Woking Event 2011 - Full Details - Saturday 7th May & Sunday 8th May 2011
Programme of Events
Friday 6th May 2011
| 12.00 | Main Hall (A) Show set up |
| 16.30 | Main Hall (A) Acceptance of Show Birds until 21.00 |
| 18.00 | Wimbledon Dogs Boarding Coach at Holiday Inn Hotel Admission Tickets £5.00. |
| 19.30 | Holiday Inn Hotel Evening Buffet Admission Tickets £15.00 |
| Welcome Speech: Dave Herring BS President 2010 |
Saturday 7th May 2011
| 9.00 | Main Hall (A) Acceptance of Show Birds |
| 9.30 | Hampton Court Boarding Coach at Holiday Inn Coach and Admission £23.00 |
| 10.00 | Hampton Court Boarding Coach at Leisure Centre |
| 10.30 | Lecture Room - Judges and Exhibitors Meeting Lecture by Ghalib and Janice Al Nasser on the implementation of the new BS guidelines for showing and judging budgerigars. Lecture Chairman: Grant Findlay |
| 12.00 | Cafeteria Lunch |
| 13.00 | Main Hall (A) Judging Commences Main Hall (B) Bird Fair set up. |
| 13.30 | Lecture Room Budgerigar Society Annual General Meeting. |
| 14.30 | Lecture Room - Lecture with Power Point Presentation Lecture by Gerald Binks on "From Yesterday to Today, including the finest Budgerigars ever Bred Worldwide." Lecture Chairman; Dave Hislop |
| 15.00 | Hampton Court Coach departs for Woking |
| 16.30 | Main Hall (A) Judging of Major Specials. |
| 17.30 | Main Hall (A) Show open to public - Admission tickets £5.00 |
| 18.30 | Main Hall (A) Show closes until Sunday |
| 19.30 | Holiday Inn Hotel Dinner Dance Master of Ceremonies; Peter Hutchinson Toast to the BS; Dave Hislop BS President 2011 Entertainment; Ben Jenkins (Vocalist) |
Sunday 8th May 2011
| 7.00 | Main Hall (B) Bird Fair set up. |
| 9.00 | Main Hall (A) Show open to Public - Admission tickets £5.00 |
| 9.30 | Wisley Gardens Boarding coach at Holiday Inn |
| 10.00 | Wisley Gardens Boarding Coach at Leisure Centre Coach and Admission tickets £20.00 |
| 10.00 | Main Hall (B) Bird Fair open to public - Admission tickets £5.00 |
| 11.00 | Lecture room Lecture with Power Point Presentation by Reinhard Molkentin
on Breeding Quality Budgerigars in South Africa. Lecture Chairman: Grant Findlay |
| 13.00 | Cafeteria Lunch |
| 14.00 | Lecture Room Lecture by Ruth Manvell on Avian Virology at VLA Weybridge Past, Present and Future. Lecture Chairman: Dave Hislop |
| 14.30 | Wisley Gardens Coach departs for Woking |
| 15.30 | Main Hall (A) Presentations and Closing Speech BS President: Dave Hislop |
| 16.00 | Main Hall Show closes. |
WOKING EVENT 2011
Introduction BY Roger Carr
The idea for the event was borne out of my thirty years of experience on the General Council of the BS and the many suggestions I have received over those years from numerous members. I decided that as I am now semi-retired the time was right for me to throw myself into organising two early season events that utilised my experience and the members’ suggestions. I therefore proposed to the BS that they should conduct a two year experiment in taking the Society to the members and other bird enthusiasts by organising and sponsoring events aimed at providing an early season get together in various parts of the UK. These events to embrace all aspects of the Budgerigar Fancy under one roof and contain something for the potential budgerigar breeder. I am pleased to say that the BS agreed with this proposal and authorised two trial events to be organised by a committee comprising of Fred Wright Dave Whittaker and myself. Instructions were given for the first event to be organised in the South and the second in the North of England with the proviso that if they were successful the experiment would be continued in future years in other parts of the United Kingdom. We can now only hope that you will find our efforts worthwhile but for those who think they can add to the present arrangements there will be a suggestion box available on the Budgerigar Society stand. Roger Carr
The Venue
Woking Leisure Centre is situated in a spacious park with ample parking
and many other adjacent facilities including a children’s playground and
public swimming bath. The Leisure Centre building is on two levels with
the show and bird fair being held on the ground floor with direct access
for exhibitors and traders at the rear of the building. Follow the budgie
arrows marked Exhibitors and Traders for these entrances. The lecture room
and the cafeteria facilities are on the first floor and are best approached
from the front of the building through the main car park. Follow the budgie
arrows marked Lectures for this entrance. Please note that easy disabled
access is available to both levels and a lift is available for movement
between levels.
