Under the current circumstances, a number of staff are working from home and a couple are on furlough. The way you contact us has therefore changed. Below is an updated list of contacts. It is best to use e-mail if you can, and to call only if you cannot e-mail. In any case, please do […]
As of the 15th May the restrictions relating to Avian Influenza and channel racing are lifted. The following is taken from the DEFRA website: ‘All poultry and bird gatherings, including pigeon gatherings organised for races from mainland Europe, will also be permitted, provided organisers notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency at least seven days […]
Within our previous update we outlined the importance that the EU position was communicated to the relevant member states and the relevant customs authorities. The current position is that there is still not an agreed process to allow the smooth entry into France. We are working with Defra and a contact in France, who in […]
Dan Davies found this old pigeon racing medal while metal detecting near Pickering, North Yorkshire, and would like to return it to the family, if possible. It was awarded to the Sagar Cup winner of 1922, and has the recipient’s name on the reverse. Please e-mail genuine claims only to [email protected], stating the name on […]
Due to an increase in aircraft movements at Finmere airfield, Buckingham, we are no longer able to use the area as a liberation site. The nearest alternative site is at Upper Heyford (4206.)
Our guidance on race marking and clock striking has been updated to reflect revisions to the lockdown restrictions in Wales. Both documents can be downloaded from the Downloads page. ————————————- The following information has been emailed to Welsh clubs/organisations on 4th April 2021. If for any reason your secretary has not received the communication, please […]
In preparation for the start of inland racing on Saturday 1st May, we have uploaded an updated version of the Avian Influenza – Code of Practice for Pigeon Racing. Before carrying out any multi-loft training or racing, individuals and organisations must read and adhere to the requirements of this updated code. Failure to do so […]
In preparation for the 2021 season, guidance has been developed for clubs and organisations in Northern Ireland, and you may download this below. You will then be able to access the following guidance: 1. Race Marking; 2. Clock Striking. Please note that if you are a convoying organisation the following documents are also relevant: 3. […]
In preparation for the 2021 season, guidance has been developed for clubs and organisations in Scotland, and you may download this below. You will then be able to access the following guidance: 1. Race Marking; 2. Clock Striking. Please note that if you are a convoying organisation the following documents are also relevant: 3. Guidance […]
Pigeon fanciers from all over the UK released 10 pigeons from various towns and cities at 12 noon on Saturday, in honour of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. RPRA Development Officer, Richard Chambers, streamed a live liberation from the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire – the site of the Lichfield City tribute. The following video […]
Following the decision not to hold a Show in 2021 due to the possibility of increasing the spread of Coronavirus and the subsequent Government ban on gatherings, you will be aware the committee took the decision to hold a virtual show last January. The event – which was probably the first of its kind in […]
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