THE RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY OPEN SHOW

THE RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY OPEN SHOW
SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2010

Report by David Marshall

Presentation photographs by John Hetherington (Workington A.S.)

Events of the day photographs by David Marshall

On Sunday 25th April seasoned and novice Aquarists alike travelled from many corners of the U.K. in order to join the members of the Ryedale Aquarist Society for their annual aquarium fish Open Show, which was held at the new venue of Old Malton Memorial Hall.

The Open Show consisted of 40 classes covering the full range of tropical freshwater and coldwater fish. Over 40 families brought along a total of 298 fish, many of these of which were of an extremely high standard, and these were judged to Y.A.A.S. rules and standards.

The main results were as follows: -
Best in Show - Mr. & Mrs. Nelson (Ashby Fishkeepers) with a Metraclima lombardoi (86.6 points).
Best Exhibit - Mr. B. Kerrigan (STAMPS)
Best Goldfish - The Flinn Family (Birtley A.S.)
Junior Award - Miss A. Charters (STAMPS)

23 vendors submitted auction ‘lots’ giving Mr Steve Jones and his auctioneering team a very busy but enjoyable afternoon.

The Ryedale members send their thanks to the small army of helpers from both the Y.A.A.S. and T.T.A.A.F.B.A.S. for their wonderful help, to our judges of the day, to all the exhibitors who brought along their best fish, Steve and his auction crew, to the people who brought their auction ‘lots’, aquatic industry and tourist attractions for their generous support, to all our friends who made the journey to be with us and interested visitors from the Ryedale area who came along to view the fish exhibits.

The photographs show Judge Kevin Webb surrounded by exhibits, a busy auction hall and David Marshall presenting Mrs Nelson with the Best in Show trophy.