Federation of British Aquatic Societies
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THE FOLLOWING 2012 SHOW DATES
and
OTHER EVENTS ARE INDICATED

- Open Show
- Organisation Event
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- Koi Show/Event

For more details of each event, either place your mouse over the coloured block or click on the relevant link: January-June    July-December

15th January CATFISH STUDY GROUP AGM  NEW VENUE Highfields Church All, Edmund Street, Darwen BB3 2FF
21st January GOLDFISH SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN  General Meeting London City YMCA, Errol Street EC1Y 8SE
28th January Y.A.A.S. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 
Usher Street Primary School, Usher Street, Bradford BD4 7DS
5th February CLUB 2000 Auction Auction starts at 12 30 prompt Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ For pre boooking Contact Brian Walsh 01254 776567
12th February GLENROTHES A.S. AUCTION Jubilee Community Centre, Dunrobin Road, Stenton, Glenrothes KY7 4SH
15th February CASTLEFORD A.S. AUCTION 8pm (tel 01977 730754) THE ALBION STREET W.M.C (or Nash) Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EN
19th February OASIS A.S. AUCTION 11.30a.m. prompt Redhouse & District Community Association, Wiltshire/Rutherglen Road, Redhouse, Sunderland SR5 5LJ
19th February CATFISH STUDY GROUP SPRING AUCTION Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ David Barton 01942 248130
3rd March FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY & 2010 AGM (tel:01424 431016) Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT
4th March N.W. CICHLID GROUP AUCTION Rainford Ex-Servicemens Club, Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, Nr St Helens, WA11 8AJ.
Auction starts at 1.00 pm Auction is for Cichlids, Catfish and dry goods only.
Booking in from 12.15 am to 12.45 pm. Lots can be pre-booked by e-mail gunner_steph@yahoo.co.uk
Or by contacting Steph Dillon. TEL 0151 2955019
4th March S COUNTIES CICHLID GROUP MEETING (020 8224 5574) 32 Southfields, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BP
16-18th March CATFISH STUDY GROUP CONVENTION Kilhey Court Hotel, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 2XN
16-18th March CATFISH STUDY GROUP CONVENTION Kilhey Court Hotel, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 2XN
17th March GOLDFISH SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN Annual General Meeting  London City YMCA, Errol Street EC1Y 8SE
16-18th March CATFISH STUDY GROUP CONVENTION Kilhey Court Hotel, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 2XN
18th March SHEAF VALLEY A.S. DAY AUCTION & Guest Speaker Mr David Marshall Talk starts at 12.30pm prompt Auction Starts 1.30 prompt The Venue Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY Contact SVAS Auction & Show Manager – Gail 07723 322008
1st April KIRKALDY A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES) TO BE CONFIRMED Balwearie High School, Balwearie Gardens, Kirkaldy, KY2 5LY (tel: 01592 782964)
1st April SOLWAY A.S. AUCTION NEW VENUE Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE34 0QJ Contact 01387 750606
1st April MID-SUSSEX A.S. OPEN SHOW (tel: 01903 755940) Woodingdean Community Centre, Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6BA
15th April BKA WEST LONDON  AUCTION The Scout Hut, off Baker Street, Weybridge KT13 Enquiries to Dave lee 01296 661348
15th April ROBIN HOOD AQUARISTS SPRING AUCTION Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 9DG Doors open and booking in from 12.30pm, auction starts at 1pm.

