Nottingham & District Koi Keepers Society

John and Julie talk about their Autumn Japan trips.

Come and find out about one of the most economical way of heating your pond with a presentation from Crystal Enterprises.

I am pleased to announce our next speaker is Duncan Griffiths on the 10th May 2016 who will be doing a talk on koi health etc..
Duncan has wrote a book on koi diagnosis and treatments I use it as a key textbook it's a great read and if any members require help Duncan will be arriving at 6:30 at the White hart public house, 29 Gregory street, please contact him prior to the meeting for any special needs or items
start time 7:30 latest for meeting and talk looking forward to seeing all members for thus special show, I can guarantee a fascinating night.

Our June meeting will be held at at Deborah and David's pond on Sunday June 12th at 3pm.

There will be a free BBQ with tea, coffee and soft drinks, you may bring your own alcohol.

Email me at, brooksbank.db@gmail.com for the address or to confirm your attendance so we have an idea of numbers.

The next club meeting is a pond visit and BBQ at John & Glenda's on Sunday the 14th of August at 2:00pm, this is slightly later than planned due to building work.

Tea and soft drinks provided, bring your own alcohol.

Contact John for address at, wallacesbeds@yahoo.co.uk

Visit to Julie's lovely pond near Lincoln, lunch provided.

Please arrive after 12:00pm.

Another chance to show off your prized koi and garden if you have participated in the past or if you are new to showing then the photoshow is a great introduction to showing in the stress free surroundings of your own garden.

Koi will be bowled by an experienced benching team, inspected, photographed and finally judged by a BKKS show judge.

Results and awards at a presentation evening later in the year.

Another chance to show off your prized koi and garden if you have participated in the past or if you are new to showing then the photoshow is a great introduction to showing in the stress free surroundings of your own garden.

Koi will be bowled by an experienced benching team, inspected, photographed and finally judged by a BKKS show judge.

Results and awards at a presentation evening later in the year.

Our return visit to the Potteries Koi club with a visit to Sunnybank koi.

Octobers meeting is a slideshow of entries from this years photo show, members have the chance to select which koi in their opinion would collect the major awards.

The AGM followed by a talk on some of the finer points of koi appreciation from a local koi dealer.

Christmas dinner followed by the photoshow awards presentation.

It is the Christmas meal at the White hart on Tuesday which starts at 7pm. Be there at around 6.30pm if possible.

We have 21 members attending for the meal and I have a list of what everyone has ordered.

Don't forget to bring your secret Santa present for those who want to join in (£5/6 per couple/single).

After the meal, we will be in the function room for the presentation of this years awards following the photo show held in September. It is going to be a great night.

Just a reminder- If you haven't paid John the BKKS money for this year yet, it is £15. See you all Tuesday.

Deborah

David will be running a challenging quiz about koi and koi keeping.

There will also be plenty of time to discuss with other members any issues or problems you may be having with your pond or fish.

As Winter gives way to Spring, rising temperatures combined with over generous feeding can give rise to problems and parasites can take advantage of the koi's weaker immune system.

This meeting gives members a chance to obtain advice from other members on reducing the risks associated with Spring and how to deal with Parasites should they occur.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting tomorrow at the White Hart, 7.30pm. Remember to renew your membership/join the club if you have not done it yet- the fees have been frozen for a further year and are £18/couple, £14/single, £5/junior or still in education (under 21yr)/ late joiner. New members are always welcome. The meeting will offer members the opportunity to discuss Koi health as well as other issues that we all may come across as we are moving from Winter into Spring. It should be an interesting discussion, with members new and old being able to learn from the experiences of others. I am hoping everyone can make it.
Deborah
Club Secretary.

Members of the South East koi club visit some of our ponds over the weekend.

Members of the South East koi club visit some of our ponds over the weekend.

Next club meeting is at Geoff Cooks house at Mapperley for a barbecue at 1:30pm on the 30 July 2017.

Bring your own alcohol if required.

Fill your belly with Christmas cheer, pull a cracker and have a laugh.

We welcome back speaker Mark Davies of Cuttlebook koi farm.

Christmas dinner menu should be available at the meeting, could members be prepared to confirm attendance and make meal selection.

I believe there is a £5 per head deposit required to be paid on the night.

First the AGM followed by a chance to inspect images of all the koi entered into this years photo show.

Can you select the major winners?

We have a break this month to recover from the excesses of Christmas and the New Year.

Photoshow awards presentation evening.

Did you manage to pick Grand Champion etc in November? Find out how good a koi judge you are tonight.

As always new members are welcome to join us.

Dean Dimarco of Aqua Source products giving us the benefit of his wisdom on koi nutrition.