News And Updates

Border Canary Fancy Breeding Problems

A letter sent in by Alan Scott on this issue can be found on the "Letters Page".
This can be found under the Home drop down.

Alan G. Bracey

The GCWBFCC are sorry to announce the passing of Alan G Bracey.
Our condolences go to his family at this sad time.
Funeral Arrangements Wednesday 20th June 2018
2.45 Westerleigh Crematorium Bristol BS37 8RF

Letter from Defra
Just to update you on information we have received on our response to the C&AB letter here is the response our Secretary has had forwarded from his M.P. who raised the matter with D.E.F.R.A.
The committee would appreciate thoughts from Clubs and fanciers on the issue which we will put on our letter’s page.
E-mail letters to borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com
DEFRA’s letter can be found below.

Animal Activity Licence Update
A number of M.P.’s have replied to our members letters, whilst there has been some positive feedback. Defra reply to them have been non-committal as to content on who will be affected.
If you haven’t already sent a letter or e-mail we would urge you to do so to keep the pressure on M.P.’s and ultimately Defra.
The letter for individuals can be found below, as can the letter for Clubs to send in.

Club Version Cage and Aviary Bird
The Committee feel that we should do everything in our powers to prevent the Animal Activity License applying to the Hobbyist.
We therefore have revised C & A B letter to M.P.’s for use by Clubs you can read it below.
Please pass this on to any C.B.S. clubs you may be involved with as the more clubs that send in this protest, the more our concerns will be raised by M.P.’s.

Pete Whitehead Funeral Arrangements
The Funeral Arrangements for Pete are
Friday 11th May at 10.15
Loughborough Crematorium

Pete Whitehead
Malcolm Barnett is sad to report the passing of
Pete Whitehead, a long time member and supporter of the I.B.B.A.
Our condolences to his family.

Urgent Action Required
Have you sent the C & AB Letter to your M.P.?
If not, why not?
Do you want to pay for an A.A.L. licence and be inspected by the council in order to sell your surplus stock?
Send the letter today
The quickest way to get a response is to e-mail this to your M.P. not forgetting to add your name and address otherwise it will be ignored, as your M.P. needs proof you live in his constituency.
The letter can be downloaded from this page

Letters
There is a new letter on the Letters page.
This can be found under the Home dropdown

Chairman’s Update
Ronnie has updated his page with some thoughts from the B.C. Committee on the Animal Activity Licence.
His page can be found under the Home dropdown.

Breeding Season
Most of you will now be busy with the breeding season, with differing levels of success.
To that end this year we have started a new page where breeders can e-mail their questions to the editor, address at the bottom of the page, and top breeders will offer their advice.
The page is called Breeding Season F.A.Q’s. and is under the Hobby dropdown.
Check it out.

C & A.B. M.P. Letter

We have added the C & AB M P letter as a seperate download for those of you who would like to support this initative and send it to your local Member of Parliament.
Find below.

Legislation Affecting Hobbyist Bird Keepers

I am sure you are all wondering what is going on with proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act especially concerning the Animal Activities Licence (AAL) and what the Border Convention is doing about it?

The committee at the present time are consulting various bodies and other societies and in general trying to keep their “finger on the pulse” and will endeavour to keep the fancy abreast of any updates.

Meanwhile find below a pdf. with the available facts at hand.

North Staffs

North Staffs have changed their Show date for 2018 to avoid clashing with the I.B.B.A at the National.
Their show will now be held on Sunday the 30th September 2018.
It will revert to Sunday the 6th October in 2019.
The Border Convention and the I.B.B.A would like to thank North Staffs Members for making this compromise for the good of the Fancy.
The reason for the original clash of dates was caused by the Parrot society who organise the National being unable to book Stafford show ground for the second weekend in October.
The Border Convention would urge all exhibitor to support North Staffs by supporting their show, for this selfless decision.

Breeding Season F.A.Q's

This page is up and running it can be found underthe Hobby dropdown .
My thanks to the breeders answering the questions

Closing Date For The Next Journal
The closing date for the next journal is Saturday 7th April 2018. Please make sure your articles for inclusion are sent to Simon by this date.

Chairman's Update

There is a new page on the website which can be
found under the Home dropdown and is entitled
Chairman's update and will be used by Ronnie to pass on his thoughts and aspirations for the Border Fancy.