15th April GT MANCHESTER CICHLID GROUP AUCTION Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel St, Littleborough OL15 8AQ Details 01706 849355
15th April CATFISH STUDY GROUP 'Catfish Habitats' Adrian Taylor Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
15th April WASHINGTON A.S.P OPEN SHOW Redby Community Centre, Fulwell Road, Fulwell Sunderland, SR6 9QU Tel: Steve Horn on 0191 4311628
22nd April CASTLEFORD A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Lock Lane Centre, Back William Street, WF10 2LW. Auction 1.00 pm. Benching; 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Lots can be booked in advance from March22nd, 2012, or on the day Contact; Steve Grant. TEL 07833400924
25th April HOUNSLOW & D.A.S. SPRING BRING 'n BUY 8pm St Stephens Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 2BP
29th April PORTSMOUTH A.S. OPEN SHOW Chidham Village Hall, Main Road, Chidham, Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex PO18 8TP
6th May B.C.A. CONVENTION DAY Lodge Park Social Club, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7LH. Doors open at 9.00 am for setting up and auction booking. Events start at 10.00 am. For further details;- Tel 07725516558 or e-mail chest123com@aol.com
12th May GOLDFISH SOCIETY of GB General Meeting Starts at 2.00p.m.Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HN
12-13th LONDON PET SHOW, EARLS COURT 2
12-13th LONDON PET SHOW, EARLS COURT 2
12th May BKA: WILSON COSTA AT ZSL 1pm Bartlett Room, London Zoo, Regent's Park NW1 4RY
13th May CORBY & D.A.S. OPEN SHOW  NEW VENUE  The Grampian Club, Patrick Road, Corby, Northants NN18 9NT
13th May RYEDALE AQUARIST SOCIETY 'Fun Day' Mini-Open Show with 10 Classes, Guest Speaker, Fun quiz etc. Pickering Memorial Hall, North Yorkshire YO18 8AA Phone 01751 472715
20th May GLENROTHES A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Jubilee Community Centre, Stenton, Glenrothes, Scotland KY7 4SH
20th May S.T.A.M.P.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0QJ Details Bede Kerrigan Tel 0191 4223919
20th May CATFISH STUDY GROUP SPRING Mexican Fish Conservation' Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
26th May SOUTHEND, L & D.A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Temple Sutton Primary School, Eastern Avenue Southend-on-Sea SS2 4BA tel:  01268 472095
27th May A of A AUCTION Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke, RG22 5HN Andy Pearce silversurfer1961@hotmail.co.uk 01252 325686
3rd June CHARITY AUCTION  Lodge Park Social Club, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7LH
2nd June FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (tel:01424 431016) Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT
10th June BRACKNELL A.S. OPEN SHOW  (tel: 01344 452483) Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road, Bracknell, Berks RG40 3AQ
10th June DERWENTSIDE A.S.  AUCTION Starts at 12.00 noon Consett Victoria Social Club, Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett DH8 7HB Booking-in lots from 10.30am - 11.45am Pre-booking lots, Tel (01207) 507839
11th June SHEAF VALLEY A.S.  EVENING AUCTION 7.30pm The Pheasant, 822 Barnsley Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 0QG Contact SVAS Auction & Show Manager – Gail 07723 322008
17th June CATFISH STUDY GROUP Colin Eveson Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
23rd June A.M.G.K  OPEN SHOW & AUCTION  (NGS RULES) West Orchard United Reform Church Hall, Baginton Road, Stivichall, Coventry CV3 6FP tel: 01785 251974
24th June UNION OF SCOTTISH AQUARISTS OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES) A.K. Bell Library, York Place, Perth PH2 8EP Contact: John Reid tel: 01738 634689
24th June BIRTLEY A.S. 2nd OPEN SHOW & AUCTION 
Barley Mow Village Hall, Bedford Ave, Barley Mow, Barley DH3 2AJ
1st July FBAS MIDDLESEX OPEN SHOW 
Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT
1st July WEST LOTHIAN A.S. AUCTION Livingston Rugby Club, Craigshill, Livingston EH54 5NP
1st July Y.A.A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION  (YAAS RULES) (01723 584916) The Village Hall, Stockton-on-the-Forest, Nr York YO32 9UQ
1st July N.W. CICHLID GROUP AUCTION Rainford Ex-Servicemens Club, Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, Nr St Helens, WA11 8AJ. starts at 1.00 pm Booking 12.15 to 12.45 pm. Lots can be pre-booked by e-mail gunner_steph@yahoo.co.uk Or by contacting Steph Dillon. TEL 0151 2955019
7th July GOLDFISH SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN General Meeting @ The Chairman's Goldfish Emporium! (Strictly Members only)
8th July CASTLEFORD CATFISH/LOACH SHOW & AUCTION  The Lock Lane Centre, Back William Street, Castleford, WF10 2LW
15th July CATFISH STUDY GROUP Peru Pt 1 – Danny Blundell	Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
15th July SCCRS OPEN SHOW (A of A RULES)  Superbowl Round 2 Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 5HN Chris Ralph 07817 580298
15th July N.E.Y.G.B.K.A. Killifish Show & Auction	Wigginton Recreation Hall York YO32 2PU Please note this is a KILLIFISH ONLY Show and it is open to non-members All are welcome from 11am onwards
