The BHW Show of the Year 2025 takes place at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th 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 […]
Bird Flu Updates
New Cases in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/05) on the 10 December 2024. All poultry on the infected premises will be humanely culled. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place surrounding the […]
GB25 Ring Orders
GB25 ring orders are now being sent out on the same day, if the order is placed by 3pm. There are three different ways to place an order: 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 […]
Entries open for the RPRA One Loft Race 2025
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 […]
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 […]
RPRA National Awards 2024
The RPRA National Awards for 2024 have now been determined. As with the last few years, the majority were decided by coefficient calculations, and others by decision of the RPRA Council (marked *). The award winners are listed below – our congratulations to them all. The full list, including performances and calculations, can be seen […]
Animals in War Remembrance 2024
RPRA President, Les Blacklock and his wife Meryl represented the Association at the annual gathering at the Animals in War Memorial on Park Lane, London, on Friday 8th November, at which Angela Rippon was the guest of honour. The turnout was excellent, with horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in attendance, and over 30 […]
BHW Show of the Year Charity Auction
The charity auction is an important part of the BHW Show of the Year, helping to raise money for the various Show charities – last year’s auction realised over £5,000. Of course, its success relies on the generosity of our members who donate the birds for the auction. We are currently putting the list together […]
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 […]
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 […]