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Post by Chivalry on Jan 5, 2010 9:31:36 GMT -8
Good news for anyone wanting to attend a show in the UK - The Bradford Excel Small Animal Show is on the 30th/31st January 2010 at the Yorkshire Event Center, Harrogate. There's all sorts of small animals; rabbits, cavies, rats mice and gerbils! The gerbil show takes place on Saturday 30th. Their website is www.bradfordexcelshow.co.uk/index.html |
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Post by marcia on Jan 8, 2010 12:31:13 GMT -8
I might tag along to that  |
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Post by hollynelson on Jan 15, 2010 11:19:44 GMT -8
I will be there at the hamster show!! Will have to pop and have a look at the gerbs and see if I can pick up a friend for my gerbil  |
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Post by hollynelson on Jan 15, 2010 11:49:40 GMT -8
p.s. will anybody be bringing any babies along? Want a little girl to split cage with my girl?
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Post by Chivalry on Jan 15, 2010 12:33:13 GMT -8
I don't know if there will be any gerbs to buy on the day  But if not, there will be loads of chances to make contact with breeders who will be able to give you info about their current and upcoming litters, or maybe put one aside for you. |
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Post by marcia on Jan 15, 2010 14:56:08 GMT -8
Do you have to be a member of the NGS to show a gerbil?
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Post by Chivalry on Jan 15, 2010 15:38:50 GMT -8
I believe so, yes. Although there hasn't been an update about the Bradford show info on the NGS website, to enter the one in Reading last Sept you did have to be a member, so I assume it would apply here also. Also you do have to submit your entries prior to the actual competition (normally a few days before) so if you want to take part then the sooner the better! You can contact the NGS secretary directly at jackie@gerbils.co.uk if you want to register or enter! |
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Post by hollynelson on Jan 15, 2010 15:51:44 GMT -8
Is there a pet class at all, that you don't have to be a member to have a go in?
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Post by Chivalry on Jan 15, 2010 16:17:08 GMT -8
There is a pet class listed, but I don't know whether it will be open to non-NGS members. I will find out! EDIT: Yes, the pet section is open to everyone! If you wish to enter, please email your entry to Jackie Roswell at jackie@gerbils.co.uk. I'd suggest including your gerbil's name, age and colour, but do specify that it is an entry for the Pet Class! Entries for this close on 26th January. I don't know if there is an entry charge, but if so it will be very small (it's normally £1 or less per entry) and will be paid on the day. |
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Post by hollynelson on Jan 16, 2010 9:42:47 GMT -8
What time will I have to bench?
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Post by Chivalry on Jan 16, 2010 11:01:59 GMT -8
The judging starts at 10:30, so I'd try to get them there and 'checked in' by about 10:00. The pet section seems to be quite far down on the list so you might have a little while to wait before they get to that class.
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But if not, there will be loads of chances to make contact with breeders who will be able to give you info about their current and upcoming litters, or maybe put one aside for you.