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…
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…
Board Members Pat Davies (AMGK) – Chairman Graham Turner (NEGS) – Secretary/Show Secretary Andy Barton (AMGK) – Hon. Treasurer/Principal Show Manager Ian Mildon (BAS) – Fish Standards/Judges Date: 22/02/2021 To the NATIONWIDE: Delegates: Sherridan Moores, Dean Roberts, David Padfield, Dennis Godfrey, Alan Race, Tom Bell, Graham Turner, Keith Waters, Ian Mildon, Bob Jones, Jamie Mullen,…
We are pleased to announce that Heron’s Pet World has made a commitment to sponsor AMGK shows with fish food in 2022. Heron’s base their business model on wholesale purchase of quality fish food from the manufactures directly and then making it available to hobbyists in minimal packaging, and without the overheads of other branded…
In the past the quality of home video would be hampered by the level of technology, the editing time and a steep learning curve making it prohibitive for many hobbyist . These difficulties has naturally left the UK hobby with all too few and precious visual documentation from the 20th Century. Many videos have now…
The meeting witnessed a fantastic turnout after a 20 months COVID enforced break, with almost 50 members and visitors taking the time to travel to the venue, which must be a record for an AGM! The fact that we organised a highly successful auction and table show of this year’s youngsters, undoubtedly helped to achieve…
AMGK Annual General Meeting and Goldfish Table Show and Auction confirmed for Sunday 17th October 2021 It’s been a long time since the last face to face meeting, but, at last, we have set a date for the AGM on Sunday 17th October 2021 at the usual venue of St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall Brinklow Road,…
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