I know we have had a very wet year in various parts of the UK, but you can be sure that if you go away, even for a couple of days, that is when it will be fine and dry at your home! If you go away for a period of time, think about who you ask to water your trees! Quite often a friendly neighbour (or even a dear relative!) does not always understand that watering bonsai is not just a 'quick splash' from a can or hose, so friends within your bonsai group can be much more reliable. This is all part of belonging to the bonsai community.   We are not alone!

I am certain there are even more bonsai events in the UK during the year, than those notified to me so far, so do not hesitate to send details to me now for 2009 events. Please give details of either a website or email or phone number for a contact, so people can get further information. Dates are beginning to arrive for 2009 so I shall have to get busy with that page soon! The Best of British Bonsai event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on 11-12 April (Easter weekend) 2009 should be a great new event!

Our local society has had quite a good year with a number of new members coming along, which is a really good sign, so we hope your societies are doing just as well.

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