai practitioner. DUE TO ILLNESS A FEW PLACES ARE AVAILABLE.
Online	http://www.wattstonbonsai.com/workshop/
Event -	2nd International bonsai festival
	08/10/2011 - 09/10/2011
	Saulieu, France
Contact
Details	www.festival-bonsai.com
	Demonstrator: Tony Tickle Guest of honour: Pius Notter and more than 30 bonsai professionals including David Prescott and John Pitt
Online	http://www.festival-bonsai.com
Event -	Kirkintilloch H. S. annual Flower Show
	30/09/2011 1pm
	Flower Show
	St Marys Church Hall, Kirkintilloch
Contact	Forth Valley group convenor John
Details	01259 731094
	Bonsai Classes for the Broomhill Cup
Event -	Finals of European New Talent contest
	30/09/2011 - 02/10/2011
	International
	Ratingen, Germany
Contact
Details	www.european-bonsai-convention.eu
	The annual international talent contest, which has brought some very talented bonsai artists into the limelight
Online	http://www.european-bonsai-convention.eu
Event -	Scottish Bonsai Association National Exhibition
	04/09/2011 10am - 4pm
	National Exhibition
	Glasgow Botanic Gardens in the Kibble Palace
	G12 OUE
	Online Map
Contact	Lanarkshire convenor Gordon
Details	01236 769910
	Scottish Bonsai Association group bonsai displays, shohin competition and bonsai trees, pots & materials for sale. All welcome,refreshments available.
Event -	Bonsai Blether
	28/08/2011 10.30 - 4.30
	all day workshop/pop-in gossip
	Currie scout hall
	EH14 5JX
	Online Map
Contact	Janice Edwards
Details	01620 825 187
	All welcome to contribute trees, suggestions and general chat.
Event -	Opening new National Collection site
	14/08/2011 2pm - 4.30pm
	National Collection
	Binny Estate, Ecclesmachan, West Lothian
	EH52 6NL
	Online Map
Contact	Roy Smith
Details	secretary@scottishbonsai.org
	Japanese Consul General Tarahara will open the new pavilion housing the National Collection of Scottish bonsai.
Event -	Gardening Scotland
	05/06/2011 - 07/06/2011 9am - 5pm
	Scottish Bonsai Association Event
	Ingliston showground
Contact	Mike Rossi, Margaret MacLeod
Details	mikerossi@blueyonder.co.uk,mmacleod32@yahoo.co.uk
	Scottish Bonsai Association members competition for trees in many classes.
Event -	Ayr H. S. Annual Flower Show
	08/05/2011 - 08/07/2011 All Day
	Local Event
	Ayr
Contact	Ayr group convenor
Details	01505 680189
	Apart from the Ayr Group Show Stand we are holding an OPEN competitive section for all enthusiasts to show their trees. This is intended for Quality trees rather than Quantity, but there will be a beginners section. The Judge will be Ian MacDougal, and apart from the usual prize monies, the S.B.A. Ayr Flower Show Cup will be awarded to the best S.B.A. member’s tree. Also the Peter Hayes Memorial Trophy will be awarded for best in show to all who enter.
Event -	Best of British Bonsai
	09/04/2011 - 10/04/2011
	Bonsai Show
	Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Contact	Lanarkshire convenor Gordon 01236 769910
Details	www.bbb2011.com , mkhughes567@btinternet.com
	Visit by members of the Lanarkshire group
Event -	Shohin Off
	19/03/2011 - 20/03/2011 10am - 5pm
	Bonsai association meeting
	Willowbog Nursery, near Wark, Northumberland
	NE48 3EF
Contact	Convenors Janice 01620 825187 & Dave 0131 258 1936
Details	Peter Snart:Willowbog website
	British Shohin Association annual meeting: displays, workshops and talks. Visit by members of the Edinburgh and Penicuik groups.