The Hotel
The Holiday Inn is situated on the inner ring road and is within five minutes
walking distance of a substantial and impressive shopping centre and ten
minutes of the Leisure Centre. The hotel provides all the normal facilities
including a large comfortable lounge. Breakfast will be taken in the dining
room but the two evening meals will be taken in a separate room set out
to suit our requirements. If you have any preferred company at the dinner
dance please advice us on your deposit form. Every effort will be made to
accommodate individual requests but it must be remembered that only so many
can sit at any one table. Parking will be in the adjacent Municipal Car
Park which has an access direct to the hotel. A special parking rate has
been negotiated by the hotel for all residents subject to them being advised
on arrival of your requirements.
Wimbledon Dogs
An event devised for the sporting members of the fancy. Transport to the
event will be provided from and to the Holiday Inn Hotel at cost. Admission
to the stadium will be £5.00 and our racing advisor, Fred Bet, recommends
that the best seats in the house are to be found in the restaurant where
a meal can be obtained for approximately £25.00. Depending on demand and
requirements Fred Bet thinks a better deal can be negotiated so please indicate
if you would like a meal on your booking form.
Friday Evening Buffet
This is basically an informal affair that provides a chance to have a chat
and a drink with your friends. The only formal part of the evening will
be a welcoming speech from the 2010 BS president Dave Herring after which
the buffet will be declared open. The cost of tickets to this event is £15.00
each and must be pre-booked with a deposit through Dave Whitaker at the
BS office.
The Show
Many thanks are extended to the London and Southern Counties Budgerigar
Society who have kindly agreed to provide the staging and all necessary
experience to organise the show. Because of the timing of the event it was
decided to drop the normal young bird classes in favour of 2010 bred classes
which will allow members to show all those late bred against birds bred
in the same year as opposed to the normal situation where they would have
to be shown in the any age section. The any age section is designed for
birds wearing 2009 rings or before but is limited to owner bred birds only.
Judging will be undertaken by four colour judges and two section judges
with all six of them coming together to judge the five major specials. Each
of the four colour judges will be allocated a normal colour as their first
assignment and thereafter they will be given the next available colour according
to schedule order. To speed up the judging process the section judges will
be placing all first prize winners that have not won a spot in one to ten
order on separate judging stands. The judging of major specials will take
place at 4.30 pm and can be viewed from the balcony outside the lecture
room. Sale classes have been omitted from the show in favour of sales tables
to members at £10.00 per six foot table within the bird fair. Admission
to the show will be £5.00 per day with free transfer to the bird fair/ sale
after 10.00 am on Sunday.
The Lectures
By acquiring the services of Gerald Binks and Reinhard Molkentin the organising
committee consider they have master minded a real coup. Both of these gentlemen
command worldwide respect within the fancy and both have stated that it
is definitely their last appearance on the lecture stage. This is therefore
your last chance to hear these iconic figures performing before a mass audience
and it may well be prudent to bring along your pencil and paper to take
notes on those all important aspects of the hobby that could make all the
difference to your future success. Whilst Gerald and Reinhard will be imparting
valuable knowledge on breeding and exhibiting, Janice and Ghalib Al Nasser
will be giving the members and judges an insight as to how the BS expects
the new judging guidelines to be implemented. This is a must not miss lecture
as its contents will set the scene for the forthcoming show seasons. The
final lecture will be from Ruth Manvell and is designed to give an insight
into the importance of avian virology. This lecture will be of interest
to all bird keepers and is open to both members and none members. Please
note that there is no admission charge to all lectures.
