October 2016 Meeting this Sunday 16th, West End Hall Castlemaine from 11am
Founded 2001 Incorporated 2002
Presidents Notes
Paul Showell President. 54 705545 Glenn Williams Secretary 54 722123 David Rojo Treasurer 54 285271 Newsletter– GoldfieldsBonsaiSociety GBS Facebook page
Hello Members, The Showell’s are back and refreshed after our holiday to Vietnam. I saw you had a great day out at David and Trish’s last month, thankyou to Glenn and David for organising such a terrific day. Well the 2016 Exhibition is nearly upon us, I hope you have all managed to get a few trees prepared for our little display. The change of venue this year to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens will enable us a more intimate experience. I love Simon’s post on Facebook, “Come and see our small tree display amongst the giant trees”. The Castlemaine Botanical Gardens were designed by Baron von Mueller and established 150 years ago, it will be interesting to see how some of our bonsai compare to the many 100 plus year old trees. This year we hope everyone can get a couple of extra trees into the display and don’t forget an accent to compliment your trees, whether that is a plant, rock or another object. If you have any bonsai related items to sell, our Sales area will have more space this year for your starter trees, accents, established bonsai, tools, pots and books we want it all. Just make sure everything is labelled so David and his helpers can keep tabs on our sales. This month’s meeting will be all about preparing our trees, getting a list together so I can produce labels where required, organising a roster of sorts and getting any other final preparations sorted. That’s enough from me, I hope to see you on Sunday for another enjoyable day. Paul
September Road Trip Today we took all roads to the Rojo home. Our September Big Day Out was a great day. Although David and Trish's home is very easy to find some of us decided to trust our phone GPS and trip all over the country side. None the less we all made it in good time to share a spectacular lunch. Trish went all out and served up a wonderful home cooked spread. Superbly flavoured home made Sausage rolls, followed by two massive plates of fluffy light and delicious straight out of the oven lemonade scones. With lashings of jam and cream they were scoffed down with glee. We were made feel so welcome, warm and comfortable as we sat and chatted. Soon we were outside among a fantastic array flowers and spectacular trees. David has an impressive collection of Bonsai with a definite personal style. The day was slipping away but we were more than happy to spend it with our delightful hosts. David and Trish have a wonderful selection of trees and plants equal if not better than any nursery. David was very generous and we were all excited with our selections. Soon it was time to move on to the nurseries. We checked the time and discovered there is certainly truth in that "time flies when you are enjoying yourself". Thanks to all those that shared in the day, especially our wonderful "Hosts, David, Trish and Bonnie the most adorable little digetty dog". You have a very special home, with your kindness and generosity we all felt like it was our own, even if it was just for one day. Oh, and by the way, that means "We will be back". Kind Regards and Thanks from All at GBS. From Glenn’s post on GBS Facebook page.
Bonsai Society of Victoria 2016 Exhibition Photos provided by Gerard Schoofs on BSV Facebook page
Coming Events Goldfields Bonsai Society Exhibition October 29&30th, 10am to 4.30 Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, Downes Rd Castlemaine. Ballarat Bonsai Exhibition Saturday 29th of October 2016 10am - 5pm Sunday 30th of October 10am - 4pm Robert Clark Centre in the Botanical Gardens at Lake Wendouree in Gillies Street North, opposite the Glass House Bonsai Northwest Exhibition and Sale 5 & 6 November 2016 Footscray Community Arts Center 45 Moreland St Footscray. Geelong Bonsai Exhibition 12 & 13 November 2016, Geelong Masonic Centre, Regent Street, Belmont
This year Castlemaine and District celebrate 25years of the Festival of Gardens On your way from Castlemaine to Ballarat’s Bonsai Exhibition or Visa Versa call in and see Barry and Jenny’s beautiful garden in Newstead. Barry is still keen on his bonsai but doesn’t get time to join us very often because of other commitments. 6 Canrobert St Newstead 3462 Runs from 29/10—09/11 You can get a program mailed to you or pick up one from the Tourist Information Centre. Go to the website for details http://www.festivalofgardens.org/
Meeting this Sunday 16th Hall open from 11am.
Bring Lunch. Bring some Spring Colour for the display table. Preparation for the Exhibition, bring trees to work on or for advice