HI all Ayrshire Group members. Hope you are all well and noticing movement in some trees that were previously causing concern. Elms in particular seemed to be considerably delayed re budding and this seems to have been subject to comment throughout the bonsai world. I have lost more trees (various species) this year than ever before and do not think I am an exception in that. My apple blossom has been and now on decline but cottoneaster buds are forming well. Tree choices for National are more difficult this year me thinks. Our next scheduled meeting is Sunday 14 May 2023 at Alloway Village Hall, 1.30pm as usual. this is our last club meeting before our National Event on 21st May. The meeting will take on last minute arrangements and confirmations regarding the national event. One important matter concerns early notification and understanding by you all. It has been our usual practice to transport vital equipment etc to Concert Hall, Troon on the Staurday and store there overnight - leaving transport free for trees and associated items on the Sunday. There are events on in both Troon Halls on Saturday 20th so we cannot have access. We must therefor bring this task forward one day and do the transport on the afternoon of Friday 19th and take the stuff for overnight storage in the Municipal Offices. As many volunteers as possibly are required please.  also bear in mind that on Saturday 13th May - 10am to noon - we have booked a slot at Alloway Hall to sort and iron display cloths etc. Lend a hand if you can. Bring something for displlay table at scheduled meet. Any other matters will be raised and discussed at scheduled meet.

Sunday 7th May 2023 2-4.30pm Currie Scout Hall, Lanark Road, Currie

if the leaves on your deciduous trees have set you can give them a prune. Flowering species can be pruned if they've finished flowering, and junipers repotted. Bring what you want to work on, tea coffee (other drinks may be available) and kitkats and lots of chat provided!

Next meeting: Tuesday 9^th May, Penicuik town hall, 7pm.

Pleased bring any possible trees for the National Exhibition, so we can see where they might fit into a possible display.

Also bring trees needing wiring or pruning, particularly good to balance energy in conifers before a new season’s growth.   

All welcome

Our meetings are usually on the first Sunday of the month.

Unfortunately due to Coronation events close to our premises this will need to be moved.

Therefore our next meting will be the 13th of May.

After two busy repotting sessions a more relaxed general tree appreciation session is planned.

Usual venue of Stanley Rifle Club and usual time of 10:00am - 13:00pm.

All visitors new and old welcome.

Our Meetings are usually on the first Sunday of the Month.

Therefore our next scheduled meeting will be the 4th June.

This meeting will follow directly on from the gardening event at Scone palace on the 2nd & 3rd.  The SBA will have a small stand there to answer questions from the general public.

Usual venue of Stanley Rifle Club and usual time of 10:00am - 13:00pm.

All visitors new and old welcome.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday the 28th May at the Brock. No guests/speakers arranged, so bring along your trees to work on, and enjoy the company as usual.