The Coach Trips
Designed to accommodate the interests of the budgie breeder’s partners or
friends, the venues have been chosen for their proximity to Woking and for
their horticultural and historical values. Both venues have restaurants,
cafes and a gift shop available within the grounds. Wisley Gardens provide
a magnificent range of feature gardens which always reflect the time of
year in the species that are in bloom. For those who cannot resist a purchase
there is a large garden centre with a tremendous range of plants and equipment
available. Hampton Court also has some wonderful gardens which include the
famous maze and the chance to walk along the banks of the Thames. Not to
be missed is a look around the palace which gives a great insight into the
lives of our Tudor ancestors. The cost of these trips is £20.00 to Wisley
Gardens and £23.00 to Hampton Court Palace.
The Dinner Dance
This is a more formal affair with Peter Hutchinson acting as Master of Ceremonies.
A set menu meal will be followed by a speech and toast to the BS by the
2011 President Dave Hislop. Entertainment will be provided in two sessions
by Ben Jenkins, a traditional vocalist with a large repertoire of popular
songs. His first session will be for watching and listening whilst his second
session will allow those who wish to dance to take to the floor.
Pen Pictures
The Organising Committee
Fred Wright
Fred has spent most of his life involved in budgerigars and has featured
in several successful partnerships. He now prefers to plough his own furrow
and in recent years has produced many top quality budgerigars. As a judge
and administrator he is well known within the fancy. He has also contributed
many interesting and sometimes controversial articles to the fancy press.
His skills as an organiser have been utilised in many areas and he brings
to this event his wealth of knowledge in arranging all types of budgerigar
events and bird sales.
Dave Whittaker
For many years Dave was devoted to the management of Boreham Wood Cage Bird
Society and it is from this background that he progressed through the South
Midland Area Society onto the BS General Council. In 1994 he was appointed
secretary of the BS. but subsequently found that the pressure of keeping
a stud of budgerigars, judging budgerigars and the need to constantly attend
weekend meetings on behalf of the Society was making him a dull boy. He
therefore took the wise decision to drop keeping and judging budgerigars
in favour of walking the countryside and flying his Harris Hawk.
Roger Carr
Roger joined the BS in 1957 and has spent the past thirty years as a General
Councillor. During this period of time he has helped to drive through many
of the projects that have kept the BS at the forefront of the hobby. Although
well known on the national and international scene he still maintains his
affinity with the local societies and takes great pleasure from his involvement
with the cage bird clubs of Princes Risborough, High Wycombe and Oxford
1910.
The Show Team
Ron Pearce - Show Manager
A member of the BS since 1977 and currently in partnership with his international
colleague Marcel Buhler from Switzerland. Ron is well known for his globe
trotting as a judge and lecturer and brings to the event a wealth of experience
and knowledge in the administration of prominent budgerigar events.
Janet Jeffery - Show Secretary
Janet joined the BS in partnership with her husband, Tony, in 2002 and has
since become an integral part of many show teams in the South of England
as Show Secretary.
Ian Fordham - Bio Security
A name that is synonymous with Lutinos. Ian joined the BS in 1972 and in
recent years has produced some of the best Lutinos ever seen in the world.
He now operates from a small compact aviary where the key word is quality.
Paul Tiller - London and Southern Counties/BS Liaison
Officer
A chartered accountant with company secretarial experience at international
level and now making a name for himself as a very successful novice exhibitor.
The Judges
John Alcock Challenge Certificates and Major Awards
John joined the BS in 1981 and is currently in partnership with Dave Hislop.
As a judge has extensively travelled the UK with his North West pals and
is well known for his good humour and forthright comments. He featured on
the General Council of the BS for a few years but eventually decided that
his talents would be better expressed elsewhere.
Geoff Tuplin Challenge Certificates and Major Awards
A man devoted to producing and judging top class budgies. Since being appointed
as a judge, Geoff has kindly offered to provide a bird for fund raising
at the event. It is this type of generosity that defines the man.
