CSG 2004 Open Show

Post by **Coryman** » 05 Aug 2004, 23:29

For all UK members and none members alike, we are rapidly approaching the time of our 5th Annual Open Show and Grand Auction, Which takes place on Sunday 19th September 2004

Full details can be found on our website shortly http://www.catfishstudygroup.org

As ever our sponsors have been very generous, which means our prize award packages are going to be even larger than last year.

I will be looking forward to meeting you there.

Ian[/b]

scotcat · Post by **scotcat** » 06 Aug 2004, 23:19

Hi All,

As Ian has stated our open show is nearly upon us. You can find the advertising poster on the CSG site from the home page (about us). Our sponsors page has also been updated with a few nifty graphics added.

gboy · Post by **gboy** » 27 Aug 2004, 16:47

hi everyone, at the open show, is it usual to get corydaras for auction. i was going to buy some. but thought it might be best to wait and see, if any go up for auction at the show. cheers. takecare. kind regards. geoff. (gboy)

Post by **medaka** » 27 Aug 2004, 22:32

hi gboy
yes there usually are good cory,s for sale there,
but get there early for a good seat.

gboy · Post by **gboy** » 28 Aug 2004, 05:12

hi medaka, thanks so much for your reply. what time would you recommend to get there. cheers. takecare. kind regards. geoff. (gboy) ps i have to find the place first. i live in wallasey on the wirral, so will have to get my compass out. lol.

Post by **medaka** » 12 Sep 2004, 23:21

hi geoff,
if your going to put a fish or two in the show,benching starts is from 10am to 12.30 pm.
but if your coming for the auction get there for about 11.45 that would be about best
(and have some dinner; yum.yum.)

its on the main road in aspull opposite a pub (don't know name) comeing in from the reebok stadium
(bolton) head towards wigan/aspull you will hit a "T' junction with traffic lights turn left its a couple of miles down there.

if theres anyone who could direct him better ,,please!!!!.. do

drive carefully..medaka

Post by **Coryman** » 13 Sep 2004, 00:02

There's a map on the web site
http://www.Catfishstudygroup.org/frames.htm

Ian

Post by **medaka** » 13 Sep 2004, 00:28

forgot about that one ian.. soz guys
i have since updated on a couple of other posts on the topic

Post by **Coryman** » 18 Sep 2004, 11:55

Hi Everyone,

This is the last call for tomorrow is the Catfish Study Group (UK) Annual Open Show & Grand Auction and for those of you that are looking for interesting, rare and unusual catfish this is the place to be. You get the chance to buy quality fish at the best possible prices and meet interesting like minded people. We have canteen facilities for both hot and cold food and drink and best of all we don't charge you a penny to come in. The fish show consists of 27 catfish classes, which is unique in its self as there is no other place in the world that hold such an event or where you can see so many different genera and species of Catfish.
http://www.Catfishstudygroup.org/frames.htm

The venue is very easy to find.
http://www.Catfishstudygroup.org/frames.htm
We have members and visitors coming from all over the UK such is the quality of the event.

Ian

Ian Fuller
(Chairman CSG)

Post by **corybreed** » 18 Sep 2004, 14:05

Ian,
Best of luck with the CSG show tomorrow.

Mark

Post by **Coryman** » 28 Sep 2004, 16:29

Just to let you all know the Open Show was a great success, although there were a few less entries than last year, I believe 98 was the number this time around. All but three of these were separate species. I know of now other place where you could go and see more than 90 species of top quality show standard catfishes. There were species ranging in size from the diminutive Corydoras pygmaeus at 32 mm to an 60 cm Hemibagrus wyckii.

Ã‚Â A full report with results and pictures will be posted on the web site in due course (When I get it finished)

If any members or guests that attended the show & Auction have any comments, good or bad, we would very much like to hear them as this is probably the best way for us to make improvements and make the show even better.

Ian