Ashfield Ferret Club

This was our second visit to the Newark Show Ground this year. This time it was for Aztecpromotions in the shape of,

The Robin Hood Game and Country Show 17th & 18th October 2009

The Saturday was a quiet day for every one, and was very cold, but it did stay dry. Visitors to the stand included some who came in June,

and others who missed us last time, lots of intrest from young and old alike. On Sunday the weather was alot better and the sun shined on us most of the day,

we were very buisey with lots of children wanting to hold or stroke the ferrets and the older generation wanting to share thier memories of ferrets and rabbiting when they were youngsters.

It was good to see so many teenagers interested in ferrets, we even had ferret owners bringing thier ferrets to the show, just to show them to us, and also race them against ours, we hope to return next year.

Thanks to Daz and Michele Price who came to help us and had a great time, also Katrina and Christian who are regular helpers, and of course my family who make it happen.

More Pictures in the Phot Gallery

For the 3rd year running we attended the Papplewick Pumping Station Open Day, August Bank Holiday. (sun/mon 30/31 Aug.)

The Sunday was fairly quiet, as the weather although dry was overcast and cold, but we still had lots of visitors, some coming back to see us from last year.

The Monday was a lot better with bright sunshine all day and warm as well, lots of interest with the ferrets, and the racing as well. We used our new Racing gear

for the first time, and it was very good. Other events included Archery, Exploring the underground resivoir, 46 Harley Davidson MotorCycles on display, and the working Pumping Station Built 127 years ago.

Hope to see everyone again next year.

Glen Parva Parish Council, Open Day.  8th August 09

What a realy nice day it was, bright sun shire throughout the day, and hot to go with it, the forcast was rain on friday but clear on saturday, and after last week we needed a nice day.

The event went real well for the organises, with a good turnout on the day with the good weather, lots of stalls and animal stands, the FERRETS went down a treat, lots of intrest and questions. The public loved it when team members put harnesses on a few and took them for a walk. We had a selection of 1 year olds on dislay and for kids to hold, as well as some Kits of 12 -16 weeks old on display for the experience. Thank you to Michelle Owen for coming to help, michelle brought her Ferret Roulet with her. We have been asked to go back next year.

The ARK, Ashbourne Animal Rescue, 2nd August 09.

It rained all week prior to the show, but the organisers still wanted us to come, so go we did.

Helpers Katrina & Christian with Clare in one car, and Me, Margaret, my mum Brenda and Ben & Josh in my car.

All was well untill we got to Derby on the way,when Katrina flashed me and excitedly kept pointing to pull over.

That is when we saw what they did, lots of smoke pouring from the engine of my car. On investigastion, I discovered the clutch had burnt out, and the engine itself was smoking, the car died.

Quickly transfering equipement between the cars,Clare, Katrina and Christian made their way to the Event with what they could carry, we waited for the RAC.

The others arrived at The Ark, and were given a pitch on some grass which turned into a mud bowl very quickly, but they made the best with what they had.

The PR stand was buisey all day, and did very well. I ditched the car in the mazda garage and on the spur of the moment, replaced it with another car there and then.

When we arrived at the ARK, the open day was more or less over so we helped to get the stuff home, we are going back next year to do the ferret racing which everyone missed this year.

See all the pics in the PR Photo Gallery.

THE CLUB IS REGULARLY ASKED TO PUT ON A DISPLAY OF FERRETS AND IT USUALY INCLUDES FERRET RACING AS WELL.

BOTH SCHOOLS AND VILLAGE FATES ARE PLACES THAT WE ATTEND.

 IF ANY MEMBER OF THE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO HELP AT THESE EVENTS YOU WOULD BE MOST WELCOME,

JUST LET JOHN KNOW IN  ADVANCE.

IF YOU ARE AN EVENTS ORGANISER AND WOULD LIKE US TO PUT ON OUR PR STALL,

THEN PLEASE CONTACT JOHN GODDARD ON 0115 8548783 OR MIKE/PANNA HEALY ON 0115 8773770.

THE PR EVENTS FOR 2009

30th & 31st AUGUST 2009

August Bank Holliday, 11am - 5pm each day

PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION OPEN DAY 

LOTS OF STANDS

STEAM ENGINE DISPLAYS

VISIT THE BEST PRESERVED, VICTORIAN, WORKING,STEAM PUMPING ENGINE

FERRET PR STAND WITH FERRET RACING DISPLAYS EVERY HOUR

Mr Geoffrey Bamforth Celebrated his 70th Birthday with a Party held at Hodsock Priory, Worksop, on 5th July 09.

