Our programme
Meetings in 2022
We are currently running online meetings for members starting at 7pm. Until we are able to hold face-to-face meetings again, all our events will be held on Zoom.
In 2022, our evening meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the month. Our evening meetings start at 7pm. Please see the schedule for further details.
Schedule
Each meeting will be chaired by one Committee member in rotation who will manage the meeting and keep it running to time. In addition, virtual meetings will be hosted on Zoom by another Committee member managing the technology.
Zoom meetings will be one hour. In-person meetings will be two hours, including judging a table show and a coffee/tea break.
Structure of a Zoom meeting
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Introduction
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5 minute talk by a member or a group discussion
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20 minute presentation / interactive discussion
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Table show (5 minutes)
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Things to do this month by the group members (10 minutes)
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Notices by any member (5 minutes)
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AOB
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Tree advice (10 minutes
By month
January
no meeting this month
February
Tuesday 8th: hosted by Daniel/Hely
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My favourite Bonsai book by Ian (5 minutes)
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Introducing the £10 tree competition (Daniel)
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Calendar of jobs for the year by the BK Committee
March
Tuesday 8th: hosted by Daniel/Janet
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Great Trees of London by Daniel (5 minutes)
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Mosses and lichens by John Wells (tbc)
April
Tuesday 12th: hosted by Mark
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My Dream Tree by Pascal (10 minutes)
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Wiring workshop by Chris D and David (remotely)
May
Tuesday 10th: hosted by Chris D
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Xx Borough tree officer (tbc)
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No ten minute talk this month
18th-22nd: FOBBS exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show
June
Tuesday 14th: hosted by Hely
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My favourite Bonsai book by Hely (10 minutes)
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Which pot for this tree by Daniel
Saturday in June:
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Visit a member's garden - David K
July
Tuesday 12th: hosted by David
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Flowering and fruiting trees by Christopher
4th-9th: FOBBS exhibit at Hampton Court Flower Show
August
Saturday in August:
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London tree walk by John Wells (location tbc)
September
Tuesday 13th: hosted by Janet
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Great Trees of London by Daniel (10 minutes)
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British vs Japanese bonsai by Colin
October
Saturday in October: visit to Batsford Arboretum
Tuesday 11th: hosted by Daniel
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My favourite tree by Hely (10 minutes)
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Recording your bonsai by Janet
November
Tuesday 8th: hosted by Daniel
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AGM and judging of the £10 tree competition
December
no meeting this month
Please note – a 2022 venue has yet to be identified.
We do hope to offer in-person meetings as soon as a venue has been confirmed and it is safe to do so.