15th July SOLWAY A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (FNAS RULES) Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0QJ
21st July PORT TALBOT & D.A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION NEW VENUE Taibach Community Centre, Duke Street. Margam SA13 1NA  01792324817
29th July CLUB 2000 A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (tel: 01387 750606)   Highfields Working Men's Club, Ratcliffe Street, off Suddell Rd, Darwen, Lancs BB3 2BZ
5th August GR MANCHESTER CICHLID SOCIETY AUCTION Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel St, Littleborough OL15 8AQ Details 01706 849355
12th August FRIENDS OF YORKSHIRE OPEN SHOW and AUCTION (YAAS RULES) The Village Hall, Stockton-on-the-Forest, Nr York YO32 9UQ Details from Trevor Douglas 01482 801389
12th August PERTH A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES) (tel: 01738 620 117) A.K. Bell Library, Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 8EP
12th August THREE COUNTIES SHOW (A of A RULES) (Keith Sollitt 01189 732874) Pinewood Leisure Centre Old Wokingham Road Bracknell RG40 3AQ
15th August CASTLEFORD A.S. AUCTION 8pm (tel 01977 730754) THE ALBION STREET W.M.C (or Nash) Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EN Ring Steve on 07810657953
18th August BRISTOL A.S. OPEN SHOW  & AUCTION NOTE: GOLDFISH ONLY Woodward Community Resource Centre, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2BG
19th August CATFISH STUDY GROUP Summer lecture Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
19th August D.J.A.Y OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (TO FBAS RULES) The Venue, (Opposite Fire Station & Rugby Club) Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield SE36 1DY
26th August DERWENTSIDE A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Consett Victoria Social Club, 
Gloucester Road, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7HB
1st September FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (tel:01424 431016) Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT
2nd September BRITISH AQUARISTS FESTIVAL (FNAS RULES) Incorporating The Champion of Champions Coldwater & Tropical Contests Highfield Working Mens Club, Ratcliffe Street, Darwen  BB3 2BZ For details, contact Sheridan Moores 0161 969 7567 or Brian Walsh 01254 776567
10th September NORTHERN GOLDFISH & PONDKEEPERS SOCIETY OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (IGS RULES) (tel: Sheridan Moores 0161969 7567 or Dean Roberts 01978 721492)
St. Matthews Church Hall, Stretford, Manchester  M32 9AJ
9th September F.S.A.S.  AUCTION Jubilee Community Centre, Stenton, Glenrothes, Scotland KY7 4SH
9th September RYEDALE A.S.  OPEN SHOW & AUCTION Old Malton Memorial Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire  YO17 7HD For further details phone 01751 472715
9th September BKA WEST LONDON  AUCTION The Scout Hut, off Baker Street, Weybridge KT13 Enquiries to Dave Lee 01296 661348
15th September HOUNSLOW & D.A.S OPEN SHOW  17th September
Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT (tel: 01753 645675)
16th September CATFISH STUDY GROUP OPEN SHOW & AUCTION  
Highfields Working Men's Club, Ratcliffe Street, off Suddell Rd, Darwen, Lancs BB3 2BZ
22th September GOLDFISH SOCIETY of GB OPEN SHOW & CLOSED AUCTION  St. Paul's Church Hall, Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Essex, Woodford Bridge, IG8 8BT
23rd September BASINGSTOKE  & D.A.S. OPEN SHOW (A of A RULES)Superbowl Round 4 Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 5HN Chris Ralph 07817 580298
23rd September PRESTON & D.A.S. CONVENTION Mill Hotel, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HP
30th September FAIR CITY A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (USA RULES) (tel: 01738 620 117) A.K. Bell Library, Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 8EP
30th October GR MANCHESTER CICHLID SOCIETY AUCTION Littleborough Conservative Club, Peel St, Littleborough OL15 8AQ
30th October SHEAF VALLEY A.S. 6th OPEN SHOW & AUCTION (YAAS Rules) The Venue Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DY Contact SVAS Auction & Show Manager – Gail 07723 322008
5-7th October BKA CONVENTION Buckingham Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9AS
5-7th October BKA CONVENTION Buckingham Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9AS
5-7th October BKA CONVENTION Buckingham Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9AS
14th October SCOTTISH AQUARIST FESTIVAL OPEN SHOW, SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP & AUCTION 
Jubilee Community Centre, Stenton, Glenrothes, Scotland KY7 4SH
14th October KIRKCALDY  AUCTION  TBC
14th October HOUNSLOW & D.A.S CLOSED SHOW Youth Centre, Kingsley Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1QA SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY
21st October S.T.A.M.P.S. GRAND AUCTION Booking-in lots from 10.00am Auction Starts at 11.30 a.m. The Charles Young Day Centre, Talbot Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE34 0QJ 
15% commission to STAMPS. Food and refreshments available.