George Mackie's Funeral Arangements

Monday 19th March 2018
12.00 St Andrews Church of Scotland Fauldhouse
13.00 Livingstone Crematorium EH54 7DA

Thankyou George and Ray

The Border Convention committee would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to George Eltringham for all the hard work, input and time he has invested in the committee during his 18 years as our Chairman.
Similarly we would like to thank Ray Morgan for all his endeavours as Vice Chairman over the last 16 years.
George and Ray are continuing to serve as valued committee members and we look forward to their experienced support and advice for years to come.

Breeding Season F.A.Q.’s

I have been taken to task by a novice breeder over part of my Presidents Message namely:-
“Thirdly, by passing on your knowledge there are many experienced border men out there that have a fount of knowledge, whilst at the same time would be bird keepers and novices are thirsting for that knowledge.”
What is the website going to do about it?
To that end I’ve created a new web page “Breeding Season F.A.Q.’s”
If novices (or anyone) will send in a query via e-mail, I will endeavour to provide an answer from a top breeder, however this will depend on their cooperation.

New Judges

Congratulations to:

Frazer Anderson and Jason Miller

on being elected on to the " A " Panel

George Makie

The Border Fancy Canary Club are sorry to announce the passing of George Makie on Friday 9th March 2018
Our condolences go to his family at this sad time

Sussex & Kent BFCC

Dear Member\ Fellow Border Fancier
As you are probably aware, unfortunately our 2017 shows had to be cancelled and the future of the Sussex and Kent Border club was put on hold, pending the recruitment of certain essential committee members.
It now gives us great pleasure to inform you that, subject to their election at the forthcoming AGM, to be held at Larksfield Village Hall on Sunday 18th March 2018, commencing at 10am, these positions have now been filled and the club will be back in business.
Please make every effort to attend and bring along any other fanciers who you think might be interested. We look forward to your opinions and support, which hopefully will help take the club forward.
Dates for your diary.
AGM --Sunday 18th March 2018 at Larksfield Village Hall commencing at 10am
Young Stock Show -- Sunday 16th September 2018 at Larksfield Village Hall
Open Show – Saturday 24th November 2018 at Snodland Community Hall
Looking forward to seeing you there
Yours in the Fancy
Steve Tappenden ( Chairman )
Contact telephone numbers for your record.
Steve Tappenden - 01233 339506
Peter Coleman ( Treasurer ) 01323 659628
Mike Haines ( Secretary ) 01634 811534
In this day and age of social media, i pads, laptops and smart phones etc, would you please be kind enough to confirm your e mail address, if you have one and your telephone number, to enable easier contact in the future.
As Alan is more adept as this sort of thing than I, would you please forward your info to him at scott1158@talktalk.net
Thanks

Bill Spearing
Phil Dewland is sad to announce the passing of Bill Spearing from Bawdrip, Bridgewater a former member of SomersetB.F.C.C., a keen Border breeder and exhibitor.
Our condolences to his family

Standard Classification with Standard Numbering

Find below a copy of Malcolm Barnett'sStandard Classification and entry form for further information go to the letters page to read Malcolms letter.
If you have a view on this subject e-mail me and I will post your view.
E-mail address at the bottom of the page

International Show October 27th / 28th
Accommodation
Haveli Hotel CF72 9HJ 01443 235685 (mention bird club)
Double room £55. Twin room £57 breakfast £5 10% off bar drinks and meals.
The following hotels best to book through TripAdvisor or direct as we could not get a discount as a club.
Holiday inn Jct 32 M4, CF15 7LH
Premier inn Llantrisant CF72 8VX

Standard Show Classification
With Standard Class Numbering
Cliff Britton has written a letter to the website suggesting 2018 should be the year to promote a Standard classification to be adopted by all Specialist Clubs
What is the view of other Border fanciers and exhibitors?
Read Cliffs letter (Letter Page under the Home dropdown) and forward your views to the website by e-mailing borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com
Your e-mail will be published on the Letters Page

East Antrim Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Jim Harvey
Best Novice Craig Hewitt
Best Junior Logan Carville

That's it folks the last result of the 2017/18 Show Season .
My thanks to all of you out there who have sent in Results and photographs.
Without yor help this website would be unable to function.

Gordon Strachan
The North of Scotland Border and Fife club were saddened to hear of
death of a founder member of our club Mr Gordon Strachan from Mosstodloch in Morayshire.
Gordon gave up his birds last year due to ill health.
Next year we are hoping to have our show in November and will be
The Gordon Strachan Memorial Show.

Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Mike Davies
Secretary

Italy (Papa Agriturismo) Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Pompeo Mattia
Best Novice Silvio Morra

West Wales Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Neil Tench

Northern Ireland

Congratulations to :-
Best In Show Cyril Vage
Best Champion John Furley

International Team Points

For those of you asking for a list of the International team points, they are now available to download on the International Competion page.

British Border F.C.C.

Congratulations to Bob Hodges for Best Border and to the England Team members for gaining most points in the International Competition.

R. S. Norman

British Border Fancy Canary Accommodation for next year’s show.
It was the BBFCC‘s committee decision to have a carvery meal on both nights, not the Forest Hills Hotel, at this year’s event. I had a meeting with the Hotel to address some of the complaints that I received this year.
The following can be offered for next year, menu choices can be given out on arrival on the Friday for both Friday and Saturday nights. To be served in the Restaurant Friday and in the Vale Royal suite Saturday night with a Disco for dancing after the meal.
If guests prefer then B&B option is available at £44 p.p.p.n. The Dinner Bed & Breakfast rate for next year is £52.50 p.p.p.n. The usual single supplement will apply.
I have reserved a bloc booking as per usual to be able to have the above special rates.
The Hotel has already taken some provisional bookings for next year.
I would still recommend the Forest Hills Hotel as the majority are happy with this venue. Also, I would mention that the other Hotels in the area are very large with 140 rooms plus and can be very noisy and fully booked at weekends well in advance.
R. S. Norman
General Secretary.
Tel. 01928567319

Sussex and Kent

Sussex and Kent BFCC are pleased to announce that they have now secured the services of a new Show Secretary and are back in business. The 2018 calendar reads as follows :-
Sunday 11th March -- AGM ( everybody welcome ) time and venue to be confirmed
Sunday 16th September, YSS at Larksfield Village Hall
Saturday 24th November, Open Show at Snodland Community Hall

Further details will be available after the AGM, please come along

International Result

Congratulations to :-
Best In Show Bob Hodges
Best Novice Alan Differ

Obituary for Paul Dee
Paul Dee, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 surrounded by his family at his farm in Peotone, Illinois. He was born on January 15, 1938 in Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland, where he found his love for animals and especially found his passion for his border canaries.

Northern Border Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice John South

Tom Cully

It is with great sadness that Robert Norman Secretary of the British Border Fancy Canary Club reports the death of Tommy Cully from Dublin.
Tommy was a long standing member and Vice President of the British Border Fancy Canary Club.
Tommy will be sadly missed by all his friends and officials of the B.B.F.C.C.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Nancy and family.

Border Counties Results

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Andy Grocott
Best Novice Nigel Leader

Merseyside Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Garry Burrows & Jason Miller
Best Novice Chris Brown

Fauldhouse Results

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show George McGougan
Best Novice Alan Differ

Best Wishes
The Border Convention website would like to offer it's Best Wishes and a Speedy Recovery to our Past President Malcolm Barnett, who has now returned home, having had further surgery this week on his knee replacement.

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North Wales Results
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Malcolm Barnett
Best Novice Trefor Jones

Bologna Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Pompeo Mattia
Best Novice Silvio Morra

G. C.& W Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Gary Marshall

Border Canary Assocition Results
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Cliff & Anita Britton
Best Novice Alan & Sophie Robertson

Merseyside Entries

Please note the address for entries in the schedule is incorrect.
It should read
A.Johnson 26 Frederick Street ST.Helens WA9 3HP
Tel: 01744 670281 Mobile: 07506 103979
Email: tonyjohnson@blueyonder.co.uk

East of England Result

Best in Show Steve Tappenden
Best Novice Mark Fletcher

Nottingham Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Nigel Leader
Best Champion Cliff & Anita Britton

West Of Scotland Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show J, Aichison
Best Novice Alan Differ

Welsh Border Result

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Bob Turner
Best Novice Alan & Sophie Robertson

Villarbasse
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show G. Pizzi
Best Novice P. Botrugno

Cleveland Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Billy and Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Alan Differ

Irish Border

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show John Furley
Best Novice Craig Hewitt

Birmingham Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Ben Bott
Best Novice Paul Morledge

Wessex Border

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Brian Chandler
Best Novice Garry Marshall

Judging
In recent weeks I have received a number of complaints asking “Why are Specialist Clubs engaging judges who no longer exhibit birds at Specialist Shows?”
Can I remind all Clubs and Panel judges that they must adhere to Judges Rule.5. The pertinent passage reads:-
To qualify for Panel A and remain on the judge’s panel the fancier must be a current breeder and exhibitor (at specialist shows) of Border canaries.

