Andover Show - 14th June

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by Matty Day

my biggest objectoin is shes taking credit for some one elses ham did she choose it care for it or breed him or her no

But will she, or will it just be said on the TV show that she borrowed the hamster for the day, but if the hamster wins anything it will still be put in the journal that the owner won? Surely the hamster would have still been entered into the show by the owner (presumably BVH) anyway? I took it that Carol Thatcher would "borrow" the hamster, and they would follow the hamster through the show - rather than making it seem like Carol had actually won anything and taking it to seriously? Maybe I just presumed though...

I don't have much of a problem with it anyway as, like has been said previously, it is excellent publicity for the club/fancy and should hopefully help to bring new members in.

[Bourne Valley Hams]

It will just be something to make the filming interesting for viewers - please don't take it so seriously!!
It will actually be a Towy Vale hamster she will be borrowing - the whole thing was Pete's idea so don't lynch me!!
I think it will be great publicity for the club, I really can't see a negative aspect - except for the fact that it is going to make my job as show secretary a bit more chaotic!

[souffle]

Perhaps people are not aware how very very difficult it is to get publicity for our clubs. Without public support the clubs would not survive. Without new and young members the clubs will not survive. Any opportunity such as this should be grabbed with open arms and any petty thoughts about who will win or not win should be put aside for the good of the club and the potential for new members and promoting our little friends possibly nationwide. I would be happy for her to borrow one of my hamsters if it were a Northern show. We happily arranged racing and hamsters to test race and be filmed. They were certainly not the winners. I am sure that after the show, should her hamster win, it would be credited to the owner and not Carol as it will all be an act for the cameras. If she did win her pleasue and excitement would make even better publicity. The judging will be normal and anonymous as it is at all shows. I am PRO of Northern and it is hard getting newspapers and sites to take publicity. The National post of PRO is still vacant. I wonder why

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by Bourne Valley Hams

It will just be something to make the filming interesting for viewers - please don't take it so seriously!!It will actually be a Towy Vale hamster she will be borrowing - the whole thing was Pete's idea so don't lynch me!!
I think it will be great publicity for the club, I really can't see a negative aspect - except for the fact that it is going to make my job as show secretary a bit more chaotic!

That's what I thought!

I don't mind being beaten by Carol Thatcher if it helps the club out and I can't really see the problem with it myself (but then I guess winning isn't my main priority, but helping the club is high on my list). I would have happily volunteered one of my hamsters, but figured that it would already be sorted out.

If you need any help with anything, Sue - I'll be happy to give you a hand

[BVMARK]

Originally Posted by Matty Day

my biggest objectoin is shes taking credit for some one elses ham did she choose it care for it or breed him or her no

thats my objectoin

As I said before: -

In theory, it is only the same as buying a hamster off of the sales table and entering it in the show on the same day.

This is good publicity for the Hamster Fancy, and at the end of the day, If she wins with a "borrowed" hamster, the owner will still know who ownes the little critter.

[Basia]

I think it's a great idea. I quite like Carol Thatcher since I saw her in the Jungle, I wish I was coming to Andover!

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by Basia

I think it's a great idea. I quite like Carol Thatcher since I saw her in the Jungle, I wish I was coming to Andover!

I know, I liked her in the jungle so it'll be quite cool for her to be at show!

[Matty Day]

Originally Posted by Mollz

I know, I liked her in the jungle so it'll be quite cool for her to be at show!

now dont get me going about falling standards on tv

[souffle]

No Matty, please don't as I will find it extremely off topic

Originally Posted by Matty Day

now dont get me going about falling standards on tv

Maybe just once Matty, you could find something positive to say??? Or just don't post?!

I think its really exciting that Carol Thatcher will be there. I'm sure she'll be good value. Andover will be my first show and its turning into a VERY big day.