From 12:00 on 26th April 2024 gatherings of all poultry including anseriforme birds (for example ducks, geese and swans) are permitted in England provided you meet conditions of the licence. APHA updated the 'General licence to arrange a fair, market, show, exhibition or other gathering involving the collecting together of poultry in England'.
16th February 2024
Galliforme birds from premises located in Wales are permitted to attend galliforme gatherings in England.
5th February 2024
The general licence for poultry gatherings in England has been amended. Galliforme poultry kept at registered premises in Scotland can attend shows and gatherings held in England.
23rd August 2023
Gatherings of galliforme poultry and galliforme birds are permitted in England. You must follow and meet the requirements of the licences and notify APHA of the gathering.
16th February 2024
Galliforme birds from premises located in Wales are permitted to attend galliforme gatherings in England.
5th February 2024
The general licence for poultry gatherings in England has been amended. Galliforme poultry kept at registered premises in Scotland can attend shows and gatherings held in England.
23rd August 2023
Gatherings of galliforme poultry and galliforme birds are permitted in England. You must follow and meet the requirements of the licences and notify APHA of the gathering.
The 2023 VPS WinterFest 3 was judged on Sunday 22nd January 2023.
Congratulations to Chris Parker's lovely Gold Sebright Female who won Best of Breed and came 3rd in the True Bantam Championship - 2023 Results
Congratulations to Chris Parker's lovely Gold Sebright Female who won Best of Breed and came 3rd in the True Bantam Championship - 2023 Results
31st October 2022
APHA have today announced that housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are being extended and will be in force across England from 00.01 on Monday 7th November 2022.
From that time, it will be a mandatory requirement for all bird keepers across England to keep their birds housed and to follow strict biosecurity measures, in order to limit the spread and to try and eradicate the disease.
More information is available on gov.uk and follow the link to the latest avian influenza news.
APHA have today announced that housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are being extended and will be in force across England from 00.01 on Monday 7th November 2022.
From that time, it will be a mandatory requirement for all bird keepers across England to keep their birds housed and to follow strict biosecurity measures, in order to limit the spread and to try and eradicate the disease.
More information is available on gov.uk and follow the link to the latest avian influenza news.
17th October 2022
DEFRA and APHA have today declared that an Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been implemented across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from midday today, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
Implementing the highest levels of biosecurity measures on farm is the most effective way in reducing the risk of disease spreading and is the best way to protect flocks. The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the United Kingdom has faced its largest ever outbreak of avian flu with 190 cases confirmed across the United Kingdom since late October 2021, with over 30 of these confirmed since the beginning of the month. The East of England has been particularly badly hit with outbreaks in poultry and captive birds. There have also been outbreaks in the south west and in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
Avian influenza circulates naturally in wild birds and when they migrate to the United Kingdom from mainland Europe over the winter they can spread the disease to poultry and other captive birds. Maintaining strict biosecurity is the most effective method of protecting birds from the virus.
The AIPZ means bird keepers across Great Britain must:
The avian influenza prevention zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to monitor and manage the risks of bird flu.
DEFRA and APHA have today declared that an Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been implemented across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures.
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from midday today, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
Implementing the highest levels of biosecurity measures on farm is the most effective way in reducing the risk of disease spreading and is the best way to protect flocks. The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the United Kingdom has faced its largest ever outbreak of avian flu with 190 cases confirmed across the United Kingdom since late October 2021, with over 30 of these confirmed since the beginning of the month. The East of England has been particularly badly hit with outbreaks in poultry and captive birds. There have also been outbreaks in the south west and in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
Avian influenza circulates naturally in wild birds and when they migrate to the United Kingdom from mainland Europe over the winter they can spread the disease to poultry and other captive birds. Maintaining strict biosecurity is the most effective method of protecting birds from the virus.
The AIPZ means bird keepers across Great Britain must:
- Keep free ranging birds within fenced areas, and that ponds, watercourses and permanent standing water must be fenced off (except in specific circumstances e.g. zoo birds).
- Clean and disinfect footwear and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy;
- Minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures;
- Reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, and fencing off wet or boggy areas
- Keep domestic ducks and geese separate from other poultry.
- Ensure the areas where birds are kept are unattractive to wild birds, for example by netting ponds, and by removing wild bird food sources;
- Feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds.
The avian influenza prevention zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of the government’s work to monitor and manage the risks of bird flu.
26th July 2022
Lee Grant, Chairman of The Poultry Club of Great Britain has issued a statement on behalf of the club regarding the National Show 2022.
The decision has been taken as a result of the meeting yesterday to cancel The National Championship Poultry Show at Telford International Centre due to have been held in October 2022. [NOTE: there will be an Egg Show only and the AGM to be held at a smaller hall on Saturday 22nd October 2022]
You can read Lee's full statement under News on the Poultry Club website -
https://www.poultryclub.org/news
Lee Grant, Chairman of The Poultry Club of Great Britain has issued a statement on behalf of the club regarding the National Show 2022.
The decision has been taken as a result of the meeting yesterday to cancel The National Championship Poultry Show at Telford International Centre due to have been held in October 2022. [NOTE: there will be an Egg Show only and the AGM to be held at a smaller hall on Saturday 22nd October 2022]
You can read Lee's full statement under News on the Poultry Club website -
https://www.poultryclub.org/news
25th July 2022
The Poultry Club are due to meet with DEFRA officials today in order to discuss the latest situation concerning Bird Flu and whether the ban on bird gatherings will be lifted, albeit with a 'gathering's licence'.
The Poultry Club are due to meet with DEFRA officials today in order to discuss the latest situation concerning Bird Flu and whether the ban on bird gatherings will be lifted, albeit with a 'gathering's licence'.
21st June 2022
An eight-strong consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Heath Agency, has received £1.5 million in funding and has been tasked with developing new strategies to tackle future outbreaks of bird flu.
The consortium follows this year's bird flu outbreak which has been the largest and longest ever experienced in the UK and in parts of Europe. The news has been welcomed by the UK's poultry sector.
Read the full article on https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/21/uks-top-scientists-join-forces-to-battle-bird-flu-outbreaks/
An eight-strong consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Heath Agency, has received £1.5 million in funding and has been tasked with developing new strategies to tackle future outbreaks of bird flu.
The consortium follows this year's bird flu outbreak which has been the largest and longest ever experienced in the UK and in parts of Europe. The news has been welcomed by the UK's poultry sector.
Read the full article on https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/21/uks-top-scientists-join-forces-to-battle-bird-flu-outbreaks/
2nd May 2022
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) lifted the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds at 00.01 today, Monday May 2nd 2022, but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in place. Enhanced biosecurity guidance rules must still be followed however, as the risk of Avian Influenza continues.
The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) lifted the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds at 00.01 today, Monday May 2nd 2022, but the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in place. Enhanced biosecurity guidance rules must still be followed however, as the risk of Avian Influenza continues.
2022 ... 210 years of the Sebright Club and we have a new Secretary and Treasurer!
Charles Pears has handed the reins over to Robin Creighton our Chairman, and we are wishing Robin all the very best in his new (additional) role!
A very big Thank You to Charles for all of his hard work and input as outgoing Secretary, whilst leading a really busy life and bringing up a young family. It certainly hasn't been an easy couple of years to keep the interest in the Fancy, with Covid and Avian Flu blighting shows and breeding programmes.
However, a New Year and hopefully a much brighter outlook for us all!
A very big Thank You to Charles for all of his hard work and input as outgoing Secretary, whilst leading a really busy life and bringing up a young family. It certainly hasn't been an easy couple of years to keep the interest in the Fancy, with Covid and Avian Flu blighting shows and breeding programmes.
However, a New Year and hopefully a much brighter outlook for us all!
Robin can be contacted via Messenger, mobile 07769 143010
or email [email protected]
or email [email protected]
Wishing all our Sebright members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
Congratulations to all the entrants in the Sebright classes for VPS Winterfest 2 and many thanks to Charles Pears for judging. Well done everyone! For photos of the winning birds, visit The Virtual Poultry Show Facebook page and enter the class number in the search bar - SE1, SE2, SE3 or SE4.
Last chance to get your Sebright Photos in today! Entries close at 3pm 16th December 2021 for the Virtual Poultry Show Winterfest 2. Judging will take place on Saturday 18th December at 3pm.
Enter online via the Facebook page - The Virtual Poultry Show. Good Luck!
Enter online via the Facebook page - The Virtual Poultry Show. Good Luck!
Why not have a go at the December Quiz?! - Fun
While away a couple of hours on a chilly day travelling the country from the comfort of your armchair!
While away a couple of hours on a chilly day travelling the country from the comfort of your armchair!
24 November 2021
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks.
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks.
8th November 2021
The News we had all been dreading....sadly all the shows after this weekend will be cancelled until DEFRA notify otherwise.
Update 5 November 2021:
The News we had all been dreading....sadly all the shows after this weekend will be cancelled until DEFRA notify otherwise.
Update 5 November 2021:
- From 00:01 on 8 November 2021 no gatherings of poultry, galliforme or anseriforme birds are permitted. Galliforme birds include pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkey and guinea fowl. Anseriforme birds include ducks, geese and swans. See our bird gatherings guidance for further information.
- Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises in the Angus constituency in Scotland. Further testing has confirmed this to be a highly pathogenic strain (HPAI H5N1). Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by a 3km Protection Zone, 10km Surveillance Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone
- Disease Control Zones remain in force around premises near Chirk, Wrexham, Wales and a premises near Droitwich Spa, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
- There have been multiple findings of HPAI H5N1 in wild birds from sites across GB. See our Wild birds in England section for further information
Membership subscriptions fall due at the end of the year. These can be paid by cheque or bank transfer. The membership fee is £10 and gives access to the Newsletter and importantly to the club specials, cups and trophies at the major shows.
Notice from APHA
Following a number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021 it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the disease was detected in captive birds at premises in England, Wales and Scotland. The disease has also been detected in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
Following a number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021 it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
The introduction of the AIPZ comes after the disease was detected in captive birds at premises in England, Wales and Scotland. The disease has also been detected in wild birds at multiple sites across Great Britain.
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2021 (NOW CANCELLED)
The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December.
There are 11 Sebright classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold and Novice Silver, plus a Trio class - with awards on offer to all members including the Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and the German Cup for Best 4 Sebrights. Rosettes for all the Class winners. Our Judge at The National is Mr Jamie Robinson.
Postal entries were due in by October 18th, but you can still enter online until next Monday 25th October at www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00 pm in Beckbury Room 3 on Saturday 4th December.
All are most welcome.
The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December.
There are 11 Sebright classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold and Novice Silver, plus a Trio class - with awards on offer to all members including the Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and the German Cup for Best 4 Sebrights. Rosettes for all the Class winners. Our Judge at The National is Mr Jamie Robinson.
Postal entries were due in by October 18th, but you can still enter online until next Monday 25th October at www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00 pm in Beckbury Room 3 on Saturday 4th December.
