RPRA President, Les Blacklock and his wife Meryl represented the Association at the annual gathering at the Animals in War Memorial on Park Lane, London, on Friday 8th November, at which Angela Rippon was the guest of honour. The turnout was excellen...

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Nov 12, 2024

The charity auction is an important part of the BHW Show of the Year, helping to raise money for the various Show charities – last year’s auction realised over £5,000. Of course, its success relies on the generosity of our members who donate the bird...

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Nov 08, 2024

Entries for the 2025 RPRA One Loft Young Birds Race are now being taken. With a 1st prize of £35000 to the winner of the final race, £10000 in prize money across the 4 hotspot races, and £8000 going to the winner of the ace pigeon competition, there...

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Nov 06, 2024

First and foremost, may I extend my thanks to all our members who have supported the RPRA and the BHW during a very difficult financial situation. When the balance sheet for the year ending in October 2023 was produced, it was reported that the conso...

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Nov 04, 2024

The BHW Show of the Year 2025​ takes place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January. Tickets are on sale now, including a weekend ticket which is only available in advance – these will not be availab...

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Sep 30, 2024