To entertain his guests, and for something different, Geoffrey invited Ashfield Ferret Club to come and put on Ferret Racing.

Although we had not done any private functions before, we decided to give it a go. I can honestly say that it went very well.

The guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves, especialy when they were invited to have a flutter at 50p a go, just for fun.

All those who lost recieved a prize which was a lollypop, some seemed more intent on winning the lollypops. The weather was glorious

and the venue was delightfull. Go to the photo gallery for all the photos.

Bonnington School Open Day 4th July 2009

Once again, Bonnington Junior School, Bulwell,Nottingham. Invited Ashfield Ferret Club to put on Ferret racing at their Annual Fate for kids and parents.

The weather was exceptionaly good for the day, last year it was very windy. There was a good turn out, and everyone enjoyed them selves, especialy when

the Head Master went into the stocks and the kids got to pelt him with water soacked sponges. Unfortunately the camera wasnt working so no pics.

We were invited to put on our PR & Racing for the Anual County Show 9/10 May.

This was the first time for us at such a big event. The weather was great and the interest

in the ferret was brilliant,we never seemed to stop. Ferret racing went down well and kids had a great time.

Made friends with Lincs FM's bear. (see your Pics)

This was the first PR day this year, we arrived in the rain and set up, thinking this would be  bad day.

However, the rain stoped and the sun came out. The day turned out to be a good one.

lots of fun was had, and the public were great as usual, we also made friends with Misty, a Barn Owl in the next tent.

To see a Picture of Misty, see Your Pics

ON SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2008, WE WERE WELCOMED TO A GRAND AFFAIR AT DONCASTER. THE STRAWBERRY ISLAND BOAT CLUB ASKED US TO PUT ON A DISPLAY OF FERRETS AND RACING AT THEIR ANNUAL GALA. IT WAS A LOVERLY DAY,LOTS OF SUN AND LOTS TO SEE AND DO. THE ICE CREAM VAN WAS PARKED 20 FEET AWAY. WEWERE WARMLY WELCOMED AND EVERYONE CAME TO SEE THE FERRETS. SEE YOU THERE AGAIN NEXT YEAR.

This year we attended the Papplewick Pumping Station Bank Holiday Open Day for the 2 days it was open. Lots of people from last year came to revisit the PR  stand and look at/hold the ferrets. the weather was good for both days and we all had a good time.

Papplewick Pumping Station,Steam Open Day

Bank Holliday Monday 27th August 2007. The weather couldnt have been better for a popular open day.

Many visitors came to the site of the victorian pumping station that still pumps water to the surrounding villages.

There were lots of steam engine attractions, and small attractions, we were invited to bring our ferrets and to put on

ferret racing for the public. the gizzebo was full every hour for the racing, and lots of visitors as well.

Saturday 11th August 2007

Erewash Borough Council held their summer festival at the Pavilion Recreation Ground in Cotmanay, Ilkeston.

It was a very hot day, and lots to do, including a fun fair. Many visitors came to the tent to see, and hold the ferrets. Lots of the older generation told us of when they were kids and had ferrets. Young and old enjoyed the ferret racing, including one young man who brought his own ferret to race against ours.

Rainbows children Charity, held there Annual Fund raiser for the home for terminaly ill children, at Watermeads Country Park, Syston, Nr. Leicester. The weather was absolutely great. Lots of people attended and the Ferret Racing was eagerly awaited every hour we were there.

Edwalton Primary School, situated on the outskirts of Nottingham, invited us to put on a PR & Racing Stand at their 5oth anniversary on 2nd July 2006, a good day was had by all and it was a loverly day as well. The club has been asked to return next year.

Mansfield Town FC invited us for the fourth year, to put on a stall and PR/Racing display. The weather was great and the people were once again friendly and inquisitive. The kids love ferrets, but it suprises us just how many adults wont touch ferrets untill the kids do it first. As you can see fun was had by all, young and old.

Navenby School, near Lincoln in vited AFC to come to their charity open day 15th July 02. Lots of people attended and lots came to see the ferrets.

Ice cream and strawberries were had by all. It was a lovely day.