All are most welcome.
THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW (NOW CANCELLED)
The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December 2021.
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice classes refer to an exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Champion Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Points Cup, Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio, Riverlea Silver Rosebowl for Best 'Old Bird' Sebright and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners. Our Judge at The Federation is Mr Allan Edward.
Only postal entries are accepted to R.J. Sadler, General Secretary N.F.P.C., 14 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6JT by November 9th.
Enquiries to [email protected] or telephone 01270 619990 - federationpoultryshow.weebly.com
The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Well Done Robin! Best True Bantam at the Colchester and Suffolk Autumn Show with a Silver Sebright pullet on Sunday 17th October 2021
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Reserve Best in Show with his Silver Sebright pullet at the Ardingly Autumn Show and Game Fair today, Sunday 3rd October 2021.
Well Done Barry and Carol Purkiss on winning Best Sebright at the Hants & Berks Poultry Fanciers' Members 40th Anniversary Show yesterday, 5th January 2020 - Results
Very Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Gold and Champion Sebright at The Federation Championship Show 2019
with his Gold Sebright Pullet. This outstanding bird went on to win Best True Bantam. Well done Jamie! - Full Results now in!
with his Gold Sebright Pullet. This outstanding bird went on to win Best True Bantam. Well done Jamie! - Full Results now in!
The 2019 Newsletter is available to members via email and post. A tome packed with information, articles, show results, photographs, opinions and more... Membership costs just £10 per year and an application form can be found here - Membership Form
A small price to pay if you are interested in the Sebright bantam - and to know you have the support of a dedicated and extremely experienced and knowledgeable committee.
A small price to pay if you are interested in the Sebright bantam - and to know you have the support of a dedicated and extremely experienced and knowledgeable committee.
…. and it has arrived!
THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December
Whether you are a past Sebright breeder or interested in keeping Sebrights in the future... do come and say hello at the festive Sebright club stand
There are 11 exhibition classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice classes refer to an exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Champion Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Points Cup, Best Trio, Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio, Riverlea Silver Rosebowl for Best 'Old Bird' Sebright and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
Good luck to all the Sebright exhibitors!
THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December
Whether you are a past Sebright breeder or interested in keeping Sebrights in the future... do come and say hello at the festive Sebright club stand
There are 11 exhibition classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice classes refer to an exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Champion Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Points Cup, Best Trio, Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio, Riverlea Silver Rosebowl for Best 'Old Bird' Sebright and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
Good luck to all the Sebright exhibitors!
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss on winning Best Silver and Champion Sebright at The National Championship Poultry Club Show 2019 with their stunning Silver Sebright Pullet. Reserve Best Sebright in 2018 with a Silver Pullet and the Champion this year. Well done Barry and Carol!
Best Gold and Reserve Best Sebright went to Philip George with his Gold Pullet.
Well done Phil! Congratulations to all the prize-winners and exhibitors - Full Results now in!
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss on winning Best Silver and Champion Sebright at The National Championship Poultry Club Show 2019 with their stunning Silver Sebright Pullet. Reserve Best Sebright in 2018 with a Silver Pullet and the Champion this year. Well done Barry and Carol!
Best Gold and Reserve Best Sebright went to Philip George with his Gold Pullet.
Well done Phil! Congratulations to all the prize-winners and exhibitors - Full Results now in!
Poultry Mania Past and Present
Thursday 28 November 2019 10am-5pm - The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX and
Friday 29th November 2019 10am-5pm - Harper Adams University, TF10 8NB
The event at Harper Adams University on Friday 29th November is scheduled to coincide with the National Poultry Show at the International Centre Telford on 30 November & 1 December 2019.
A perfect way to start your National Poultry Show weekend!
£25 (includes refreshments and lunch). Booking essential (online via Eventbrite).
Deadline for booking is 20 November.
The events will explore the revolutionary changes in poultry husbandry from the poultry mania of the mid nineteenth century to the present day, including:
– development and artistic representation of poultry breeds,
– commercialisation of turkey and goose rearing,
– impact of rats on egg production
– importance of agricultural education in poultry husbandry.
Talks will feature past and present Museum of English Rural Life Fellows:
Dr James P. Bowen, Leeds Trinity University
Professor Karen Sayer, Leeds Trinity University
Professor John Martin, University of Leicester and
Carrie de Silva, Harper Adams University.
Opportunity will be provided to view displays of poultry related objects and books, tour the Museum of English Rural Life galleries and the Harper Adams Campus.
Programme:
10.00 Registration.
10.20 Carrie de Silva, Poultry pioneers
11.20 Refreshments
11.40 James P. Bowen, Poultry breeds in transition
12.40 Pop-up displays
13.00 Lunch.
13.50 Karen Sayer, Poultry undermined: rats, eggs and tunnels?
14.50 Refreshments
15.10 John Martin, The transformation of turkey and goose production in Britain.
16.10 Tour of The MERL / update on current poultry industry and short campus tour of Harper Adams University campus.
17.00 Conference closes.
Friday 29th November 2019 10am-5pm - Harper Adams University, TF10 8NB
The event at Harper Adams University on Friday 29th November is scheduled to coincide with the National Poultry Show at the International Centre Telford on 30 November & 1 December 2019.
A perfect way to start your National Poultry Show weekend!
£25 (includes refreshments and lunch). Booking essential (online via Eventbrite).
Deadline for booking is 20 November.
The events will explore the revolutionary changes in poultry husbandry from the poultry mania of the mid nineteenth century to the present day, including:
– development and artistic representation of poultry breeds,
– commercialisation of turkey and goose rearing,
– impact of rats on egg production
– importance of agricultural education in poultry husbandry.
Talks will feature past and present Museum of English Rural Life Fellows:
Dr James P. Bowen, Leeds Trinity University
Professor Karen Sayer, Leeds Trinity University
Professor John Martin, University of Leicester and
Carrie de Silva, Harper Adams University.
Opportunity will be provided to view displays of poultry related objects and books, tour the Museum of English Rural Life galleries and the Harper Adams Campus.
Programme:
10.00 Registration.
10.20 Carrie de Silva, Poultry pioneers
11.20 Refreshments
11.40 James P. Bowen, Poultry breeds in transition
12.40 Pop-up displays
13.00 Lunch.
13.50 Karen Sayer, Poultry undermined: rats, eggs and tunnels?
14.50 Refreshments
15.10 John Martin, The transformation of turkey and goose production in Britain.
16.10 Tour of The MERL / update on current poultry industry and short campus tour of Harper Adams University campus.
17.00 Conference closes.
Sunday 16th December 2018
Many, many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Champion Sebright at not only The National two weeks ago, but also at The Federation yesterday! His perfect Gold Sebright Pullet took Best Gold and Champion Sebright and what's more - his stunning Silver Sebright Pullet won Best Silver and Reserve Champion! What an achievement! Well done Jamie!
Congratulations to all the exhibitors on a fine display of Sebrights - do come and say hello at the club stand today! Results now in.
Many, many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Champion Sebright at not only The National two weeks ago, but also at The Federation yesterday! His perfect Gold Sebright Pullet took Best Gold and Champion Sebright and what's more - his stunning Silver Sebright Pullet won Best Silver and Reserve Champion! What an achievement! Well done Jamie!
Congratulations to all the exhibitors on a fine display of Sebrights - do come and say hello at the club stand today! Results now in.
COUNTDOWN to THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018
(Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December)
Wishing you a festive and merry weekend at 'The Fed'
Good luck to all the exhibitors!
(Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December)
Wishing you a festive and merry weekend at 'The Fed'
Good luck to all the exhibitors!
Huge Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Gold and Champion Sebright today, December 1st 2018, at The National Championship Poultry Club Show, with his stunning Gold Sebright Pullet. Well done Jamie!
Best Silver and Reserve Best Sebright went to Barry & Carol Purkiss with their lovely Silver Pullet. Congratulations to all the prize-winners and exhibitors - 2018 results
The 2018 Newsletter is available to members via email and
the print version can be either by sent by post or collected from The Federation this weekend
the print version can be either by sent by post or collected from The Federation this weekend
COUNTDOWN to THE NATIONAL POULTRY CLUB SHOW 2018
(Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December)
Whether you are a past Sebright breeder or interested in keeping Sebrights in the future... do come and say hello at the festive Sebright club stand.
(Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December)
Whether you are a past Sebright breeder or interested in keeping Sebrights in the future... do come and say hello at the festive Sebright club stand.
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright at our Regional Show yesterday. Well done Jason!
Today, Sunday 4th November is our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW held by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground.
Good Luck to all the exhibitors!
Good Luck to all the exhibitors!
As 2018 draws to a close we can look forward to some of the most important shows on the Sebright Club's calendar:
The first is our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW to be held on Sunday November 4th by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground. With 9 classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird. Entries are now closed, but why not go along to meet fellow fanciers and admire some of the best Sebrights in the south-west.
The first is our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW to be held on Sunday November 4th by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground. With 9 classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird. Entries are now closed, but why not go along to meet fellow fanciers and admire some of the best Sebrights in the south-west.
Next comes THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2018 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December 2018.
There are 9 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class with awards on offer to all members: Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and the German Cup for Best 4 Sebrights. Rosettes for all the Class winners.
Postal entries were due in by October 22nd, but you can still enter online until next Monday 29th October at www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 3 on Saturday 1st December. All are most welcome.
And just two weeks after the National is THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 at
The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December.
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice classes refer to an exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Champion Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Points Cup, Best Trio, Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio, Riverlea Silver Rosebowl for Best 'Old Bird' Sebright and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
Only postal entries are accepted to N.F.P.C. 14 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6JT by November 1st. Enquiries to [email protected] or telephone 01270 619990.
The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
There are 9 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class with awards on offer to all members: Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and the German Cup for Best 4 Sebrights. Rosettes for all the Class winners.
Postal entries were due in by October 22nd, but you can still enter online until next Monday 29th October at www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 3 on Saturday 1st December. All are most welcome.
And just two weeks after the National is THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018 at
The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December.
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice classes refer to an exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Champion Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Points Cup, Best Trio, Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio, Riverlea Silver Rosebowl for Best 'Old Bird' Sebright and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
Only postal entries are accepted to N.F.P.C. 14 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6JT by November 1st. Enquiries to [email protected] or telephone 01270 619990.
The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Late Autumn and the shows are coming thick and fast! Here's wishing you every success if you have entered your Sebrights... and don't forget to update us on any results.
Photos are especially welcomed. Good Luck!
Photos are especially welcomed. Good Luck!
Congratulations to Callum Frame who won Best Trio with his Gold Sebrights at Peebles Poultry Club Championship Show last Sunday (25th February 2018)
Saturday 24th February 2018
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver, Best Sebright and then going on to win Best True Bantam at the Reading & District Bantam Society's Open Show with his Silver Pullet. This was our Southern Area Club Show and a great result for Sebrights. Congratulations also to Paul Allen who won Best Gold with his Gold Cockerel. Results now in.
