01Oct23 Sun
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9SE.
Last years show, the first at the new location in Bracknell and the first show post covid was unfortunately badly affected by the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II only days before the event. This years event however had no such bad luck and the event returned to its pre-covid attendance level with its usual great vibe.
The show already seems to have out grown this venue in Bracknell, but with some creative adjustments to the layout we managed to fit 37 club displays and 42 traders into one big hall creating an amazing buzz.
The morning was very busy with plenty to see and all sorts of bonsai related paraphernalia available to buy.
This year the usual format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their top three favourite trees was replaced by a format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their favourite top three club displays.
Favourite top three club displays chosen by Exhibitors:
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
Favourite top three club displays as chosen by the Visitors:
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
A very special thank you to all the enthusiasts who helped construct, break down and run the show over the weekend, only through the dedication of these volunteers do shows like this carry on.
Thanking you
The Team
--------------- Mark Moreland
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9SE.
Last years show, the first at the new location in Bracknell and the first show post covid was unfortunately badly affected by the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II only days before the event. This years event however had no such bad luck and the event returned to its pre-covid attendance level with its usual great vibe.
The show already seems to have out grown this venue in Bracknell, but with some creative adjustments to the layout we managed to fit 37 club displays and 42 traders into one big hall creating an amazing buzz.
The morning was very busy with plenty to see and all sorts of bonsai related paraphernalia available to buy.
This year the usual format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their top three favourite trees was replaced by a format of visitors and exhibitors voting for their favourite top three club displays.
Favourite top three club displays chosen by Exhibitors:
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
Favourite top three club displays as chosen by the Visitors:
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
A very special thank you to all the enthusiasts who helped construct, break down and run the show over the weekend, only through the dedication of these volunteers do shows like this carry on.
Thanking you
The Team
--------------- Mark Moreland
12th Heathrow Bonsai Show @ Bracknell Leisure Centre
Exhibitors Favourite Club Display
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
1st Place, The Bonsai Boys
2nd Place, South East Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Newbury Bonsai Society
3rd Place Tie, Southend Bonsai Society
Visitors Favourite Club Display
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
1st Place, Staverton Bonsai Society
2nd Place, The Bonsai Boys
3rd Place, South East Bonsai Society
Photos courtesy of Allison Spink & MingChen Moreland
Club Display
Photos courtesy of AW & MingChen Moreland
Traders
Photos courtesy of Daniel Rance & Mark Moreland