Doncaster Border
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Malcolm Barnett
Best Novice Nigel Leader
Best Junior Keira Calladine

Cornish Border

Congratulations to:-

Best in Show Brian Chandler

Best Novice Peter HARRIS

Southern Border Award Sheet

Thisis now available for viewing
Thanks Bob for sending it in.

Show Photographs 2017
Show photos are required for the gallery, please e-mail
to borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com

I.B.B.A. Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Malcolm Barnett
Best Novice Garry Bishop[

Southern Border

Congratulations to:

Best in Show Brian Chandler

Best Novice Nigel Leader

John Cattano's Funeral

John Cattano funeral is on Tuesday 26th Sept
11-15am at St Laurence and All Saints Church . Eastwoodbury Ln . Southend on Sea . SS2. 6UH .... You are invited after to .. Saxon Hall . Aviation Way . Southend On Sea . SS2 6UN

Cleveland Schedule

Cleveland BFFCC apologise for the print error on the front page of schedule, it reads closing date Wednesday 15 oct, when it should of read Wednesday 11th oct

John Cattano

It is with deep regret and sadness that the East Of England Border And Fife Club, report the passing of John Cattano who passed away suddenly the weekend of the 2nd or 3rd of September .
John was a regular supporter and exhibitor of the East Of England club. John showed at every show for nearly 25 years . John had recently started showing a few Yorkies and had many successes, but still showed his Borders . John will be greatly missed , our thoughts are with his two sons Benny, Danny and his daughter Karrel. RIP.

Show Schedules

North Staffs., Southern, Cleveland and Irish Schedules are now available for viewing and downloading.

Sussex & Kent BFCC
"It is with regret that S&KBFCC will not be holding its annual show 2017 due to unforseen circumstances. It is the intention of the committee to hold the 2018 annual show. However the club need a show secretary and would ask if any fancier who feels he/she could help out please contact chairperson Steve Tappenden on 01233 339506 or vice chair person Alan Scott at scott1158@talktalk.net. The club will be holding its 2018 AGM, dates to be confirmed, where a decision will be made on the future of the club"
Bob Hodges

Peter James

It is with deep regret that I have to report the passing of Peter James,
a long standing member of the Cornish Border Club..

A.P.H.A. Licence For Bird Shows

All Bird Clubs must notify the Animal Plant Health Agency seven days prior to any show or bird gathering.
Further details can be found on the Bird Show Licence page under the Home Page dropdown.

North Staffs BFCC New Venue

North Staffs BFCC are changing the venue of their Show this year ,
The new venue has excellent natural lighting and extensive parking.
Click on the button below for more details.

Wilf McGlue

It is with great sadness that the British Border Fancy Canary Club regrets to announce the death of Wilf McGlue he was a member for many years our condolences go to his wife June and all his family

Jim Sykes Chairman BBFCC

New Panel Judges
Congratulations to the following –

A Panel
Michele Apuzzo
Bernadino Di Troia
Arthur Mederios.
Luis Belchor
Adam Pearce

B Panel
Phillip Neil
Alan Telford

They were all successfully voted on to the Judging Panel at the A.G.M. on the 2nd April 2017.

Breeding Season Update

Many thanks to Cleveland members for sending in their April update.
Itcan be found under the Hobby dropdown.

Ron Bullimore
It is with sadness John Measures reports the passing of his good friend Ron Bullimore.

Willie McNeill

It is with great sadness that the Border Fancy Canary Club learned of the death of Willie McNeill of Paisley at the age of 88.

He was a well known fancier and Judge of many years standing.

He was also associated over the years with the International Border Breeders Association, Irvine Cage Bird Society, and the West of Scotland Border Canary Club.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

His funeral will be held in Paisley on Friday, 24th March.

Our condolences are sent to his widow Roberta and family.

2017 International

The Annual Open Show of the Border Fancy Canary Club this year, which will
incorporate the International Contest, will be held at the Fauldhouse
Partnership Centre, Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, EH47 9JD on
Saturday/ Sunday 2nd/3rd December 2017.

We have been able to negotiate rooms at a special rate for 1st & 2nd
December in the Cairn Hotel, Blackburn Road, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48
2EL.

