thewiltshirecavyclub

The Wiltshire cavy club would like to welcome you to there new web site we hope you find it interesting and informative.

As you can see we have a enquiry section so if you need any advice on any aspect of guinea pig care please get in touch and we will try too help. But remember if you pet is in pain or distress you must take it to the vet.

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Thw Wiltshire cavy club was formed on 1st January 1997 by a handfull of local cavy fanciers who were keen to put on shows and also to be able to get some sound information about the proper way to look after your guinea pig out to the public. Swindon was already served by one club " The Swindon Cavy Club " but it was thought that there was enough interest in the Cavy Fancy to support another club so " The Wiltshire Cavy Club " was formed.

A small but very enthusiastic committee was found:

M. Pearce - Chairperson
M. Hooper - Secretary
J. Billing - Show Secretary
J. Larkin - Treasurer

Other Committee Members was J. Ellis and J. Giles.
It was decided to offer a wide range of classes from purebreeds to pets

The first advert announcing a new club for Wiltshire appeared in Cavies in March 1997.

Margaret Hooper wrote :

"We are a new club for the Wiltshire area. Shows are to be held at Hook Village Hall, Hook near Swindon which is about 4 miles from Swindon centre and convenient for the Leisure centre, Country Park and the pubs and 3 miles from J16 of the M4. There will be a map with all schedules.
Our first show will be on 10th May 1997; there will be a super duper raffle to mark the first show. You can sponser a rosette for your favourite breed, As well as the sales pens you can also advertise stock and services on the sales board.
We hope to see all our friends there and plenty of new ones, there will be more information in the April edition of Cavies "

At our first show the judges were :

Selfs - Stuart Inch
Non - Selfs - Avriel Allen
Pets - Sarah Carter

The winners were :
Best in show - Joan Quirke - Coronet
Best Self - Sandra Smith - Self Lilac
Rare Varieties - Joan Quirke - Merino
We have a helpline, breeders lists, three 3 star shows a year for pet and purebreeds. We have a road show taking information to local schools and fetes in the area.
At our shows we offer members points, trophy shows, juvenile specials.

Cavy showing is a very popular hobby throughout Europe , in the uk the biggest show of the year is Harrogate in January, to win here is very prestigious.
There are many smaller shows covering all counties on most weekends of the year, so it should be easy to find one near you.

The best way to learn about showing your cavy is to go to a show and observe,and ask questions, most cavy fanciers are only to pleased to talk about there pigs and there hobby.
We hold three shows a year carrying 3 stars for the S.C.C
3 stars for N.C.C.

We have E.S.C.C. show support.
A Points competition for our members.
Trophy show offering a large number of awards for nearly every breed on the schedule.
Veteran special. Juvenile special. A.G.M. show.
Canteen selling various food and drinks. Raffle and a club shop selling various piggy related items click here to see the club shop page.
Help and advice is always available.