Poultry Club of Great Britain PATRON: HRH The Prince of Wales

National Championship

Poultry & Egg Shows 2019

Schedule

At The International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH

30th Nov & 1st Dec 2019

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National Championship Show 2018 Supreme Champion

Exhibited by Thomas Adamson

Black Pekin Bantam Hen

Photo Credit : Josh Kittle

Supreme National Championship Egg Show 2018 Exhibited by EL Jones

3 Large White Eggs

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2019 National Show Meeting Room Bookings

Time Room

Number Breed Club

Time

Room Number

Breed Club

Saturday 30/11/18 Sunday 1/12/19

11:00 1 08:30 1 Book of Common Prayer Service with Holy Communion

2 Judging Tests Start 09:15 1 Ecumenical Service of Worship

3 Junior & Juvenile Handler meet

10.00 TBA PCGB Annual General Meeting

12:00 1 Appenzeller Spitzhauben 11:00 1 Indian Game Club

2 2 Marans

3 3 Auto-sexing Breeds Assoc

13:00 1 Barnevelder 12:00 1 Belgian Bantam

2 Brahma 2 Booted Bantam

3 Asian Hardfeather Club 3 Russian Orloff

14:00 1 Buff Orpington 13:00 1

2 Welsumer 2

3 Sebright 3

4 Serama 4

5 Rhode Island Red

15:00 1 Dorking Presentation of Trophies in main foyer

14:00

2 Indian Runner Duck Club

3 Laced Wyandotte

4 Croad Langshan

5 Rare Poultry Society AGM

16:00 1 Goose Club 14:30 Boxing of All Eggs

2 Araucana 14:45 Basket All Birds

3 Turkey Club UK 15:15 Release of Birds from Hall

4 Rare Poultry Soc Committee

17:00 Show Hall Closes

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Welcome It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 6th National Show at the Telford International Exhibition Centre. This the 47th National Show, and my second as President.

I hope you all enjoy the show which is a result of a great deal of hard work by the Trustees & Show Committee over the last year, the staff at Telford and the volunteers who make the whole show work over the weekend. It’s not too late to volunteer to help at this year’s show, even if you only have a couple of hours it will be greatly appreciated.

There are many trade stands where you can stock up on those items that you will need for next year or as presents to yourself and loved ones. We are very fortunate to have a number of sponsors this year and we thank them for their support, which helps with the smooth running of the show, and enable them to promote their products. Please consider supporting these businesses when making your purchases either at the show or in the future.

There is a sales section where you can obtain some new stock or different breeds to add to your stock and bloodlines. We can now take card payments in this section too.

This year we are having a prize draw and have sent tickets out in advance. If you would like to donate a prize, please let any of the Trustees know, that would be greatly appreciated. There is also the challenge prize fund. Check out the information on page 22.

It at this show that the Poultry Club of Great Britain holds its AGM and all members are welcome to attend.

I look forward to meeting you over the weekend and hope that you all enjoy the show! Kindest regards Paul Kerfoot President PCGB

Chair Louise Carpenter

Show Manager Andy Marment

Show Steward David Pannell

Entry Secretary Danny Reed

Secretary Kate Dickinson

Trophy Steward Philippe Wilson

Egg Steward Bill Oldcorn

Championship Row Derek Wakeham &

Stewards Jackie Stanley

Sales Pen Steward Roger Thomas

Juniors Steward Daniel Nixon

Junvenile Section Matthew Barrett

Chief Cashiers Chris Parker &

Martin Anderson

Welfare & Bio-security Lee Grant

Volunteers Co-ordinator Jed Dwight

Safeguarding Officers Louise Carpenter &

Jim Young

Hon Veterinarians Robin Creighton &

Anita James

Trade Stands Toddy Hamilton-

Gould & Paul

Kerfoot

2019 National Show Committee & Officials

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Contents

Poultry Club of Great Britain AGM

10:00 am Telford International Centre

On Sunday 1st December 2019 ALL MEMBERS OF THE POULTRY CLUB ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

