Now representing over 30 clubs both in the UK & Europe, as well as overseas, this new website enables both club officials and fanciers to keep up to date with what is happening both within the Border Convention as it oversees and administers the hobby, in addition to news and show results from all the member clubs.
Working together with other Border websites, the aim of all is to both promote - and safeguard the hobby of breeding and showing Border Canaries.
This Site is to showcase the member Clubs that make up the Border Convention, if any Club can suggest ways the site can be improved please contact the Secretary.
Meetings
News And Updates
"A very sincere welcome to the Border Convention
I hope you enjoy your visit to our site,and I do hope you find it a useful resource to support your interest in the Border Canary."
Ronnie Sillitoe - Chairman
Bird Registering
Just received this from A.P.H.A:-
Dear Colin,
Further to our telephone conversation, regarding the registration of Passeriformes, ‘that are fully housed in a dwelling (your home or another indoor structure) and are kept indoors at all times with no access to outdoor spaces’.
They do NOT need to be registered even if they are being taken to a show.
Kind regard
Name removed as requested by A.P.H.A.
Administrative Officer
Customer Contact/Registration/Local Authority Reports.
Chairman's Update
Ronnie has updated his page.
Click Latest Article to view.
Show Schedules
With less than 7weeks to the first Specialist Show of 2024.
The schedules for the first 2 are available to download, North Staffs at the National and Doncaster.
Dates for Your Diary 2024
The 2024 edition of Dates for your Diary is now available to view with the information I have received, can Club secretaries please check and advise me of any updates.
Doncaster Show Schedule 2024
Doncaster Show Schedule is now available to download
Chairman's Update
Ronnie has published an update for Julys committee meeting
Click Latest Update to go to the page
Ashley Armstrong
It’s with great sadness we confirm the Death of Ashley Armstrong. Great Friend and Great Supporter down the years of the Mid Ulster Border FCC , sorely missed by all who knew him , Funeral tomorrow 2.30pm at Cappah parish COI Church, Omagh
David Somerville
Winston Kift
It is with regret that I have to inform members the passing of Winston Kift (Kifty) a former member of West Wales before he retired from the hobby.
Winston was a former judge and would attended most shows across the country showing in partnership with Billy Davies.
Condolences to Carol and the family.
Lyn Rowlands
Border Canary Association 2024 Show Venue
The new venue for this years show on 2nd November will be Ednam Village Hall,
Stichill Road, Ednam, Kelso
TD5 7QQ
Judge engaged is T.Ward
Ronnie Sillitoe's Diary 2024
I have just published the last entry for Ronnie's 2024 Diary.
I must congratulate him on his endeavour to give us all an insight into his trials and tribulations (warts and all) for the last six months.
Without fail his weekly report has dropped into my inbox every Friday without fail and more remarkably without any reminders.
This is dedication to the Fancy.
Enjoy your break, and when you return refreshed, I and many other readers, hope you will send us an update on the news from the shed.
John Williams Funeral
John Williams Funeral is on Wednesday 22nd May 10am at Mansfield Crematorium.
3 Peel Crescent
NG19 7LL
John Williams
Nottinghamshire B.F.C.C. are sad to announce the passing today of John Williams, a former President and long standing member of the Club.
Our condolences to his wife, family and friends , he will be sorely missed.
Albert Holmes
Judges "A" Panel
Congratulations to Gary Belsey being voted on to the Border Conventions Judges "A" panel at the 2024 A.G.M..
We wish you every success in your future judging engagement.
Discount Scheme
For a yearly £6 fee the following can be offered, to join you will need to send a cheque payable to R Sillitoe,
32 Carvers Court, Brotton, Cleveland, TS122XN.
You must include your name, address, email and telephone number.
Your details will be passed on so you must agree to this on application, we will take it that you agree when applying.
We thank the Fife Canary Council for permitting us to partake in this scheme
The Haiths seed deal.
Haiths have very kindly offered a fantastic seed discount on their own brand ‘super clean’ mixed canary deluxe 20kg bag to all members.
After joining Haiths will send you a link with an invitation email with all the details of the huge saving that can be made and the discount code to be applied online to make that saving.
Haiths are delighted to announce the following deal
20kg De Luxe Canary Seed TM £33
20kg bag De Luxe Canary Seed No Rape- £33.87
12.75kg bag of Rearing & Conditioning Food £49.72
Avian Supplies
Any member will be entitled to 10% off any products at Avian Supplies.
Avian Supplies can distribute to Ireland as well as the UK
Registration of Canaries with D.E,F.R.A
Having just spoken with DE.F.R.A. breeders keeping canaries
in a dedicated bird room with no access to wild birds do not have to register their flock.
Summary of Response to Consultation
Defra have published the results of the consultation on registration of captive birds conducted in Spring of 2023
a link to the consultation can be found on the Defra Consultation page.
