The Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers
The society comprises dedicated goldfish keepers committed to the care and breeding of goldfish
The National Fancy Goldfish Open Show like many annual events in the hobby had to take an absence in 2020 & 21. Starting in Northampton in 2014 there have been 6 National events that have showcased the very best the countries 4 Goldfish Societies have to offer; and now in 2022 we are just 6…
In June 2022 the AMGK were proud to host the first Open Show since 2019, signaling the return of Fancy Goldfish Competition. Judged to the Nationwide Standard, we saw 211 entries from 26 different owners and breeders. Setting up a near record number of tanks, the AMGK Open Show most definitely announced the show season…
My Day at the AMGK Open Show 25th July 2022 It’s now been over a week since our first Open Show since 2019 and we have been flooded with complimentary messages from all over the country by members and visitors to the show (some not so complimentary, it has to be said, that centred on…
The missing publication of the Goldfish Standard from July 2011 has been found and can now be made available to members on the website. With thanks to June Pons & Mick Smith for supplying the document to be scanned. In this publication And more to read more click the cover link to the left. The…
It’s now three years since we had our last open show staged by the Association of Midland Goldfish Keepers due to the COVID pandemic. However, the date of the 25th of June is fast approaching when it is hoped that as many members and friends in the goldfish keeping world get together for what we…
We are Just 5 Weeks to the entry deadline for the first Open Show in the country since 2019. The 25th June 2022 will be a chance for members of the AMGK or any associated society to exhibit fish to be judged to the Nationwide Standard. The traditional First Show of the show season is…
Sunday 15th we held our first table show since 2019. It was not without its teething problems, and there were several learnings that showed that we are out of practice, and demonstrated that a more formal agenda or schedule was required. It was unfortunate that we missed many members due to health issues, car issues…
The latest publication of the Goldfish Standard (as featured on “have I got news for you”) is in your inboxes now. In this months publication: And more to read more click the cover link to the left. The Goldfish Standard as a club newsletter is produced by volunteers, and needs content created by members to…
Many conversations amongst breeders lately are dominated by the increasing challenges of the cost of energy to run a fish house, and effect of climate change on the breeding season. It feels like winter has extended into April this year, which means a slow start to the breeding season, unless we can afford the…
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Dear Sir/Madam/Chairperson of the Midlands Goldfish Keepers Association, I appreciate that you will be a very busy person, but I am writing t you as a very keen fish keeper and admirer. I have many fish, some big, some small and some I think are truly enormous and maybe need to go on a strict…