Robert Ellis Challenge Certificates and Major Awards
Robert joined the BS in 1970 and is one of two Scottish judges that have
been invited to officiate at the event. It will be good to see a new face
in the South of England and it is hoped that by engaging him it will stimulate
more exhibitors to come to the show.
Peter Hutchinson Challenge Certificates and Major Awards
Through his vibrant personality and general good humour Peter has become
an integral part of many BS events. As usual he will be multi tasking by
being a judge and master of ceremonies at the dinner/dance. To both tasks
he will bring that degree of professionalism which has gained respect throughout
the fancy.
Ian Clark Sections and Major Awards
Ian joined the BS in 1989 and in his relatively short career in has already
contributed much to the fancy in the North East of England. He was a General
Councillor for a short time and has helped at the BS Club Show. Like Robert
he will be a new face in the South and it is hoped many will take the opportunity
to show their birds under him.
Grant Findlay Sections and Major Awards
If you have not heard of Grant Findlay then you must be a complete newcomer
to the world of budgerigars. Grant has been there and got the badge for
the majority of positions within the fancy. He has been chairman and president
of the BS and a long time BS delegate to the World Budgerigar Organisation.
As a judge he has officiated all over the world. Wherever he goes he is
invariably found a job and this event will be no different as he multi tasks
as judge, lecture chairman and general understudy to all.
The Lecturers
Ghalib and Janice Al Nasser
An internationally known partnership that is fondly referred to as the Mr
and Mrs of world budgerigars, they have judged and talked in many parts
of the world and are respected wherever they go for their dedication to
the fancy. They have served on the General Council of the BS for many years
and both have been president of our great society. Ghalib has also established
himself as one of the best administrators in budgerigars through his role
as secretary of the World Budgerigar Organisation.
Gerald Binks
B is for budgerigar and for Binks. The two have been inextricably linked
ever since Gerald started breeding quality budgerigars and have been further
cemented by the many innovations he has brought to the fancy. The introduction
of the Budgerigar World Magazine and the promoting of the first Budgerigar
World Show at Sandown race course certainly set the scene for the future.
His ability to breed quality budgerigars has stood the test of time and
by writing The Challenge he placed on paper a first class insight into how
it should be done. Gerald says this is definitely his last lecture so do
not miss the final chance to pick up tips from one of the world’s best known
authorities on budgerigars.
Reinhard Molkentin
Reinhard has been at the forefront of breeding and exhibiting world class
budgerigars for many years. His initial success was forged in his native
country of Germany but since moving to South Africa he has made progress
that needs to be seen to be believed. With his power point presentation
he will demonstrate how he has developed. Reinhard also says this will be
his final lecture so once again do not miss this last chance in a lifetime.
Ruth Manvell
Ruth emigrated to Australia in 1970 and it is here that she commenced her
career in virology. On return to the UK in 1978 she joined the Central Veterinary
Laboratory in Surrey working on avian viruses and subsequently progressed
to be head of the avian virology diagnostic unit. It was Ruth’s team at
the Laboratory that identified the reovirus that threatened our fancy in
2006 and it is thanks to her department that major problems were averted.
Just recently she has decided to work part time which will allow her to
enjoy her hobbies which include an interest in Raptors and the reintroduction
of the Great Bustard to England.
Backroom Staff
Dave Herring - BS President 2010 and Official Event
Reporter
Dave and his brother John have been part of the furniture for the fancy
in the north east since they joined the BS in 1959. Both are renowned for
their down to earth, keep it simple and let the membership have their say
approach to the fancy. For health reasons John has recently been forced
to take a back seat but Dave continues to promote the hobby wherever possible.
His contributions to “Ask the Expert” in Cage and Aviary Birds are well
received and his ability to catch and commit to paper the main theme of
a lecture is second to none.