Lots may be pre-booked, please contact: Ken -- 0191 4567029 Bede -- 0191 4223919
21st October CATFISH STUDY GROUP 'Breeding/Raising Catfishes' Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ
26-28th October SUPREME FESTIVAL OF FISHKEEPING WEEKEND EXHIBITION  NEW VENUE SAND BAY, Kewstoke, North Somerset BS22 9UR
26-28th October SUPREME FESTIVAL OF FISHKEEPING WEEKEND EXHIBITION  NEW VENUE SAND BAY, Kewstoke, North Somerset BS22 9UR
26-28th October SUPREME FESTIVAL OF FISHKEEPING WEEKEND EXHIBITION  NEW VENUE SAND BAY, Kewstoke, North Somerset BS22 9UR
4th November BIRTLEY A.S. AUCTION Booking in from 10.30 - 11.30 Auction starts 11.30 15% COMMISSION 30p Admission BARLEY MOW VILLAGE HALL, Bedford Ave. Barley Mow, Birtley, DH3 2AJ Pre booked lots contact Secretary Mr R Flinn 07944539086
4th November N.W. CICHLID GROUP AUCTION Rainford Ex-Servicemens Club, Cross Pit Lane, Rainford, Nr St Helens, WA11 8AJ. starts at 1.00 pm  Booking in 12.15 to 12.45 pm. Lots can be pre-booked by e-mail gunner_steph@yahoo.co.uk Or by contacting Steph Dillon. TEL 0151 2955019
16th November CASTLEFORD A.S. AUCTION 8pm (tel 01977 730754) THE ALBION STREET W.M.C (or Nash) Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EN Ring Steve on 07833400924
10-11th November AQUATICS LIVE SHOW, Olympia 2 London
10-11th November AQUATICS LIVE SHOW, Olympia 2 London
11th November AofA/SCCRS AUCTION 1pm Fish,Plants & Equipment SUPER FINS FINAL Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke G22 5HN Contact Andy Pearce   01252 325686
11th November BRADFORD A.S. OPEN SHOW & AUCTION BRADFORD ACADEMY Lister Ave Bradford BD4 7QT Contact Ian 07768 666057 or 01274 871822
18th November OASIS A.S. AUCTION Redhouse & District Community Association, Wiltshire/Rutherglen Rd, Redhouse, Sunderland SR5 5LJ. Booking in from 10.30 - 11.30am Auction starts 11.30am 15% COMMISSION Pre- booking lots: 0191 384 1433
18th November CATFISH STUDY GROUP Autumn Auction	Highfield Working Mens Club Ratcliffe St off Suddell Rd Darwen BB3 2BZ David Barton 01942 248130
21st November CASTLEFORD A.S. Auction 8pm THE ALBION STREET W.M.C (or Nash) Albion Street, Castleford WF10 1EN
1st December FBAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY & AGM (tel:01424 431016) Rose Community Centre, Hawthorn Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8NT
9th December CATFISH STUDY GROUP CHRISTMAS MEETING Highfields Working Men's Club, Ratcliffe Street, off Suddell Rd, Darwen, Lancs BB3 2DF
12th December HOUNSLOW & DISTRICT CHRISTMAS EVENING St Stephen's Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow TW3 2BP
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