Show Timetable

President’s Welcome

Admission & Entry Fees

AGM Notice to Members

General Show Notes

Junior/Juvenile Handler

Championship Judge

PCGB Awards

Show Regulations

Sale Regulations

PCGB Trophies

Biosecurity & Avian

Influenza Guidance

Isherwood Trophy

Supreme Championship

Winners

Supreme Champion

Prize Fund

Page Number

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12-13

14-19

20-21

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Classes

Asian Hardfeather

Classes

Rare Poultry Classes

Large Fowl & Bantam

Breeds (Classes in Breed

Club Alphabetical Order)

Utility Classes

Non-Standard Classes

True Bantam

(Classes in Alphabetical

Order)

Juvenile Classes

Waterfowl Classes

Turkeys

Trios & Pairs

Eggs

Eggs painted, decorated

and displayed

Photographs and Posters

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Sponsorship, Advertising & Trade Stand Enquiries

Please contact : Toddy Hamilton-Gould or Paul Kerfoot

Toddy: toddy.hamilton-gould@poultryclub.org or Tel: 07748 088335

Paul : paul.kerfoot@poultryclub.org or Tel: 01772 725172

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ADMISSION TO THE SHOW

FREE two-day Admission Ticket to members when the SHOW ENTRY exceeds 10 birds or equivalent egg plate entries. 3 plates of eggs = 1 bird. Pro-rata for higher entry numbers.

ADMISSION TICKET PRICES:

PRE BOOKED (Two day ticket) Adult £12.00

Concessions £ 9.00

Children under 16 * £ 6.00*

* FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult

ON THE DOOR Adult £15

Concessions £10

Family (2 adults & and 2 children) £30

Children under 16 * £ 6.00*

* FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult

CLASS ENTRY FEES This year the two tier price structure for entry fees continues, one for paid up Members of the Poultry Club and one for Non-members. Any Non-members joining on their entry form are entitled to pay the reduced rates.

All Poultry Classes Members £6.00 Non Members £8.40 All Juvenile Classes Members £1.70 Non Members £2.50 All Egg Classes Members £2.00 Non Members £2.80 Photographic Competition and Art Competition

Members £2.00 Non Members £2.80

Please keep a record of your entries and check them carefully when you receive your penning slip.

Sale Pens: Members £6.00 per pen

Non-members £9.00 per pen

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GENERAL SHOW NOTES Wristbands must be worn so that they are clearly visible to the doorman on entering the show

hall so that congestion in the doorway is minimised. Wristbands will be on sale throughout the

weekend.

CATALOGUES will be on sale at the entrance and Information Desk after 11:00 hours on

Saturday and all day Sunday.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ENTRIES ARRIVE ON TIME.

ANY LATE ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED.

PENNING TIMES Strictly no admittance for bird exhibits or sales pen without a completed

declaration form.

Exhibitors may pen their stock on :

FRIDAY entry between 16:00 and 19:30 hours. Show hall doors close at 20:00.

SATURDAY MORNING between 06:30 and 08:30 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: THE TIMES ON FRIDAY WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

CAR PARKING AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

All access routes must be kept clear at all times and offending vehicles will be removed.

Disabled parking is available - Disabled Badge must be displayed.

Car parking is free to exhibitors

In the Show Hall free access must be available at all times and the designated gangways

must not be obstructed so that the Fire Escapes are readily available.

The Show Hall is a NO SMOKING area.

Photographers: photographs only allowed if a steward is in attendance.

ENTRIES CLOSE:

MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2019 FOR POSTAL ENTRIES

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2019 FOR ONLINE ENTRIES

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YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITIONS

Class 1248 Junior Handler (Free Entry) Class 1249 Juvenile Handler (Free Entry) The competition will take place at 11:00 hours on Saturday 30th November 2019 and the criteria against which it is judged are:

Quality of Exhibit 25 points

Knowledge of Exhibit 25 points

Show preparation 25 points

Handling 25 points

Juniors are 10 years and under on the day of the show.

Juveniles are 11 years to 16 years on the day of the show.

Special awards will be made (please state the Size and Breed of Exhibit)

Judge: Mr AJ Young

Please note: Show Regulation No 19: A parent or guardian must accompany all Junior Handlers at the time of judging.

