Highworth Show - 22nd February 2008

[souffle]

THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND HAMSTER CLUB
Presents a show under NHC rules at
Highworth Recreation Centre,
The Elms, Highworth, Nr. Swindon, Wilts
On SATURDAY 23rd February, 2008 at 10.00 am.
(Postcode - SN6 7DD)
Show & sales entries must be received by 9.30 pm Thursday 21st February.
Show Sec Mrs Sue Carter. 24 Shepherds Rise, Vernham Dean, Andover, Hants. SP11 0HD.
Tel:. 01264 737414 E-Mail: [email protected]
ALL SALES TO BE BOOKED IN TO: Tyra Wymark, SALES MANAGER Tel: 07779712304
Please note. No entries will be accepted after this date, except for pets which can be entered on the day before 2.00 pm.
Please enclose an S.A.E. for return of labels or collect them at the show. Cheques and Postal Orders should be made
payable to the SOUTH OF ENGLAND HAMSTER CLUB.
Stock to be benched by 10.00am, judging starts at 10.30 am prompt. Pets judged at 2.00pm.
Judges: - Syrian: - T.B.A. Book steward: - T.B.A.
Dwarf: - T.B.A. Book steward: - T.B.A.
Syrian (20p per class) Duplicate Classes (5p per class)
1. SH Golden 13. Junior (owner under 16)
2. SH Cream 14. Novice (Members in 1st year of membership)
3. SH A.O.C. MALE 15. Intermediate (Members in 2nd year of membership)
4. SH A.O.C. FEMALE 16. Breeders (hamster to have been bred by exhibitor)
5. SH Patterned (M/F) 17. Young Stock (stock 10-16 weeks old)
6. SH Satin (M/F) 18. Grand Challenge
7. LH Cream 19. Non-Standard (No duplicates allowed) (20P EACH)
8. LH Self (except Cream)(i.e. Black, Copper, Ivory, Sable & White)
9. LH A.O.C. Male
10. LH A.O.C. Female
11. LH Patterned (M/F)
12. LHSatin (M/F)
Special Class Hamsters entered in this class cannot be entered in any other class:
20. PET HAMSTERS (judged on tameness and condition only, in own cage)(50p each)
21. PET RABBIT AND RODENT CLASS (As above but in suitable container) (50p each)
DWARF CLASSES (20p per class) DUPLICATE CLASSES (5p per class)
D1. Campbell –Normal m/f D8. Junior (Member must be under 16 years old)
D2. Campbell –Albino m/f D9. Novice (Member in 1st year of membership)
D3. Campbell –Agenté m/f D10. Intermediate (Member in 2nd year of membership)
D4. Winter White –Normal m/f D11. Breeders (Hamster bred by Exhibitor)
D5. Winter White –Sapphire m/f D12. Grand Challenge
D6. Winter White –Pearl m/f D13. Non Standard (No duplicates) (20p Each)
D7 Chinese m/f
Dwarfs may be shown in Syrian Hire Pens if no Dwarf Hire Pens are available. (Other conditions see below)
Sale of stock: Hamsters must be healthy and over 5 weeks old. No hamster for sale to be over 10 months old. The
seller MUST provide a card giving hamsters date of birth, breeder's name and contact address or telephone number and
a box for their transportation home. A commission of 20% will be deducted for club funds. The Sales Manager has the
right to refuse any stock without giving a reason. Please note only fully paid up members may sell their excess stock at
the show. (Membership may be paid on the day.)
Show pens: A limited number of show pens are available or hire at 50p each, maximum 3 per exhibitor. Please order in
advance, allocation is on first come first served basis.
Directions FromM4 J15 Follow A419 (Cirencester). After about 2½ miles turn left (A361 Burford/Highworth).

[Holly]

Oooh thanks for that, souffle

I notice that there is LH "Self" class at this show - that's the first time I've seen this class - is it common?

[souffle]

Oh yes I see that Holly. Each club seems to have its own 'set' of classes. Sounds like a good idea as a single class like white never attracts much of an entry really.

[Holly]

Shame I've not got anyone to put in it! I have noticed that Midland shows sometimes split the sexes as well - as they've done here with the patterns and satins - that's quite nice for me as I've got three LH satins and Rolo won't be against the girls this time

[Basia]

When I first started looking at show schedules I was surprised there were so few colour classes. Netherland Dwarfs had one for pretty much every colour which made it very easy to make up champions in the less popular colours. I, however, must like a challenge because I showed REW, Agouti and sables which are the biggest classes, there would be 12 REW at a small show, 50-60 at a large. What colour have I stumbled into with hamsters - ah - cream!
I think I actually have an entry for that LH Self class, Truffle.

[I_am_plankton]

I am looking forward to this show, I am hoping to escape pen steward duty or the like since it is the AGM and will be a very interesting day so I don't want to miss anything.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone, Molly don't be shy, you saw me at Bath so I will come and say hello Gill and Julie I look forward to seeing you both also!

[Holly]

I'm really excited about this show - it will be lovely to see everyone! As Leanne says do not be shy, Mollz

Catja is coming as well - anyone else?

[Bunsey]

I really like how the Southern and Midland shows split the Winter Whites into colours too, as it gives Paddy a chance! when they're all together you end up with about 20 in the class!

[souffle]

They do in Northern too now Bunsey

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by I_am_plankton

I am looking forward to seeing everyone, Molly don't be shy, you saw me at Bath so I will come and say hello

Thanks, and thanks to Julie too - I really look forward to seeing everyone there and hopefully will get the courage to talk to people. I felt strange at Bath just hanging around for ages and thought people would think I was weird or shouldn't have been there
What happens at the AGM Leanne (or anyone else), and does this mean that only members can be there from a certain time? Although I will probably be joining at this show anyway!
I can't wait and am counting down the days