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver, Best Sebright and then going on to win Best True Bantam at the Reading & District Bantam Society's Open Show with his Silver Pullet. This was our Southern Area Club Show and a great result for Sebrights. Congratulations also to Paul Allen who won Best Gold with his Gold Cockerel. Results now in.
Saturday 17th February 2018
Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver, Best Sebright and Best True Bantam at the Colchester Poultry Society's Spring Show with a Silver Pullet.
Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver, Best Sebright and Best True Bantam at the Colchester Poultry Society's Spring Show with a Silver Pullet.
Saturday 3rd February 2018
Congratulations to Conor Mcclelland on winning Best Gold and Best Sebright at the Ulster Poultry Federation Show, our Northern Ireland Sebright Regional Show.
Full results and photos now in, with thanks to Darren Gillespie, our N. Ireland Sebright club representative.
Congratulations to Conor Mcclelland on winning Best Gold and Best Sebright at the Ulster Poultry Federation Show, our Northern Ireland Sebright Regional Show.
Full results and photos now in, with thanks to Darren Gillespie, our N. Ireland Sebright club representative.
Saturday 28th January 2018
Today is the Ashburton & District Fanciers' Society Show to be held at 'Hannahs', Seale-Hayne College, Howton Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ. Seale-Hayne College was an agricultural college which ran from 1919 to 2005 and the only agricultural college in the United Kingdom whose buildings were purpose designed and built. Today the Seale-Hayne site is used by the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, which provides education, therapy, care and respite for children and young people with profound physical disabilities. Hannahs is set in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside and well worth a visit today to enjoy the magnificent venue --- and admire some of South Devon's finest poultry!
Today is the Ashburton & District Fanciers' Society Show to be held at 'Hannahs', Seale-Hayne College, Howton Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ. Seale-Hayne College was an agricultural college which ran from 1919 to 2005 and the only agricultural college in the United Kingdom whose buildings were purpose designed and built. Today the Seale-Hayne site is used by the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, which provides education, therapy, care and respite for children and young people with profound physical disabilities. Hannahs is set in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside and well worth a visit today to enjoy the magnificent venue --- and admire some of South Devon's finest poultry!
Many Congratulations to Donald Spedding on winning not only Best Silver (Best Sebright) and Best Gold (Best Opposite Colour) at the Scottish National yesterday, but going on to win Best True Bantam with his Silver Sebright Pullet.
Mr Kevin Hodgson kindly showed the birds on Mr Spedding's behalf due to him not being able to attend the show due to illness. Very well done to both gentlemen!
Many thanks to our Judge, Mr Artie Rice. The weather was something of a challenge this year, so a particular well done to all the exhibitors too. See Results and Photos
Mr Kevin Hodgson kindly showed the birds on Mr Spedding's behalf due to him not being able to attend the show due to illness. Very well done to both gentlemen!
Many thanks to our Judge, Mr Artie Rice. The weather was something of a challenge this year, so a particular well done to all the exhibitors too. See Results and Photos
And so to THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL - held today, 20th January and tomorrow 21st January 2018 at the Lanark Agricultural Centre, Hyndford Road, Lanark. ML11 9SZ
Scottish Government officials confirmed that they have not stopped the Show going ahead this weekend despite the prevention zone being imposed on poultry in England. They warned all keepers to be extremely cautious with biosecurity and health measures and the show organisers have warned exhibitors and spectators to take extra precautions during and after the event.
It only remains therefore to wish all the Sebrights and their owners a very special Good Luck, stay safe and have a fantastic weekend!
Scottish Government officials confirmed that they have not stopped the Show going ahead this weekend despite the prevention zone being imposed on poultry in England. They warned all keepers to be extremely cautious with biosecurity and health measures and the show organisers have warned exhibitors and spectators to take extra precautions during and after the event.
It only remains therefore to wish all the Sebrights and their owners a very special Good Luck, stay safe and have a fantastic weekend!
Pool Poultry Club Show, a PCGB Regional Show held in Redruth Cornwall, is now re-scheduled to take place a week later on Sunday 4th February (previously 27th January). Entries are open for amendment until next Wednesday, 24th January.
19th January 2018 - Not the news we wanted to read this morning...
H5N6 Avian Influenza Prevention Zone – England
Following findings of bird flu in South Dorset and Warwickshire, Defra has introduced a national ‘Avian Influenza Prevention Zone’ (AIPZ) covering the whole of England (January 18th 2018)
Enhanced biosecurity measures must now be put in place.
Further advice can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#prevention-zone
It is now a legal requirement to:
This Zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of our work to monitor the threat of bird flu.
Poultry keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 0345 933 5577 and bird keepers should report suspicion of disease to APHA on 0300 020 0301.
Further avian influenza advice, including how to spot the disease, is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
The message was initiated by Animal and Plant Health Agency APHA. Contact [email protected] for more information.
H5N6 Avian Influenza Prevention Zone – England
Following findings of bird flu in South Dorset and Warwickshire, Defra has introduced a national ‘Avian Influenza Prevention Zone’ (AIPZ) covering the whole of England (January 18th 2018)
Enhanced biosecurity measures must now be put in place.
Further advice can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#prevention-zone
It is now a legal requirement to:
- minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures
- clean footwear before and after visiting birds, using a Defra approved disinfectant at entrances and exits
- keep areas where birds live clean and tidy, and regularly disinfect hard surfaces such as paths and walkways
- humanely control rats and mice
- place birds’ food and water in fully enclosed areas protected from wild birds, and remove any spilled feed regularly
- keep birds separate from wildlife and wild waterfowl by putting suitable fencing around outdoor areas they access
- keep a close watch on birds for any signs of disease and report any very sick birds or unexplained deaths to your vet
This Zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of our work to monitor the threat of bird flu.
Poultry keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 0345 933 5577 and bird keepers should report suspicion of disease to APHA on 0300 020 0301.
Further avian influenza advice, including how to spot the disease, is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
The message was initiated by Animal and Plant Health Agency APHA. Contact [email protected] for more information.
January 6th 2018
Well done to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright and Reserve Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Male at the Carharrick Show.
Well done to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright and Reserve Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Male at the Carharrick Show.
Wishing you all the very best of the Season from The Sebright Club
and a happy and healthy New Year
and a happy and healthy New Year
He's done the Double! Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Champion Sebright, December 16th 2017, at The Federation Championship Show, with his perfect Silver Sebright Pullet. Results and photos now in.
December 16th 2017 -
IT'S SHOWTIME!
IT'S SHOWTIME!
December 13th 2017
And just three days to THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW at
The County Showground, Stafford, this Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December 2017.
With 11 Sebright classes, rosettes for Class Winners and awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor, it promises to be a wonderful occasion. The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel, so why not come along and meet the Sebright people, admire the birds and do a last spot of Christmas shopping whilst you are at it. Look forward to seeing you all there! And of course Good Luck to everyone showing!
And just three days to THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW at
The County Showground, Stafford, this Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December 2017.
With 11 Sebright classes, rosettes for Class Winners and awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor, it promises to be a wonderful occasion. The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel, so why not come along and meet the Sebright people, admire the birds and do a last spot of Christmas shopping whilst you are at it. Look forward to seeing you all there! And of course Good Luck to everyone showing!
And once again we say huge Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Champion Sebright today, December 2nd 2017, at The National Championship Poultry Show, with his stunning Silver Sebright Pullet.
Reserve Best Sebright went to Steve & Carol Fuller with their Gold Cock. The winners of the Sebright classes are as follows:
Gold Cock and Best Gold - S & C Fuller
Gold Hen - H.B. Jones
Gold Cockerel - Phil George
Gold Pullet - Phil George
Silver Cock - S & C Fuller
Silver Hen - B & C Purkiss
Silver Cockerel - B & C Purkiss
Silver Pullet, Best Silver and Champion Sebright - R .J. Creighton
Congratulations to all the other prize-winners including Jason Kestell, Jamie Robinson, A.T. O'Leary, C & F Frame and Chris Hull. A fantastic turnout! [Full Results and Photos now in].
Reserve Best Sebright went to Steve & Carol Fuller with their Gold Cock. The winners of the Sebright classes are as follows:
Gold Cock and Best Gold - S & C Fuller
Gold Hen - H.B. Jones
Gold Cockerel - Phil George
Gold Pullet - Phil George
Silver Cock - S & C Fuller
Silver Hen - B & C Purkiss
Silver Cockerel - B & C Purkiss
Silver Pullet, Best Silver and Champion Sebright - R .J. Creighton
Congratulations to all the other prize-winners including Jason Kestell, Jamie Robinson, A.T. O'Leary, C & F Frame and Chris Hull. A fantastic turnout! [Full Results and Photos now in].
December 2nd 2017
And The National weekend is here! Good Luck everyone - have a great time!
And The National weekend is here! Good Luck everyone - have a great time!
November 30th 2017
TWO DAYS TO THE NATIONAL!
TWO DAYS TO THE NATIONAL!
November 25th 2017
Only one week to THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2017 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2017.
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 3 on Saturday 2nd December.
It will be a busy week up and down the country as showmen add the final touches to their birds in preparation for this big event. However it is not just a final wash and titivate in the last few days, but the selective breeding programme to produce a bird worthy of winning at The National can go back years, even decades. If you are able to go along next weekend for a visit, you certainly won't be disappointed. The cacophony of thousands of birds as you enter the hall for the first time is something you will remember for ever! We hope you will head for the Sebright Stand where you will be made most welcome and can admire the best of our breed on show at this great occasion.
Only one week to THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2017 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2017.
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 3 on Saturday 2nd December.
It will be a busy week up and down the country as showmen add the final touches to their birds in preparation for this big event. However it is not just a final wash and titivate in the last few days, but the selective breeding programme to produce a bird worthy of winning at The National can go back years, even decades. If you are able to go along next weekend for a visit, you certainly won't be disappointed. The cacophony of thousands of birds as you enter the hall for the first time is something you will remember for ever! We hope you will head for the Sebright Stand where you will be made most welcome and can admire the best of our breed on show at this great occasion.
November 18th 2017 - Hayle & District Poultry Show
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell, not only on winning Best Sebright yesterday with his Silver Sebright Cock, but going on to win Best True Bantam too!
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell, not only on winning Best Sebright yesterday with his Silver Sebright Cock, but going on to win Best True Bantam too!
Well done to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright with his Silver Sebright Cock at the South-West Regional Club Show.
Good Luck to all the Sebrights being shown at our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW today, Sunday November 5th. Held by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground and with classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird. Why not go along to meet fellow fanciers and admire some of the best Sebrights in the south-west!
Many Congratulations to all the Sebright winners over last weekend! The results from Hants & Berks are in. Good to see such a great turnout of birds there and of such a high standard.
Well done!
Well done!
As 2017 draws to a close we can look forward to some of the most important shows on the Sebright Club's calendar:
The first is our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW to be held on Sunday November 5th by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground. With classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird. Entries are now closed, but why not go along to meet fellow fanciers and admire some of the best Sebrights in the south-west.
