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THE LOVEBIRD(1990)SOCIETY |
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LOVEBIRD 1990 SOCIETY 14th ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2010 AT THE ROCKLANDS SOCIAL CLUB REDDITCH JUDGE; Mr BOB CLARK How to find us Directions to the show venue, the Rocklands Social club From the M5 junction 4 on to the A38 to Bromsgrove for 2.3 Miles to the island,turn left onto the Bromsgrove Highway [dual carriageway] for Redditch. Proceed for 4.8 miles [look For the high footbridge],take the turn for Headless Cross. Turn left at the island,for ¾ mile follow the road past the Archers Public House, then take the third right [just past The Seven Stars Public House] into Rookery Lane and the Social Club, use rear car park. From M42 junction 3 onto A345 to Stratford, at Mappleborough Green [Dog Public House] turn right. Straight over two large islands along the Warwick Highway [A4189] for 3.8 miles, Look for high footbridge and follow directions as above.
The
Formation of the Lovebird(1990)Society (subcriptions at foot of page) The
Lovebird (1990) Society was formed as a result of one mans fruitless
search for a specialist society for lovebird fanciers, during his early
years with peach faced lovebirds when he needed help which his local CBS
was unable to provide, the publication of his letter in ‘Cage &
Aviary Birds’ on 26th September1989 made it clear that a
specialist society was badly needed, but at the time did not exist. As
a result, an inaugural meeting was arranged at the National Exhibition
on the 10th December 1989. Rules and a subscription were
agreed, based on an anticipated membership of 25 to 30 in the first
year. ‘Cage
& Aviary Birds’ reported the society’s formation on the 6th
January 1990 and the commentator on the Scottish National welcomed the
society’s formation. At
the first AGM membership had reached 240, covering the whole spectrum of
the fancy from individuals with one or two ‘pet’ birds to large
scale breeders and exhibiters and in all parts of Great Britain,
including Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, with a sprinkling of
overseas members.
The
society news letter, first published in February 1990 contains a variety
of material, from short articles to special offers, and included lists
of surplus and needed birds, six issues were issued each year. The first
public appearance of the society was at The Parrot Society’s spring
exhibition and sales day at Picketts Lock, Enfield on Easter Monday
1990. Whenever possible the society mounts club tables at exhibitions. Many
show organising clubs support our society by applying for patronage for
their shows. Over 30 patronages were granted in 1990, with over 100
rosettes awarded in open competition, in 1991 despite limiting awards to
members of the society the demand for patronage increased. The society
introduced its own closed rings in 1991. Improvements
in communication between lovebird fanciers had been the first aim of the
society from the outset, the society ‘Advice line’ is extensively
used, providing a line between the experienced and inexperienced
fancier. The ‘Sales and Wanted’ lists in the news letter regularly
match buyers and sellers, even for the rarer species and particular
mutations. A
show classification and a standard show cage has been agreed, discussion
of the common names for colour mutations has began. The show standard of
the peach faced lovebird began to be discussed in December 1990 and a
judge’s seminar was arranged for 6th July 1990. In the early stages of its history the general organisation and administration of the new society required o good deal more attention than is needed in a long established organisation, choosing suppliers and designs of rosette, consideration of broach badges etc. are obvious examples. More ambitious projects underway include the production of videos on aspects of lovebird keeping. Most important of all the committee is anxious that the society should serve the needs of its members, if you have ideas as to what is needed then let the secretary or any member of the committee know alternatively email using the following link:- Any comments about the web site also please email on the above link To download a drawing of a lovebird society stantard showcage click here To join the society the subcriptions for 2010 are UK- Single =£10, Junior (under 16) =£Free, Partnership =£15, Overseas single membership(inclusive of airmail)=£15. Subscriptions due on 1st January each year Payment in sterling and all cheques payable to 'The Lovebird (1990) Society' please contact Membership Officer- Caroline Moore Tel 02086883359 after 18.30hrs or email lovebird1990society@hotmail.co.uk Back to top
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The
keepers and breeders of the rarer Agapornis species are well represented
and the society is developing breeding schemes for Nyasa lovebirds and
other rare species. THESE PROJECTS ARE AIMED TO MAKE THIS COUNTRY
INDEPENDENT OF IMPORTED BIRDS.