News And Updates

Cyril Hackett

Irish B.F.C.C regret to announce the passing of
Cyril Hackett on 13th January 2019

2018 Breeding Survey

In the breeding survey 45% suffered with mite problems of which 70% were red mite and 30% were northern mite.
Prevention being better than cure, now during the quiet time whilst it is colder in the bird room and the level of mites should be at its lowest, is the time to eradicate these pests.
Ronnie has written a short article on the “2018 Breeding Survey” page

Dougie Forbes
It is with regret that I have to inform the fancy of the death of one of our founder members Dougie Forbes from Buckie Morayshire.
Our condolences to his wife Margaret and family.
Mike Davies Secretary of the North of Scotland Border and Fife Club.

Letters Page

Another letter from James Mckay is on the letters page
Remember many a true word is spoken in jest.

Max Hill

Nottingham BFCC are sorry to report that Max Hill passed away in hospital on the 22nd December 2018
aged 94.
Our condolences go to his friends and family.

Fake Advert Warning
Warning there is a scammer, a novice exhibitor, advertising on Bird Trader using the photograph of a Champion breeder (who was completely unaware) trying to get birds from people on the pretext that he had a bird flu problem (which there isn’t).

The Border Convention do not condone this sort of misrepresentation which contravenes the constitution and will take further action if the advert is not withdrawn.

Conditioning for Breeding Query
A letter has come in with a relevant query on Ronnie’s conditioning programme.
This with Ronnie’s answer can be found on the “Letters” page

Conditioning for Breeding
The last of the Specialist Club Open shows being last weekend most fanciers and their birds will be looking for a well-earned rest over the festive period, before contemplating conditioning their birds for the 2019 breeding season.
Our Chairman Ronnie who had the highest ratio of chicks / hen in the B.C. breeding survey, has been hitting the keyboard to pass on his thoughts and his personal feeding programme to those who are interested.
His article can be found under the “Hobby” drop down and is entitled “Conditioning for Breeding”

East Antrim Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Davy Somerville
Best Novice Maurice McKenzie

Breeding Survey Results

Many thanks to the 60 fanciers who completed the survey forms and sent them in.
We would have liked to receive double this number, however what we received has highlighted a few areas that need addressing and we hope to produce some articles on these during the coming months.
The results can be seen on the “ Breeding Survey 2018” page

Castrocielo Full Results

These are now available on the 2018 Results page.

Cumbria Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Billy &Paul Heathcote
Best Novice J.R.S. Pentland

Castrocielo Italy Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Valentino Cherubini
Best Novice Angelo Lagi

Northern Ireland Result

Congratulations to:
Best Champion Davey Sommerville
Best Novice Cyril Vage

West Wales Result

Congratulations to:

Best in Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Neil Tench

Border Fancy Catalogue & Results

These are now available to download and can be found under the Border Fancy News page,
Thanks Bobby,

Border Fancy Results

Congratulations to:
Best In Show Anthony Mc Greechin
Best Novice Alan & Sophie Robertson

Mid Ulster Result

Congratulations to:
Best In Show C McBurney
Best Novice Craig Hewitt

Border Counties Results
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Lyn Rowlands
Best Novice Wynndham Williams

Daresbury Hotel Bookings

I believe some people having trouble getting through to the Daresbury Hotel.
Central reservations number is 0161 923 9170 and then quote wels 15 11 19

Northern Border Results
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Willy Netherton

North Of Scotland Result
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Brian Brenner
Best Novice Graham Sutherland

Sussex & Kent Results
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Mark Symonds

Champion rundown
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th best—- Mark Symonds
4th best —- Bob Turner
6th and 7th Best —- Bob Hodges

Novice rundown
1st and 2nd Best —-- Rob Blench

British Border ( International) 2019
Price for Daresbury Hotel for the Friday 15th November 2019 and Saturday night 16th November 2019 the price for Friday night is £55 per room and Saturday night is £70per room This is for Dinner Bed & Breakfast.
Code to book is wels 15 11 19 phone number is 01925 215110.