Next comes THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2017 at The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2017.
There are 9 classes -Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class with awards on offer to all members: Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio. Rosettes for all the Class winners.
Postal entries were due in by October 23rd, but you can still enter online up to next Monday 30th October - www.nationalshow.poultryclub.org
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 3 on Saturday 2nd December. All are most welcome.
And just two weeks after the National is THE FEDERATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2017 at
The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December 2017.
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class.
(The Novice class refer to an exhibitor who hasn't won a first prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
Only postal entries are accepted. N.F.P.C. 14 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6JT by November 1st.
Enquiries to [email protected] or telephone 01270 619990.
The 'Fed' is a show with a really festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
October 22nd 2017 - Kent Poultry Club Autumn Show
Congratulations to Steve & Carol Fuller on winning Best True Bantam with their Silver Sebright Pullet.
Congratulations to Steve & Carol Fuller on winning Best True Bantam with their Silver Sebright Pullet.
The 2017 Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers Show - Sunday 5th November -
our south west Regional Sebright Show. Entries close 21st October 2017.
The Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers Society 2017 Show will be held on Sunday 5th November and there is still time to enter! There are 9 classes for Sebrights - 4 for the Golds and 4 for Silvers, plus a Trio class. If you entered last year then you should have received a schedule. If you would like a hard copy or have any questions then please get in touch with Kevin Dowrick, 24 St. Mewan Lane, Trewoon, St. Austell, PL25 5SP. Otherwise find below an online file of both the schedule and the entry form. Enter using the entry form and send it in the post along with entry fees in the form of a cheque.
And Good Luck! Follow this link to the Schedule and here for the Entry Form
our south west Regional Sebright Show. Entries close 21st October 2017.
The Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers Society 2017 Show will be held on Sunday 5th November and there is still time to enter! There are 9 classes for Sebrights - 4 for the Golds and 4 for Silvers, plus a Trio class. If you entered last year then you should have received a schedule. If you would like a hard copy or have any questions then please get in touch with Kevin Dowrick, 24 St. Mewan Lane, Trewoon, St. Austell, PL25 5SP. Otherwise find below an online file of both the schedule and the entry form. Enter using the entry form and send it in the post along with entry fees in the form of a cheque.
And Good Luck! Follow this link to the Schedule and here for the Entry Form
October 8th 2017 - Reading & District Bantam Society's Show
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Pullet. And to Ross Smith for winning Best Novice with his Silver Sebright Pullet and getting 2nd and 3rd in the Sebright class too. Well Done!
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Pullet. And to Ross Smith for winning Best Novice with his Silver Sebright Pullet and getting 2nd and 3rd in the Sebright class too. Well Done!
Have a go at the October Quiz! Five riddles to get the old grey matter fired up. Good Luck!
It looks like being a busy weekend for Poultry Clubs up and down the country with their Autumn Shows in full swing. Have a look at the few we list Show Dates & Results and why not visit one close by? Hopefully there will be some stunning Sebrights entered - and if you have entered yourselves - Good Luck! And do let us know how you got on!
Fancy going to the Cinema?
Pecking Order arrived in the UK and Ireland on September 29th, premiered in New Zealand on April 29th 2017. 'Join members of the 148-year-old Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in the lead up to the NZ National Show, as they battle history (and each other) in their quest for glory. Audiences will be introduced to an endearing and eclectic group of ‘chick fanciers’, each hoping to take away the top prize, including Doug the determined Club President, Rhys the young upstart, Sarah the chicken whisperer, Ian the exacting judge, Mark the voice of reason and Brian the lovable champion. ‘Pecking Order’ is a hilarious, unique, and heart-warming slice of Kiwiana which is sure to delight and surprise audiences of all ages.' And if it isn't shown at a picture house near you -- it will be available on DVD. What a perfect Christmas present for Grandad!
Fancy going to the Cinema?
Pecking Order arrived in the UK and Ireland on September 29th, premiered in New Zealand on April 29th 2017. 'Join members of the 148-year-old Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in the lead up to the NZ National Show, as they battle history (and each other) in their quest for glory. Audiences will be introduced to an endearing and eclectic group of ‘chick fanciers’, each hoping to take away the top prize, including Doug the determined Club President, Rhys the young upstart, Sarah the chicken whisperer, Ian the exacting judge, Mark the voice of reason and Brian the lovable champion. ‘Pecking Order’ is a hilarious, unique, and heart-warming slice of Kiwiana which is sure to delight and surprise audiences of all ages.' And if it isn't shown at a picture house near you -- it will be available on DVD. What a perfect Christmas present for Grandad!
Rules and Restrictions for Shows and Showing
(The Poultry Club of Great Britain statement)
Is there a 13-day standstill?
. No. The reference to '13-days' within the general licence, is offered as a clarification, secondary to the definition of a bird-gathering, to provide a timeframe for those operating intermittent activities (such as internet sales) so that they can operate without being classified as a gathering.
. It is not a movement 'standstill' or a 'rule' and does not apply to a participant's own birds, or to a participant that attends a poultry gathering. In practice, this means that there are no legal restrictions on birds returning to their place of origin after attending a show.
Show organisers must still distribute biosecurity advice to participants under the terms of the general licence, with best practice recommendations that birds be inspected for signs of illness before travelling to shows and any birds travelling home from a show (returning stock or new) should be isolated from other birds at the premises and monitored for signs of illness for at least 7 days.
Further information is available online from Defra (www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences), Welsh Gov (http://gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/ahw/poultry/?lang=en) & Scot Gov (follow link through Topics to Bird Gathering FAQ)
Saturday 30th September & Sunday 1st October 2017
This weekend is the Autumn Show and Game Fair at the Ardingly Showground, West Sussex. With a sale of poultry today and Show Day tomorrow - nip along to meet Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers, where you will be sure of a warm welcome.
This weekend is the Autumn Show and Game Fair at the Ardingly Showground, West Sussex. With a sale of poultry today and Show Day tomorrow - nip along to meet Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers, where you will be sure of a warm welcome.
Gordon Sebright is very relieved to report that our CMS has at last provided the option to update our website format theme without a complete makeover.
The Sebright website has been live for 7 years now and as technology advances, changes are inevitable. It was no longer supported in it's original format and even the simplest of updates became impossible (like changing the colour of text!) However we are now back on track!
Please send in your photos, news and show results to [email protected]
So as Autumn arrives and the Chief Vet has given the UK the all clear on Avian Flu, we are off to a fantastic start for Sebrights!
September 16th 2017 - Royal County of Berkshire Show
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss who won Best True Bantam and Show Champion with a Silver Sebright Pullet. Well done!
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss who won Best True Bantam and Show Champion with a Silver Sebright Pullet. Well done!
September 9th 2017 - Henley Agricultural Show
Many Congratulations to Steve & Carol Fuller on winning the Best True Bantam and Show Champion with a Silver Sebright Pullet.
Many Congratulations to Steve & Carol Fuller on winning the Best True Bantam and Show Champion with a Silver Sebright Pullet.
August 5th 2017 - Oswestry Agricultural Show
Congratulations to T. Roberts on winning Best True Bantam and Reserve Best In Show with his Gold Sebright Cockerel. Well done!
Congratulations to T. Roberts on winning Best True Bantam and Reserve Best In Show with his Gold Sebright Cockerel. Well done!
Great Britain Poultry Register
Remember that there is a legal requirement for all poultry keepers with 50 or more birds to register their premises. The voluntary registration of premises with fewer than 50 birds is encouraged.
You can find out more information about registration here: https://www.gov.uk/poultry-registration
Remember that there is a legal requirement for all poultry keepers with 50 or more birds to register their premises. The voluntary registration of premises with fewer than 50 birds is encouraged.
You can find out more information about registration here: https://www.gov.uk/poultry-registration
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The Federation Poultry Show 2016 - Results
Again we have to say enormous Congratulations to Robin and Lara Creighton who won Best Sebright with an absolutely stunning Silver Sebright pullet. And Jamie Robinson won Best Gold Sebright with a beautiful pullet. Well done everyone! Another fantastic entry! Full results are now in.
Just two days until THE FEDERATION SHOW 2016 at The County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December. Our Sebright Club Show Judge will be Mr Chris Parker. There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold PulletSilver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class (the Novice class refers to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show). Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
It is an excellent venue and show with a real festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Again we have to say enormous Congratulations to Robin and Lara Creighton who won Best Sebright with an absolutely stunning Silver Sebright pullet. And Jamie Robinson won Best Gold Sebright with a beautiful pullet. Well done everyone! Another fantastic entry! Full results are now in.
Just two days until THE FEDERATION SHOW 2016 at The County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th December. Our Sebright Club Show Judge will be Mr Chris Parker. There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold PulletSilver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class (the Novice class refers to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show). Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
It is an excellent venue and show with a real festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Wednesday 7th December 2016
As most of you will be aware now. I'm stepping down as Secretary at the end of this year. I shall be handing over to the new Secretary at The Federation Show next weekend. The new Secretary of the Sebright Club will be Mr Charles Pears.
At the A.G.M held at the National It was agreed that the Membership fee would go up from £8 to £10. This will come into effect from January 1st 2017. Any Membership fees paid before then will still be £8. I have a few membership fees outstanding. So if you could pay before the Federation or of course at the Federation, this would be appreciated. Jamie.
And on behalf of the President, Chairman, Committee and Sebright Club members we would like to thank Jamie for all of his hard work over the last four years as our Secretary and Treasurer.
He has developed the club's online and social media presence, forged new relationships with other Sebright clubs abroad and still managed to retain the inherent standard of our club that Sir John Sebright founded all those years ago. With absolute diligence and patience, Jamie has helped so many new members and encouraged and supported them with total dedication. We are indeed extremely fortunate that Jamie will still be part of our committee and will be able to inspire and to promote Sebrights, hopefully for many years to come.
We look forward to welcoming Charles as our new Secretary and wish him all the very best in his new role as part of our team.
The National Championship Poultry Show 2016 - Results
And once again we have to say huge Congratulations to Robin and Lara Creighton who won Best Sebright with an absolutely stunning Silver Sebright pullet. And then went on to win
Best True Bantam. Many, many Congratulations.
2016 saw another wonderful entry of Sebrights - and well done to all the exhibitors! Full results and photos now in.
As most of you will be aware now. I'm stepping down as Secretary at the end of this year. I shall be handing over to the new Secretary at The Federation Show next weekend. The new Secretary of the Sebright Club will be Mr Charles Pears.
At the A.G.M held at the National It was agreed that the Membership fee would go up from £8 to £10. This will come into effect from January 1st 2017. Any Membership fees paid before then will still be £8. I have a few membership fees outstanding. So if you could pay before the Federation or of course at the Federation, this would be appreciated. Jamie.
