News And Updates

Border Clubs in the South

At the recent Inaugural Meeting on 15 February 2020 to form Border Clubs in the South, a way forward could not be agreed, therefore the initiative will not proceed.

Thank you

Ian Perrier and Bob Hodges

West Wales
Tickets are still available for the
Talk On Breeding Birds By Mr Vince Avo
Sunday 23rd February at 2.00pm
Morriston Rugby Club
Tickets are £7.00 closing date 16th Feb
Tickets available from Lyn Rowlands
01550 777163
lyn639@btinternet,com
Ritchie Edwards 01792 416323.
The ticket price also includes a hot buffet

R. S.’s 2020 Breeding Diary
Ronnie Sillitoe has offered to open up his breeding season for everyone to follow by updating his progress through the breeding season on a weekly basis.
Ronnie for personal reasons tries to start his birds breeding at the beginning of February and ends in early June.
To follow Ronnie’s progress go to R. S.’s 2020 Breeding Diary page under the “Hobby” dropdown or Click The Latest Article button.
If any other fanciers would like to keep a similar Diary and publish it on this site please contact the secretary at borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com

Bill Hives

The North of Scotland Border and Fife Club are saddened to tell everyone that another great Border man has died
Bill Hives passed away last night. Bill kept Borders on and off for years until he gave them up because of poor health Everyone involved with the Club send our condolences to his children and there families
Mike Davies.

Willie Netherton

Northern Border are sorry to report the passing of
Willie Netherton.
Our condolences go to his friends and family.

Mick Slater

It is with great sadness that the Nottinghamshire Border Fancy Canary Club reports the passing of long standing member Mick Slater.

Members and Friends pass on their sincere condolences to his Daughter Clair and Family.

Conditioning for Breeding

Ronnie has added an update to his personal breeding programme, which was initiated by questions from fellow breeders.'

The update can be found at the bottom of the Conditioning for Breeding page,
Click for Latest Article logo to be directed there,

Oat Husks
The B.C. committee are endeavouring to get large bags of oat husks to the A.G.M.for collection by the delegates.
The bags must be preordered by the 1st March 2020 from the secretary.

West Wales BFCC
On the 23rd February at Morriston Rugby Club
The club are having a talk on breeding birds by Mr Vince Avo
All welcome tickets are £7.00 per person which include a hot buffet
There will be a limit on ticket numbers due to the size of the venue closing date for tickets will be 16th Feb
Tickets are available from Lyn Rowlands 01550 777163
lyn639@btinternet,com
Ritchie Edwards 01792 416323.

GCWBFCC NEW SHOW VENUE
The Green Cinnamon,White BFCC are holding this year's show on Saturday 31st October
at Almondsbury Parish hall & Recreation Ground.
Gloucester Rd,
Almondsbury
Bristol BS32 4AA
The hall is located at junction 16 M5 2minutes from motorway and close to M5/M4 intersection. Hotels, B/B and local interests contact Vicky at vickyfreestone@hotmail.com
Judges selected for this new venue are Mr Gary Burrows Mr Jason Miller
Everyone very welcome John Cunningham secretary.

Border Clubs in the South

The Inaugural Meeting of Border Clubs in the South will be held at 10:00 on Saturday 15 February 2020 at the Royal British Legion hall in Cadnam, Hants. SO40 2NA. Opposite the Haywain public house. The initial merge will be between Southern Border Fancy Canary Club and Wessex Border Club. For details please contact either Bob Hodges 01622 676335 or Ian Perrier 01983 761779.
For further details go to the "Letters "page, or Click for Latest Article tab below

Brenda Speight
The Funeral of Brenda Speight the wife of Alf and sister of Steve Daniel will take place on
Tuesday 11th February at 12.45,
Grimsby Crematorium DN32 0BA

Chairmans Update
Ronnie has updated his page following the last committee meeting

Click the * Latest Article* button to access the page.

Conditioning for Breeding

With christmas out of the way many of us will now be thinkiing about preparing for the 2020 breeding season.
Last year Ronnie wrote a series of articles on his methods for preparing his birds.
To reread this or if you are a newcomer to the site we have put in on the l"atest article link"
Other useful information can be found on the
2018 Breeding Survey page

Lyn Rowlands

As some of you may have been aware
Lyn Rowlands underwent Heart surgery earlier today at Morriston Hospital where he had 3 stents fitted. I am delighted to say than even though Lyn is in some discomfort and Pain the operation went well and Lyn is making a good recovery. It is hoped he will return home soon where he can continue with his recovery.

