38th ANNUAL OPEN SHOW - SUNDAY 11th MAY 2008

Michael Boot, Chairman.

For location of venue, see http://www.cadas.org.uk/howtofindus.htm

We would like to thank not only the organisers, but all the judges and the inimitable competitors. Without them there would be no show. The local retailers and of course the manufacturers for their help and support, the aquatic trade and the Federation. For fear of missing out one of the bigger contributors or upsetting anyone for that matter, by missing them out of the list, we hope to avoid this predicament by not naming names, but simply thanking you all very, very much. We do appreciate what you do, or have done to help us make this another successful show, which we are confident it will be.

David A. Page
President.

Cb and F

Incorporated into this years show are three small species shows, which will be separately judged alongside all entries. All fish for the small species show MUST be entered into the open competition of the main show.

Trophies will be awarded for these three separate shows, and may be held for ONE YEAR, then returned in good, clean and polished condition.

These three small species shows are:

MIDLAND BETTA SPLENDENS OPEN SHOW

MIDLANDS GUPPY OPEN SHOW

MIDLANDS ANGEL OPEN SHOW

Messrs.

C. Cheswight ~ K. Cocker ~ D. Durrant ~ D. Nice ~ L. Pearce

Entries may be pre-booked or on the day.

All entries in the hands of the Show Secretary by 10:00pm Friday 11th May 2007, will be charged at 30 pence per exhibit (£6.00 maximum)

On the day, entries will be charged at 40 pence per exhibit (£6.00 maximum)

Booking in can be made by the following methods:-

By Post:

David MacAllister, 39 Beaufort Drive, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northants, NN15 6SF

By Telephone:

David MacAllister on 01536 726568

By Fax:

David MacAllister on 01536 726568

By e-mail:

david.macallister@ntlworld.com

Please use the designated area from 9:30am to 12:00 noon.

PLEASE do not spill water n the main hall floor or anywhere else; it could become very slippery and dangerous.

JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT 12:30pm PROMPT

Please do not attempt to interrupt or talk to the judges whilst they are judging.

Any complaints will be dealt with as per FBAS rules.

Thank You

1. Submission of entries implies acceptance of F.B.A.S. rules. A copy of which will be available in the hall at the time of the show.

2. Benching of entries will be from 9.30am until 12.00 noon. PROMPT on the day of the show. NO FISH will be accepted after 12.00 noon.

3. An entry fee of 40p per exhibit will be charged on the Day of the Show, £6.00 maximum entry fee. Entries in the hands of the Show Secretary by 10:00pm on Friday the 12th May 2007, will be charged an entry fee of 30p per exhibit, therefore £6.00 maximum entry fee. Telephoned, Faxed and e-mailled entries will be accepted up to 10:00pm Friday the 12th May 2007. E-mail entries can be sent to david.macallister@ntlworld.com

When entries for DEFRA listed fish for which a licence is required are made, it will be taken for granted by this action that you have a valid licence for fish in you procession

5. Where used, only BLACK tape will be accepted.

6. Bottom of tanks may be BLACK or left CLEAR.
   NO OTHER COLOUR IS ACCEPTABLE.

7. Gravel in tanks WILL NOT be allowed in any tank.

8. Breeders classes are to contain 4 fishes only, bred by the exhibitor, and are to be no older than 14 months on the day of the show. The Date of Birth is to be displayed on the exhibit tank, as per F.B.A.S. rules.

9. Juniors are defined as those exhibitors who are over the age of 8 years and under 16 years, on the day of the show.

10. NO EXHIBITS may be removed from the show bench without the permission of the Show Secretary. If such an occasion arises the entry receipt must be produced.

11. "Suitability of Water" It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that the water in which their exhibit(s) is/are shown is suitable for that exhibit. The organisers will not be responsible for any loss of, or adverse effect upon, any exhibit caused by the quality or composition of the local or introduced water supply, which may contain chemicals or differ in quality from that which the exhibit is normally accustomed.

12. Whilst all due and reasonable care will be taken with all exhibits, Corby and District Aquarist Society cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred.

C.A.D.A.S. CLUB STAND

We will once again be having a club stand within the centre and throughout the day of the show.

You are invited to bring along any surplus fish or plants for sale, (Please be aware of the new laws) and other bits and pieces, EXCEPT ANY ELECTRICAL GOODS.

There will be a nominal charge of 15% towards our society funds on any items sold.
Please note any item not sold must be removed by the original owner.

CANTEEN

The ladies will again open the canteen with their usual goodies at sensible prices.

There will also be a raffle.

BRIAN CHITTENDON

Brian will be in attendance with his superb show tanks for sale. If you want to telephone him beforehand (Give him plenty of time) to arrange collection at the show.

01926 426609