And on behalf of the President, Chairman, Committee and Sebright Club members we would like to thank Jamie for all of his hard work over the last four years as our Secretary and Treasurer.
He has developed the club's online and social media presence, forged new relationships with other Sebright clubs abroad and still managed to retain the inherent standard of our club that Sir John Sebright founded all those years ago. With absolute diligence and patience, Jamie has helped so many new members and encouraged and supported them with total dedication. We are indeed extremely fortunate that Jamie will still be part of our committee and will be able to inspire and to promote Sebrights, hopefully for many years to come.
We look forward to welcoming Charles as our new Secretary and wish him all the very best in his new role as part of our team.
The National Championship Poultry Show 2016 - Results
And once again we have to say huge Congratulations to Robin and Lara Creighton who won Best Sebright with an absolutely stunning Silver Sebright pullet. And then went on to win
Best True Bantam. Many, many Congratulations.
2016 saw another wonderful entry of Sebrights - and well done to all the exhibitors! Full results and photos now in.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November 2016
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2016 - is being held once again at
The Telford International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford. TF3 4JH
Our Sebright Club Show Judge this year is Mr Jamie Robinson. There are classes for Gold Cock; Gold Hen; Gold Cockerel; Gold Pullet; Silver Cock; Silver Hen; Silver Cockerel; Silver Pullet and Best Trio.
The AGM is at 2pm on Saturday 19th in Room 2. Look forward to seeing old and new members there!
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POULTRY SHOW 2016 - is being held once again at
The Telford International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford. TF3 4JH
Our Sebright Club Show Judge this year is Mr Jamie Robinson. There are classes for Gold Cock; Gold Hen; Gold Cockerel; Gold Pullet; Silver Cock; Silver Hen; Silver Cockerel; Silver Pullet and Best Trio.
The AGM is at 2pm on Saturday 19th in Room 2. Look forward to seeing old and new members there!
Sunday 6th November 2016
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Cockerel at the Cornish Fancier's Show today. It is our South-West Regional Sebright Show - well done Jason! (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Cockerel at the Cornish Fancier's Show today. It is our South-West Regional Sebright Show - well done Jason! (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
Saturday 8th October 2016
Once again Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best in Show at the Reading & District Bantam Society's Youngstock & Youngsters Show with his Silver Sebright Pullet . (Picture in the Photo Gallery) Well Done!
Once again Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best in Show at the Reading & District Bantam Society's Youngstock & Youngsters Show with his Silver Sebright Pullet . (Picture in the Photo Gallery) Well Done!
The 2016 Newsletter has recently been published. A full A4 tome - packed with news, views, pictures of Sebrights and all in a glossy format. For just £8 per annum you can become a member of The Sebright Club and receive a copy! There is an in-depth interview with Jamie Robinson by Daniel Herrmann, the German Sebright Club secretary -- and if you want to know how Jamie produces all those fantastic prize-winning Sebrights - head for the Membership form straight away! (under 'CONTACT US')
Saturday 17th September 2016
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam at the Royal Berkshire Show in Newbury this weekend with his Silver Sebright Pullet . (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen who won Best Sebright and Best True Bantam at the Royal Berkshire Show in Newbury this weekend with his Silver Sebright Pullet . (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
September has arrived and as this years' birds are starting to look absolutely fabulous, the poultry shows are becoming more frequent. Keep an eye on the forthcoming show dates (under FACT) and seek out fellow Sebright competitors, breeders and enthusiasts in your neck of the woods. And the very best of luck if you are entering for the first time - have a great day out!
Saturday 20th August 2016
Many Congratulations to Jeremy Hughes who won Best in Show Adult Bird at the Jersey Poultry Club Youngstock Show with his Sebright hen. (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
Many Congratulations to Jeremy Hughes who won Best in Show Adult Bird at the Jersey Poultry Club Youngstock Show with his Sebright hen. (Picture in the Photo Gallery)
Saturday 9th July 2016
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright at the Liskeard Show.
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell on winning Best Sebright at the Liskeard Show.
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Many Congratulations to Philip George on winning Best Sebright at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Many Congratulations to Philip George on winning Best Sebright at the Royal Norfolk Show.
Have you visited our Sebright Forum recently or our Facebook page - Sebright Club of Great Britain? Join in the discussions on fertility and breeding successes (and sometimes not such successes!) and the debate on incubator settings for the best hatch.
What sort of incubator do you use? Do you get chicks with twisted toes or splayed legs - and why is this? How successful have you been with setting eggs under a broody? We would love to hear your experiences and hopefully in the course of the conversation we can help throw some light on a few of the most common problems.
April/May and it's that time of the year again when the birds are busying themselves with laying eggs and we are all hatching a fine brood of 2016 chicks! Hoping you all have a most successful breeding season. Shows with Sebrights on display are limited at present, but please do keep any News or Results coming in. If you are a member who wishes to be added to the Breeders Directory then drop me an email. Thanks! Jamie [email protected]
Saturday 26th March 2016
The Sebright Club has had some Pin and Embroidered badges made. They will cost £5.00 each.
Pictures and Post and Packaging costs in the Store (under MORE) (You'll be able to purchase by cheque or PayPal . If you would like to order, then please let me know. Thanks! Jamie.
Tel : 01406 351092 Email : [email protected] or find me on Facebook - Robinson Sebright.
Hope everyone has a great Easter.
Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Sebright at the Reading Bantam Open Championship Show at the weekend! Jamie won with a stunning Gold Pullet and also won Best Silver Sebright with another lovely pullet. A good turnout of 40 Sebrights present.
Full results now in!
What sort of incubator do you use? Do you get chicks with twisted toes or splayed legs - and why is this? How successful have you been with setting eggs under a broody? We would love to hear your experiences and hopefully in the course of the conversation we can help throw some light on a few of the most common problems.
April/May and it's that time of the year again when the birds are busying themselves with laying eggs and we are all hatching a fine brood of 2016 chicks! Hoping you all have a most successful breeding season. Shows with Sebrights on display are limited at present, but please do keep any News or Results coming in. If you are a member who wishes to be added to the Breeders Directory then drop me an email. Thanks! Jamie [email protected]
Saturday 26th March 2016
The Sebright Club has had some Pin and Embroidered badges made. They will cost £5.00 each.
Pictures and Post and Packaging costs in the Store (under MORE) (You'll be able to purchase by cheque or PayPal . If you would like to order, then please let me know. Thanks! Jamie.
Tel : 01406 351092 Email : [email protected] or find me on Facebook - Robinson Sebright.
Hope everyone has a great Easter.
Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Sebright at the Reading Bantam Open Championship Show at the weekend! Jamie won with a stunning Gold Pullet and also won Best Silver Sebright with another lovely pullet. A good turnout of 40 Sebrights present.
Full results now in!
Just two days to go until the Reading Bantam Classic Show! This weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February, it will be held at the Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, Berks. RG14 1RS. This is a Poultry Club Championship Show and our Southern Area Show for the Sebright Club. We are expecting a really good turnout of birds - so do come along and meet us if you are interested in keeping Sebrights. The show is open to the public from 10am until 5pm on Saturday and 10am 'til 2.30pm on Sunday. Hope to see you there!
The March 2016 issue of Practical Poultry Magazine features a buying guide to the Sebright! Graced with a beautiful Silver Sebright on the cover, you can't miss it!!
Saturday 6th February 2016
Many Congratulations to S & C Fuller on winning Best True Bantam at Surrey Poultry Society's Spring Show with their lovely Gold Sebright Hen "Sally Starshine"
Many Congratulations to S & C Fuller on winning Best True Bantam at Surrey Poultry Society's Spring Show with their lovely Gold Sebright Hen "Sally Starshine"
Saturday 23rd January 2016 - Results from Scotland!
Champion Sebright and Best Silver - Allan Edward's pullet
Best Gold Sebright - Allan Edward's pullet
Best Opposite Sex - Jamie Robinson's Gold cockerel
Most points trophy - Phil George
Congratulations to all the Sebright competitors! A great turnout with 78 birds - full results now in, but check out our new Facebook group - 'Sebright Club of Great Britain' for up to the minute news and pictures!
Champion Sebright and Best Silver - Allan Edward's pullet
Best Gold Sebright - Allan Edward's pullet
Best Opposite Sex - Jamie Robinson's Gold cockerel
Most points trophy - Phil George
Congratulations to all the Sebright competitors! A great turnout with 78 birds - full results now in, but check out our new Facebook group - 'Sebright Club of Great Britain' for up to the minute news and pictures!
Friday 22nd January 2016
And so to the Scottish National! Have a great weekend, safe journeys and the very best of luck to all the Sebright competitors! Held on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January 2016 at the Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9SZ - come along if you can and meet like-minded Fanciers!
And so to the Scottish National! Have a great weekend, safe journeys and the very best of luck to all the Sebright competitors! Held on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January 2016 at the Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9SZ - come along if you can and meet like-minded Fanciers!
Saturday 19th December 2015
Results from The Federation Show just in! The Champion Sebright has been awarded to Jamie Robinson with his Gold Pullet and Jamie also won Best Silver Sebright with his Silver Pullet!
Many Congratulations to all the Sebright prize-winners - full results and photos to follow.
Results from The Federation Show just in! The Champion Sebright has been awarded to Jamie Robinson with his Gold Pullet and Jamie also won Best Silver Sebright with his Silver Pullet!
Many Congratulations to all the Sebright prize-winners - full results and photos to follow.
Friday 18th December 2015
And so to The Fed! Have a wonderful weekend and Good Luck to all the competitors. Don't forget to visit the Sebright stand and join in with the seasonal merriment!
And so to The Fed! Have a wonderful weekend and Good Luck to all the competitors. Don't forget to visit the Sebright stand and join in with the seasonal merriment!
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2015
The National is here! Good Luck everyone and we are looking forward to meeting friends old and new at the Sebright stand this weekend! We have just had news in from the Show that the Champion Sebright this year has gone to Robin and Lara Creighton with their Silver Pullet.
And Philip George won Best Gold Sebright with his Gold Cockerel. Huge Congratulations to them and all the other prize-winners and exhibitors. Full results now in.
The National is here! Good Luck everyone and we are looking forward to meeting friends old and new at the Sebright stand this weekend! We have just had news in from the Show that the Champion Sebright this year has gone to Robin and Lara Creighton with their Silver Pullet.
And Philip George won Best Gold Sebright with his Gold Cockerel. Huge Congratulations to them and all the other prize-winners and exhibitors. Full results now in.
Sunday 8th November 2015
Many Congratulations to Verity Lamb on winning Best Sebright with her Gold Male at our South-west regional Show today - and to Kevin Hicks who won Reserve Best Sebright with his Silver Pullet. Well done!
Many Congratulations to Verity Lamb on winning Best Sebright with her Gold Male at our South-west regional Show today - and to Kevin Hicks who won Reserve Best Sebright with his Silver Pullet. Well done!
As winter approaches we can look forward to some of the most important shows on the Sebright Club's calendar -
The first was our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW held on Sunday November 8th by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground. With classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird.