East Antrim Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show John Furley
Best Novice Jim Mc Peake

Ronnie Palfreyman
It is with regret that I have to inform you on behave of West Wales B.F.C.C. that one of our founder members Mr R. Palfreyman sadly past away this afternoon in his 94th year, our thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Denzil John
Denzil John's funeral will be at Swansea crematorium on 23rd Dec at 9.30.

Christmas Comes Early
Christmas came early for Stephen Kinghorn at the West Wales Show when he took Best Novice Border and 6th Best in Show.
This makes his 10th Best Novice at Specialist Shows, which means next year he will be competing in the Champion section.
Congratulations Stephen on reaching this landmark win and we wish you all the Best for the Festive Season and every success in the Champion ranks in 2020

West Wales Show
On behalf of committee of West Wales can we thank the judges for the work and contribution at this weekend’s show, also a big thank you to all who attended the show and hope you all got home safe, we wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Can I also add a thank you to all who helped to make the show a success again this year, I have to say a special thanks to a good friend Kelvin who give up the birds a few years ago, but still gives his time to help me over the week end.
Thank you one and all.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Lyn

West Wales Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Steven Kinghorn

Northern Ireland Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Norman Courtney
Best Novice Pat Carville

Denzil John

It's with great sadness that the West Wales Border fancy canary club reports the death of a long standing member Denzil John .
Denzil passed away Friday after a short illness ,the club have now dedicated next weekends show in his memory.
Condolences are sent to his family.

Cumbria Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Willy Netherton

Tom Foster
As you all know my good friend Tom Foster has not shown or adjudicated at the later border shows this year due to illness. Unfortunately the confirmed diagnosis is worse than we all envisaged and Tom’s long term prognosis is not good.

If you have any questions please contact me directly at rhghodges@gmail.com I would ask that you refrain from telephoning Toms home so that Tom, Gill and their family have the privacy they need at this difficult time.

I will see many of you at West Wales show,
Bob Hodges

Italy Castrocielo Results

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

Border Fancy Results

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show George McGougan
Best Novice George Foster

Border Counties Results

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Paul Wright
Best Novice Richard Thorley

West Wales Schedules
Schedules have been sent out to all last year’s exhibitors anyone that has not received one, they can contact Lyn on 01550777163 or download it from the website,

North of Scotland Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Brian Bremner
Best Novice Gordon Holt

Northern Border Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Willy Netherton

Sussex & Kent Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Shaun Hewitt

Mid Ulster Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Paul Glennon
Best Novice Craig Hewitt

Border Counties Entries
Tim would like to remind all fanciers that Border Counties will be accepting entries for their Show until Monday night 25th November 2019.
Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the 2019 Show Dates page.

Britiish Border (International ) Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Phil Warne
Best Novice Ken Powers

Chairman's Update

Ronnie has updated his column ahead of the forth coming International at Frodsham.
Click on the Latest Article below to read it.

British Border / International

The Show Hall will now be open to receive birds from
1.00 pm on Friday
Tim Ward

Merseyside Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Nigel Leader
Best Champion John Furley

Italy Bari Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Pompeo Mattia
Best Novice Domenico Mangiguerra

Fauldhouse Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show George McGougan
Best Novice George Forster

German Border Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Walter Bohner

Belgian Results

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Willy Winkelman

Schedules
Northern Ireland, East Antrim and West Wales Schedules are now avilable to download on the
2019 Show Dates page

Peter Coleman

The Sussex and Kent Border F.C.C. are extremely sorry to announce the death of Peter, who sadly passed away in early October after a long battle
with illness, During his poor health he still continued as the clubs valued Treasurer until his health deteriorated to a level that he was unable to continue,this was very typical of a dedicated committee man.

