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May 1, 20233 min read
Mid Staffs Grow & Show '23
After missing out last year due to conflicting schedules (which I was not happy about), I returned to the friendly Mid-Staffs Koi Keeping...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
18,000 Gallon Koi Pond - Pond Visit
A spectacular UK koi pond owned by a talented koi keeper determined to realise his ambitious vision. It's only brief, but please relax...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
ChatterKoi PhotoShow - Awards!
The ChatterKoi PhotoShow first ran in 2015 to encourage grassroots hobbyists to get involved with the show scene from the comfort of...
May 14, 20222 min read
Birmingham & West Mids - Grow & Show!
The Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Society held their annual 'Grow & Show' event, and they invited me along for a nose. (There was food -...
Mar 30, 20223 min read
ChatterKoi PhotoShow 2022
The ChatterKoi PhotoShow has become a rather popular event over the past few years - this year will hopefully continue the theme....
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Pond Visit - Shane (article & video)
I spent a day with a koi hobbyist who I've known for a few years, to take a closer look at his system and koi collection, before he...
Jun 10, 20214 min read
Mid Staffs Grow & Show Event Day.
Well, once again a whole year has flown by and last Sunday it was time to get together with the wonderful Mid Staffs Koi Keeping Society...
Jun 5, 20214 min read
Koi Catch-Up
A while ago I featured the above pond owned by my friend Mark. At the time, due to the failing light (and far too much talking) we didn't...
Sep 11, 20202 min read
Mid Staffs - Grow and Show Event.
Last Sunday saw the Mid Staffs Koi Society hold their Grow and Show Results Event. This is a staple for the club and seems to be very...
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Chatter koi - Koi Fix
Ken and Sophie at The Koi Collection teamed up with Dean Dimarco and Chatter Koi to host the ‘Koi Fix‘ event today. It was a great day to...
Apr 11, 20201 min read
Maruhiro - Showa
Not ‘Text Book’ by any means but I’ve always had a soft spot for this showa, it resides in a very well kept koi pond. I get the lovely...
