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Newsletter
ALL CLUB MEETINGS ARE 7.45PM FOR AN 8.00PM START.
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE G.W.R. STAFF ASSOCIATION CLUB, MULLET ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH. Wednesday 5th May 2010 Tonight’s talk is “Hand Rearing Discus Fry” by Jon Buckley. Jon is about to complete his PhD at the University working on Discus behaviour. Jon has donated some of his juvenile Discus to our auctions and what stunning specimens they are. This will be a terrific evening, so come along and find out how you can hand rear your own Discus.  
SECOND MEETING IN APRIL Wednesday 12th May 2010 The "Short Talk" this evening will be on “The Home Aquarium and Pond Competition”. Tonight’s hosts are Tom Williamson, our Show Secretary and Andy Cann. This should be a good evening with some DVD examples. Question Time will occur at the end of the evening. TABLE SHOW: Labyrinths  Single Tailed Goldfish  COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday 18th May 2010 Committee members please attend this meeting. FISHY NEWS The latest edition of the Society’s magazine (Spring Edition) is out now. To get your copy see Stan McMahon. SOCIETY WEB SITE The Web Master has certainly got the site running well with regular features and the current Newsletter can be found when you visit our site (which now has over 1,400 hits). Carol Cann is looking into establishing a “Fish Forum” on to our web site, more information on this development when it is up and running. www.plymouthfishkeeperssociety.co.uk You can also Google “Plymouthfishkeepers” (all one word) and you will also get to our site. B.B.Q. 2010 Ray and Di Andrews have kindly offered to host this years B.B.Q. It will be held on 12th June 2010. Times and how to get there will be discussed at future meetings and through the Newsletter. After last year’s great success, there is talk of organising a minibus to get there. So watch this space. BONUS BALL Last months Bonus Ball winner was number 45. The winner was Ted Burnett. Congratulations Ted. SHOW SECRETARY’S REPORT Table Show 14th.April 2010 Dwarf Cichlids (2 Entries): 1st. Barrie Kitchinman Apisto. cruzi 73 points 2nd. Barrie Kitchinman P. pulcher 67 points Judges Assessment: Average Siamese Fighting Fish (1 Entry): 1st. Barrie Kitchinman Betta splendens 77 points Best in Show: Barrie Kitchinman with his Betta splendens. Judges Assessment: Standard good. Judge was Dr. Dave Price. Tom’s Remarks: Once again our stalwart holds the fort with no other entrants, thanks for his loyal support.  THE NEWSLETTER BY EMAIL If you have an e – mail address, give it to Ted Sparrow and he will send you the Newsletter via this method. FUTURE PROGRAMME 2010 5th May Hand Rearing Discus Fry. Jon Buckley. 12th May Home Aquarium and Pond Comp. Club Members. 2nd June Aquatic Photographic Meeting. Club Members. 9th June Photo Phun. John Rundle. 7th July T.B.A. 14th July Short Talk: T.B.A. 4th August Ornamental Fish Convention, Mexico. Dr David J Price. 11th August Short Talk: T.B.A. 1st September The Use of CO2 for Plant Growth. Dan Groves. 8th September Catfish Study Group Convention Dr David J. Price. 6th October Fish Photos from Exotic Locations. Aniket Sardana. 13th October Short Talk: T.B.A. 3rd November Annual General Meeting. 10th November Short Talk: T.B.A. 1st December Christmas Quiz. 8th December Annual Presentation of Awards / Christmas Party. Dates and Topics may be subject to change. |
