Floriade 2010 in Canberra

[NBPCA]

Hi all,

We have now had over 50,000 people through the collection! 6 days to go!

We have had two long weekends in a row and they were both busy.

Will we make 60,000?

Grant

[NBPCA]

Hi all,

Over 54,000 visitors now but only 4 days to go.

Grant

[Jamie]

gday grant

that is great numbers! what has the record been so far? floriade seems to be getting better and better every year, I will have to make it down there one day for it

jamie

[Grant Bowie]

gday grant

that is great numbers! what has the record been so far? floriade seems to be getting better and better every year, I will have to make it down there one day for it

jamie

First year we had 38,000, then last year 48,000 and this year looking at topping 60,000.

Grant

[Jamie]

thats excellent numbers mate! and growing every year which is even better Im sure you boys down there are doing a top job

[NBPCA]

Hi everyone,

Today is the last day of Floriade and after 29 days of Floriade and one day of hayfever I'm a bit tired but enjoying the ride.

We have had approx 59,680 visitors so far and are therefore sure to break the 60,000 barrier. A few years ago this would have seemed like breaking the sound barrier.

Anyhow off to work.

Grant

[Jamie]

excellent stuff Grant!!

those sort of numbers are unreal I bet you and the rest of the team are tired, you do a great job for the collection.

WELL DONE TEAM NBPCA!!!

you all deserve a good rest!

jamie

[NBPCA]

excellent stuff Grant!!

those sort of numbers are unreal I bet you and the rest of the team are tired, you do a great job for the collection.

WELL DONE TEAM NBPCA!!!

you all deserve a good rest!

jamie

Tuesday afternoon we meet with the architects of the permanent site up the hill. Very exciting times ahead!

No rest for the Bonsai wicked.

grant

[Steven]

We have had approx 59,680 visitors so far and are therefore sure to break the 60,000 barrier.

So... what was the end result?

Tuesday afternoon we meet with the architects of the permanent site up the hill. Very exciting times ahead!

And... what was the result of the meeting? Any sneak peaks for us?

Regards,
Steven

[Grant Bowie]

We have had approx 59,680 visitors so far and are therefore sure to break the 60,000 barrier.

So... what was the end result?

Tuesday afternoon we meet with the architects of the permanent site up the hill. Very exciting times ahead!

And... what was the result of the meeting? Any sneak peaks for us?

Regards,
Steven

Hi all,

We met with the architects for the new sight and approved the "vision" for the site and with a few minor alterations we got everything we asked for. We are not allowed to show the plans yet until they are approved by the National Capital Authority but that is seen as a formality. As soon as we can we will share.

Our new site is much larger than our current site and we are right in amongst the other facitilties that will be on the hill with us. Parking,toilets and cafe will be very adjacent.

We should be able to display many more bonsai than we currently do and have a much more spacious feel to it at the same time.

So if you would like to have one of your best bonsai on display at the collection you should start planning now!

I am out of the office today so Leigh could respond as to the exact amount of visitors.

Grant

[Ray M]

Hi Grant and Leigh,
I personally would like to thank you and all the helpers for a great job. Thank you for promoting bonsai with such passion.

Regards Ray

[NBPCA]

Floriade 2010 was a great success for the NBPCA.

We had 61,829 visitors which is 34% more than last year.

We had great feedback from the visitors and alot of interest in our new location.