UK Herpetological Society Reptile Show
Due to the actions of the so called Animal Protection Agency, Warrington Council have cancelled our event! We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and assure you that we are not about to give in to these activists who assume all reptile breeders inflict cruelty and suffering to their animals and trade illegally in exotics.
UK Herpetological Society Reptile Show
Sunday 20th May
Dear Friend,
It is with great regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the above event. This is entirely due to the actions of Warrington Council who yesterday 16th May decided that they do not wish sales of animals to take place at Walton Hall and are cancelling our booking. This decision was apparently prompted by a “third party” email citing that animal sales at shows are illegal in the UK, that they are cruel to the animals, and that is likely our event would be a cover for illegal trading in exotic species!
We argued that this was not the case and provided evidence to the contrary but they would not change their decision citing in support of it the recent cancellation of a similar event that was to be held by The British Reptile and Amphibian Society in Barking and Dagenham after a campaign by the Animal Protection Agency.
The so called APA states in their press release the following.
Barking & Dagenham Council is in concert with many other local authorities and is setting another positive example for all councils to follow. Hundreds, if not thousands, of animals have been spared the suffering they would have endured by being boxed up for prolonged
periods in takeaway meal containers. Thanks to astute Council officials, the law protecting these animals has been upheld.
In their letter to the Council, APA also highlighted the public health risks associated with the close proximity of people to captive exotic animals and the post-event contamination of the venue!! We are frankly astonished that a council is so willing to be misled by these
people.
If you object to this please email
dterris@warrington.gov.uk
dboyer@warrington.gov.uk
dkeane@warrington.gov.uk
or call Cllr Dave Keane , the cabinet member who took the final decision on 07768 142007
As you can imagine we are all really upset and are taking the appropriate action against the council for breach of contract. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and promise you that we will have another show soon only NOT in Warrington! We also will be campaigning against the APA’s activities that are damaging the all the genuine people involved in the captive breeding and conservation of species.
The UK Herpetological Team
