Northern Seminar - Cullingworth

THE GUILD OF TAXIDERMISTS

One Day Northern Seminar

SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 2025 09:00-16:00

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CULLINGWORTH VILLAGE HALL

12 Lodge St, Cullingworth, Bradford BD13 5HB

Admission (includes Tea, Coffee and Lunch) - Any dietary requirements email: Stevesmith.got@gmail.com

Members £45

Non Members £55

Accompanied Under 16’s Free (Please disclose when registering)

Tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis. We reserve the right to refuse entry.

Whether you are a professional, hobbyist or have an interest in the world of Taxidermy, the Seminar offers professional development, tips, tricks and Networking.

With cash prizes that shouldn't be missed!

Open to all members and non-members (non-members must provide a referee who is a fully paid-up member. All admissions are at the discretion of the Committee).

Programme:

8.30 - 9.00 am Specimen registration

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9.00 am General admission

9.25 Welcome from the Chair

9.30- 10.30 Wildlife Crime explained - Duncan Thomas.

Duncan is currently the Regional Officer for Basc North. Duncan is a highly experienced member of the Basc team who will give valuable guidance on how to ensure specimens for Taxidermy are received legally. Whether originating from game shooting, under license or found at the side of the road, Duncan will explain how to stay on the right side of the law with identifying, reporting and preserving evidence of any specimens that you suspect, or find, to have been the victim of wildlife crime.

10:30 -11:00 Break

11.00 - 1200 Carl Church. The Good the Bad and the Ugly

Carl is an International award-winning highly respected Bird Taxidermist who needs little introduction. Carl will be demonstrating how to identify and fix problems that occur within taxidermy mounts. This session will be invaluable to all Taxidermists to help improve your work and from a purchasing/commission perspective you’ll learn how to spot the good from the bad. You are welcome to bring along your specimen's (fresh mounts or dry) for critique and help.

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch

1.00 - 3.15 Bird mounting demonstrations - Crows

Carl and our team of experienced taxidermists will be each manning a workstation around the Hall demonstrating the full process of bird mounting techniques from a raw specimen to a finished mount. Whether you are interested in trying Taxidermy, are a beginner or experienced, this unique and informal afternoon will give you the opportunity to get up close, ask questions and receive invaluable advice and insight into all aspects of Bird Taxidermy.

3.15 - 3.45 Break

3.45 - 4.00 Judging and competition results

4.00 Close

Competitions

Best in Seminar Cash prize of £50 to the highest scoring entry in Professional, £30 for highest scoring Amateur and £20 highest scoring Novice(Those with specialist qualifications may enter specimens to the Seminar and will be eligible for competition entry and standard credits only)

Standard Credit Judging – Entries judged with written score and feedback (open to all fully paid-up members - numbers may be limited)

Feedback only – Receive one to one feedback for your mount (open to all fully paid-up members – numbers may be limited)

The Venue Cullingworth village hall is just a 5 minute car journey from the picturesque village of Haworth, as a popular tourist destination there are numerous places to stay, eat and drink.

10 % Discounts are available from the following hotels for Seminar guests - Email Stevesmith.got@gmail.com for discount code

Leeming Wells Hotel, Oxenhope Website: Guest Accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales | Leeming Wells

The Old Registry, Haworth Website The Old Registry Haworth

If you are interested becoming a member with the Guild of Taxidermists, please click the link below on how to Join. 

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Membership is £50.00 (auto renewal subscription per calendar year)

Exclusive access to 100's of online resources.

Access to The Guild of Taxidermists Mentoring Scheme.

Printed copy of 'The Taxidermists' the Guild of Taxidermists own Magazine.

Legal advice.

Discounts to Seminars.