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 has never been a better time to […]
CEO’s Report, November 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 consolidated accounts for the RPRA and BHW was underfunded to the […]
RPRA National Awards 2024
There are just a few days left now to put forward your entries for the best pigeon in the UK 2024 Entries close in: There are eight coefficient categories open for entries: Adult – Short Distance (5 performances needed between 65 & 250 miles) Adult – Middle Distance (2 performances needed between 251 & 450 […]
RPRA Auction Site
The latest auction on our auction site is a further 20 lots from Zak Williams & Grandad of Shotton – see the outline details and accompanying notes below. You need to be registered on the site to bid – just follow the detailed guide on the home page. By registering/bidding you agree to accept and […]
BHW Show of the Year 2025
The BHW Show of the Year 2025 takes place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, over the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January. Tickets are on sale now, including a weekend ticket which is only available in advance – these will not be available at the door. Tickets to the Gala Evening on the […]
Updated liberation site maps
Up-to-date versions of both the UK and Continental liberation site maps, showing major airports and sites with airfield restrictions in the UK, are available to download by clicking on the appropriate image below. A3 size printed versions of these maps may be obtained free of charge from RPRA HQ by sending a large stamped addressed […]
GB25 Ring Orders
We are currently taking pre-orders for GB25 rings. Click on the appropriate image below to download the order form, and send that to us with a cheque/postal order for the appropriate amount. For other multiples of rings, please see the ring price calculator below. Paid up members may also order through the RPRA’s online ordering […]
Registration of Birds
In England and Wales you must register if you keep poultry or other captive birds by 1st October 2024. This includes any birds you keep as pets. You are breaking the law if you do not register. How to register If you have a County Parish Holding (CPH) number To race from the EU, you […]
One Loft Young Birds 2024 Final Race
The One Loft Final Race 2024 took place on Saturday from Dunbar (226 miles 610 yards) – the 44 birds were liberated at 08:35am in a South West wind. The top 10 pigeons back were as below – click on the image to see the full provisional result: Our congratulations to Mr & Mrs Gregson, […]
Members Subscription Proposition
As the 2024 racing season draws to a close we turn our attentions once again to the issues which have been overshadowing our sport during the past few months, with the main concern being adequate funding for the RPRA. Our constitution has developed over decades to ensure every member can make proposals for rule changes […]