British Border Catalogue & Awards Sheet
This is available under British Border News feed.

British Border Specials

These are now available for viewing on the
2018 Show Results page
Thankyou Bob

British Border Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Bob Turner
Best Novice Nigel Leader

Breeding Survey Preliminary Results
At the outset of the Survey we agreed to close the Survey on the weekend of British Border.
To date we have had over 50 Completed forms and the committee would like to thank all the individual fanciers and the Clubs who have supported us in this endeavour.
The preliminary result from the first 50 proves what the majority of fanciers believed.

It Has Been A Bad Breeding Season.

A total of 781 Hens reared 1,331 chicks, an average of 1.706 / hen.
Highest Average of 4.1 / hen and a lowest of 0.65 / hen.
The survey has also highlighted some areas that need addressing with articles by leading Fanciers.

However 50 Results is only a small representation of the Fancy and more would help to give us a truer picture.
If you have not yet filled in a survey download a copy of the survey and send it to the Secretary this week, or if you are at British Border Ronnie Sillitoe, our Chairman has some copies of the Survey and will be pleased to speak to you and receive your completed form.
Finally we would like to wish everyone exhibiting the best of luck and have a good weekend.

Merseyside Results
A corrected version of these is now available for viewing.
Thanks Al

Daresbury Park Hotel
The Address for Daresbury Park Hotel is
Red Brow Ln, Warrington WA4 4BB
Tim Ward contact 07971335955

North Wales Facebook
North Wales B.F.C.C. have a new management team and a new Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/northwalesbfcc/
Their new Secretary is:
Carwyn Owen, 9 Bryn Rhedyw, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd. LL546SS
Tel 07389066945
This Facebook page and all the other Clubs facebooks can be found on our Links page

Villarbasse Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Valentino Cherubini
Best Novice Luca Cressoni

Merseyside Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Jeff & Adam Pearce
Best Novice Al Brown

Fauldhouse Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show George McGougan
Best Novice J. Forgie

Belgian Border Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Willy Winkelman

German Border Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Walter Bohner

Thanks Mark for sending the result

East of England Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Chris Davies

Full result avaailable on 2018 Show Result page

Chairman's Update

Ronnie has posted a new update on his page.
This can be found under the Home dropdown.

Sid Moyers (Past President)

Sadly, I write to inform you that Sid passed away peacefully on 1st November 2018 at Brown Edge House Residential Home. I would be gateful if you could inform those who knew him in the canary world.

The details of the funeral are:

Requiem mass will be held at The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic on Friday 16th November at 11:00.

Cremation service will take place at 12:30 at St Helens Crematorium.

All welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Griffin Inn, Eccleston.

Addresses and post codes for these are:

The Church of St Anne and Blessed Dominic: Monastery Lane, Sutton, St Helens, WA9 3ZD.

St Helens Crematorium: Rainford Rd, St. Helens, WA10 6DF.

The Griffin at Eccleston: Church Lane, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5AD.

North Wales Result
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Burton & Potts
Best Novice Al Brown

G.C.&.W. Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Andrew Ormond

Border Canary Association

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Billy & Paul Heathcote
Best Novice Alan & Sophie Robertson

East of England Schedule

This is now available to download.
Thanks James

Irish Specials

Full Results available on the 2018 Show Results page

International Competition Results

First England

Second Wales

Third Scotland

A full copy of the results can be found on the International page.
I apologise for the quality but this is the best I can do with the information sent and will replace it when I receive a better copy.

