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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...