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Judge Malcolm Atkinson

Best in Show in the Adult Stock Show was Jane Phillipson's Silver boar "Archie"


Best Agouti in the Bradford classes, and Best Reserve Exhibit in show, was Pete Holdaway's 5-8 Silver boar "Rivington" (photoOo: Jennie Wright).

The NACC club stand, packed with information. (Photo: Lyndon Nowell)

Emma Whitcombe, nonchalantly feigning indifference, lies in wait for potential new members.  (Photo: Lyndon Nowell)

Steve Davies gave an interesting, well-attended and entertaining presentation, illustrated by Agoutis of each colour, on Showing and Judging Agoutis. Here he demonstrates how all the necessary guard hairs can be effortlessly removed by the mere sweep of an expert hand. (photo: T. O'Neill).

Emma discreetly attempts to recruit a new member. (Photo: Lyndon Nowell)

Hannah Salisbury, nominated by the NACC, was the firstwinner of the new Joan Radeglia trophy for Young Fancier of the Year. (Photo: Tony O'Neill)

This article first appreared in Cavies magazine January 2010:

"THE JOAN RADEGLIA AWARD - YOUNG FANCIER OF 2009

In the June 2009 edition of this magazine I explained that the ESCC Executive had decided to use the funds collected, to commemorate Joan's lifetime involvement and commitment to the Cavy Fancy, to award a perpetual trophy to the young fancier considered to have made a significant contribution to the Fancy over the past year. I also outlined the procedure for doing so, and with the co-operation of the breed clubs we have now completed the task and made our decision.

As we anticipated. there were many worthy nominations making the final decision an extremely difficult one. Eventually it was decided that Hannah Salisbury, who was nominated by the National Agouti Cavy Club, was the deserving winner of this year's award. The presentation of the trophy together with a momento for Hannah to keep will be made at Harrogate during the Bradford show, when it is hoped that Hannah will be in attendance. We will also be presenting a certificate to each of the breed club nominees.

Bernard Wiles."

Sincere congratulations from all of us at the NACC to Hannah on this richly-deserved success! 


Andrew Pearson judging the Golden/Silver Adult Challenge.

Best in Show was Simon Neesam's adult Lemon boar 'Yeats' (photo: Lyndon Nowell).

The Best in Show Line -up: Simon Neesam's adult Lemon 'Yeats', Pete Holdaway's Adult Silver 'Raptor' and Steve Davies' u/5 Lemon sow 'Pandora' (photo: Lyndon Nowell).

Best Golden - Steve Davies' u/5 boar 'Red Bull'.

Steve Davies' Lemon sow 'Pandora' was best u/5.

Best Solid was Optimist Stud's adult Silver boar (photo: Lyndon Nowell).


At the East Cornwall CC show, which also hosted the inaugural show of the Western Area fanciers, Steve Davies' u/5 months Lemon sow 'Pandora' took Best in Show on both sides. Not only that, but Steve also won best Self in both shows with a 5-8 Self Golden! Quite an achievement, which made his long journey worthwhile (photo: Lyndon Nowell).

The Agouti AA Challenge in the WAF show - Steve's 'Pandora', his 5-8 Silver boar, 'Hiro' and Melanie Arnold's adult Golden boar (photo:L Nowell)


Judge Jane Phillipson

Steve Davies' BIS-winning Silver boar, 'Hiro' was particularly tall for a 5-8.

'Hiro' relaxes after his exertions. (Photo: Tony O'Neill).

Best Golden was Steve Davies' u/5 boar 'Davies' (photo: Tony O'Neill).

Best Solid was Optimist Stud's u/5 Silver sow. (Photo: Tony O'Neill).

Best AOC and Runner-up BIS - Steve Davies' Lemon 5-8 sow 'Pandora'. (Photo: Tony O'Neill).

Best u/5 was Pete Holdaway's Silver sow 'Rothesay'.(Photo: Tony O'Neill)


Best Agouti was Jane Phillipson's 5-8 Silver sow,  judge: Peter Gammie. (Photo: Tony O'Neill).



Best Agouti Adult, and second best in Section - Pete Holdaway's Silver Boar 'Ratzinger', judge: Jackie Driver. (Photo: Steve Davies).

Best Agouti 5-8, Val Pearse's Silver boar, judge: Melanie Mayoh. (Photo: Steve Davies).

Best Agouti u/5 was Rebble Cavies' Silver boar 'Algenon', judge: Pete Wardman. (Photo: Steve Davies).


Many congratulations to Katrina Goodship (Club Member & Panel Judge) and her partner Simon
on the birth of their son Dane on the 3rd
August 2010 at 4am.
Dane weighed in at 9lb 2oz or 4.14 kilogrammes
for the more metric minded
amongst you.


Betley 2010 saw a splendid entry of 460 pigs many of a very high standard. Agoutis were well in attendance including the Silver Adult class of 11; this photo shows the first 4 in that class - all boars  (placed from left to right). Winner and 3rd Best Non Self and 6th BIS Pete Holdaway's 'Ratzinger', 2nd Mary Jaffa's 'Jingle Bells', 3rd Pete's 'Rivington', 4th Jane Phillipson's 'Humbug'. (Photo: Steve Davies)

Simon Neesam (seen here judging the winning Silver adult) judged the well supported Marked & Ticked section. (Photo: Steve Davies)


Our Southern Area Stock Show saw a good entry of 46, judge Tony O'Neill seen here admiring one of the leading Silver adults. (All photos in this section - Steve Davies)

BIS line up (from right to left) all adults; BIS - Pete Holdaway's Silver boar 'Ratzinger'; Runner-up - Steve Davies' Lemon sow 'Pandora'; Third - Steve Davies' Golden boar 'Red Bull'.

Photo awaited

Best A.O.C. & runner-up B.I.S. - Steve Davies' Lemon adult sow 'Pandora' who was also third Best Non Self AA in the Essex classes.

Best Golden & third B.I.S. - Steve Davies' young adult boar 'Red Bull'.

Best A.O.C 5 - 8 & third best A.O.C. AA was Madelaine Coomber's admired young Cream sow.

There were nine Silver adults these are the leading three (all boars) from right to left: First & BIS - Pete Holdaway 'Ratzinger'; Second - Pete Holdaway 'Rivington'; Third - Simon Neesam.

The Lemon adult class from right to left: First & R/up BIS - Steve Davies' sow 'Pandora'; Second - Madelaine Coomber's boar; Third - Simon Neesam's boar.

There was a good entry of twelve Solid's with Tartuffe Cavies' (Nicky Reynold's) giving Optimist Stud (Penny Bell) some good and needed competition. Best Solid was Optimist's Silver 5-8 sow.

Runner-up Best Solid was Tartuffe Cavies' Silver adult sow.

It was great to see a rare sighting of a Solid Golden being shown, this is Tartuffe Cavies young 5-8 sow which was second in the Solid 5-8 section.

The Non Self section in the Essex classes was very well supported helped by NACC & Rex CC Stock Shows. Judge Peter Gammie (seen here judging the Golden Agouti adult class) put the same three Agouti's as Tony O'Neill 1st, 2nd & 4th in the same order only being split by a Silver 5-8 sow from Pete Holdaway. Pete's Silver and Steve's Lemon adults were 2nd and 3rd Best Non Self but both had to give way for top spot to the impressive BIS winning Rex from Twisted Whisker Stud.