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 […]
As part of the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, Paulton HS from Bath took part in a race from Vire, Normandy, to commemorate WWII carrier pigeons. The BBC’s report after the event can be seen here, which includes the video below.
Flying Racing Pigeons (Columbiformes) The government’s rules on how to manage racing pigeons during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak can be seen here. For racing, you must apply for a general licence to gather your pigeons together at a club headquarters from the local APHA. If you are in a 3km protection zone or […]
The RPRA’s 2025 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below. Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.
A reminder that RPRA clubs and federations must submit their APHA Appendix 1 forms at least seven days prior to your first race. During the racing season APHA must be informed of your intention to bring together multiple lofts for the purpose of pigeon racing – including marking – under the terms of the General […]
The results of the FCI’s World’s Best Pigeon competition for 2024 have been published, and we congratulate the following members in achieving the positions indicated: The full results can be downloaded below: WBP 2024 – All Round WBP 2024 – Speed WBP 2024 – Middle Distance WBP 2024 – Long Distance WBP 2024 – Marathon […]
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