The Club History

Solent Bonsai Society was founded in 1978 when a few enthusiasts met in a Fareham pub and agreed to start the Society. We now have over sixty members.

The objects of the Society are:-

1    To inspire and encourage club members at all levels in the art and cultivation          
      techniques of Bonsai.
2    To promote public awareness of Bonsai through shows and exhibitions.
3    To bring Bonsai enthusiasts together in friendly association for the benefit of all.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend a meeting and bring trees for advice. At such meetings we provide the opportunity of joining other Bonsai enthusiasts in friendly informality with talks, films and visits by guest speakers.

There are regular practical workshops and demonstrations and additional sessions are held in the Spring to coincide with the busy re-potting period.

The Society has a comprehensive library of Bonsai books and related subjects. Members may borrow books and magazines for a small monthly fee. Visits to specialist nurseries, Bonsai shows and other places of interest are arranged.

We hold our own exhibitions each year and provide displays at several other venues during the Summer including Broadlands Flower Show, Newbury Show and Hilliers Gardens and Arboretum, Romsey. Hants.

The Solent Bonsai Society magazine is published quarterly and is free to members.

Members are also offered discounts at specialists Nurseries. Trees, pots and equipment are available through Dai-ichi Bonsai at Club meetings.

The Society meets on the last Friday in each month except December at 7.30 pm at Wallington Village Hall, Wallington, Fareham, Hants. The hall is almost opposite Sainsburys Supermarket, Broadcut, Fareham. There is ample parking immediately adjacent to the hall.

 Short History of Bonsai
 Committee 2008