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We hold two shows every year in March and October. Dates for 2008 are Sunday the 16th March and Sunday 26th October. The October Show is what we call our Members Cup Show when we present trophies to the winners of the Members Points competition.
At every show we have two judges—one for the Fancy Rabbits and the other for the Fur and Rex Rabbits. Sometimes we invite a third judge to look after the Junior Com Show but more often than not we ask the judge with the fewest rabbits in their section to judge the junior section. Judges are jointly appointed by Roy Gouldsmith and Tony Cannell.
Our kitchen is second to none, and we are very fortunate to have Prim Cannell to look after our exhibitors and judges. Superb food and always served with a friendly smile. Our visiting judges are always very complementary about our lunches.
We are very fortunate to have Tony and Prim Cannell involved with our club—what an excellent team they make. Our previous secretaries were Mick and Lynne Bennett who again served the club so very well. We have been very fortunate with our secretaries over the years.
We have a superb venue and the atmosphere at our show is second to none. Roy Gouldsmith (Show Manager) is well supported, in the main, by Michael and Lynne Bennett, Phil Stonier, Brian and Anne Preece and other members in preparing the show hall so that all is ready and waiting for the judges and exhibitors. An experienced team who have been involved at the club for many years. Plenty of car parking is available next to the show hall and getting to the show cannot be easier. Directions are given in our “How to find us” web page.
Mick Bennett organises a splendid raffle show after show and has raised many hundreds of pounds to keep the club running. The show hall is expensive compared to what is paid by other clubs but we feel that the extra cost is well worth while. Mick is one of our longest serving members and has been a “rock” for the stability of this club.
The website has been designed and constructed by Phil Stonier. Phil is always happy to receive information and ideas on what fanciers and members would like to see on the website. We hope it will help to improve communication and contribute towards modernising the rabbit fancy. Publicity and marketing our hobby is perhaps the most important item on every club’s agenda.
So, it is now up to exhibitors to visit our show and sample the Stoke and Stone atmosphere. If your not exhibiting or just want to know more about keeping and showing rabbits then why not just come along for a good old gossip about your hobby.
It would be remiss of us not to mention all our members and friends that have helped to establish the club but have passed away over the years. They will not be forgotten.
So, looking forward to enjoying this great hobby of ours, we all look forward to seeing you at one of our shows. |
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Even if you not showing, why not come along to our next show and have a “gossip” about your hobby.
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Phone: 01630 658323 www.stokeandstonerabbitclub.com
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