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POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR 2019/2020

Subscriptions are due on 1 October each year

Full Adult Member £28 [£24 if paid by Direct Debit]

Family Membership £35 [£30 if paid by Direct Debit]

Young Person Membership £16 [up to the age of 18]

Senior Citizen £21 [£19 if paid by Direct Debit} Europe £34 (excluding UK, Eire and the Channel Islands)

Rest of the World £34

AFFILIATION FEES—from 1st October 2019

Royal Championship Shows £50 Championship Shows £40 Regional Shows £35 Voucher Shows £25 Breed Clubs £30

Cheques should be made payable to the Poultry Club of Great Britain and sent to:

Mrs Kate Dickinson, Chattlehope House, Catcleugh, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 1TY

Tel: 01830 520856; E-mail: info@poultryclub.org Web page: www.poultryclub.org

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Supreme Show Champion

Reserve Show Champion

Champion Large Fowl Male

Champion Large Fowl Female

Champion Bantam Male

Champion Bantam Female

Champion Large Light Breed

Champion Large Heavy Breed

Champion Large Hard Feather

Champion Bantam Hard Feather

Champion Bantam Heavy Breed

Champion Bantam Light Breed

Champion Rare Breed

Champion Utility Breed

Champion True Bantam

Champion Egg Exhibit

Champion Juvenile Exhibit

Champion Trio

Champion Turkey

Champion Waterfowl

Champion Heavy Breed Duck

Champion Light Breed Duck

Champion Bantam Duck

Champion Goose

Opposite Sex to the Show Champion

Junior Handler of the Year

Champion Ladies Exhibit

Champion Asian Hardfeather

CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGE

Mr Graham Waddell, West Lothian

Poultry Club of Great Britain Prize Cards will be awarded for Best of Breed and Best Opposite Size, plus the following:

POULTRY CLUB RINGING SCHEME AWARDS AT THE NATIONAL SHOW

All rung birds that are on Championship Row will receive a Poultry Club Certificate.

POULTRY CLUB RINGS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:

Kay Roadnight, Tel No: 01962 771156

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SHOW REGULATIONS

The National Championship Show is held under The Poultry Club of Great Britain rules with the following additions:

1. During this time of increased risk to our national flock, any bird showing signs of respiratory disease during inspection will be prohibited from entering the gathering. In addition, all other birds from the same owner and/or place of origin will also be excluded. This measure is a recommendation from the authorities responsible for the control and prevention of notifiable avian diseases in the UK. Entry fees will not be refunded when birds are excluded on health grounds. Bio-security rules and prevention measures for Avian disease must be adhered to by all exhibitors.

2. All birds must enter in clean carriers/boxes with clean bedding. All carriers/boxes must be solid sided and/or secured in such a fashion that bedding cannot fall out of out of carriers during transit/entry.

3. Cockerel and pullet classes refer to birds hatched on, or after, 1 January 2019.

4. No bird from a trio or pair is eligible for single bird specials. A trio or pair is classed as one exhibit and must remain intact.

5. Exhibits may be delivered to the Show Hall between 16:00 and 19:30 hours on Friday, 29th November 2019 or between 06:30 and 08:30 hours on Saturday, 30th November 2019. Last admittance on Friday 29th November 2019 is 19:30. Show hall closes at 20:00. No admittance outside these times without prior permission of the show manager.

6. Exhibitors must complete the declaration form before admittance to the show.

7. All birds must be penned by 08:30 hours on Saturday. No late admittance.

8. Feeding and watering will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Breed Clubs will check that unattended exhibits are fed and watered. Feed will be provided.

9. No exhibits may be removed before 15:15 hours on Sunday, or until all the birds are accounted for. Only the show manager can give the go-ahead to release birds from the show hall. Egg exhibits can be boxed from 14:30.

10. No classes will be cancelled, amalgamated, or divided.

11. The appointed judge will award the Breed Club Specials reserved for Breed Club Members, the distribution of the Specials will be the responsibility of the various Clubs concerned.

12. PCGB Trophy cards will be placed on relevant pens.

13. Exhibits entered in incorrect classes are liable to be excluded from competition.

14. There will be no leg rings provided. The only rings allowed are closed rings from PCGB/Isle of Man/EU rings and 2009 BWA rings.

15. Only birds entered in the Show or Sale will be permitted in the Show Hall.

16. All birds will be inspected on arrival at the show hall and the Organisers or their Stewards reserve the right to search show boxes at any time.

17. The Poultry Club disclaims all responsibility for lost or mistaken exhibits.

18. No entries can be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fee. Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to The Poultry Club. If an incorrect entry fee is remitted exhibits are liable to be excluded.