West of Scotland Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Antony McGreechin
Best Novice Gordon Holt

Many thanks Bobby fpr sending in the results.
Full Results available on the 2018 Show Results page

Nottinghamshire Results
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Graham Burgess
Best Novice Roy Collings

Welsh Border (International)
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Phil Warne
Best Novice A. O’Mahoney

Full Results can be found on the 2018Results page.
Thanks Linden

Faenza Italy

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Valentino Cherubini
Best Novice Pietro Botrugno

International Rule Update

A short discussion took place at this year’s (2017)International Show at Faulderhouse, Scotland. between Scotland, Wales and England regards to the number of Champions and Novices that are showing at each show. All three Countries are struggling to get a full quota of Champions and Novices each time.
It was agreed that we still aim for a maximum of 11 Champions and 11 Novices with 2 reserves per Champion and Novice Sections. If this cannot be achieved by any one Country (Not Counting Ireland North / South Combined because due to import restrictions they only ever manage 3 or 4 exhibitors showing) then we only use the points scored by the same numbers of team members per Country Champion and Novice Sections using the 4 maximum points from each member.
Reps attending:- Jim Aitchison, George McGougan (BFCC) Garry Marshall, Linden Evans, & John Furmage (Welsh BFCC) and Keith Wadkin & Bob Norman (BBFCC)
R. S. Norman
General Secretary.

International Competition
Considering the poor season a lot of people had this year, I must thank every fancier for their effort in supporting the show. With an entry of just short of 800 birds it shows the determination of the members and must be a good thing for the fancy. Teams as follows.
English
Champion . I Southgate, M Symonds, B Hodges, T Ward, Silitoe & Rance, C & A Britton, J & A Pearce, S Tappenden, I Perrier, Burrows & Miller P England
Novice. A O’Mahoney, R Thorley, G Bishop, G Forster, K Powers, N Leader, J South, A Brown
Welsh
Champion. R Edwards, L Evans, J Furmage, M Gauci, S Hammett, C James, G Marshall, R Morgan, W Morris, L Rowlands, L parker.
Novice. T Bratcher, J Elsey, T Jones, L Kurt, A Ormand, C Prout, N Tench, W Thomas, S Vernon, W J Williams, R Gould. Res: D M Williams
Scottish
Champion. J Aitchinson, F Anderson, A Differ, H Fraser, G McGougan.
Novice. R Burgess, J Forgie, J R S Pentland, A & S Robertson.
Look forward to see you all, safe journey and good luck in the show.

Linden

The 4 Seasons Programme For Better Results

Colin Leask of All Creatures Health Check has formulated his “4 Seasons Programme For Better Results”
This was released yesterday at Cleveland Show and today can be found on the “All Creatures Health Check” page. This can be found under the Contact/ Shop heading.

Cleveland Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Alan Differ
Best Novice John & Margaret South

Wessex Results

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Bob Turner
Best Novice J. Elsey

Birmingham Results

Congratulations to:

Best Border. B. Bott
2nd Best Border. B. Bott
3rd Best Border. K.Wadkin
4th Best Border B. Bott
5th Best Border. B. Bott
6th Best Border. K.Wadkin
7th Best Border. B. Bott
Best Novice. R. Reeves
2nd Best Novice W. Cottle
3rd Best Novice W. Cottle
4th Best Novice T. Ayres
5th Best Novice T. Ayres
6th Best Novice K. Powers
7th Best Novice T. Ayres

Irish Border Results
Congratulations to:

Best Border. J. Furley
2nd Best Border. J. Furley
3rd Best Border. J. Furley
4th Best Border. C. Guildea
5th Best Border. J. Furley
6th Best Border. Burrows & Miller
7th Best Border. C. Guildea

Best Novice. M. McKenzie
2nd Best Novice M. McKenzie
3rd Best Novice J& L. Walsh

Walter Jones
Border Counties are sad to announce the passing of Walter Jones a former member of the Club.
Our condolences go to his family at this sad time

Cornish Results
Congratulations to:
Best In Show Colin Pearce
Best Novice Wyndham Williams

Doncaster Results

Congratulatios to:
Best In Show John Williams
Best Novice Gary Bishop

Breeding Survey
Thanks to everyone who has filled in and returned the Breeding Survey.
The number of people that have participated so far has been very encouraging, ,and we would like to thank the Welsh, Cleveland, Northern Ireland/East Antrim and Mid Ulster Clubs for wholeheartedly getting behind the survey.
The initial findings coming out from the survey that need addressing fall into four categories.
1.Humidity and Airflow
2.Lack of Breeding Condition
3. Mite Control
4.General Management (time and effort)
However to give us a better and more fuller picture we would still like those of you haven’t filled in a survey to do so and e-mail it to borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com

I.B.B.A Result
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Malcolm Barnett
Best Novice Gary Bishop
A further Congratulation goes toGary for making it Best Novice for three years running.

Southern Border Result

Congratulations to:
Best in Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Neil Tench

Novice's Page
This new page has beeen added for articles and information requestedby Novice Breeders.
Check it out under the "Border Journal" drop down.

British Border & G.C.&W. Schedules

These are now available to download.

English International Team

Champion
I Southgate, M Symonds, B Hodges, P & B Heathcote, T Ward, Silitoe & Rance, C & A Britton , J & A Pearce, S Tappenden, I Perrier, P. England
Novice
N Appleton, A. O’Mahoney, R Thorley, M Donovan, G Bishop, G Forster, K Powers, N Leader, J South & A Brown.

North Staffs Result
Congratulations to:
Best in Show Mark Symonds
Best Novice Ken Powers

Com Meeting

Just to let you all know that the motion from Holland to change the standards was defeated as follows
Fife Fancy 9 against 1 in favour (Holland)
Border 8 against 2 in favour (Holland and Spain)

Birmingham Security
Contrary to facetious rumours being circulated in the Fancy.
The show hall is alarmed at all times at our Open show & the birds are never left unattended.
The caretaker arrives to open the hall and does so when we are on site. He never opens it up without a member of Birmingham Border being present.
We at Birmingham Border take security of our exhibitor’s birds very seriously.
Gary Haynes

Tony Wright
The GCWBFCC are sad to report the passing of Tony Wright after a long illness.
Tony was a long standing member of our club,being treasurer for a number of years
He will be sadly missed by all concerned in the fancy.
The club would Iike to send their condolences to his wife June and family.
Funeral arrangements 11th October 12-45pm
Canford Crematorium Bristol
BS9 3PQ

North Staffs Closing Date
The Closing date for entries is now Thursday 27th September 10pm
Entries to Jeff Pearce
190 Banbury Street
Saxon fields
Stoke on Trent
ST3 5BP
Tel 01782852982
Mobile 07523908635

Birmingham & Nottingham Schedules

These are now available to download from the 2018 Show Dates page.

North Staffs Closing Date
The Closing date for entries is Wednesday 26th September.
Entries to Jeff Pearce
190 Banbury Street
Saxon fields
Stoke on Trent
ST3 5BP
Tel 01782852982

Redmite
One or two fanciers this year have reported having an outbreak of redmite.
One of the BC committee members has sent me some information he downloaded a few years ago he thought might be of use to anyone with a problem.
The information can be found on the "Download Page"

Doncaster & Cornish Schedules

These are now available to download
Thanks Phil and John

Show Photos & Results
Results for this year’s Club shows are now coming in send your photos and results for inclusion on the website to the Editor.
borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com

Irish BFCC Young Stock Show 2018.
Best Border John Furley.

Best Champion. John Furley.

2nd Best Border Tom O’Keeffe.

3rd Best Border Tom O’Keeffe.

Best Novice. Philip John Brady.

2nd Best Novice Joe & Luke Walsh.

3rd Best Novice Philip John Brady.

IBFCC would like to thank all of the exhibitors that showed and traveled to make a great show.

Plus we would like to thank Jackie Patterson who traveled down from Northern Ireland to judge our show.

Sussex & Kent Young Stock Show

Sussex and Kent young stock show held on Sunday 16th September
Result
Best in Show —- Steve Tappenden, u/f clear yellow cock
2nd Best —— Alan Scott, u/f heavily variegated buff cock
3rd Best——- Steve Tappenden, u/f clear buff cock

Birmingham Border
My phone number is wrong in the journal it is 07967048214 can you please inform people that our open show is on the 20th of October & if they require schedules to let me know.
Gary Haynes Birmingham Border

Billy Bales
Doncaster Border are sorry to report the passing of Billy Bales on the after a long illness.on the 12th September.
Billy was a champion breeder of Border canaries for over 40 years until he had to give up the Fancy 7 years ago due to ill health.
Doncaster B.F.F.C would like to send our deepest condolences to his family at this sad time.

Bird Show Licence Update
I have received further information this morning from Defra on updates to the Bird Show Licence due to a virulent outbreak of Newcastle Disease in Belgium and the Netherlands.
This will be of vital interest to all show secretaries and exhibitors.
Please go to the “Show licence Page” this can be found under the Home Dropdown at the bottom.
Please read all the 3 downloads Licence Guidance Bird Gathering Form, and Newcastle Disease Declaration

Southern and Cleveland Schedule

These are now available to download.
Thanks Bob and Mick.

Chairman's Update 01.09.2018

Please read Ronnie’ latest update.
Then go to our latest new page “Border Convention 2018 Breeding Survey” This can be found under the "Home" dropdown, 2nd from the bottom.

Message to Show Secretaries
With over 450 different fanciers logging on to this website each month this is the ideal site to advertise your forth coming Show.
Send us your Schedule and Entry forms and we will load it for fanciers to download from the “2018 Show Dates Page”
This is your cheapest (free) and most far reaching form of advertising for your Show.

Chairman’s Update
Our chairman Ronnie Sillitoe has added an update to his Column,on the action taken by the B.C. committee to thwart a proposal by NBvV Technische Commissie, to alter the points of the Border Convention's Standard of Excellence.

Managing The Moult 2
Ronnie Sillitoe has written an article on his personal approach to Managing The Moult.
This can be found on the “Hobby” dropdown.

Schedules

The Irish and Wessex schedules are now available to download.
Thank you John and Ian

Schedules

IBBA National and Merseyside schedules are available to download.
Thanks Malcolm and Al

Border Canary Association Schedule 2018
The first one of the season, is now available to download.
Many thanks Fraser

Chairmans Update August Meeting

This can be found under the "Home" dropdown.
To contact the website borderconventionsecretary@gmail.com

Ivan Austin
The Border Convention committee would like thank Ivan Austin, who has decided to stand down from the committee, for all his many years of hard work and dedication he has put into not only the committee, in his many roles as delegate for North Staffs, committee member, Journal distributor, auditor and teller, but also the work he has done at North Staffs and as a judge to promote the Border fancy.

Managing the Moult
After a very difficult breeding season by all accounts many of you will be seeing your birds going into the moult.
For tips from some of our leading Exhibitors read the “Managing the Moult” page.
This can be found under the Hobby dropdown.

The Border Convention Committee Meeting .

Sunday 12th August 2018 at 10.30am

The Agenda fopr this meeting can be found on the
Commmittee Page.

John Hocknull

John's funeral will be held at the Crematorium, Isle of Wight, PO32 6NJ, at 12:00 on Monday 6 August 2018.

John Hocknull
John Hocknull (74) passed away peacefully early today after a short illness. He was a long time member of the club and the Wessex Border Club send their heart felt sympathy to his wife Val, son Steve and daughter Angie and all the family at this very sad time.
Those that met John knew a genuine, kind and considerate person a real GENTLEMAN.
Funeral details to follow

Wexford Border

I am sorry to inform you that the wexford border canary show has been postponed for this year 2018
due to work commitiments and health reasons of some members hopefully we will stage a show the
following year
Regards Nicky Nolan

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.