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Notices and information

Shakkei editor required
Diane Crawford our Chair is stepping down from her additional role as editor so we are looking for her replacement. This role is mainly to commission and collate articles with technical support from a deputy (see below). If you are interested and would like more information please email editor@jgs.org.uk

To strengthen our top team, we seek two or three new Trustees with a bit of time and lots of enthusiasm. No specific qualifications required: briefing and mentoring will be provided. We meet 5 times/year, mostly over Zoom. We work closely with the Regions in support of the JGS charitable and educational goals.

For further information please email chair@jgs.org.uk

Shakkei archives

Shakkei cover summer 2022

Past articles from Shakkei are a treasure trove of information, practical tips and inspiration for anyone interested in Japanese  gardens.
Every quarter we are making accessible a selection of articles for members to view.
These archive articles may not represent current ideas on Japanese gardens and may have had minor changes from the original due to privacy or copyright issues.
As all the content is copyright, so please do not share it.

Shakkei articles added September 2024

Shakkei date Article title Author Click to view
Autumn 2018
Rebel in the Mountains' - Közen-ji (*#*) and the 'Garden for Appreciating Clouds' (GEOM)
Graham Bowyer
Winter 2021/22
The armchair enthusiast reading list
John Abson
Spring 2021
Sakura Cherry Tree Project
Diane Crawford
Spring 2021
Sakura Cherry Tree Project - The Varieties
Yoko Kawaguchi
Volume 6 1991
How to Build a Jade Lattice Panel
David Burgess

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We are always looking for ideas to improve our website for the benefit of members. Any ideas or comments you may have should be emailed to:  
Andy Bolton at webeditor@jgs.org.uk

If you would like to write an article for inclusion in Shakkei, please email
Diane Crawford our editor at: editor@jgs.org.uk for more information.

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