19. A parent or guardian must accompany all Junior Handlers at the time of judging.

20. If the Show is cancelled after the closing date for entries, the Poultry Club reserve the right to treat any entry fee up to £30 as a donation.

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 21st OCTOBER 2019

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 28th OCTOBER 2019

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SALE REGULATIONS

1. During this time of increased risk to our national flock, any bird showing signs of respiratory disease during inspection will be prohibited from entering the gathering. In addition, allother birds from the same owner and/or place of origin will also be excluded. This measure is a recommendation from the authorities responsible for the contril and prevention of notifiable avian diseases in the UK. Entry fees will not be refunded when birds are excluded on health grounds. Bio-security rules and prevention measures for Avian disease must be adhered to by all exhibitors.

2. Bio-security rules and prevention measures for Avian disease must be adhered to by all vendors and purchasers.

3. All birds must enter in clean carriers/boxes with clean bedding. All carriers/boxes must be solid sided and/or secured in such a fashion that bedding cannot fall out of out of carriers during transit/entry.

4. Vendors to provide suitable boxes for all birds, which will be numbered on pen allocation on the day.

5. Birds must be over 20 weeks old.

6. No Asian Hard Feather will be accepted.

7. No limit on number of pens purchased but we reserve the right to return monies if the pens are oversubscribed.

8. 16:00 and 19:30 hours on Friday, 29th November 2019 or between 06:30 and 08:30 hours on Saturday, 30th November 2019. Last admittance on Friday 29th November 2019 is 19:30. Show hall closes at 20:00. No admittance outside these times without prior permission of the show manager.

9. Vendors must complete the declaration form before admittance to the show.

10. Pen numbers will be allocated on the day.

11. 12½% commission deducted if sold.

12. Pens will be cable-tied when filled after inspection and will only be filled once.

13. Sold birds may only be removed by a Steward and may be removed immediately they are sold or may stay until 1pm Sunday when all sales pens must be cleared.

14. Sold birds will receive a pass out and must leave by the designated exit only. Pass out to be surrendered on leaving the hall.

15. Unsold birds will require a pass out which should be collected from the Sales Section Stewards on closure of the sales section.

16. Feeding and watering of sales birds will be the responsibility of the Sales Pen Stewards.

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 21st OCTOBER 2019

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 28th OCTOBER 2019

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1 Isherwood Perpetual Trophy for Show Champion