Dave Hislop - BS President 2011 and Lecture Chairman
Dave will become BS president at the AGM and from then on will undertake
all the usual duties of presenting prizes and offering thanks to those who
have contributed to the event. He will also act as a Lecture Chairman. For
several years Dave has been vice chairman of the BS and is also a well known
figure on the judging circuit. He currently shows in partnership with John
Alcock.
Mick Freakley - Official Photographer
Mick is renowned for the quality of his budgerigar photography and over
the years has taken pictures of most of the best budgerigars in the UK.
As a member of the very successful Freakley and Ainley partnership he has
also experienced great success on the show bench which peaked when they
won Best in Show at the 2007 and 2008 Budgerigar Society Club Shows.
Janet Carr - Coach Outing Hostess
A long time supporter of the BS Janet was volunteered for this position
by her husband.
George Booth - BS Chairman
George has been a member of the BS since 1970 and became Society Chairman
in 2008. As the principal officer he is ultimately responsible for everything
that happens within the Society, but it is hoped that after the AGM he will
be able to sit back, relax and enjoy himself for the rest of the weekend.
WOKING EVENT 2011 SHOW SCHEDULE
This show is held under the Show Rules of The Budgerigar Society.
All exhibits must be owner bred.
Birds entered in wrong classes are entirely at owner’s risk and will not be re-classed.
All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee, if birds are not benched, the entry fee will be forfeited.
The show officials cannot be responsible for any loss or damage to the birds or cages etc. that may happen from any cause whatsoever during the show, but exhibitors may send their exhibits with confidence as the most careful arrangements will be made for the proper care of all exhibits sent.
All exhibits are entered at owner’s risk.
All birds will be lifted under the supervision of the Show Management.
No person shall be allowed to remove any exhibit from the staging except in the presence of a member of the Show Management and only after judging has been completed.
All cages must be benched with seed in and water may be given by the exhibitor.
Only Stewards and Show Officials will be allowed into the show hall until after the Judging is complete.
No Cage Covers will be allowed in the Show Hall.
No photographing of birds will be allowed until the show opens and flash photography will not be allowed at any time except by the society’s official photographers.
The officials of the show reserve the right to adjudicate on any matter not covered by the above rules.
Birds accepted
Friday 6th May 16.30pm until 21.00pm
Saturday 7th May 9.00am until 11.00am
Judging commences
Saturday 7th May 1.00pm
Entry Fees
£1 per cage for the first 10 entries and then free thereafter
Closing Date for entries
By post on Saturday 30th April 2011
Telephone entries will be accepted until Tuesday 3rd May 2011
All entries must be sent to the Show Secretary:
Janet Jeffrey
2 Stock Cottages
Tarring Neville
Nr Newhaven
East Sussex BN9 0JE
Tel: 01273 510218
Judges
John Alcock; Ian Clarke; Robert Ellis; Grant Findlay; Peter Hutchinson;
Geoff Tuplin
WOKING EVENT 2011 SHOW
BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY SPECIAL AWARDS
TROPHIES
| BEST 2010 RUNG BIRD IN SHOW | TROPHY |
| BEST ANY AGE IN SHOW | TROPHY |
ROSETTES
| BEST BUDGERIGAR IN SHOW | ROSETTE |
| BEST ANY AGE IN SHOW | ROSETTE |
| BEST 2010 RUNG BIRD IN SHOW | ROSETTE |
| BEST OPPOSITE SEX ANY AGE IN SHOW | ROSETTE |
| BEST OPPOSITE SEX 2010 RUNG BIRD IN SHOW | ROSETTE |
ROSETTES WILL BE AWARDED TO 10th BEST IN EACH SECTION
CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES
BEST IN SHOW CERTIFICATE
BEST 2010 RUNG BIRD IN SHOW CERTIFICATE
| 2010 RUNG | ANY AGE |
| 1A | 1B BEST NORMAL GREEN |
| 2A | 2B BEST DARK OR OLIVE GREEN |
| 3A | 3B BEST NORMAL BLUE |
| 4A | 4B COBALT, MAUVE OR VIOLET |
| 5A | 5B BEST NORMAL GREY GREEN |
| 6A | 6B BEST NORMAL GREY |
| 7A | 7B BEST OPALINE OPALINE GREEN SERIES incl. GREY GREEN |
