On Sunday 11th September 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 Old Malton Memorial Hall, North Yorkshire.A total of 216 entries were spread over the various classes. The Best in Show was given to a Metriaclima lombardoi (86.7 points) that is so well cared for by Mr & Mrs Nelson of Ashby Fishkeepers. Mr B. Kerrigan (STAMPS) won the Best Exhibit with a stunning looking breeders group of Corydoras sterbai. The Best Goldfish Award was presented to Mr P. Flinn (Birtley A.S.) while Master H. Vallely (Ind.) won the Junior Award, showing for the first time at an Open Show.
18 families submitted a
uction ‘lots’ giving Mr Steve Jones and his auctioneering team a very busy but enjoyable afternoon.Information stands were displayed by Fishphilosophy of Worksop and the International Loach Association.
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 all the exhibitors who brought along their best fish, 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.
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