Next comes THE NATIONAL SHOW 2015 at The International Centre, Telford on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2015. Our Sebright Club Show Judge this year will be Mr Stan Simister. There are 9 classes -Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet,
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class with awards on offer to all members: Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio. Rosettes for all the Class winners.
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 2 on Saturday 21st November.
And just a month after the National is THE FEDERATION SHOW 2015 at The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December 2015. Our Sebright Club Show Judge will be
Mr Allan Edward. There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class. (The Novice class refer to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
It is an excellent venue and show with a real festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Then as we head into 2016 we can look forward to The Scottish National Show on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January and the Reading Bantam Classic Show - venue of our Southern Area Show - on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February.
The first was our SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL CLUB SHOW held on Sunday November 8th by the Cornish Bantam & Poultry Fanciers at the Royal Cornwall Showground. With classes and trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Trio and Best Young Bird.
Next comes THE NATIONAL SHOW 2015 at The International Centre, Telford on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2015. Our Sebright Club Show Judge this year will be Mr Stan Simister. There are 9 classes -Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet,
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class with awards on offer to all members: Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio. Rosettes for all the Class winners.
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm in Room 2 on Saturday 21st November.
And just a month after the National is THE FEDERATION SHOW 2015 at The County Showground, Stafford on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December 2015. Our Sebright Club Show Judge will be
Mr Allan Edward. There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice Gold Male or Female, Novice Silver Male or Female and a Trio Class. (The Novice class refer to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members include Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points, Best Trio, Best 'Adult' Bird' and the Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners.
It is an excellent venue and show with a real festive feel. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Then as we head into 2016 we can look forward to The Scottish National Show on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January and the Reading Bantam Classic Show - venue of our Southern Area Show - on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February.
Struggling for a Christmas stocking filler for the Sebright enthusiast in your life? What about a copy of the Anniversary Yearbook - celebrating 200 years of the Sebright Bantam?! There are limited copies still for sale and it would make an ideal Christmas present for both young and old fanciers - and with 78 pages of all things Sebright, it really is an excellent read. It costs £6 plus P&P - contact Jamie (details are under 'Our Committee') - or pick one up from the Sebright stand at the forthcoming National or Federation Shows.
[P&P to anywhere in the UK is £1.25. So £7.25 in total - cheques made payable to 'The Sebright Club' please. Check with Jamie on postage costs outside of the UK.]
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October 25th - Hants & Berks Poultry Fanciers Championship Show.
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen on winning Best Sebright with his Silver Pullet The Autumn Newsletter 2015 is a great quality read with lovely full colour photos. Results, articles, club news and more! It is the second of two newsletters produced each year and sent to Sebright club members. For just £8 a year to become a member you will receive the newsletters, have the support of the knowledge and experience of our club breeders and exhibitors and you will help to keep the beautiful Sebright firmly established as one of our best loved bantams in the country. Our Membership Form is under 'CONTACT US' - or get in touch with Jamie and we look forward to welcoming you to the Sebright Club!
September 19th - Royal County of Berkshire Show
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss who won Best True Bantam with a Silver Sebright Pullet. Well Done! August 22nd 2015 - Jersey Poultry & Ornithological Society Youngstock Show
Many Congratulations to Jamie Laffoley-Edwards on winning Best in Show, Best Bantam and Best Team with his home-bred Gold Sebrights. August 22nd 2015 - Chipping Show http://www.chippingshow.co.uk/ -
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the uncertainty regarding an outbreak of bird flu less than 10km from Chipping, the Show committee has decided to cancel the Poultry and Pigeon section this year. The rest of the Show will not be affected by the outbreak. August 20th 2015 - Update
I hope everyone is well and that they have some nice Sebrights coming along, the shows are well and truly starting to creep up on us all now. I wish everyone good luck who will be entering birds at shows up and down the country. Ill be intrigued to hear how people have got on with there birds this year, thanks to everyone who has been in touch with me. The enquiries for birds are very high so if you do have surplus birds to sell, please do let me know. You can either email me : [email protected] or call 01406 351092. If you haven't paid your subs for 2015 yet, then if you could do so this would be appreciated. (Please remember only paid up members receive our Newsletters) Jamie. Wednesday August 19th 2015 - Gillingham and Shaftsbury Show
Many Congratulations to B&C Purkiss who won Best in Show with a Silver pullet. Great to see a Sebright win top honours. June 2015
The Royal Norfolk Show - Judges: Robin Ramus & Nobby Ward. Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton who won Best True Bantam and Reserve Best in Show with his Silver Sebright Hen. It is that time of the year again when the birds are busying themselves with laying eggs and we are all hatching a fine brood of 2015 chicks! Hoping you all have a very successful breeding season. The Shows are few and far between at present, but please do keep any News or Results coming in. If you are a member who wishes to be added to the Breeders Directory then drop me an email. Thanks! Jamie ([email protected])
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February 27th 2015
The Sebright Forum is now live. It is under MORE ...
I hope you all enjoy using it, lets keep it clean and informative. I'm sure it'll prove to be a worthwhile addition to our Website.
February 21st 2015
Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson who won Best Sebright with his Gold Pullet and also Best Silver Sebright with his Silver Pullet at our Southern Area Club Show.
And Congratulations to all the exhibitors - a fine array of beautiful birds. Our Judge of the Day was Phil George - with many thanks to him. Full results now in (Show Results 2015).
February 21st and 22nd 2015
It is our Southern Area Club Show this weekend hosted by The Reading & District Bantam Society at the Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury RG14 1RS.
It is a Poultry Club Championship Open Show and public entry is from 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday; 10.00am to 2.30pm on Sunday. There promises to be some excellent Sebrights on display - so do come along for a chat and admire some of the top Sebrights around!
And if you wish to purchase Dr Joseph Batty's book 'Sebright Bantams' (the new third edition) or a copy of the Bicentenary Yearbook - please see Jamie, our secretary, at the Show.
February 15th 2015
Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Show - Judge: Mike Hubbard
Many Congratulations to Phil George who won Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Pullet
February 15th 2015
Dawlish Poultry Show
Many Congratulations to Debbie Jackson who won Best True Bantam with her Gold Sebright Pullet
January 31st 2015
Many Congratulations to one of our junior members Charlie Bourke winning Best Sebright and Reserve Best True Bantam with his Gold Pullet at the Irish National Show held at the Gurteen Agricultural College, County Tipperary. Full results in the Show Dates & Results section. (Pics to follow)
January 17th
Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Champion Sebright at The Scottish National Poultry Show with his Gold Pullet today! Not only that but Jamie also won Best Silver Sebright with his Silver Pullet. Simon Patel won Best Opposite Sex to Champion with his Gold Cockerel. Very well done to all the exhibitors. Full results and pictures to follow!
January 13th - New Book
SEBRIGHT BANTAMS written by Dr JOSEPH BATTY. NEW THIRD EDITION 2015. LARGE A 4 SIZE. 144 PAGES. WELL ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT IN MONO AND COLOUR. . ALSO COVERS MANAGEMENT OF THIS DELIGHTFUL BANTAM. HARD BACK EDITION.
IN THIS REVISED EDITION RECENT WINNERS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING CHAMPIONS FROM ROBIN CREIGHTON AND JAMIE ROBINSON. ALSO THREE CASE STUDIES SHOWING HOW WINNERS ARE BRED. PRICE £20 POST FREE IN UK. (The book retails at £24)
Secretaries view - I received a copy of the book because of my contribution towards it. It is an excellent read and well worth owning. If you are interested in a copy, please let me know either by email : [email protected] or call : 01406 351092. I shall be placing an order in the next few weeks.
January 5th
Just under two weeks to go before The Scottish National Show.
To be held on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2015 at the Lanark Agricultural Centre Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9SZ
We look forward to meeting up with old acquaintances and welcoming new Sebright fanciers in Scotland very soon!
January 4th
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Show Champion with his Silver Sebright Pullet at Hants & Berks Poultry Club Show today.
Off to a great start for the New Year, Robin!
December 31st
Forget Monopoly, Ludo and Crib and get stuck into our Winter Quiz! Share the questions among family and friends as you celebrate welcoming in 2015.
A very Happy and Peaceful New Year to you all from all of us in the Sebright Club.
December 29th
Congratulations to Garry Lees on winning Best Sebright at the Syston Christmas Show with his Gold Pullet
December 20th
Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Champion Sebright at The Federation with his Gold Pullet today! Phil George won Best Silver Sebright.
Very well done to all the exhibitors - an excellent entry of Sebrights.
Full results are on the website now - pictures to follow!
December 15th
- and just a few more days until THE FEDERATION SHOW, The County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD. This weekend - 20th & 21st December 2014
Our Sebright Club Show with Judge Mr Robin Creighton
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice class Gold Male or Female, Novice class Silver Male or Female, Trio Class, and a Junior Class.
(The Novice class refer to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members : Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points. New for this year - Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio and Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners, Champion & Best Gold and Silver.
It is an excellent venue and has a real festive feel. Looking forward to seeing you all there - both competitors and any of you who might be interested in keeping or finding out more about the Sebright.
November 29th
Many Congratulations to Barry & Carol Purkiss on winning Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with a Silver Pullet at Surrey Poultry Club's Autumn Show today.
November 24th
Many Congratulations to Phil George on winning Best True Bantam with a Silver Pullet at The Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Show today.
November 16th - Sebright results now in - and pictures of all the prize-winners to follow. Have a great Sunday in Telford!
November 15th (13.15) Many Congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning
Best Sebright at The National with his Silver Pullet today!
THE NATIONAL SHOW 2014 - Today and tomorrow!
Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th November 2014 at The International Centre, Telford
Sebright Club Show - Judge - Mr Jason Kestell
There are 9 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet, Silver Cock,
Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class.
There is also a Junior Handler and Juvenile/Junior class for our younger members.
Awards on offer to all members : Mike Banks Trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio. Rosettes for all the Class winners and Junior/Juvenile exhibits.
It promises to be a great show, this is the first National show at Telford after the move from Stoneleigh. Even if you're not showing, please come along and make yourself known and meet all the other Sebright enthusiasts.
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm (Room 2) today, Saturday 15th November.
Be good to see members present!
Please keep the Show Results and News coming in and if you're a member who wishes to be added to the Breeders Directory then drop me an email. Thanks! Jamie ([email protected])
November 2nd - Cornwall Regional Show
There was a fantastic turnout of 56 entries judged by Jenny Howl
Many Congratulations go to Kevin Hicks who won Best Sebright and Best Silver with his Silver Cockerel, this also went on to win Best True Bantam. Kevin also won Best Gold Sebright with his Gold Hen. Jason and Colin Kestell won the Trio class and their trio won Overall Best Trio in the show out of 17 entries. Full results to follow (photos in Gallery).
