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Bimbi Aquarist Society
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Known as: Bimbi's
Logo:1970s
Disbanded: Yes, 1990s
Specialties: Showing & breeding all types of fish. latterly specialising in livebearers.               
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays, Bimbi's Fish Restaurant, Gateshead; then Felling CA, Felling Square.
Open Show: Felling CA, Felling Square.
Open Show Award Cards: 1st Place, Class Xb-m
Auctions: Felling CA, Felling Square.
Members: Jim Alexander, Mr G.Archdale, Merial Conway, Paul Conway, Mr B.Foster, Mr I.Goodrick, Mr A.Howgate, George Liddle, Mr H.Nicod, A.J.Ogil, Davey Turnbull
Additional Information:
This club was formed by George Liddle in Bimbis fish and chip restaurant which he managed. When George moved on, Paul, an FBAS Judge, and Merial Conway took over the club and moved it to the Community Association in Felling Square. 4 or 5 open shows and auction were held in this dimly lit venue. Bimbi always had a good size membership who were always willing to help out at shows. On one memorable occasion, the poor lighting - we'll give the judge the benefit of the doubt, led to unusual finish to a show. Judging had finished and most of the judges had left when it was discovered a judge had judged for right to left when the judging sheet had been filled in left to right. I was nominated to re-judge the class, and the room had to be cleared. I finished judging and, instead of thanks, was met with a barrage of insults  from exhibitors wanting to get home, most think the fault was mine. PB
Bimbi used this tableaux for two Festivals at the Crowtree Leisure Centre. After some complaints, the realistic looking doggy-doo was removed and did not reappear the second year. Paul Barrow

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