THIS MONTHS NEWSLETTER JULY 2015

THIS MONTHS NEWSLETTER JULY 2015
Upcoming event
9th August annual BBQ & photo show results presentation at Jim & Mandy Shaw`s
Chairman`s notes
Hi everybody well after a busy June, July was even busier with a weekend away as mentioned last month, what a great weekend
visiting two great dealers and a Saturday night to remember (unfortunately I cant remember too much ) I do know I had a headache the following morning . July also saw 2 major koi shows with the East of England followed by the North East. A few of our
members did really well at the North East with myself , Paul Williams, Dave Crellin & Barry Thompson all showing there. Unfortunately the East of England show has now been cancelled & will not be run anymore . A great shame for the showing side of the
hobby.
August see`s our own photo show results announced at the clubs annual BBQ all members are welcome to attend so come on get
your names down if you haven`t already done so. I`m sure there will be some very happy people when they get their results. Hope
to see you all there.
Regards
Wayne
A WEEKEND AWAY AT YUME KOI & A4 KOI
This month we have had a weekend away “down south” well south west first at Yume Koi owned and run by Mike Snaden & his wife Elisa then on the
Sunday we went east across to A4 Koi run by Darren Maughan.
So Firstly we all met up at Jimmy Shaw`s as there was only 11 of us & it seemed daft to go up to Pete & Caroline`s farm to park up as we usually do
when there are quite a few cars, to be honest it was a poor turn out which is such a shame after all the effort that goes into the planning & arranging of
these trips and I`ll just say now you missed a great trip if you didn`t come,
We loaded are bags and cases on board and off we went it was great to be back on a trip as the banter and laughter started straight away as well as
the catch up on how everybody was doing with their koi & ponds & pond builds (Wayne) and where to put your hot tub if you have one (Wayne &
Maggie) plus it was nice to welcome Glenn & Ronnie on their first trip with us.
We stopped halfway down for a comfort break & a drink then back on the road I think we arrived around 12pm The weather was glorious nice & warm
Mike & Elisa made us more than welcome serving us a fantastic lunch all topped off with fresh cream scones & a very tasty Coffee cake (for them that
like it shame Mandy doesn`t like coffee) it was nice to have a chat with a couple of our forum members Stephen & Anthony who were there collecting
a few tosai they had selected from mike , I must say it was a pleasure being at Yume with Mike as he doesn`t hound you for a sale at all he just left us
to wander around his ponds doing our own thing some were even doing a bit of sunbathing in the loungers laid out on the lawn area but if you did
needed any help he was quick to help and give his opinions on how he thought certain Koi would develop or not as the case maybe and what a treat it
was seeing ( in my opinion ) some of the best koi in the country on sale at that moment plus the spectacle of the large pond with all the big girls
in ,there were some very nice pieces in especially a 5 step Kohaku which would grace any pond as well as the show scene in my humble opinion ,
one our bunch bought a nice tosai mukashi ogon & another of our bunch spotted a very nice sansai shiro utsuri which really took his eye, so much
so he went back the following week to get it.
Well after a very interesting and enjoyable few hours Mike offered to take us to a pond owned by his friend James carter a name some might know
from the show scene it was a shame James wasn`t available to show us his pond in person but our trip had coincided with a cricket match he was
playing in , when we arrived at James hose you would never have guessed what was in the back garden , James had recently been altering his pond
and garden but it was still a very nice set up with a very large pond built in the “ new way of building ponds for growing large koi” which is as long and
wide as you can fit in but only 4 to 5 feet deep and to say there were some large koi in is an under statement, there were several that had took prizes
at the larger koi shows and some smaller ones that were to be the next generation for showing I would imagine, after a hour it was time to say our
goodbye to Mike as we were heading off for our hotel for our overnight stay and evening meal .
On arrival at the hotel we all took to our rooms where me & mandy dropped straight off to sleep and were the last down for
our evening meal all the gang were sat outside the pub/ diner as the weather was still quite warm & we weren`t booked in
until later for our meal anyway the banter & laughter had already started as the drinks had started to flow , we got our call in
for our meal & were all placed on the same table which was nice as the laughter really started I must say I haven`t laughed
quite so much for a while thanks must mainly go to Wayne as he was really on form and had us all howling with laughter at
times.
The next morning after a very nice breakfast we set off for A4 koi owned and run by Darren Maughan, on arrival at Darrens
we were greeted with a great spectacle of red kites swirling round the skies above the area & Darren said it was a usual occurrence ( I wish I`d have had my binoculars) anyway Darren runs his business from behind his home but it is a large garden
with a centre piece of one of the best ( the way I would have a pond) ponds I have seen in a long time built in ground with
very large slate boulders behind and hanging over the edge of the pond which was in a kidney shape around 7 foot deep at
the larger end then had a small shelf around 2 / 3 foot deep with some very nice koi in which I think most were for sale also
in the landscaping were some very nice cloud pruned pine trees ( I think that’s what they were anyway ) Inside one of the
several very large sheds were 3 ponds with the smaller koi in for sale from which we (well most of us had our say) selected a
very nice tosai Tancho for one of our club members who couldn`t make the trip but was happy to be guided by Wayne over
the phone ( and trying to get him onto the correct website to see pictures of it ) then after bowling several go sanke Tosai
another member bought a very nice kohaku , when we had arrived a couple from our gang had complimented Darren on
some Bonsai trees he had on display in his garden to which he replied “ there all for sale “ well after a little discussion by the
couple mentioned 2 of them came back to Castleford on the bus with us and very nice they were too.
