As we enter a period of exceptionally warm weather, I would like to remind all members, clubs and race officials that the welfare of our pigeons must remain our foremost consideration. Heat stress can affect birds both during transportation and while...

Confederation Moves Forward with Unity and Governance Focus The Confederation of Long Distance Racing Pigeon Unions of Great Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands held two key meetings in late March and April, bringing together delegates from the...

The RPRA has a set of Hermes automatic cleaning young bird perches for sale – 10 metres long, 235 perches. Also available are a number of Benzing 12-Field Speed Pads and a Benzing M1 Clock. £1000 £350 each £200 Call Chris Sutton on 01452 713529 or 07...

The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.   Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.                  

The 130th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association took place on Friday 27th February 2026. Download: Minutes of AGM Download: CEO’s Annual Report  Download: Summary Accounts         

Building on a Renewed Foundation Over the past two years, the RPRA has faced significant challenges. It has been a turbulent period, but instructive. The most recent example was the derecognition of the NWHU and the positive agreement subsequently re...

It is with great sadness that we advise that Mr Pat Mitchell has passed away. Pat was a long-serving RPRA Councillor, served as RPRA President 2005-2007, and was also President of the RPRA North East Region for several years. We extend our deep sympa...

Joint Statement from the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the North West Homing Union The Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) and the North West Homing Union (NWHU) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached following constructi...

The RPRA National Awards for 2025 have now been determined. As with the last few years, the majority were decided by coefficient calculations, and others by decision of the RPRA Council (marked *). The award winners are listed below – our congratulat...

A carrier pigeon is the star of an excellent thought-provoking film based on the music of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Their son, Sean Ono Lennon, said: “In 2023, I worked with Dave Mullins and Brad Booker on an animated short film called WAR IS OVER! –...