NORTHERN BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY
NEWS UPDATE
it is with great sadness the NBS reports the recent death of John Herron.
John was a longtime supporter of Newcastle Budgerigar Society and more recently the combined Gateshead and Newcastle Society.
A honourary life member of the NBS, John's funeral will be held at Newcastle Crem. West Road at 11:45 on the 30th January.
Feburary Meeting
The Feburary meeting will be our annual general meeting. Many places for both officials and council are already filled subject to confirmation from the nominations meeting, but there are several still available.
We also have the annual award presentations for the section point competition.
As usual, 1st sunday in the month , which is the 1st Feb.
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 will be annouced soon.
Special and Rare Variety show date - Saturday September 12th 2026. Judges to be annouced soon.
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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