| 8A | 8B BEST OPALINE SKY SERIES incl. GREY |
| 9A | 9B BEST NORMAL CINNAMON GREEN |
| 10A | 10B BEST NORMAL CINNAMON BLUE |
| 11A | 11B BEST OPALINE CINNAMON |
| 12A | 12B BEST NORMAL LUTINO |
| 13A | 13B BEST ALBINO |
| 14A | 14B BEST YELLOW-WING |
| 15A | 15B BEST WHITEWING |
| 16A | 16B BEST CREST OR TUFT |
| 17A | 17B BEST SPANGLE GREEN |
| 18A | 18B BEST SPANGLE BLUE |
| 19A | 19B BEST DOMINANT PIED |
| 20A | 20B BEST RECESSIVE PIED OR DARK EYED CLEAR |
| 21A | 21B BEST YELLOWFACE OR GOLDENFACE |
| 22A | 22B BEST RARE VARIETY |
| 23A | 23B BEST ANY OTHER COLOUR |
CERTIFICATES WILL BE PRE-GRADED WITH A VALUE OF 7 POINTS
AREA SOCIETY COMPETITION
A first prize is worth £1 to your area society
All first prize winners will be awarded one point, and each area society will receive a cash special equal to £1 for every point scored by its members nominating their area society of residence on their entry form.
WOKING Event – SALES HALL - Sunday May 8th 2011 – ONLY
Private Sales Tables
Members can book a table to sell birds at this event. Tables to be booked and paid for in advance of the show – bookings with Fred Wright by Monday 2nd May at the latest. Tables are £10 per table and two wrist bands will be provided so that admission to the hall is granted – no wrist band – no entry to the Sales Hall. Cheques to be made payable to “The Budgerigar Society”.
It’s important to follow simple rules but there is nothing unreasonable, however, we need to follow these rules and regulations to be allowed to run these events under DEFRA guidelines.
The Sale opens at 10.00am on the day of the event but tables should be set up for inspection by 9.30am. Tables can be set up from 7.00am – and not before. The Event Organiser has the right to reject birds and sellers if necessary.
NO PET BIRDS ON ANY TABLES. - This show is only for the sale of hobbyist breeding stock.
All cage and aviary birds may be sold with the exception of Pet Birds, Hand Reared Birds and any British Bird.
TRADE STANDS WILL SELL DRY GOODS - Only BIRDS may be sold from Private Sales Tables. All other good and products must be sold from TRADE STANDS
The Private Sales Tables are for the sale of birds from Private Breeders. No commercial bird traders are allowed – by definition anyone holding a Pet Shop Licence is not allowed to sell birds at this event.
Birds must not be overcrowded and staged in clean cages
All birds must be provided with appropriate feed and fresh water
Movement of Birds - Forms will be provided to keep details of the Movement of Birds (DEFRA) It MUST include the details of the seller and the buyer. These forms must be completed when birds are sold. The forms must be retained by the seller and handed to the event organiser before the end of the event.
Birds shall not be handed to customers in unsuitable containers. Suitable boxes or cages must be available.
No bird that is suffering from or could reasonably be suspected of having come into contact with any other animal suffering from any infectious or contagious disease or which is infested with parasites shall be brought into or kept on the premises unless effectively isolated.
Persons selling birds must display their name and table number clearly on the table they are trading from.
Authorised representatives of DEFRA and the local authority shall be given immediate access to all birds and relevant documentation upon request. If access is denied, the licensee, exhibitor, trader and/or owner must withdraw the relevant birds from display or sale with immediate effect.
Birds should not be sold to children believed to be under the age of 16 years.
Birds shall only be sold in the building.
No Pet birds or hand reared birds can be sold at this event. Failure to comply with this condition will mean that you will not be able to book tables at future events.
If there are any questions about tables, bookings and further information about the event – contact Fred Wright 020 8401 6979 e-mail fredwright@freeuk.com
Bookings to – Fred Wright, 31 Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey SM6 9DT