Bed & Breakfast Rates
Twin/Double - £65 per room per night, Single - £45 per room per night
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Rates
Twin/Double - £89 per room per night, Single - £57 per room per night

Please contact the hotel direct on -
Tel: 01506 633366 or Email: reservations@cairnhotelbathgate.co.uk

Breeding Season Update

As a snapshot of how the breeding season is going a number of Clubs have agreed to send updates from several of their members on their progress (good and bad) throughout the breeding season.
My thanks to the two Clubs that have responded so far Cleveland and Doncaster
Other Clubs who would like to take part please contact the B.C. Secretary, as this is an excellent means of advertising your Clubs and may encourage newcomers to the hobby.
The updates can be found under the Hobby drop down.
At the same time the committee has approached a number of experienced breeders who are willing to give advice to anyone (Beginner or Experienced Breeder) who are having problems.
If you are having a problem with your birds e-mail me, address at the bottom of the page and a reply will appear on the F.A.Q.page .

North Staffs. & Doncaster Results

After numerous phone calls and e-mails complaining that these results have not appeared in the Journal.
I have put them on the website under the News drop down until such time as they appear in the Journal

Bank Details
Please note the details for the Border Convention when paying subscriptions have changed,
Details can be found under the Border Journal heading.
If paying subscriptions by Bank Transfer please inform Malcolm Scott by e-mail for what the payment is ie. Journal or Club Subscription
Malcolm Scott Email: scottsx2@sky.com
Telephone: 0191 413 2830

Annual General Meetings

This month usually sees many Clubs having their A.G.M.s see list below, also check out the Thought For The Month

Letters Page

Don' forget to check out the letters page

World Show

Congratulations to Mick King won two gold medals with his borders on the WORLD SHOW in Almeria.

Website Update
This Website has surpassed a quarter of a million hits, our thanks to all those who have helped us reach this milestone by sending in show reports, articles, obituaries and club news.

Irish BFCC Result

Conratulations to:-

Best Border Dave Somerville
Best Novice Craig Hewitt

Graham Winsborough's Funeral.

The service will take place at St. John's Church, in Canton, Cardiff at 10. 00 am on Friday 27th January.
Then on to the Crematorium, the cremation will take place at 11. 00am at the Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium on Port road east, Barry.
Then back to the Wenvoe Arms, Old Port Road, Wenvoe Nr Barry. CF5 6AN.

BritishBFCC

I can now confirm the 2017 Open and Club Show will be held at Frodsham Community Centre on 18th & 19th November 2017.

The Forest Hills Hotel is keeping the special rate on at £51p.p.p.n. for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. There are over 20 rooms booked to date.

East Antrim Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Dave Somerville
Best Novice P. Carville

Tim Nicholls

It is with great sadness that Mick King reports the passing of good friend and fellow fancier Tim Nicholls, our thoughts are with Shirley and the family at this sad time.
The funeral will be held at Beckenham crematorium Surrey on Wednesday 11th of January at 3 .00pm.

Any one wishing to send flowers can send or contact the funeral director at this address, Roland Brothers 32 Central parade, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey CR0 0JD.

Graham Winsbrough
Phil Dewland wishes to report the sad passing of
Graham Winsbrough
Graham was a past President and also a past transport and patronage sec, his father was a founder member of the Welsh Border and Graham was a long standing member of the Welsh Border for many years, he was from Brecon street, Canton in Cardiff.
arrangements for the funeral will follow on this site when available.

Cumbria Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Richard Laidler

West Wales Results
Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Tom Foster
Best Novice Paul Wright

Northern Ireland Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Wilson Beggs
Best Novice C. Hewitt

West Wales Show
West Wales BFCC wish to confirm the show will be going ahead this weekend.
DEFRA have confirmed there are no restrictions on cage bird movements.

2017 Show Dates
Attention all Secretaries and Show secretaries. Due to the 1st October falling on a Sunday, I have been asked to produce a list of Club Show dates.
A provisional list is now on the site can you all check it and contact me if your date is incorrect.
Thanking you for your help in this matter

Border Fancy Canary Club Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Ian Wishart
Best Novice Alan & Sophie Robertson

Border Counties

Congatulations to :-
Best In Show Burrows & Miller
Best Novice Kelvin Howell

West Wales
Entries close Friday 2nd December.
Schedules can be downloaded from the 2016 Show Date page .