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What's on: North East British Bird, Mule & Hybrid Club table top sale
- Created on Monday, 13 February 2012 10:46
WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2012.
WHERE: Trimdon Community College, Elwick View, Trimdon TS29 6JU.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: Doors open to the public at 10am. Stands include accessories and a selection of British birds, mules, Norwich and other canaries for sale. Admission fee £1.
MORE INFORMATION: For enquiries, tel: 0191 386 8749 (after 6pm) or email:
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What's on: South Eastern Native, Mule & Hybrid Society open show
- Created on Monday, 06 February 2012 10:00
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, February 11-12, 2012.
WHERE: Ballyclerihan Community Hall, Clonmel, Tipperary.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: Birds to be benched on Friday after 6pm. Judging commences on Saturday after 9am. Open to the public Saturday 2-6pm, and Sunday 10am-3pm. Admission €3. Results sheet €1. On Sunday there will be trade stands selling seed, equipment and birds. Plenty of parking.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact treasurer Len Tedham. Tel: (00353) 527 466956.
What's on: National British Bird & Mule Club open show
- Created on Friday, 27 January 2012 15:57
WHEN: Sunday, February 5, 2012.
WHERE: TA Centre, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST6 3HJ.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: The Norwich Plainhead Club show will be held in conjunction with the National British Bird & Mule Club open show. Birds can be entered Saturday evening, and Sunday morning from 7-9am. Judging commences at 9am. Open to the public 1-4pm. Admission £3. There will be a bird sale and trade stands selling equipment. Plenty of parking.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact show secretary Gwyn Jones. Tel: 01782 302755. For the Norwich Plainhead Club, tel: 01384 270465.
What's on: Slimbridge Festival of Birds
- Created on Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:56
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5, 2012.
WHERE: Slimbridge Wetland Centre, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: A weekend celebrating birdwatching in all its glory, with special walks, talks and events all included in the admission price (see website for price list). TV bird expert Simon King will re-open the renovated Zeiss Hide, and visitors can take part in the great waterbird challenge with expert warden Martin McGill. There will be stalls selling birdwatching equipment and gifts. Open from 9.30am-5pm.
MORE INFORMATION: For details visit: wwt.org.uk/slimbridge or tel: 01453 891900.
What's on: London & Home Counties BB&MC
- Created on Monday, 23 January 2012 10:26
WHEN: Sunday, January 29, 2012.
WHERE: Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5AA.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: Birds to be benched between 7-9am for judging to start at 9.30am. Open to the public at 1.30am and admission is £2. Budgerigar man and artist Roy Aplin will be present, with other trade stands. Free parking.
JUDGES: Andy Calvesbert, Steve Dix, Brian Leigh and Alan Rhodes.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact show secretary, Mrs Chitty. Tel: 01634 713059.
What's on: Irish Native Bird Breeders Society open show
- Created on Monday, 16 January 2012 10:07
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22, 2012.
WHERE: Kingswood Community Centre, Kingswood, Dublin 24.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: Birds to be benched on Friday between 7-10pm. Judging commences Saturday 9am. Open to the public Saturday from 3pm, and Sunday 10am-3pm. Admission €5 (£4 approx) and includes a catalogue, children €2 (£1.50 approx). There will be a raffle and trade stands on the Sunday. Free parking.
JUDGES: Bob Partridge and Brian McManus.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact club secretary Owen Welsh. Tel: (00353) 862 546702.
What's on: Southern Native Bird Breeders Society open show
- Created on Monday, 09 January 2012 10:13
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15, 2012.
WHERE: Scoil Mhuire Fatima Primary School, North Monastery Road, Cork City.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: The show celebrates its 25th anniversary and every exhibitor will get a 25th anniversary commemorative diploma as a souvenir. Birds to be benched on Friday 13 from 7-10pm. Judging commences on Saturday at 9am. Open to the public on Saturday at 4pm, and Sunday from 10am-1.30pm. Entrance free is €5 and includes a result sheet. Trader stands and refreshments available. Free parking.
JUDGES: Jimmy Terry, Bristol.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact show secretary Tom English. Tel: (00353) 861 632347.
What's on: The All Variety Canary Show.
- Created on Friday, 23 December 2011 12:02
WHEN: Sunday, January 8, 2012.
WHERE: Sacrewell Farm Country Centre, Thornhaugh, Peterborough PE8 6HJ.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: Birds can be booked in from 5pm on January 7, and 7-8.30am on January 8. The judging starts at 9am. Lifting time is 4pm. Trade stands open at 10am and the show is open to public at 1pm.
JUDGES: Fifes, Tony Bell; Norwich, Barry Hind, Yorkshires, Ben Smart; Glosters, Nick Barrett, Borders, Tommy Foster, lizards, Joe Coakley; Staffords, coloured canaries, AOV, G. Philpot; Irish fancies, Barney Owston.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact show organiser Malcolm Plumb. Tel: 01945 583157.
What's on: Atherstone CBS radius show
- Created on Monday, 12 December 2011 10:12
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 2011.
WHERE: Mancetter Scout Hut, near Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1NP.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT: This is the club's second show of the year to encourage fanciers to enter their birds and enjoy the day. Entry is 50p per bird, entries accepted from 9.30am. The general public are welcome after 12 noon. Free admission. Refreshments will be available. Free parking at the venue.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact secretary and treasurer Arthur Williscroft. Tel: 01827 715458.
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The most regular abbreviations used in the magazine are:
CBS = Cage Bird Society
BS = Budgerigar Society (eg Northern BS; but BS on its own always means THE Budgerigar Society, ie the national organisation)
CC = Canary Club (eg Border Fancy CC)
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