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CHECK OUT
THIS NEW
FEATURE
THE FOLLOWING 2012 SHOW DATES
and
OTHER EVENTS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED

(Check by telephone before travelling long distances or
click on underlined links for latest information)

2011 dates shown for guidance to 2012 Show planners

PLEASE SUPPLY THE POSTCODE OF THE VENUE WHENEVER POSSIBLE
THIS WILL ENABLE PEOPLE TO FIND THE SHOW MORE EASILY.
VENUE POSTCODES WILL BE INCLUDED BELOW

Unless stated otherwise, FBAS Show Rules apply

2012 DATES (January - June inclusive) July onwards

denotes TETRA supported event
denotes ROLF C HAGEN supported event

CATFISH STUDY GROUP AGM NEW VENUE                                               15th January
Highfields Church All, Edmund Street, Darwen BB3 2FF

GOLDFISH SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN General Meeting                         21st January
London City YMCA, Errol Street EC1Y 8SE

Y.A.A.S. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING                                                         28th January
Usher Street Primary School, Usher Street, Bradford BD4 7DS

CLUB 2000 AUCTION Starts at 12.30 prompt                                                   5th February
Highfield Working Mens Club, Ratcliffe St, off Suddell Rd, Darwen, Lancs BB3 2BZ
For pre boooking Contact Brian Walsh 01254 776567

GLENROTHES A.S. AUCTION                                                                       12th February
Jubilee Community Centre, Dunrobin Road, Stenton, Glenrothes KY7 4SH

CASTLEFORD A.S. AUCTION 8pm (tel 01977 730754)                                  15th February
THE ALBION STREET W.M.C (or Nash) Albion Street,
Castleford WF10 1EN
Lots can be pre-booked a month before Auction. Ring Steve on 07833400924

CATFISH STUDY GROUP SPRING AUCTION                                               19th February
Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ

OASIS A.S. AUCTION                                                                                  19th February
Redhouse & District Community Association,
Wiltshire/Rutherglen Road, Redhouse, Sunderland. SR5 5LJ
Auction begins at 11.30a.m. prompt. For further details phone 0191 3841433.

FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (tel:01424 431016)                                          3rd March
Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT

N.W. CICHLID GROUP AUCTION 1.00 pm                                                      4th March
Rainford Ex-Servicemens Club, Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, Nr St Helens, WA11 8AJ
Auction is for Cichlids, Catfish and dry goods only. Booking in from 12.15 am to 12.45 pm.
Lots can be pre-booked by e-mail: gunner_steph@yahoo.co.uk
Or by contacting Steph Dillon. TEL 0151 2955019

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CICHLID GROUP Meeting 11am (020 8224 5574)  4th March
32 Southfields, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BP

SHEAF VALLEY A.S. DAY AUCTION & Guest Speaker Mr David Marshall        11th March
Talk starts at 12.30pm prompt Auction Starts 1.30 prompt
The Venue Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield. S36 1DY Contact SVAS Auction & Show Manager – Gail 07723 322008 or see our website for further details http://www.svas.co.uk

CATFISH STUDY GROUP CONVENTION                                                     16-18th March
Kilhey Court Hotel, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 2XN
INFORMATION or contact ian@corydorasworld.com

GOLDFISH SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN Annual General Meeting              17th March
London City YMCA, Errol Street EC1Y 8SE

B.L.A. SPRING AUCTION 12.30 prompt Doors open at 9.30am                          25th March
The Grampian (Corby) Association, Patrick Road, Corby, Northants NN18 9NT INFORMATION

KIRKALDY A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES)  NEW VENUE        1st April
Templehall Community Centre, Beauly Place, Kirkcaldy KY2 6EX

MID-SUSSEX A.S. OPEN SHOW SCHEDULE                   1st April
(tel: 01903 755940) Woodingdean Community Centre, Warren Road,
Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6BA

SOLWAY A.S. AUCTION                                                                              1st April
Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE34 0QJ
Contact 01387 750606

BRACKNELL A.S. DISPLAY                                                                            6th April
Maidenhead Aquatics, Henry Street Garden Centre, Swallowfield Rd,
Arborfield, Reading RG2 9JY Tel: 0118 976 2300.
Attractions include Aquascape and Furnished Aquaria, and Julian Spring's
Question and Answer sessions. Talks at 11.30 and 1.30.

CATFISH STUDY GROUP 'Catfish Habitats' Adrian Taylor                          15th April
Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ

GT MANCHESTER CICHLID GROUP AUCTION                                            15th April
Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel St, Littleborough OL15 8AQ
Details 01706 849355 or e-mail Alan Waterfield

BKA WEST LONDON AUCTION                                                                  15th April
The Scout Hut, off Baker Street, Weybridge KT13 Enquiries to Dave Lee 01296 661348

ROBIN HOOD AQUARISTS SPRING AUCTION                                           15th April
Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 9DG
Doors open and booking in from 12.30pm, auction starts at 1pm.
Contact rhaqua@hotmail.co.uk or go to www.robinhoodaquarists.co.uk.

