President’s Notes August 2024

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Congratulations to Steve for doing the double at Swinford and Lewis for BIS at Harlow. I really appreciate the support and member participation at Swinford. As the next one will be close to the festive period I will be doing something especially for junior exhibitors....

President’s Notes July 2024

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Congratulations to Ruth BIS at Sowood with a cinnamon and Stephan BIS at Harlow with a siamese. Both shows had good entries. It is the eve of Swinford as I write and it’s an excellent entry, thanks to all who entered and everyone who has rallied with help and...

President’s Notes June 2024

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Another well supported show in Harlow with Lewis taking a second consecutive BIS, well done, reward for good husbandry and miles put in supporting shows. The weather has picked up and it’s a perfect time to have a good sort out of stock. Between the manual work...

President’s Notes April 2024

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A day at a show is always a boost. It was lovely to be amongst like-minded people, talking mice at the recent Manchester show. Harlow is now on the horizon. Always a good buzz due to a combination of rodent fancies. I would encourage all who can get to a show to come...

President’s Notes March 2024

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Well done to the Bradford winners and to all that contributed to making it a success. The auction class stationed next to the smart new NMC stand (adorned with cards and trophies) created a buzz and raised £260, hopefully we will see some of the progeny of those trios...

Judging Etiquette

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Ann Storey is a stalwart of the rat fancy and also the president (as well as being an NMC judge). She recently posted this on the NFRS forum and the post received 81 responses (which I am unable to share). I thought the post had relevance for us as rat fanciers, if...