The 127th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association took place at the Leonardo Hotel (East Midlands Airport), Castle Donington, Derby on Friday 24th February 2023. The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded below. Download: RPRA AGM Minutes 2023
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