On Sunday 27th April, aquarists travelled not only from many corners of the U.K., but also from Germany in order to join the members of the Ryedale Aquarist Society for their Annual Aquarium Fish Open Show, which was held at the Pickering Centre of Askham Bryan College.

          A total of 227 entries were spread over the 45 classes with 26 families bringing along a stunning array of high quality fish. Y.A.A.S. 'A' Class Judges Mrs. P. Jones, Mr. A. Frisby, Mr. T. Douglas and Mr. S. Grant were kept very busy and awarded a large number of green cards, for 85 points and over, which went home with many happy exhibitors.

          The main results were as follows:-

• Best in Show and Best Exhibit - Mr. R. Blackburn (Castleford A.S.) with Akysis catfish (87 points).

• Best in Show runner-up - Mr. B. Kerrigan with a Sewellia lineolata (86.5 points).

• The Junior Award was presented to Miss Amy Charters (STAMPS).

          22 families submitted ‘auction lots' giving Y.A.A.S. Chairman Mr. Steve Jones and his auctioneering team a very busy, but enjoyable, afternoon. Just for the record, the many people who attended meant that there was not a seat or standing place left in the large auction hall!

          The Ryedale members send their thanks to the small army of helpers from both the Y.A.A.S. and T.T.A.A.F.B.A.S. for their wonderful help, to all our friends who made the journey to be with us and interested visitors from the Pickering area who came along to view the fish exhibits.

 David Marshall.