The Reader’s Survey

by | May 11, 2025 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
Here are the results of the Readers’ Survey – thank you to all who took the time to complete it. 16 forms were returned in total, a quarter of all readers (I hoped for more but I suspect that is a fair reflection of the general interest in the magazine). 3 were...

Editorial July 2024

by | Jul 7, 2024 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
My first mousery visitor was [log in to see names]! It was lovely to see him. [log in to see names]’s shed is about the same size as mine so we could compare notes. I know it was a jokey advert, but I really am pleased when people want to visit. Two at a time is all...

Editorial June 2024

by | Jun 9, 2024 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
This is a rather thin issue, I’m afraid, as some show reports have not arrived in time for printing. It would be nice to see some articles from current members; these have been thin on the ground recently, I’m sure you’ve all got lots to say on the subject of mice!...

Editorial March 2024

by | Mar 21, 2024 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
From time to time a mouse turns up in my shed which is neither a buck nor a doe, but has the qualities of both—the apparent vent of a doe, but also two suspicious bulges. As luck would have it these mice are generally large and robust and would make fine exhibition...

Editorial January 2024

by | Feb 2, 2024 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
I recall once having a conversation in which I suggested something may have been a spontaneous mutation, but was laughed at for the very idea. Many years ago on a visit to Jack Hartley he showed me an agouti mouse which had small white splodges all over it, something...

Editorial October 2023

by | Nov 6, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
We are all saddened by the loss of John Webster, one of our top fanciers—see P6 for obituaries.Over the years I believe I have written more material in NMC News than anyone else, not least because there is a monthly editorial! I very seldom use any articles I have...

Editorial October 2023

by | Oct 8, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
It’s a small world. I mentioned the leak in my shed roof last month—this is now fixed. Haydock Sheds, the original supplier, don’t do re-felting but gave me the name of someone who does, a couple of years ago. At that time the leak was caused by loose nails and [log...

Editorial August 2023

by | Sep 11, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
It’s been an unusual summer for me. Thanks to Covid I have not been to any shows, and had to renege on a judging engagement: many thanks to [log in to see names] for stepping up to do Sheffield at short notice. My mice are looking superbly fit and shiny, all beautiful...

Editorial July 2023

by | Jul 3, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
Coincidences do happen. Last month, I wrote a bit about shavings. At the next show, Sowood, when the editorial was already written but not printed, there was a conversation about the very same thing. And, quite separately, [log in to see names] has sent in an article...

Editorial June 2023

by | Jun 2, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
Only familiar authors in this issue—it would be nice to see some articles, snippets, bits of information from some other members too. Please think about it. I buy my shavings from the local farm shop. The supply available is subject to much change. My favourite brand...

Editorial January 2023

by | Jan 9, 2023 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
Apologies to our President – the President’s Notes below were destined for last month’s issue, but due to an administrative error they are a month late. In other words, I got it wrong. The cold spell before Christmas was really testing for those of us who keep...

Editorial December 2022

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
A bumper issue this month—good to see several show reports at once, and some good contributions from several fanciers. While typing up the article on Page 8, I was thinking about the size of the print. I’m not sure what it would be in terms of current font size,...

Editorial November 2022

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Editorial | 0 comments

The Reader’s Survey
The NMC ballot results appear on Page 5. Thank you to those who took the trouble to vote. Congratulations to [log in to see names] on becoming our Chairman. I now hand over the reins to your new Secretary, [log in to see names]. My latest stint as Secretary has lasted...