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Welcome Show Committee

from the Show Chairman Ian Jenkins
Show Chairman

On behalf of the (NSC) National Show a new generation of koi keepers to step Archie Dick
Committee I would like to thank you all up, get involved and learn how to set up Vice Show Chairman
for visiting the 2018 BKKS National and build the koi show. At the moment
Koi Show. Each and every one of you we have many guys with 20+ years of Carmen Jenkins
have made a contribution to this and experience who are happy and willing to Show Treasurer
next year’s show by attending today. pass on their knowledge. Don’t miss the
Following feedback from last year we opportunity. Paul Williams
have made a number of improvements If you are a new visitor to the National, Dealer Liaison
this year, including improved catering please note that show officials wearing
from our hosts the “The Heart of the official show shirt are here to help, Ralph Pegden, Kieron Burns
England” and a new executive toilet answer your questions and point you in Benching Admin
block. We do like to listen to what you the right direction should you need it,
tell us, and evolving the National Show don’t be shy please talk to them! Syd Mitchell
year on year is imperative to its future as Finally, I must mention our Sponsors- Water Test Team leader
The diet of Champions As, I am new to the role of Show Evolution Aqua and Saki Hikari koi foods Bill Jones
the top koi show in the country.
a massive thank you from the(NSC)and
Equipment Manager
Chairman, I have had many older, some
would say wiser heads (National Show myself. The show simply would not go Emma-Jane David
ahead without your support.
Committee Members) advising me on
the many protocols of koi shows. I Enjoy your weekend/or day at the Dinner Dance Liaison
National and once again thank you for
would publicly like to thank you all for your support. Ralph Pegden
your time and support. Public Relations Officer
With that thought in mind many of the
older generation are preparing to step Ian Jenkins Allan Tait
2018 All Japan Grand Champion down in the near future and I would JSC Representative
actively like to request and encourage BKKS National Koi Show Chairman 2018
At the 49th All Japan Nishikigoi of The World, held on the John Botha
3rd and 4th February 2018, the largest and most prolific
show in the world, a splendid 6 year old Kohaku was BKKS Chairman’s HSC Representative
crowned All Japan Grand Champion. Bob Jacobs
®
Fed and raised on 100% foods made by Kyorin (Hikari ) Message Exhibitor Representative
®
including Saki-Hikari Series, the 94cm Kohaku is owned
by Mr Pan, Zhi Cheng, bred by Sakai Fish Farm Co., Ltd. Larry Lambert
and handled by Odakan / Sanshin Trading. Gate Control
This Koi also won Grand Champion at the All Japan Young As the new Chairman The new Committee, which was elected
Koi Show 4 years ago, and this is the first time that the for the British Koi at the end of April this year, has made
same koi has won both Grand Champions. Keepers Society, changes to help move our organisation
welcome to this year’s forward and provide support to members Contents
annual Koi Show. and sections. We now have an online
As I am sure many of magazine, which goes out to members 3 Welcome from the Show Chairman
you will remember, on a quarterly basis, and we have had
the BKKS National koi show took a Grow and Show competition with koi 3 BKKS Interim Chairman’s message
a short break for a few years for from Momortaro, which were sourced
Grand Grand various reasons. But back in late by our Events Officer, Chris Thomas of
Champion Champion 2012 early 2013, a group called the KitsuKoi. 4 Showground plan
United Kingdom Nishikigoi Promotion I very much hope you enjoy the Show, 6 Show exhibitors
Association, of which the BKKS was a and as well as the high quality koi on
member, organised and ran the Show display, we have a lot of dealers and dry 10 Show classes & varieties within
in 2013. The UKNPA continued to be goods suppliers, who I am sure will have
the main organiser for the following two some very good offers. 12 2018 Awards
Diet Diet
years, until 2016 when the BKKS finally If you are already a member of the
took full control of the National Show. BKKS then you will have enjoyed 14 Do No Harm
This year we have a new Show a reduced entrance price. If you
Chairman Ian Jenkins and along with haven’t, it’s not too late. You can join 16 I know a man who does
his wife Carmen and many of last year’s at the Show and take advantage of the 19 Show sponsors
Show Committee members, they have reduced entry price.
put a lot of time and effort into this year’s But, more importantly, you will help the 20 BKKS sections
Show to make it even better than last National Body to continue to look after
year. koi keeping in the UK, as well as being 21 Other Koi Clubs
I think the Show scene is a very able to tap into a wealth of knowledge.
important part of the hobby. Our So, have a great day and enjoy 25 Other BKKS Koi shows
National Show gives the opportunity for yourselves.
koi keepers from all walks of life to view 29 2017 Winners
koi of the highest quality, which can only All the best,
help improve our own aspirations with 30 Blowing bubbles underwater
regard to our hobby.
The BKKS is the only National body 34 Anticipation
which represents koi keeping in the UK 39 Thank you to our sponsors
Technologically advanced Koi diets and has, over the years, been involved Bob Jacobs
with Government and DEFRA by
providing information and support about BKKS Chairman 45 2019 Show
our hobby.
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