Here in the Koi office, we’re busy getting everything ready for the National Koi show. Each year the team embark on a big organisational process to make sure that visitors get the most out of their visit to our stand.

Firstly, we work with the BKKS to decide on our exclusive show subscription offer. This year we don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the four fantastic free gifts you’ll receive when you subscribe to the magazine by Direct Debit. We’re really looking forward to meeting you at the Show and hearing what you think of our stand, our subscription offer and, of course, the magazine. We’d also love to meet you if you’re entering your Koi into the National so do pop over to say hello.

Next up on the list of things to do for the Show was that we wanted to have a little bit extra to offer visitors to our stand, so this year we’ll be loading up the car with exclusive Koi mugs and keyrings – at the special Show price of £3 for the lot, they’re sure to go quickly. And as another added extra, we’ll be running a small raffle each day, giving visitors the chance to win a Japanese Koi print.

Then there’s the general organising of hire cars, cameras and hotel rooms. And digging out the Koi magazine show stand decoration, ready for another year. We’ll be setting this up at the Newark Showground on the Friday, by which time there will certainly be a buzz of excitement and activity. See you there!