Introduction

The Federation of British Bonsai Societies, 'The Federation', is the national representative body that acts on behalf of its members taken from UK bonsai societies, individual bonsai enthusiasts and bonsai traders.

The Federation of British Bonsai Societies board and committee are made up from volunteers elected by its membership at each Annual General Meeting.

The organisations key objective is to promote the art of bonsai nationally and to encourage wider participation.

The Federation also acts as a focal point for bonsai related issues on behalf of UK bonsai societies, it liases with international bonsai organisations, and establishes links with other interested groups.

To meet these objectives the Federation exhibits at shows and is represented at high profile events nationally and internationally. They also publicise bonsai widely through a variety of media principally websites and the bonsai press.

Other services available to its members are advice on club administration and third party insurance.

Some of the Federations objectives:

• Arrange Public liability insurance that is tailored to the needs of its membership.
• Provide guidance when selecting tutors and demonstrators.
• Provide advice on setting up club shows, exhibitions and workshops
• Produce a list of member clubs in the UK, together with their venue and times of meetings.
• Through the website, encourage clubs to inform one another of events, speakers visits and shows.
• Through the website, provide information on Bonsai Nurseries and associated bonsai traders.
• Provide advice on setting up a Bonsai club.
• Attend high profile national horticultural shows.
• Organise the UK New Talent Contest.
• Maintain links with the European Bonsai Association and the World Bonsai Friendship Federation.

The Federation of British Bonsai Societies relies heavily on frequent dialogue between its membership and committee who are ready to discuss any bonsai related issue and listen to new ideas. The committees contact details are available on this website, in the membership correspondence and within Bonsai Europe Magazine.