2 Queen Victoria Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Reserve Champion

3 Tom Heath Memorial Cup for Best Bird of Opposite Sex to Champion

4 Quill Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Champion Trio

5 Will Burdett Trophy for Champion Turkey

6 Nick Thomas Silver Salver for Champion Waterfowl

7 Stevens and Murphy Trophy for Champion Rare Breed

8 Morrison Perpetual Trophy for Best Bird combining Exhibition and Utility Qualities

9 Powell Owen Cup for Champion Egg Exhibit

10 Poultry Club Ladies' Challenge Cup for Best Lady's Exhibit

11 Trudgian Perpetual Challenge Cup for Best Juvenile Exhibit

12 Ludovici No 1 Trophy for exhibitor scoring most points in Show

13 Morrison Trophy for exhibitor scoring most points with one breed in classes > 6

14 S A Little Memorial Cup for Best Large Soft Feather Light Breed

15 Duckworth Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Champion Large Fowl Soft Feather

16 Royal Ass'n British Dairy Farmers’ Perpetual Challenge Trophy for Champion Bantam

17 Three-handled Perpetual Cup for Best Soft Feather Bantam

18 Spencer Perpetual Challenge Cup for Best True Bantam

19 The Dalby Cup for Best Light Bantam

20 Ludovici No 3 Trophy for Champion Hard Feather

21 Perpetual Challenge Cup for Best Hard Feather - Large

22 Perpetual Challenge Cup for Best Hard Feather – Bantam

23 The Worshipful Company of Poulters Trophy for the Junior Handler of the Year

24 The Worshipful Company of Poulters Trophy for the Young Fancier of the Year

25 Mr & Mrs J Barry Trophy for the Best Juvenile Large Fowl

26 Poultry Club Perpetual Trophy for Best Juvenile Hard Feather Bantam

27 Poultry Club Perpetual Trophy for Best Juvenile Soft Feather Bantam

28 Poultry Club Perpetual Trophy for Best Juvenile True Bantam

29 Poultry Club Perpetual Trophy for Best Juvenile Hard Feather Large Fowl

30 Poultry Club Perpetual Trophy for Juvenile Best Eggs

31 Soucy Millennium Trophy for Best Junior Waterfowl

32 Prince of Wales Trophy for Best Junior Utility Exhibit

33 Don and John the Doormen Cup for Juvenile Best Bird

34 J Medleycott Trophy for Reserve Best Egg Exhibit

POULTRY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN TROPHY LIST

Trophy Steward : Philippe Wilson. Tel: 07777 688519

E-mail philippe.b.wilson@bath.edu

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35 Max Butler Memorial Trophy for Best Egg Contents

36 Peter Parris Challenge Trophy for the Champion Brown Egg Breed

37 The Hawksworth Salver for Best Pair of Birds from a Breed Club

38 The Danish Trophy for the Champion English Breed

39 The Osborne Trophy for Best Feather-Legged Breed

40 Will Burdett Annual Award for Supreme Champion

41 Will Burdett Annual Award for Reserve Champion

42 The Breslain Cup for the Best Club Show Stand

43 Will Burdett Trophy for Champion Buff Orpington

44 Will Burdett Trophy for Orpington Club Champion

45 Will Burdett Trophy for Champion Faverolles

46 Bill Bell Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Champion Large Old English Game

47 Sam Lean Perpetual Rose Bowl for Champion Old English Game Bantam

48 Arthur Howard Trophy for Champion Leghorn

49 Peter Parris Memorial Trophy for Best Welsummer

50 Graham Hicks Trophy for Best Indian Runner

51 W Osborne Trophy for the Champion Norfolk Grey

52 Ray Kelly Trophy for Champion Rhode Island Red

53 Roy Sandercock Trophy for Champion Large Black Minorca

54 The Duchy Plate in Memory of Sam Lean for Best Large Old English Game

55 The Mike Player Memorial Cup for Best Pekin

56 The John Newsham Memorial Cup for Best White Wyandotte Bantam

57 Des Little Memorial Cup for Best Call Duck

58 The Alan Brown Shield for Best Hamburgh

59 The West Midlands Cup for Best Oxford

60 The West Midlands Cup for Best Partridge and Pencilled Wyandotte

61 Poultry Club Medal for each Breed Club Champion

62 Rupert Stephenson Trophy for best Junior Photograph

63 AJ Spencer Trophy for Best Laced Wyandotte donated by the Laced Wyandotte Club

64 Godfrey and Peacock Trophy for Best Decorated Egg

65 Rhode Runner Trophy for Juvenile Most Points at Shows

66 Starkey Cup for Most Points at Shows

67 Dr W C Carefoot Memorial Trophy for the Best Barred Plymouth Rock

68 Dr W C Carefoot Memorial Trophy for the Best Marked Wyandotte

Breed Clubs

The full contact details for the individual breed clubs can be found on our website at

www.poultryclub.org/resources/poultry

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About Avian Influenza How to spot avian influenza There are 2 types of avian influenza. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the more serious type. It is often fatal in birds. The main clinical signs of HPAI in birds are: • swollen head • blue discolouration of neck and throat • loss of appetite • respiratory distress such as gaping beak, coughing, sneezing, gurgling, rattling • Diarrhoea • fewer eggs laid • increased mortality Clinical signs can vary between species of bird and some species may show minimal clinical signs (ducks and geese). Low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) is usually less serious. It can cause mild breathing problems, but affected birds will not always show clear signs of infection. The severity of LPAI depends on the type of bird and whether it has any other illnesses. Anyone who keeps poultry must keep a close watch on them for any signs of disease, and must seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns. How Avian Influenza is spread The disease spreads from bird to bird by direct contact or through contaminated body fluids and faeces. It can also be spread by contaminated feed and water or by dirty vehicles, clothing and footwear. The avian influenza virus changes frequently, creating new strains, and there is a constant risk that one of the new strains may spread easily among people. But there is no evidence that any recent strain of avian influenza has been able to spread directly between people. Avian influenza is not an airborne disease. Advice for the public Some strains of avian influenza can pass to humans, but this is very rare. It usually requires very close contact between the human and infected birds. Based on what is known about the H5N8 strain, the risk to public health is considered very low. There have never been any recorded cases of H5N8 in humans. More information on avian influenza in people is available from your relevant public health authority.