November 1st
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Sebright and Best True Bantam with a Silver Pullet at Colchester Show today
October 30th
Don't forget to head to the Royal Cornwall Showground this Sunday, 2nd November, for our Sebright Regional Club Show, incorporated in the Cornish Bantam Fanciers Show. 9 classes for Sebrights with trophies for Best of Breed, Reserve, Best gold, Best silver, Best trio and Best young Bird. Along with several others and rosettes and £50 worth of sponsorship from Netex for the Champion Sebright. The Judge this year is Mrs Jenny Howl. Come and meet other Sebright fanciers and have a great day out!
Details of The National & The Federation Shows:
THE FEDERATION SHOW 2014 - The County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st December 2014
Sebright Club Show - Judge - Mr Robin Creighton
There are 11 classes - Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet, Novice class Gold Male or Female, Novice class Silver Male or Female, Trio Class, and a Junior Class.
(The Novice class refer to an exhibitor who hasn't won a First prize at a Club Show)
Awards on offer to all members : Club Trophies for Best Sebright, Best Gold, Best Silver, Best Young Bird, Best Novice, Most Points. New for this year - Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio and Wolfgang Vits Cup for Best Pair of Sebrights shown by the same exhibitor. Rosettes for all Class Winners, Champion & Best Gold and Silver.
Be great to see as many Sebrights shown as possible, its an excellent venue and has a real festive feel. If you haven't shown at one of our Club Shows before, why not enter a bird in the Novice Class? Look forward to seeing you all there.
Deadline for entries : 1st November 2014
For a schedule contact Adrian Keep 01234 365150
THE NATIONAL SHOW 2014 - The International Centre , Telford
Saturday 15th- Sunday 16th November 2014
Sebright Club Show - Judge - Mr Jason Kestell
There are 9 classes -Gold Cock, Gold Hen, Gold Cockerel, Gold Pullet,
Silver Cock, Silver Hen, Silver Cockerel, Silver Pullet and a Trio class
There is also a Junior Handler and Juvenile/Junior class for our younger members.
Awards on offer to all members : Mike Banks trophy for Best Sebright, Norman Steer Cup for Best Gold Sebright, Jim Swarbrick Trophy for Best Silver Sebright, Allan Edward Trophy for Best Young Bird, J K Sharpe Trophy for Best Novice, Leslie Rossiter Cup for Most Points and Chris Parker Trophy for Best Trio. Rosettes for all the Class winners and Junior/Juvenile exhibits.
It promises to be a great show, this is the first National show at Telford after the move from Stoneleigh. It would be great to see as many Sebrights entered as possible - Lets try and make it a brilliant show. Even if you're not showing, please come along and make your self known and meet all the other Sebright enthusiasts.
Deadline for entries - Tuesday 7th October . Online entries close Tuesday 14th October. (www.poultryclub.org)
For a schedule contact Mrs Ann Bachmet- Tel 02820741056 - Email : [email protected]
Our A.G.M will be held at 2.00pm (Room 2) on Saturday 15th November.
Be good to see members present
October 26th
and Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Sebright with a Silver Pullet at Hants & Berks Poultry Fanciers Championship Show.
October 11th
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen for winning Best True Bantam with his Gold Sebright Pullet at the Reading & District Youngstock Show.
September 1st
Congratulations to Jeremy Hughes who won Best in Show at The Jersey young stock show with his Gold Sebright Cockerel. An excellent result - keep up the good work Jeremy. Pictured in our gallery is Judge Roger Rive with the winning Gold Cockerel.
August 24th
Many Congratulations to Barry and Carol Purkiss who won Best in Show at Gillingham and Shaftsbury show with their Silver Pullet. Brilliant to see a Sebright win top honours again.
June 25th/26th - Royal Norfolk Show (Norwich)
Many Congratulations go to Mr Philip George who won Best True Bantam with his Silver Sebright Hen. Judged by our president Mr Chris Parker.
June 15th - Hopefully everyone has enjoyed a successful breeding season with their Sebrights.
The Summer shows will soon be in full swing, if you can send me all your results and pictures. I will put them onto the Show Results page. Many Thanks
February 22nd & 23rd - Reading & District Bantam Society Open Show, Newbury, Berks. Our Sebright Area Club Show - and many Congratulations go to Jamie Robinson who won Best of Breed, Best Gold and Best Silver. Full results to follow. And a very big thanks to Jason Kestell, our Sebright Club West Country representative, who travelled up from Cornwall to be our Judge.
Well done to all the exhibitors - and some who probably didn't have the easiest of journeys after such a wet and stormy start to the year.
February 22nd
Many Congratulations to Charlie Bourke who won Best Sebright at the Irish Society of Poultry Fanciers' 27th National Show - see Results for other prizewinners and a picture of Charlie's lovely Gold Hen in the Gallery.
January 2014 - Results from The Scottish National - in full on the 2014 page. Huge Congratulations to Jamie Robinson who won Champion Sebright with his Gold pullet. Not only that - but Best Silver, Best Opposite Sex to Champion and the Most Points Shield! There was a really big entry of Sebrights and an excellent weekend by all accounts. Congratulations to all the exhibitors.
January 18th & 19th - The Scottish National Poultry Show 2014 (40th Year) at the Lanark Agricultural Centre Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark. ML11 9SZ. Good Luck to all the exhibitors and we are very much looking forward to meeting up with Sebright breeders and enthusiasts once again. See you at The Show!
December 21st
Wow! Not only Champion Sebright with a stunning Silver Sebright pullet - but Best in the entire Show!!! Many, many Congratulations to Robin Creighton (our Chairman). A fantastic result and a brilliant showcase for our Club. Congratulations also must go to Jamie Robinson who won Best Gold and the Points Trophy, and to Sarah Booth on winning Best Novice. Well done to everyone who exhibited birds today - there were some really lovely Sebrights.
What an excellent Federation Show for us - a very Happy Christmas indeed for The Sebright Club! (Full results and pictures now in).
December 19th
Two days to The Federation. Birds spruced up and ready to set off. Safe journey to you all as you travel from all parts of Great Britain, nay! The world! Good Luck!
December 18th
Time to sharpen your pencil and have a go at The December Quiz. Better than the Cracker mottos - take a copy to the Festive feast with you to keep your brain alert midst sherry and sprouts. Good Luck!
December 17th
Just a few more days until The Federation Championship Show! Taking place this Saturday 21st December and Sunday 22nd December 2013 at The County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD, there promises to be an excellent turnout of Sebrights on display. The Show opens at 09.30 when judging will commence and we look forward to welcoming you at the Sebright Stand whether or not you have birds entered. It is a fine venue with good facilities and lots of stalls for a last minute bit of Christmas shopping! See you at the weekend!
December 3rd
Congratulations to Allen Harding on winning Champion Sebright with his Silver Hen at The Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Best out of seven Sebrights - very well done! (Picture in Photo Gallery)
November 17th
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Champion Sebright, Best Silver and Best Young Bird with his lovely Silver Pullet at The National Poultry Show this weekend and to Jamie Robinson for winning Reserve Champion Sebright and Best Gold with his equally stunning Gold Pullet. What excellent examples of our breed - and the most difficult of decisions to put one forward as Champion over the other. Sir John Sebright would have been extremely proud of these birds and the fact that they have maintained the standard he set over 200 years ago. Pictures of the prize-winning birds are now being added to our Photo Gallery.
November 16th
At the AGM today it was proposed that we ask Jason Kestell to join the Sebright Club committee as our Cornish Representative. Jason organised the South West Regional Show for the Sebright Club at the beginning of the month, which was a great success. It will be invaluable to have his knowledge and experience in the West Country to support our other regional representatives across the UK. Welcome Jason!
Thanks must also go to Darren Gillespie who covers Northern Ireland for us and Allan Edward in Scotland.
November 10th
So the National Championship Show is soon upon us! Taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG this Saturday 16th November and Sunday 17th November 2013, it promises to be a showcase weekend for the birds. There are eight Sebright classes plus a trio class and a chance to meet with breeders and enthusiasts from across the country. Our AGM is on Saturday at 2.00 pm and all are most welcome.
November 3rd
Many Congratulations to Verity Lamb on winning Champion Sebright at the Cornish Bantam Fanciers' Show today! The first South West Regional Show for the Sebright Club, held at The Royal Cornwall Showground - and the Lambs did it in style!
'Ella' a lovely Gold Pullet not only took Best Sebright, Best Gold and Best Young Bird, but went on to win Best True Bantam. And young Brin Lamb won Best Opposite Sex and Best Juvenile with his Gold Cockerel 'Newton'.
Kevin Hicks won Reserve Best Sebright, Best Silver and Best Trio in the Sebright classes - so very many Congratulations to Kevin too. (See Results 2013)
November 1st
We have three important Shows for Sebrights to look forward to during November and December and the first is this weekend on Sunday 3rd November. It is a Sebright Club Regional Show - the first to be held in the West Country - and has 9 Sebright classes. Hosted by the Cornish Bantam Fanciers' Society, it will be staged at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Wadebridge.
A lot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes to make sure it is a success - so even if you haven't entered a bird, do come along and chat with fellow exhibitors and breeders. We have a lot of new members in the Sebright Club from this area and it would be an ideal occasion to compare notes and meet like-minded enthusiasts!
October 27th
And Well Done to Paul Allen on winning Best Sebright at Hants & Berks Poultry Fanciers' Championship Show today! Paul won with his Silver Sebright Cockerel - the top Sebright out of 15 entered! Many Congratulations. (Full results see 2013 page)
October 20th - What a weekend for Sebrights!
Jamie Robinson won Best Sebright and went on to win Best True Bantam at The Norfolk Autumn Show with a Silver Sebright Pullet (see 2013 results page) and Nobby and Chris Ward won Best Sebright with a Gold Pullet at the Northampton Autumn Show!
October 19th
Robin Creighton's Silver Sebright Pullet won Best in Show at Colchester today! Excellent! And Chris & Nobby Ward took Best Sebright at The Welsh Federation Show with a Gold Sebright Pullet. Many Congratulations to you all.
October 5th
And Congratulations also to Chris Parker on winning Champion Sebright at The Ribble Valley Championship Show today.
October 5th
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Reserve Best In Show at West Essex Bantam Club's Autumn Show today with a Silver Sebright Pullet. Well Done Robin!
October 4th
Why not visit The Autumn Show and Game Fair this weekend at The South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex? Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers will be holding a Sale of Poultry on Saturday, 5th October and there will be a Poultry Show, staged by the hosts on Sunday. Additionally on Sunday, 6th there will be The Grand Challenge! A competition between three neighbouring clubs - Arun Valley, Kent Poultry Club and Ashdown Forest. Always a needle match with great banter and comradery! Relatives of Gordon Sebright will be there to keep an eye on things. See you at the Show!
September 25th
Many Congratulations to Paul Allen on winning Best In Show at Reading & District Bantam Society's Youngstock Show with his Silver Sebright Pullet. There were 65 birds on show - so well done Paul! Excellent!
September 21st
Barry and Carol do it again! Best True Bantam at Newbury & District Agricultural Show with a Silver Sebright Pullet. Well Done!