Peter had his roots in Eastbourne where he lived with his wife and they have been involved with a number of local Sussex CBSs for many years

Our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Yvonne and their family

Mike Haines

Border Canary Association Result

Congratulations to:-
Best in Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Willy Netherton

G.C. & W Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Peter Harris

British Border

Don’t forget the closing date for entries, which is FRIDAY 8th November.
Please post early all entries must be in the Catalogue for them to be eligible for Specials.
Entries can be telephoned to 01928 567319 or e-mailed to rsnorman44@hotmail.com
All entries to be sent to Mr. R S Norman 3 Eskdale Close ,Beechwood West, RUNCORN Cheshire WA7 2QX TEL 01928 567319.
Also please note Entry fee per cage £1 some entry forms sent out by mistake have it as 75p

Nottinghamshire Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Ronnie Sillitoe & John Rance
Best Novice Gary Bishop

West of Scotland Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show George McGougan
Best Novice R. Burgess

Welsh Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Nigel Leader

East of England Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice M. Haines

International Teams
We have updated the list of 2019 Team members for 2019 from the information supplied.
Could the individual team organisers check the details and inform us of any alterations.

Osimo, Italy Result

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

Cleveland Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Nigel Leader

Wessex Results
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Bob Hodges
Best Novice Mark Standen
Full Special Reults can be seen on the 2019 Show results page

Birmingham Border Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Ben Bott
Best Novice Ken Powers

Irish Border Result
Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Paul Glennon
Best Novice Stephen Kinghorn

Chairman’s Update and 2020 Ring Sales
Ronnie has updated his Chairman’s column.
Tim Ward has taken over selling the B.C. rings he already has 2020 rings in stock and will have them available for you to pick up at the following shows Nottingham, G.C.&W. and the International at British Border.

Cornish Results

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show John Cunningham
Best Novice Wyndham Williams
Full Specials results on 2019 Show Results page

Doncaster Result

Congratulations to:-
Best In Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Nigel Leader
Full Specials results on 2019 Show Results page

Nottinghamshire B.F.C.C.

Would exhibitors please note that the closing date
for entries at the Nottinghamshire B.F.C.C. Open Show
is on Saturday 19th October.
This was omitted from the Club's schedule.

North Staffs. Result
Congratulations to:-

Best In Show Phil Warne
Best Novice Gary Bishop

Derek Farrar

It is with great sadness that the Northern Border Fancy Canary Club, and High Spen and District CBS reports the death of long standing member Derek Farrar. Derek was for many years the chairman of the Northern Border FCC,
Derek Obituary can be found under the "Border Journal dropdown

Jimmy Sykes

Jimmy Sykes funeral arrangements as follows, Monday 7th October at St. Marys Church, Blackbrook, St. Helens WA11 9RJ at 11.00 am.

North Staffs Show
Jeff Pearce (show secretary} would like to remind all exhibitors entries for their Annual lShow will remain open until Wednesday the 2nd October
Schedules can be downloaded from this site or contact Jeff on 01782852982 or jeffpearce62@gmail.com

Southern Border Show CANCELLED.
Having only received 139 entries the Southern BFCC annual show due to be held on Saturday 5th October 2019 has been CANCELLED........
I am sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience for those that have entered. The show hall and prize money would cost £600, add on other associated costs it makes it non viable.
Thankyou for your support, Bob.

Nottingham Schedule
Nottingham Schedule has been sent out to all last year’s participating exhibitors.
Anyone who requires a copy please ring Richard on 07730 794922.
The schedule is not available to download from the website due to technical difficulties.

Jimmy Sykes
We have opened a Tributes page to the memory of Jimmy Sykes
Send your tributes to
borderconventionsecretary @gmail.com
The Jimmy Sykes Tribute page can be found under the Border Journal dropdown.

Jimmy Sykes

British Border are sad to announce the passing of their Chairman Jimmy Sykes this morning.
Our heartfelt condolences to his wife family and friends.
Bob Norman
Secretary B.B.F.C.C

Schedules Available
Schedules are now available for the Border Canary Association, and North Staffs Open Shows.
They can be found on the2019 Show Dates page, just click on the appropriate schedule button to download.
Thanks to the individual secretarys for sending them in.

Bird Show Licence Information Update
Having spoken to A.P.H.A. this morning as of the present time Clubs are not required to get exhibitors to complete Newcastle disease declaration forms.
However Clubs must still complete the Bird gathering form and e-mail or post to the A.P.H.A. to be received at least 7 days prior to the Show.
The form can be downloaded from the “Bird Show Licence Information” page under the Home dropdown.
Be aware these details may change.

Schedules Available
Schedules are now available for the British, Merseyside and Irish Open Shows.
They can be found on the2019 Show Dates page, just click on the appropriate schedule button to download.
Thanks to the individual secretarys for sending them in.