WASHINGTON A.S.P OPEN SHOW                                  15th April
Redby Community Centre, Fulwell Road, Fulwell Sunderland, SR6 9QU
Tel: Steve Horn on 0191 4311628 SCHEDULE

CASTLEFORD A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION                                              22nd April
Lock Lane Centre, Back William Street, WF10 2LW.
Auction starts at 1.00 pm. Benching; 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Lots can be booked in advance from March 22nd, 2012, or on the day.
Contact: Steve Grant. TEL 07833400924

HOUNSLOW & D.A.S. SPRING BRING 'n BUY 8pm                                         25th April
St Stephens Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 2BP

PORTSMOUTH A.S. OPEN SHOW SCHEDULE                  29th April
Chidham Village Hall, Main Road, Chidham, Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex PO18 8TP
Information from Rod Isted

BRITISH CICHLID ASSOCIATION SPRING CONVENTION                             6th May
Lodge Park Social Club, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7LH
INFORMATION

LONDON PET SHOW                                                                                      12-13th May
Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre, London
INFO

B.K.A. : WILSON COSTA AT ZSL                                                                    12th May
'Diversity & Conservation of Killifishes of the Brazilian Caatinga'
The Bartlett Room, Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park NW1 4RY
Admission: £3.00 BKA Members £6.00 non-members includes tea and coffee
All those who wish to attend please confirm to Patrick Sadler
E-mail: nematolebias@hotmail.com Mobile: 07950029516 INFO

GOLDFISH SOCIETY of GB General Meeting Starts at 2.00p.m.                      12th May
Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HN
(Bring your lunch, with Tea/Coffee available from 1.00p.m).

CORBY & D.A.S. OPEN SHOW                                       13th May
The Grampian Club, Patrick Road, Corby, Northants NN18 9NT

RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY 'Fun Day' Mini-Open Show with 10 Classes  13th May
Guest Speakers Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Christine Webb, Fun quiz etc.
Pickering Memorial Hall, North Yorkshire YO18 8AA
Further details to be up-dated. Phone 01751 472715 for further details.

CATFISH STUDY GROUP 'Mexican Fish Conservation'                                  20th May
Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ

GLENROTHES A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION                                              20th May
Jubilee Community Centre, Stenton, Glenrothes, KY7 4SH

S.T.A.M.P.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION  SCHEDULE     20th May
Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0QJ
Details Bede Kerrigan Tel 0191 4223919

SOUTHEND, L.A.D.A.S. OPEN SHOW SCHEDULE           26th May
Temple Sutton Primary School, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-SeaSS2 4BA

ASSOCIATION OF AQUARISTS AUCTION                                                   27th May
Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke RG22 5HN
Contact Andy Pearce 01252325686 email:silversurfer1961@hotmail.co.uk

FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (tel:01424 431016)                                            2nd June
Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT

BKA CHARITY AUCTION                                                                              3rd June
Lodge Park Social Club, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7LH
INFORMATION

BRACKNELL A.S. OPEN SHOW (tel: 01189 732874)       10th June
Includes International Guppy Round.
Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road, Bracknell, Berks RG40 3AQ

DERWENTSIDE A.S. AUCTION                                                                      10th June
Consett Victoria Social Club, Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7HB

SHEAF VALLEY A.S. EVENING AUCTION 7.30pm                                          11th June
The Pheasant, 822 Barnsley Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 0QG
Contact SVAS Auction & Show Manager – Gail 07723 322008 or see our website for further details http://www.svas.co.uk

CATFISH STUDY GROUP Colin Eveson                                                          17th June
Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ

A.M.G.K OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (NGS RULES)                                           23rd June
West Orchard United Reform Church Hall, Baginton Road, Stivichall, Coventry CV3 6FP
(tel: 01785 251974)

BIRTLEY A.S. 2nd OPEN SHOW & AUCTION                 24th June
Barley Mow Village Hall, Bedford Ave, Barley Mow, Barley DH3 2AJ

UNION OF SCOTTISH AQUARISTS OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES) 24th June
A.K. Bell Library, York Place, Perth PH2 8EP
Contact: John Reid tel: 01738 634689 or email: reid-john2@sky.com

2011 dates

ASHBY F.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (YAAS RULES)                                  11th April
Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, off Grange Lane North, Scunthorpe DN16???
Booking in: 11am - 1pm Auction Starts at 1.30pm Prompt. Judging Starts at 1pm Prompt.
Details from Mr T.Nelson (tel: 01724 347995)

SOUTH HANTS BKKS OPEN SHOW                                                                30-31st May
Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AY

CROUCH VALLEY BKKS CLOSED SHOW                                                       11-13th June
Barleylands, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UP

July onwards

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Last updated May, 2012