Small But Perfect...
FOR 28 years the Leyland Bonsai Society has been creating living works of art, which capture the imagination of both young and old alike.
Since 1977, the society has continuously promoted the ancient art of Bonsai and its members regularly take part in national events, as well as local flower shows, festivals and demonstrations.
The intricate art is often a mystery to many people, but the society members are keen to introduce bonsai to new people.
Alan Iddon, who has been a member of the society for 12 years, said: "We try to bring the art of bonsai to the wider public and introduce the society to the community.
"We do lots of demonstrations and shows at local churches, festivals and garden centres, and get a lot of interest from the people who come to see us."
Alan believes that many people are put of by the image that starting bonsai is too expensive, but says that it doesn't have to cost the earth.
He added: "People think that it is an expensive pastime, but it doesn't have to be.
"When you are starting out you can get a small bonsai for a couple of pounds or you could get a large tree for a few hundred. It depends how much you want to spend. You could even start with a small cutting and develop it from there."
"I have bonsai in a variety of sizes up to about 4ft tall, but there is one called a Mami which would fit in a six inch pot."
The society has members with years of experience who are very willing to show newcomers the ropes during workshops and society meetings.
Alan said: "During the meetings we have workshops where members bring in their bonsai and can work alongside some of our more experienced members to develop their tree.
"It really does help to have that sort of advice available to you, because it can be quite a time consuming job.
"You have to keep looking after your tree, watering it, cutting it, brushing the soil from the roots and wiring the branches, but it is very worthwhile. You can create whatever style of tree you want."
The society meets on the last Tuesday of every month, at Prospect House, Leyland, at 7.30pm. New members are welcome. For more details, contact Alan on 01772 422867.
Since 1977, the society has continuously promoted the ancient art of Bonsai and its members regularly take part in national events, as well as local flower shows, festivals and demonstrations.
The intricate art is often a mystery to many people, but the society members are keen to introduce bonsai to new people.
Alan Iddon, who has been a member of the society for 12 years, said: "We try to bring the art of bonsai to the wider public and introduce the society to the community.
"We do lots of demonstrations and shows at local churches, festivals and garden centres, and get a lot of interest from the people who come to see us."
Alan believes that many people are put of by the image that starting bonsai is too expensive, but says that it doesn't have to cost the earth.
He added: "People think that it is an expensive pastime, but it doesn't have to be.
"When you are starting out you can get a small bonsai for a couple of pounds or you could get a large tree for a few hundred. It depends how much you want to spend. You could even start with a small cutting and develop it from there."
"I have bonsai in a variety of sizes up to about 4ft tall, but there is one called a Mami which would fit in a six inch pot."
The society has members with years of experience who are very willing to show newcomers the ropes during workshops and society meetings.
Alan said: "During the meetings we have workshops where members bring in their bonsai and can work alongside some of our more experienced members to develop their tree.
"It really does help to have that sort of advice available to you, because it can be quite a time consuming job.
"You have to keep looking after your tree, watering it, cutting it, brushing the soil from the roots and wiring the branches, but it is very worthwhile. You can create whatever style of tree you want."
The society meets on the last Tuesday of every month, at Prospect House, Leyland, at 7.30pm. New members are welcome. For more details, contact Alan on 01772 422867.
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