Chris Gordon of Old Snydale passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday 15th May, aged 73. The husband of Carol, a devoted and loving dad to Kim with her husband Chris, and Katie with her fiancé Ross, cherished and adored grandad to Harriet and Oliv...

In order for our staff to process your postal transfers as soon as possible, please make sure you are using the latest transfer form, which can be downloaded here, and ensure you include the correct amount – it is £6 to transfer up to 10 rings. Paid-...

As part of the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, Paulton HS from Bath took part in a race from Vire, Normandy, to commemorate WWII carrier pigeons. The BBC’s report after the event can be seen here, which includes the video below. 

Use our new ring verification tool to confirm which loft number a particular GB ring is registered to. Enter your own loft number (or organisation number in the case of a Secretary) in the first box, and the ring to be checked in the fields below. Wh...

The RPRA’s 2025 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 results of the FCI’s World’s Best Pigeon competition for 2024 have been published, and we congratulate the following members in achieving the positions indicated: The full results can be downloaded below:  WBP 2024 – All Round WBP 2024 – Speed WB...

Flying Racing Pigeons (Columbiformes) The government’s rules on how to manage racing pigeons during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak can be seen here. For racing, you must apply for a general licence to gather your pigeons together at a club hea...

Good afternoon, It is with regret that due to insufficient entries into the 2025 RPRA One Loft Race, the Council has decided to cancel this year’s race. The project has been suspended for a full review, and we welcome your suggestions for a refreshed...

The Dickin Medal awarded to pigeon ‘Tommy’ NURP.41.DHZ.56, for assisting the Dutch Resistance during World War II, was auctioned by Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers in Carlisle on 31st January. In 1942 Tommy was fitted with a message container and l...

For the annual general meeting due to be held on the 28th February 2025 I have received 111 (one hundred and eleven) propositions, all of which have been made available for members to read in the BHW and on the RPRA website. You will now have the rig...