Category Archives: Clubs and societies

New bird club in Ashford, Kent seeks members

Posted on October 18, 2010 by kpsupport

A group of birdkeepers relatively new to the fancy have created their own CBS in Ashford in Kent – and are now hoping to attract some seasoned bird breeders. Founder member Sean Hill said that there used to be a … Continue reading →

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Beverley Bird Society stalwarts receive goodbye gift from club

Posted on October 14, 2010 by kpsupport

Pam Girling (left) and Reuben (centre) at the awards ceremony. Photograph courtesy of Beverley Bird Society. The Beverley Bird Society recently presented Reuben and Pam Girling with a gift and certificate in recognition of their contribution to the Beverley Bird … Continue reading →

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What’s on this week

Posted on July 9, 2010 by kpsupport

EVENT: Trent Valley Foreign Bird Society memorial show WHEN: Sunday, July 11 WHERE: Ashby De Zouch Agricultural Show, Mesham Lodge Farm, Swadlingcote, Derbyshire DE12 7HA WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: The club’s first show in three years will be dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Trent Valley Foreign Bird Society extends show entry deadline

Posted on June 22, 2010 by kpsupport

Good news if you fancy entering your foreign birds into a competition next month. The Trent Valley Foreign Bird Society is set to host its first show in three years on July 11 and decided to extend the deadline for … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire fanciers get in touch with their feminine side

Posted on May 25, 2010 by kpsupport

Yes, Yorkshire BS has some very lovely female members. But, no, these aren’t them! Events took a bizarre turn at the club’s recent AGM, when female members dressed their menfolk up in plastic bags, paper decorations and balloons. The manager … Continue reading →

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Malta to host World Bird Show?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by kpsupport

Matoshinos in Portugal proved to be a happy hunting ground for our British and Irish birdkeepers, who bagged an impressive 22 medals between them at World Show 2010. The next World Show will be held in Tours France in January … Continue reading →

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What’s on this week

Posted on December 11, 2009 by kpsupport

EVENT: East Anglian GFCC show. WHEN: Sunday, December 13. WHERE: Kings Lynn Youth Centre, Providence Street, Kings Lynn. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: This is the club's 28th All Gloster Show, with entry set at 50p per cage and doors opening … Continue reading →

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Tips to keep bird club member details safe

Posted on December 7, 2009 by kpsupport

I was so sorry to hear of the Java Sparrow Society's loss a couple of weeks ago. Sadly, the computer containing the details of all of its members died and, with that, all the club's vital information was lost. Club … Continue reading →

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Ilkeston & Erewash Valley BFS to fold within the next three weeks

Posted on December 1, 2009 by kpsupport

Well, that's it then! Members of Ilkeston & Erewash Valley BFS have decided to pack the club in altogether – but one glimmer of hope remains. The club secretary, Linda Thorpe, said the members just weren't interested in turning up … Continue reading →

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Ilkeston & Erewash Valley BFS show cancelled

Posted on November 30, 2009 by kpsupport

Bad news for all those who were planning to head to the Ilkeston & Erewash Valley BFS show on Saturday December 5. The show is well and truly off! It was to be held at the Kirk Hallam Social Club … Continue reading →

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