Secretaries notes October 2008

Northern Dwarf.

I have to begin these notes with some very sad news, the passing of two gentlemen, George Rhodes, a major force in the starting of the Northern Dwarf, having held every position within the club. George was President when Deb and I were asked to become secretaries, and was a major force in guiding the Northern to where it is today. Not only was he a wonderful official for the club but a wonderful friend. Secondly, David Buckland, a quiet man from Hull, a true gentleman and a regular supporter of our club. Sincere condolences to their families.
I hope that you have enjoyed the YSS, with the extra show added this year, I hope we can make it a regular thing so let’s hope the entry was good.
We have lots of members requesting stock so please advertise what you have for sale, the only way to move the fancy forward is to make good stock available.
Our ASS is just around the corner at East Lancs where the “Burnley Brusier” and “Red Devil Ross” will have everything under control. We are in conjunction with the Lancs and Cheshire, who have a magnificent judge!! So 3 CCs on offer for each rabbit, sounds like a good deal to me.


Keep in touch Gary and Deb.

For Sale: REW By Barry Taylor

Barry Taylor has for sale a complete stud of REW Dwarfs

3 very good Bucks. All have CCs ( 06, 07 and 7 months) £50 each
3 Very Good Does (06 and 2 * 7 months ) £30 each

Plus a couple of youngsters

Contact Barry Taylor on 01642 477247


Photo of BoB Driffield Agricultural Show July 2008

BoB for Lucy Wheal

Lucy Wheel took the honours at the Bury and Radcliffe show this weekend.

Her Smoke taking Best of Breed under top judge (and auctioneer) Peter Faint, and Best Junior.

Well Done Lucy!

Success for Northern Members at Sandbach Original Show.

A contingent, of Northern Dwarf members braved the seasonal weather and travelled the great distance to the Sandbach Original show in Warmingham. A warm welcome was made, and the hall was packed out with enthusiasts from the length and breadth of the country. The Lancashire and Cheshire Dwarf Circle were there, with the Midland dwarf club.

As usual the organizers of the event had been really busy and organized a really great day. Everything ran like clockwork, the Car parking attendants at the gate directed the traffic, the girls in the canteen made tea by the gallon, the secretaries sorted out the mountain of paperwork and took the monies. The Bacon Butties (Sandwiches for our American cousins) were fantastic, how much Bacon you get through at an event like this is anyone’s’ guess!

The hall was full of laughter, good banter, old friends met up having not seen each other for a years and picked up conversations as if they had only seen each other yesterday.

As time marched on, lunch was served, Salads, pies sandwiches, apple pie and custard (For our overseas readers, custard is wonderful, you’ll like it).

The main event came and a hushed silence descended on the hall. The winners were announced. Out of an entry of over 800 we had 2 significant winners, Kevin Farnsworth came in 5th overall, and Deb Hodson 10th. I met up after the event to congratulate the winners.

I spoke to Kevin, who was obviously overjoyed by his sudden and un-expected win, as his winning number was announced - silence descended on the hall. you could hear the murmurs from the back of the hall, "Well it must be after me, 'cause I have 200 ",. Then a Shriek an almost inhuman cry", "Its mine" A crowd gathered all clambering for a look at the winning ticket, he was held aloft by his team mates, punching the air in victory, whooping with delight, tears of joy streamed down his face as years of bitter disappointment suddenly came to the surface.

Hours later after the celebrations, had subsided I had a chance to meet with our winners. I congratulated Kevin on his first win for many years and asked him how this momentous occasion came to be.

"I entered 15 in all" he said, " I had 5 in the Bright Pink Class, or is it Fuchsia? Then 5 in the Orange, and another 5 in the Puce".

"As the first winner was announced, you could feel the tension in the room, the hushed quiet, the dirty looks given to those who continued to speak when the compare had started to speak"

" and then , before I knew it the 5th winner, 207 on the pink was announced", pausing to compose himself before continuing his story. " I thought it rang a bell , I looked through my numbers, but my palms were sweating, I couldn't flick though my entry fast enough my fingers felt like thumbs, my stomach churned, then - there it was, the last number. It shone like a Golden ticket in a Wonka bar."

"After that it was a blur, I found myself at the prize table, I had been carried over the heads of the crowd toward the stage, and had to select my prize , The Whiskey had gone, and the Car Polishing kit, but then I saw it was still there. Hidden behind the '200 Greatest TV moments Trivia book' I could see the roundness of it, the glint of silver and blue it was the tin of Cadburys Roses"

I left Kevin Clutching his prize, no one could persuade him to open it. "Its for Christmas he said".

Our other great winner was Deb Hodson. 10th out of an entry of over 800 is not bad. Deb Clutched her Doll, the final prize on the table, the previous winner could not decide between that and the "Original English Lavender Soap set", but Deb was delighted with her win. "I've been coming here for over 10 years, and haven't won anything" she said, " but it just goes to show that dedication, patience and buying loads of tickets , and anyone can win.”

After the draw, people started to say their goodbyes, promising to meet again here next year. Mad boasts about how well they will do.

We all left about half past four in the afternoon.

The club also held a rabbit show to raise funds for next year’s event.

Till next year…….

Secretaries Notes for October 2008

I have to begin these notes with some very sad news, the passing of two gentlemen, George Rhodes, a major force in the starting of the Northern Dwarf, having held every position within the club. George was President when Deb and I were asked to become secretaries, and was a major force in guiding the Northern to where it is today. Not only was he a wonderful official for the club but a wonderful friend.

Secondly, David Buckland, a quiet man from Hull, a true gentleman and a regular supporter of our club.

Sincere condolences to their families.

I hope that you have enjoyed the YSS, with the extra show added this year, I hope we can make it a regular thing so let’s hope the entry was good.

We have lots of members requesting stock so please advertise what you have for sale, the only way to move the fancy forward is to make good stock available.

Our ASS is just around the corner at East Lancs where the “Burnley Brusier” and “Red Devil Ross” will have everything under control. We are in conjunction with the Lancs and Cheshire, who have a magnificent judge!! So 3 CCs on offer for each rabbit, sounds like a good deal to me.

Don’t forget to keep clicking www.northerndwarf.org and get your calendars reserved.

Keep in touch Gary and Deb.

Over 100 Dwarfs At YSS

Over 100 dwarfs at our YSS, can’t remember the last time we had such an entry, many thanks for all your support. Congratulations to John and Carole Fletcher taking BIS with a stunning Black Otter, well deserved after showing so many, we really do appreciate your support. We were best under 14 weeks with a Siamese Sable. John and Carole also went best in the adult support show with a REW, and Simon Beynon headed the field in the yearbred show with a very nice marten sable, not forgetting Rheanne Sleightholme going best junior. Well done to you all, and to all the other winners.

It was great to give Ken a good turnout of dwarfs, after the very poor turnout two years ago. Ken has decided to bid a fond farewell to his judging after this show, so thanks for all your efforts behind the table Ken, it was nice that you could go out with a bang.

More from Peter Mortimer

Peter Mortimer, who lives on the Cleckheaton/Liversedge border, has some more fantastic rabbits for sale.

All 07 rung rabbits,

• two proven Chin does for £25 each
• Blue eyed white Netherland dwarf for Pet only at £10

Please phone Peter on 01274 877011