2012 conference only a few weeks away .

The Guild’s annual conference for 2012 will take place at the Hayes conference centre over the weekend of 23rd - 25th March 2012. We are delighted to have as our Guest speaker, Matthias Fahrni from Switzerland. Although Matthias uses tiny fish to demonstrate his Technique for preparing breathtakingly accurate mounts his methods can be adapted for all avenues of Taxidermy, weather you mount Fish, Birds,Mammals or Gameheads you are sure to learn some valuable tips from watching his extremely talented Taxidermist.

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Matthias is a 2 time world champion. He won his first world championship in 2003 and the second in Salzburg, Austria, in 2008.
His winning entry at Salzburg was bullhead measuring just 9 cm in length is now displayed in the Natural History Museum in Solothurn.

Matthias's Latest mount is the smallest skin mount fish ever to be mounted. It is pictured here next to his wifes little finger to give an idea of how small it is

Full programme will be mailed to all members in january .But please book early for this conference as it is sure to be very popular and one to remember.

The theme for this years 'themed competition' Will Be " Springtime". This was chosen By Last years winner Dennis Baker.

NEW MEMBERS DON'T FORGET!
As a new member you qualify for a £25 discount on the cost of your first Conference.
The Conference is open to all taxidermists or those interested in taxidermy and membership of the Guild is not a necessity.
The venue provides comfortable accommodation, plenty of parking space, good food and a bar and promises to be a unique, informative and interesting weekend. If you are interested in joining the Guild of Taxidermists you can fill in our application form.
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CONFERENCE BOOKING FORM

Friday 23rd March to Sunday 25^th March 2012

Venue:  The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1AU.

*TO BE SURE OF YOUR PLACE, PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED BOOKING FORM TO THE ADDRESS BELOW AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITIY AS WE NEED TO CONFIRM THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE.  PLEASE NOTE THAT NO BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 12^TH MARCH – NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please return completed form and payment to:-

Barry Williams  Conference organiser,.

The Old Stables,Fleur de lys farm,
Watling Street,
Cannock,
                                                 Staffs,WS11 9LY.      Telephone 07930692271.

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

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Post Code:___________   E-Mail address( For booking confirmation)_______________________________________________

                                                           Member           Spouse/partner                       Non Member

                                                                                    (non-taxidermist)

                                                                                    (please provide name

 and address overleaf)

Option A- Standard                           £135                      £130                                 £175

Option B- Twin en-suite                    £175                      £170                                 £215

                 2 sharing (per person)                   

Option C- Single en-suite                  £225                        -                                      £275

Each of the above options include all meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch.

Option D – Day Delegate                  £45                         £30                                   £80

This option includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. (Evening meals by arrangement)

Please reserve me _________ rooms of option type _________

I enclose a cheque for the sum of £_________ payable to the Guild of Taxidermists.

PLEASE NOTE: BOOKINGS ARE ON A STRICTLY “FIRST COME FIRST SERVED” BASIS.  ROOM BOOKINGS CANNOT BE MADE UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED PAYMENT IN FULL.

If you or your guests have any special accommodation or dietary requirements, please supply details in the section below.  PLEASE NOTE we will not be able to accommodate any special requirements unless they are clearly stated on the form.

Special accommodation requirements: