News And Updates

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.

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