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
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.
Captive Bird Registration Rules
Rules have changed for the registration of captive birds, these were changed in December but seems to have gone under the radar.
Today I have spoken to various departments at Defra and A.P.H.A. but nobody will give me a definite answer on the rule change on canaries only aviary birds and Border canaries in my opinion are not Aviary Birds!
Hopefully they will get back to me tomorrow in the meantime the rules are on the Defra consultation page.
Avian Flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, Yorkshire.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place.
2023 Club and Show Reports
We have been asked to create a page for Clubs to report their thanks to members and exhibitors for their help in 2023.
Rings For 2024
These are now available.
When ordering rings please apply by post, e-mail, or text. Please do not ring as Richard is unable to write down your order whilst working.
Ring Secretary:
Richard Thorley
12 Park Avenue,
Hucknall Notts NG15 6LQ
Text 077307 94922
E-mail rathorley@outlook.com
Cheques payable to "The Border Convention"
If paying by BACS please confirm payment by e-mail to joanandcolin1@btinternet.com.
Ronnie Sillitoe's Diary 2024
Ronnie Sillitoe's breeding diary starts today.
Joe Mahon
I'm sorry to announce the passing of a great bird man and founder member and long supporter of INBBS and a great supporter of the Irish Border Joe Mahon.
A member of the Dublin bird market since the 50s.
Condolences to his caring daughter Catherine and all his family
John Furley
Castrocielo Results
Congratulations to:-
Best Border Paolo Soban
Best Novice Domenico Munciguerra
East Antrim Results
Congratulations to:-
Best Border Norman Courtenay
Best Novice Jim Mc Peake
Best Junior Emma Lee Ramsey