Schedules Available
Schedules are now available for the Cornish, Birmingham and Fauldhouse Open Shows.
They can be found on the2019 Show Dates page, just click on the appropriate schedule button to download.
Thanks to the individual secretarys for sending them in.

G.C. & W. Treasurer
The treasurer for G.C. & W. is
Dean Freestone
8 Partridge Road
Pucklechurch
Bristol BS16 9SR
Tel, 0117 937 3227
Not Mr T Wright who has sadly passed away.
Unfortunately details in Southen & British Border schedule are incorrect

North Wales B.F.C.C.

Due to financial difficulties and so few Border breeders in the area, North Wales BFCC regret to inform you that the club has decided to fold. We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to all fanciers who have helped the club over the years.

Club secretary
Carwyn Owen

Show Schedules
The show schedules for the Southern, Doncaster and Cleveland are available to download on the 2019 Show Date page.
May I remind all Clubs to send in their schedules as this is a free way of advertising your show to the 700 plus different visitors to this site.
Send your schedules preferably as a word document to the e-mail address at the bottom of the page,(this gives a better quality for down loading),or alternativly post a copy to the Secretary, not forgetting an entry form.

Managing the Moult
By now most fanciers birds will be well into the moult. Tips from many of the top exhibitors can be found on the website under the “Hobby” dropdown.

Joe Richardson’s Funeral Arrangements
Heart of England Crematorium
Eastboro Way, Nuneaton CV11 6WZ
Wednesday 11th September 2019 at 2oclock

Joe Richardson
Cleveland Border & Fife Canary Club, are saddend to hear that Joe Richardson has passed away
Joe was a character at the shows and always had a tale to tell, keeping us all in good spirits whilst waiting for the show to open.
Joe was still showing borders in his nineties, an inspiration to us all, Joe won Cleveland show in 1994 and in 2018 he was given an honour by our club for his dedication and commitment to the hobby.
condolences to all Joe,s family.
Rest in peace Joe from all at Cleveland .

Joe Richardson

Northern Border are sad to report the passing of Joe Richardson on Wednesday 14.08.2019.
Our condolences go to his family and friends

Oat Husks
All Clubs and fanciers please note Mornflake are willing to supply 28 Kilo bags of Oat husks for £13.50 plus carriage.
For further details go to the Shop dropdown “show cage / Oat husk page

Cleveland
The committee and members of CBFFCC, would like to thanks Hans from Holland on his generous donation he has made to this year’s 40th Anniversary club show, Hans has donated £100 for this year’s show, £50 going to the Best Champion border in show and £50 going to the best Novice border, I send my apologies for not putting this in the schedule.
Once again Hans a big thank you from all at CBFFCC.

Chairman’s Update
Ronnie has updated his column with the highlights of Sunday’s Committee meeting.
Click The Latest Article button below to be directed to the article.

The Moult
By now all fanciers will have birds in the moult. There are already a number of useful articles on here by many well-known fanciers (under the Hobby dropdown)
However to continue his articles on the Breeding season Ronnie Sillitoe has written his method of managing the moult. This can be found at the bottom of the 2018 Breeding Survey page.
Alternatively click The Latest Article button to be directed to the article

Ken McCarter
Border Counties are sad to report the passing of Ken McCarter
He passed peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning.
Our condolences to his family and friends.
Tim Ward (Secretary)

Website Viewing Figures
Yesterday we are pleased to announce we reached a landmark number of hits, we reached our half a million mark (500,000).
Our thanks to all you out there who regularly send us Show reports, News Items and articles without you this figure would not be possible.
With these sort of viewing figures this must be the best place to advertise your Club, so to those Clubs who so far have not made the best use of this facility,why not send in a Club profile, Show advert, Club News and of course you Show schedule.
This may well raise your visible profile to attract exhibitors for the coming Show season, and hopefully increase your share of exhibitors and entries.
Contact the Secretary or the Chairman if you need any help in formatting any of the suggested methods of raising your profile on this site.
The Border Convention committee is always willing to assist Clubs but we need your input to start the ball rolling.

Dates For Your Diary
“Dates for your Diary” can be found on the Show Advert page can Club members check the details and inform me of any errors or omissions.

