im in barrow and theres sod all here for fish keeping community. I'll buy fish food from here but not an awfull lot more , tend to go to Manchester or Carlise for fish stuff
I totally agree with you we have about three shops, and one big pet shop mentioning no names
that don't know a fish from a turtle. been trying to stock my new tank but can't get the fish what i want. nice to someone else from Barrow
John
there is some auctions over on tyne side and sunder land
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S.T.A.M.P.S
south tyne side Aquarist,marine & pond keepers society
4 OPEN SHOW
Sunday 23rd may 2010
open show benching
10.00-12.15pm
judging 12.30pm
fish entries
FREE
auction booking in
10.00-11.30 starts 11.30
50p admission
the Charles young day center
Talbot road south shields
tyne & wear NE34 0QJ
show will be run to F.B.A.S rules
a copy of which will be on display
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there is also a auction and show
at the same place as above all that
i know is that it is on the 13th of June
as soon as i find anymore out i will post
it on here
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W.A.S.PAUCTION
to be held on September 19th 2010
at redby community center
fulwell road sunderland
RS6 9QU
auction start at 11.30 booking in starts at 10,00am
refreshments will be available
Ryedale Aquarist Society 25th Anniversary Day - 11th July
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Date - Sunday 11th July
Event - Ryedale A.S. 25th Anniversary Day. This is an open event.
Venue - Old Malton Memorial Hall, Old Malton, N. Yorks. YO17 7HD
Doors open - 10.00a.m.
Events in the main hall - Talk 'It began with a goldfish' by Dr. D. Ford followed by an auction of aquatic items. Several specialist fishkeeping groups will be putting on information stands.
Showing hall - all classes are of an open nature
Ryedale Championship - Will find a 'fish of fishes'.
Shanghai Ryedale style - One adult, one pair and six exhibitor bred youngsters. One aquarium split into 3 sections or 3 sep. aquaria allowed.
Mini-Open Show - 10 Classes covering tropical freshwater and coldwater fish.
British Cichlid Association Mini-Open Show - Cichlid of the America's, Cichlid of Africa, Cichlid Matched pair and Cichlid breeders classes.
Photography and craft Classes.
For further details e-mail
[email protected]