The British Ferret Club originally formed to raise the profile of ferrets in the public eye and encourage best practice in the keeping of ferrets.  This includes ferret health welfare, nutrition, and breeding, working ferrets, keeping ferrets as pets and using ferrets for pest control.     The Club was established in 2000 by Jim Lawley and his partner Fran Lawley-Jenkins with the intention of bringing together people who regard ferrets with respect and affection.  In this regard, the British Ferret Club has been exceptionally successful having a membership that covers a huge area of the British Isles from the South Coast to the Scottish Borders.   Our committee and club members have a wealth of experience and knowledge of ferrets and enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to anybody who is interested or willing to listen.  Several of our club and committee members have experience of breeding and working ferrets and are able to give advice and support in that area.  Every year we put on a chariety show. Last year the British Ferret Club ran a charity show at the New White Bull Eastwood for Bawtry RSPCA centre.  After claiming gift aid and Royal Mail adding another £500 to the fund the whole event raised £1200  One of our members supports the RSPCA by taking on board ferrets that come into the RSPCA, rehabilitating them if necessary, neutering and re-homing if possible.   We can provide expert nutritional advice if required and have an extensive knowledge of the different health problems and diseases that can adversely affect our beloved ferrets.   The Club continues to evolve with more show dates than ever before, the  website continues to grow with more information and help and the committee, with a huge amount of help from the membership, continue to drive things forward. Jim and Fran are still members of the committee, Jim's new title is now Honorary President and Founder Member and Fran has become Honorary Founder and Committee Member.  They will continue to act as a guiding hand in the ethos of the Club.    Although the Jim and Fran are stepping down from the day-to-day running of the club, they will still be about at some of the shows and Jim will continue to judge when his family commitments allow him.  Dealing with the day-to-day running of the club is Andy Handley Chairman and Show Event Organiser and Zoe Davies Secretary and Treasurer.  Supporting Committee Members are Sam York Show Secretary and Carolyn Claypole Public Relations Officer and Webmaster.   Keep an eye on the Show events in the Countryman’s Weekly, Ferrets First and www.britishferretclub.co.uk we may have more dates to add on to these.   Membership is free it entitles ferret owners newsletters, free entry into the members class at all our shows,  and all the support they need with their ferrets, advice can be given on a vast majority of ferret matter, ferret diets, healthcare problems and suitable housing for ferrets inside and outside the house.  From tips on showing and what judges look for in a well-kept healthy ferret to handling difficult ferrets, claw clipping and ear cleaning. To join the club sign up to our forum and the newletter.   www.britishferretclub.org    See that we are totally committed to our fantastic ferrety friends.    If you have a Vet that you would like to be listed on our website, please send us the details.