September 14th
Many Congratulations to Barry and Carol Purkiss on winning Best In Show at the Henley & District Agricultural Show (High Wycombe Poultry Club) with their Silver Sebright Pullet today. Excellent result! Well done Barry and family!
September 2013
See under 'Reading Matter' for a special offer from Country Smallholding Magazine in association with Verm-X.
Have you got your copy of our Special Anniversary Yearbook yet?!
Contact Jamie for a copy of the Bicentenary Yearbook - with 78 pages of all things Sebright -
it really is an excellent read with articles from across the globe. It costs just £6 plus P & P - Jamie's contact details are under 'Our Committee'.
[P & P to anywhere in the UK is £1.25. So £7.25 in total - cheques made payable to 'The Sebright Club' please. Check with Jamie on postage costs outside of the UK.]
September 1st
Why not have a go at our September Competition? Still time to get your Yearbook! (see above)
August 25th
Our Autumn Newsletter 2013 is fresh off the press and available to Sebright Club members, either via email or by post. It is an excellent read - full of Club news, features, letters and show results. There are many advantages to becoming a member - especially if you are starting out and looking to source stock or learn more about the breed. Membership costs £8 a year - and this money goes towards supporting Club Shows, rosettes, keeping members up to date with news and a whole lot more besides!
August
Congratulations to Mrs Barbara Phillips on winning Best Trio at the Pembroke County Show with her Silver Sebrights, and also getting 1st prize with a Silver Sebright female in her class. Not only that, but Mrs Phillips also won a 1st Prize at the Royal Welsh with a Silver Sebright female. Well done!
July 13th
Many Congratulations to Kevin Hicks on winning Best Trio at The Liskeard Agricultural Show with his Silver Sebrights.
July 9th to July 11th
At The Great Yorkshire Show Will Boden won 3rd prize in the Juvenile Section with a Silver hen. Well done Will!
July 2013
Have a go at cracking the codes in our July Competition! See under 'FUN'
June 8th 2013
Many Congratulations to Jason Kestell on winning Best True Bantam with his Silver Sebright hen at The Royal Cornwall
June 6th 2013
Today is the first day of both the South of England Show at Ardingly and the Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge.
Taking place on 6, 7 & 8 June 2013 the Royal Cornwall is at The Showground,
Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE. Tel: 01208 812183 and the South of England is at
Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TL. Tel: 01444 892048
email - [email protected]
A display of Gold and Silver Sebrights will be at Ardingly on the first two days in celebration of our Bicentenary in 2012. It looks to be fine and sunny - so do come along and visit us at The World of Poultry. See you there!
May 27th 2013
Many Congratulations to Barry and Carol Purkiss for winning Reserve Show Champion and Best True Bantam with their Silver Sebright at the Surrey County Show
February 23rd 2013
Many Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver and Best Sebright at The Southern Area Club Show with his silver pullet - and to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Gold with a lovely gold pullet.
February 10th 2013
and Best Sebright and Best True Bantam at the Kent Show today went to none other than Gordon Sebright!
February 9th 2013
Many Congratulations to Jim Johnson on winning Best Sebright at The Northern Area Club Show with a Gold Sebright pullet.
February 2013
Our two Area Club Shows are to be held this month:
- the Northern Area Championship Show on February 9th at
Clitheroe Auction Mart
Lincoln Way
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QD
organised by Longridge Fanciers Club.
and the Southern Area Club Show on 23rd & 24th February at
Northcroft Leisure Centre,
Northcroft Lane,
Newbury
Berks
RG14 1RS
Website: http://www.readingbantams.org.uk/
It is the biggest bantam show in the UK with 1,600 bantams on show. There is also a big sales section. And there is still time to enter! Entries close on the 6th February 2013 - Bring your Sebrights along!
February 2013
Now that spring is on its way (!) and we all want to get hatching - we are including a Breeders Directory under 'FACT' for those of you who want to get new stock or possibly order 2013 bred birds. Eggs may also be available from some breeders. We just need to know your name, email and/or telephone number and whether you have Golds or Silvers, or both, available. Either send Jamie an email on [email protected] or drop us a line via the Contact Form on the website.
January 19th 2013 - Scottish National
Very many congratulations to Jamie Robinson on winning Best Gold and Champion Sebright at the Scottish National Poultry Show, with Best Silver going to Creighton & Simister. A really well deserved win for Jamie who has been close on Robin's heels at the previous two big Shows! And inspite of the weather and sickness presenting innumerable difficulties for many people getting there - Judges and exhibitors alike.
Well done everyone - full results in the Show section - with many thanks to Rowena, Will and Jamie for sending them through.
January 2013
Grant Brereton, the editor of Fancy Fowl Magazine has included Chris Parker’s excellent article on the Bicentenary of the Sebright Club in the January 2013 issue.
http://www.fancyfowl.com/volume-32/january-13/ to order a copy.
Monday 17th December 2012
The Federation Show was a most enjoyable, successful and sociable weekend - and very many Congratulations to all the prize-winners. The Sebrights were once again of the highest standard and represented the Club superbly!
Please contact Jamie (contact details under 'Our Committee') for a copy of the Bicentenary Yearbook - it really is an excellent read with articles from across the globe.
[P & P to anywhere in the UK is £1.25. So £7.25 in total - made payable to 'The Sebright Club' please. Check with Jamie on postage costs outside of the UK.]
Sunday, 16th December 2012
The Special Anniversary Yearbook of The Sebright Club is available for collection from The Federation Show today - 78 pages of all things Sebright! It costs £6 - and if you are unable to pick one up for yourself (and it would make a good read for an interested friend as a Christmas pressie!) - you can order one from our secretary, Jamie Robinson.
And last bids today on the Trio of Gold Sebrights! The Silvers have been snapped up already! Hope you all have a most enjoyable second day at The Federation Show.
Saturday, 15th December 2012 - Federation results
Very many congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver and Champion Sebright, with Reserve Champion Sebright and Best Gold going to Jamie Robinson. A really well deserved win for both Robin and Jamie (a similar story to The National in November this year!) and a true testament to the time and dedication they put in to their birds throughout the whole year. Well done both of you! Full results in the Shows 2012 section.
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December 2012
The National Federation of Poultry Clubs' Championship Show
The second of our two club shows is at Stafford and here we put on two additional special classes for novices - for those who have never won a first prize, nor indeed ever shown at a club show. It was an ideal opportunity to come along and discuss your birds with the Judges and experienced breeders - whether you had entered birds or not.
As with The National - we have specially designed Prize Cards as well as Rosettes, Banners and Balloons! There is dedicated staging on the balcony for the Sebrights at this Show and it will be another really exciting occasion.
Our Judge was Mr Christopher Parker, our President, Breeder, Exhibitor and Judge of Sebrights - not only in the UK, but across the world. And I know Chris won't mind us saying that he is also one of the most kind, hardworking and generous people in the Fancy.
And as if all this excitement weren't enough! We are taking bids on two trios of Sebrights for the club. Brian Sinker is very kindly supplying a trio of Silver Sebrights and Steve Fuller supplying a trio of Golds. The latter will be young relatives of Gordon Sebright (if you follow his antics) - Gabriel, Gloria and Grace! They won 1st prize at The National and their rosettes and cards from that show will go with them. Both trios are entered in the show classes on Saturday and will therefore be on display throughout the weekend. You can make your bid at the Sebright Club stand and the highest bidder and proud new owners of the Trios will be announced at 2p.m. on Sunday!
The Federation Championship Show will be held at The County Showground, Stafford.
ST18 0BD - See you there!
Thursday 22nd November 2012
At the Annual General Meeting of The Sebright Club held at The National Show last Saturday, 17th November 2012, the Committee and members present voted unanimously that Robin Creighton should represent us as our new Chairman. Brian Sinker, our former Chairman, who has also been our acting Secretary and Treasurer gave notice of his intention to stand down from this position at the last AGM in November 2011. Jamie Robinson was voted, unopposed, our new Secretary and Treasurer from immediate effect. We would like to thank Brian very much indeed for all his work, covering not only the one, but three jobs - and wish Robin and Jamie well in their new positions. Chris Parker remains our President and Allan Edward, Steve Fuller,
J.D. Kay and Brian Sinker form the rest of the body of the committee. We are indeed extremely fortunate to have such a strong club representation and the Sebright Club can only continue to go from strength to strength. Roll on another 200 years!
2012 heralded a very important and exciting year for The Sebright Club and we celebrated the Bicentenary of our Club recently at The National with specially designed Prize Cards as well as Rosettes, Banners, Balloons and a Gold and Silver-themed Dinner and Dance in our honour!
We offer our Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver and Champion Sebright again this year, with Reserve Champion Sebright and Best Gold going to Jamie Robinson. And many congratulations also to all the prize-winners - and indeed everyone that turned out their birds for the bicentenary show - they were a real credit to the breed. A special mention must be made about the winner of the Silver Cock class - young William Boden with Jerry - very well done Will! A boy among men - but you showed them how to do it!
We are very proud to recognise the longevity of The Sebright Club and celebrate the endurance of this beautiful breed which has given so much pleasure to so many people across the world, for over 200 years. And what better way it was than to start the year with Robin's Silver Pullet taking us into 2012 as the Supreme Show Champion from The National 2011.
We were delighted that our Judge this year was Mr J. David Kay - a very longstanding and loyal supporter of the Sebright Club and breeder and exhibitor of Sebrights. The results from the show classes are now available on the website (FACT - Shows - 2012) and pictures of the prize-winning birds will follow shortly!
A special mention also goes to Nicky Demaine for producing our specially designed Prize cards for both The National and The Federation, and for taking photos of the winning Sebrights - not only at these two big shows, but throughout the year also. Very many thanks, Nicky!
We offer our Congratulations to Robin Creighton on winning Best Silver and Champion Sebright again this year, with Reserve Champion Sebright and Best Gold going to Jamie Robinson. And many congratulations also to all the prize-winners - and indeed everyone that turned out their birds for the bicentenary show - they were a real credit to the breed. A special mention must be made about the winner of the Silver Cock class - young William Boden with Jerry - very well done Will! A boy among men - but you showed them how to do it!
We are very proud to recognise the longevity of The Sebright Club and celebrate the endurance of this beautiful breed which has given so much pleasure to so many people across the world, for over 200 years. And what better way it was than to start the year with Robin's Silver Pullet taking us into 2012 as the Supreme Show Champion from The National 2011.
We were delighted that our Judge this year was Mr J. David Kay - a very longstanding and loyal supporter of the Sebright Club and breeder and exhibitor of Sebrights. The results from the show classes are now available on the website (FACT - Shows - 2012) and pictures of the prize-winning birds will follow shortly!
A special mention also goes to Nicky Demaine for producing our specially designed Prize cards for both The National and The Federation, and for taking photos of the winning Sebrights - not only at these two big shows, but throughout the year also. Very many thanks, Nicky!