Macclesfield, UK

[Shovelnose]

Hey,

A hobbyist friend of mine from around here is in the UK for the next few weeks and is likely to stay at Macclesfield (40 Miles from Manchester Im told). Was wondering if anyone :

a) Could suggest LFS around this area.

b) Could invite him over for a cuppa so he can catch a glimpse of the British way of fish keeping.

[MatsP]

Wigan, and Pier Aquatics is about 35 miles (55 km) from Macclesfield. One of the best fish-shops in this country, in my opinion.

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Mats

[Shovelnose]

Great!!!! I 've heard quite a bit 'bout Pier. Will make sure he visits it. Maybe convince him to bring back a fish or a dozen.

Now Il wait and see if I get offers for the second point.

[Viktor Jarikov]

just a short 12 h trip to the west and I'd happy to show your friend Belorussian-American way of fish-keeping.

[Shovelnose]

He s on an official visit Victor. So I dont see him visiting your private river drainage.

Thanks for the offer though. Will let him know anyways.

[Viktor Jarikov]

He s on an official visit Victor. So I dont see him visiting your private river drainage.

[mikek]

if he his still in the uk on the 21/11/10 there is the catfish study group auction at Highfields Working Men’s Club, Ratcliffe Street, Darwen, BB3 2DF at the starting time of 1.00pm lots of cats and other fish he can call at piar on the way i live in staffordshier and one of the best at the moment is oddball express atUnit 5 St Albans Court.
St Albans Road
Stafford
Staffs
ST16 3DJ.
Phone No: - 07956327665 about 20/30 min from macclesfeald

regards mike

[MatsP]

The auction is on the 21st of November...

http://www.catfishstudygroup.org/diary/diary_2009.htm
[Yes, it says 2009, but it's 2010 diary dates!]

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Mats

[Shovelnose]

Thanks a lot for the details. Looks like hes gonna be in the thick of things!!! He s likely to stay there for a coupla weeks atleast.

Will there be any formalities to get into the auction???

[MatsP]

Thanks a lot for the details. Looks like hes gonna be in the thick of things!!! He s likely to stay there for a coupla weeks atleast.

Will there be any formalities to get into the auction???

Nope, just bring cash - you pay for each item as it's sold. And pay attention, as it's fairly rapid and no pre-view, so you need to decide then and there whether you want it or not...

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Mats

[Shovelnose]

That was quick!!!! He s not coming back without a bag fulla barbels for sure.

[mikek]

sorry about the date mixup i will be going up on the sunday 21/11/10
will be getting on the M6 at junction 16 stoke north at about 9am to get to pier for them opening at 10am so if your friend would like to follow us he is welcome, i may have a space in my car but not sure as yet
regards mike

[Shovelnose]

Great!!! If you PM your mail id to me Il ask him to get in touch with you.