NORTHERN BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY

MAY OPEN DAY
May 17th with guest speakers Libby Harrison and Rob Hughes.
The event will be held for the first time at the Ravensworth Arms, Lamesley NE11 0ER which is situated under one mile from junction 67 (Team Valley) off the A1.
This is a ticket only event which can be purchased via the secretary for £8.00 each and includes tea/coffee and a buffet lunch.
April Meeting
The April meeting will be our annual current year bred show.
Any current year owner bred bird show to be judged by Robin Ford who will also explain his reasoning for the positions and the good, and perhaps bad, points of some of the birds.
As usual, 1st sunday in the month , which is the 5th at Bowburn.
Usual 2:30 start at Bowburn.
Janaury meeting is the nominations meetings to be help on the 4th, 2:30 start.
Open and SRV Show Dates for 2026
Open Show - will be named after Charlie Bowman as the Charlie Bowman Memorial Area Show and held on Sunday 12 July 2026. Judges are Dennis Cairns, Graham Turner, Roy Wilson and Tom McCrindle.
Special and Rare Variety show date - Saturday September 12th 2026. Judges engaged are Don Rowell and Richard Miller.
AFFILIATED TO THE BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY
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Our meetings are held on the first Sunday in every month,
commencing at 2-30p.m.
at the
Bowburn Community Centre,
Durham Road,
Bowburn,
Co.Durham
DH6 5AT
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Our Secretary & Treasurer
Kevin Batey 37a Cornmoor Road,
Whickham,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 4PU
mobile phone 07912294588
kevinbatey58@gmail.com
Contact Kevin for membership details
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NBS Hand Books have now ALL been posted or handed out, if you haven't received one please let the secretary know and one will be posted.
We've also included schedules for both our Area Open Show and Specialist and Rare Open Show in most of the envelopes, again if you require one please let the show secretary (Brian) know on 07949 604847 or brianbatey@hotmail.com.
Many thanks

What are the benefits of joining us?
The chance of meeting other breeders and exhibitors in your own area.
Monthly meetings with guest speakers
Members handbook out in May
Your own ring number.(personalised if required)
Help available when needed.
An area to look for information on societies local to yourself.
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