Cleveland Show Advert
Cleveland’s 2019 Show advert is now available for viewing. It can be found on the “Show Adverts “page, underneath the Show Results/ News dropdown.
May I remind all Clubs this facility is available to all Clubs free of charge, so send in your adverts.

Apologises From Malcolm Scott
Malcolm would like to apologise to those awaiting delivery of ring or Journals in recent days.
This is due to Malcolm being some- what incapacitated and having a stay in hospital.
However he is now home and trying to catch up on the backlog.
The B.C. committee would like to wish Malcom well in his recovery.

John Johnny Giles.
It is with deep regret that I have to report the passing of Johnny Giles. A long-standing Member of the Cornish Border.
Johnny as he was known to all, was a Border man for well over 50 years’ he was not a big Breeder or a big Show man, but he always supported all the Cornish Shows with a useful team of Birds.
Johnny was always there to be The Doorman and run the Raffle or help in the Kitchen when ever needed at any Show.
He was like a magnet to all children that may be there, getting them to help with the Raffle Tickets. He was a quiet man with a very dry sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by many clubs.
So on behalf of The Cornish Border and all The Cornish Fanciers I send our condolences to his Family.

Colin Pearce.
President Cornish Border.

Black Spot in Canariries
An article on Black spot in Canaries by
Dr. Jan Vanderborght MD has been added to the download page.
Whilst fairly technical some interesting facts and conclusions for the fancier can be gleaned from this text.

Breeding Survey Update Article
We have added a short article on hand feeding by Ronnie Sillitoe.

Chairman's Update

Ronnie has added a further comment to his page.

OBITUARY – Richard (Dick) Carruthers

It is with great sadness that Cumbria Border & Fife Fancy C.C. reports the death of Dick Carruthers of Longtown Cumbria. Dick who was a really nice gentleman was past President of Cumbria Border. Dick has bred and exhibited Border Canaries for over 50 years and he supported his local clubs who will all miss him – Cumbria Border, Whitehaven, Workington, Aspatria and Egremont being some of the clubs, also the clubs north of the Solway. He also showed and did very well at the all of the Border Specialist Clubs in the area, winning Cumbria, Fauldhouse, Northern, West of Scotland and the British border fancy clubs who all report their sadness at his passing.
Condolences go to Dick’s sons Richard and Steven and their families, also his friends and other family members.

Malcolm Scott
For Cumbria Border &FFCC

OBITUARY – Gerald (Gerry) Pickering

It is with great sadness that Cumbria Border & Fife Fancy C.C. reports the death of Gerry Pickering of Gilgarran, Workington in Cumbria. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends throughout the Border Canary fancy. Gerry was a founder member of the Cumbria Border Fancy Canary Club and he supported the club from the beginning until his health prevented him from doing so.
Over the years he showed some very nice birds with success at his local clubs. Gerry bred and exhibited Border Canaries for over 40 years and he supported his local clubs who will all miss him – Cumbria Border, Whitehaven, Workington, Aspatria and Egremont being some of the clubs.
He was a very sociable man and mixed well with other fanciers when he was at the shows. Condolences go to Gerry’s Family and friends.

Malcolm Scott
For Cumbria Border &FFCC

Conditioning For Breeding

Ronnie has added "Breeding Season Update 1" for those of you who are following his Conditioning for Breeding Programme.
Click the button below to go to the page for this update.

Bob Legg
The funeral for Bob Legg will take place on 27th March at 10.00am at the crematorium, St Beads chapel
The family have asked people to wear something yellow or members of CBFFCC the club t.shirt..
Thanks

Reg Martin
It is with great sadness Border Counties report the passing of former member Reg Martin.
Our condolences go to his wife family and friends.

Tim Ward

Des Gurner
Sad to report the passing of Des Gurner . Although Des has not shown his birds for a long time he will be remembered by a lot of older fanciers . I can’t remember Des having any other birds in his shed other than Borders and always strived to get his stock from top breeders . He always new who was getting the best results around the shows although he didn’t get to many himself, he had a good eye for a bird and would spend considerable time at our show looking at all fanciers birds not just the top table.

Our condolences go out to his family.

Linden Evans
Welsh Border

Bob Legg
A tribute page is open for clubs and individual fanciers
to pay their respects to the memory of Bob Legg.
E-mail tributes to borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com