So it was time for home and after a another laughter filled journey as well as the usual discussions on koi & ponds & everything to do with the hobby we were back everyone said how much they had enjoyed the weekend and were looking forward
to the next one. So why not join in and come along next year we have some fantastic trips already planned.
SEE LAST PAGE FOR A FEW PICS FROM THE WEEKEND.
BIG CONGRATULATIONS
I`d Just like to give a Big Congratulations on behalf of the club to Wayne Taylor (sid49) Dave Crellin (crell) Paul Williams (tancho showa) & Barry Thompson (bazkoi) for their results at the recent North East Koi Show where Barry did
well I`m sorry I haven't got his results but think he took several firsts in class & size , Dave took several prizes and 2 =
1st in class& size , Paul took numerous 1st in class & size & Variety plus his size 5 sanke took Adult Champion and
finally Wayne who took several 1st in class & size & variety but most importantly took the GRAND CHAMPION with
his size 7 sanke which just going by the pictures as I didn`t make it to the show was exceptional, well done Wayne ,
Paul, Dave & Barry for flying the flag for the Yorkshire Koi Society and showing what special koi we have in our society members ponds.
Ps the names in the ( ) boxes are their log on names on the Yorkshire koi society website so you can see their full
results if you wish
If your thinking of building a new pond or just altering your existing one if you need anything pond related from fittings to
pumps and everything in between , need any treatments, additives , koi food ,pond fish food , then you will find everything you`ll need at Pond Planet they have all the big named products & with 30 years experience they`re sure they
have the answer for your needs. You`ll find a link to their website on the homepage of the Yorkshire Koi Society website
NEW POND BUILD & UPGRADES
If your thinking of building or changing your pond let me know with a couple of pics and I can do a small feature on it for the other
members to read, come on don’t be shy its your Newsletter.
THIS MONTHS DEALER PROFILE
Dock koi is a koi dealer outlet based in Grimsby (north east Lincolnshire) run by Neil who personally hand selects
& imports each high quality koi direct from Japan and specialises in Ogata koi & a small number of other suppliers
only ,all are fully quarantined on arrival in the uk for 6 to 7 weeks meaning Neil supplies disease free healthy koi of
all varieties and sizes at affordable prices for all koi keepers and they always have a excellent selection of koi for
purchase through the year.
As well as the special koi Dock koi supply they also have everything you will need
for your pond wether your just starting out or doing a refurb or just the day to to
day running with food ,treatments and other accessories we all seem to need from
time to time they will have them most likely plus theres the added benefit that dock
koi is on the east coast so if your having a ride out you can always make a day of
it as the east coast of Yorkshire / Lincolnshire has some of the best views & walks
in the country in my opinion that is.
Neil in Japan
Dock koi also offer free delivery with purchases over £50 so as I say if you want anything filters of all kinds pumps
uv`s all the latest treatments and foods Neil has them , you can find Dock koi `s advertising banner on the Yorkshire Koi Society website homepage by just scrolling down & clicking on the banner which will take you straight to
the website where you will find all their information such as opening times and how to order on line even koi can be
sent by courier with a late pick up from the outlet and early next day delivery to you this normally costs £25 per box.
Here is Neil hand selecting koi at Mr Ogata`s koi farm
A pond full ready for selection at Ogata
If anyone has anything they wish to contribute towards the club raffles please get in touch with either Elaine or Sue , if anyone
has any ideas for the newsletter or would like to see something added please just let me know , if anyone knows of anyone who
puts presentations on regarding koi of course or associated with koi for our winter meetings please get in touch with Paul Mercer
(big uggy) or anyone has any ideas for x club visits or any other visit they would like us to try and arrange please get in touch with
Paul Dixon. Any one wishing to sponsor the club with a advertising banner please contact our Chairman Wayne Taylor or vice
chairman Jim Shaw with any questions you may have.
Sorry no members pond of the month this month
A few pics of our recent weekend away at Yume Koi & A4
Sue being mother for
us all again at Yume
koi
Me having a look at
mikes special growing pond with some
of the big girls in
Sorry Jim but I was made to put
it on by someone high up ?
All ready for the evening
meal , the pic has missed
a few off though
A few of the boys browsing a vat of
tosai at A4 koi
A better pic of the big girls
at Yume koi
Glenn & Ronnie selecting a few new purchases maybe ? at Mikes
A very nice pond in the garden of A4 koi
DON’T FORGET THESE UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARIES !
Sunday 13th September the visit from the Yorkshire BKKS section to us.
Sunday 11th October its our last supper outing, so get your names down for this it’s a great day followed by a lovely
meal.
Sunday 6th December it’s the Christmas dinner another great get together to end our year so get your names down
for this early please so Paul & Sue can book the places.