REPORT OF THE FRIENDS OF YORKSHIRE
OPEN SHOW

Text and photographs by David Marshall

On Sunday 19th August 2007 members of a number of Y.A.A.S. affiliated Societies joined together to put on the first Friends of Yorkshire Open Show, which was held at the Village Hall, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York.

Preparing for a busy day ahead	Cliff and Ian at work

190 exhibits were spread over 36 classes. Fish on display included Poecilia mexicana, Purple Peru characin, L128, Betta akarensis, Fire eel, Poecilia salvatoris, Porthole Rasbora and Corydoras robustus. Photographs of these and other fish exhibited on the day can be found on the Y.A.A.S. website (see links).

The show hall lively with people

Busy in the judges room

A Judges Trevor Douglas, Edward Cheatham and Mick Price were assisted by B Judge David Marshall and all had a difficult job choosing both a Best in Show and Best Exhibit winner from several outstanding fish. After much pointing the showing trio of KPJ from Select A.S. would win the Best in Show with a beautiful Hara horai (Bengal hillstream/Moth catfish) while Mr. and Mrs. Nelson of Ashby Fishkeepers would take Best Exhibit with their pair of Crescent Zoe.

Paul, Karen and Jim with the Best in Show trophy

While judging was taking place the Y.A.A.S. Chairman, Mr. Steve Jones, auctioned several 'lots' of aquatic items.

It was good to see Dr. David Ford of Aquarian fame, who bought with him a small information stand

Dr. Ford takes a break

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A big THANK YOU to all who took part in and helped with this event. Hopefully further Friends of Yorkshire events will be held during 2008 so watch this space for details!

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