To reduce our overheads, the RPRA and the BHW utilises second class postage via Royal Mail. Ofcom has recently announced reforms to the Universal Service that will allow Royal Mail to reduce the frequency of second-class post deliveries. In its statement on 10th July, the regulator said the changes are designed to give postal users […]

Following a detailed consultation and procedural review between Guernsey Ports and the Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA), with the support of the Office of the Director of Civil Aviation (Channel Islands) (ODCA), we are pleased to announce that a limited number of pigeon liberations will now be permitted from the island of Guernsey. This agreement […]

We have a new joint RPRA/BHW telephone system in place. Anyone dialling the RPRA or BHW telephone numbers will automatically be directed to this new joint menu system. The diagram below shows the further options available to enable you to reach the correct department:      

Please note that with immediate effect, Defra has suspended Virkon S from its approved list of disinfectants. We will report further on this as news develops. A list of alternative approved disinfectants is below.      

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 Olivia, a very dear brother to Madeline, and a dear uncle, […]

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-up RPRA members with internet access can always use […]