Category Archives: What’s on

What’s on: Maidstone & South Eastern Counties Avicultural Society show

Posted on October 29, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Sunday, October 31. WHERE: Market Hall, Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LW. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: One of the most eagerly awaited shows in the South East. A breeders’ sale will also be held in conjunction with the show. … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Nottingham BFCC open show & Mansfield Woodhouse and District CBS members show

Posted on October 22, 2010 by kpsupport

When: Sunday Oct 24. Where: Village Hall, Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield. What’s it all about: The first time these shows have combined. Expected benched entry of 400-plus Borders. To find out more: contact Notts secretary Albert Holmes, tel: 01159 700319.

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Gull picture takes top prize at British Wildlife Photography Awards

Posted on October 21, 2010 by kpsupport

The winning photo in the second British Wildlife Photography Awards shows a herring gull impervious to the might of the sea. Photographer Steve Young won £5,000 for his image. All the prize-winning photos are on display in London at Hoopers … Continue reading →

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What’s on: International Gloster Breeders Association show

Posted on October 15, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: October 16-17. WHERE: Hartshill School, Church Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: The world’s largest display of top-quality Glosters will also feature a free seminar with expert advice on the Gloster fancy. TO FIND OUT MORE: Tel: 01772 … Continue reading →

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See you at the National Bird Show of the Year!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by kpsupport

Don't miss this year's biggest birdkeeping event — THE NATIONAL BIRD SHOW OF THE YEAR — staged this Sunday at Stafford County Show Ground. Tickets cost £7.50 on the door. Cage & Aviary Birds will be there, so please visit … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Irish Zebra Finch & Bengalese Society show

Posted on October 8, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 8-10 WHERE: Sluagh Hall, off Estuary Roundabout, Swords, Co. Fingal. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: A bird-fest as Ireland’s top finches go head-to-head, while Swords CBS hosts a show at the same venue. TO FIND OUT … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Budgerigar Society club show

Posted on October 1, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday October 2-3 WHERE: The Dome, Bawtry Road, Doncaster. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: UK’s premier budgerigar competition will see top-quality birds benched by breeders from all over the world. To celebrate the society’s 85th anniversary, each exhibitor … Continue reading →

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Jeff Koons’ egg goes on display at Waddesdon Manor

Posted on September 28, 2010 by kpsupport

This egg-cellent piece of modern art has gone on display at the National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor, the former Buckinghamshire home of the Rothschild family which is famous for its aviary. The giant chromium stainless steel egg is the creation of … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Zebra Finch Society club show

Posted on September 24, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Sunday September 26. WHERE: Clyst St Mary Village Hall, Exeter. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: The finest zebra finches the fancy has to offer go head-to-head in one of the UK’s biggest and best zebra finch shows. Who will be … Continue reading →

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What’s on: Grantham Bird Society show

Posted on September 17, 2010 by kpsupport

WHEN: Sunday, September 19. WHERE: Village Hall, Claypole, Newark-on-Trent. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT: Grantham Bird Society welcome fanciers from all corners of the UK to its 2010 show. Non-birdkeepers will also be given a warm welcome. For a show schedule, … Continue reading →

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