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The Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat. If you employ people who work with poultry or work with poultry yourself, you can also read Health and Safety Executive advice on protecting workers from avian influenza. Wild birds If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, you should report them by calling Defra’s national helpline: 03459 33 55 77. By collecting and testing those birds, the Government can better understand how the disease is distributed geographically and identify the species affected. APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) publish a report (updated regularly) on findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N8 in wild birds in Great Britain.

Further information

Visit the websites below: England www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu Wales http://gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/ahw/disease/avianflu/?lang=en Scotland www.gov.scot/avianinfluenza Northern Ireland https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/avian-influenza-ai

They have also produced the following GB guidance document: Biosecurity and preventing disease in captive birds See the DEFRA advice sheet How to Keep your Birds Safe (whilst the sheet has been produced for use in England, the principals within it are universal in terms of biosecurity of poultry). Source: www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#about-avian-influenza

About Newcastle Disease (Fowl Pest) Background Following a number of outbreaks of a virulent strain of Newcastle Disease in small poultry flocks, commercial layers and other captive birds in Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands during 2018, APHA experts have advised that the risk of a disease outbreak in Great Britain has been raised from low to Medium (meaning ‘outbreak likely to occur’). Risk Although the risk has increased, government has advised that subject to heightened vigilance we are still able to go ahead with the show/market/gathering subject to extra vigilance and rigid compliance with the biosecurity plan. As an added precaution, as organisers of the gathering, we have decided to require all exhibitors to complete and sign this declaration, confirming that they have not purchased birds or travelled from outside of the UK within the last 21 days and that to the best of your knowledge, their birds do not appear to have Newcastle Disease or have not been in contact with birds showing any symptoms.

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Requirement for Organisers and Participants

Organisers must provide the above disease information, and Exhibitors must sign a Newcastle Disease declaration in addition to, or in conjunction with the Avian Influenza declaration (at time of writing) and hand to the gathering Organiser or Biosecurity Officer on arrival and strictly before entry to the gathering. Failure to produce these documents) duly signed and completed will result in birds being prevented from entering the gathering premises. How to spot Newcastle Disease As the disease develops affected birds may show some of the following signs: • Respiratory distress such as gaping beak, coughing, sneezing, gurgling or rattling • Nervous signs characterised by tremors and paralysis and twisting of the neck • Unusually water faeces (diarrhoea) that are yellowish-green in colour • Depression • Lack of appetite • Mortality.

Affected birds may also suddenly produce fewer eggs and eggs that are laid may be soft-

shelled. The disease may lead to intense clinical signs, with a sudden onset leading to likely

death. Or it may have a lesser affect, with breathing problems and lower egg production the

only detectable clinical signs.

How Newcastle Disease is spread The disease is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids of infected birds, especially their faeces. It can also be spread indirectly through people and objects that have been in contact with infected birds, or their excretions (such as faeces). Objects that can carry the disease include: • Vehicles • Equipment • Clothing • Water and Feed. The disease can spread from wild to kept birds. Pigeons may carry pigeon paramyxovirus, which can cause Newcastle Disease in kept birds.

Further information England: www.gov.uk/guidance/newcastle-disease#latest-situation

Wales: https://gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/ahw/disease/newcastle-disease/?lang=en

Scotland: www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/animal-welfare/Diseases/disease/newcastle

The following GB guidance document: Biosecurity and preventing disease in captive birds

Source: www.gov.uk/guidance/newcastle-disease

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Biosecurity Information for Poultry Gatherings Participants

Participants must familiarise themselves with the symptoms of Avian Influenza and other notifiable

diseases and should take all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of spread of such diseases through

adopting pro-active biosecurity measures including, but not limited to:

Minimise the movement of birds between enclosures, and between sites

Ensure clean footwear before and after visits, and between sites

Take steps to deter wild birds, particularly waterfowl

Feed and water birds under cover and remove any spillages

Execute an effective programme of vermin control

Maintain good cleanliness and hygiene, regularly disinfect hard areas

Secure poultry enclosures with appropriate fencing to deter wild birds

Use of disinfectant mats or foot dips between buildings

Before entering a poultry gathering, participants must:

• Not enter if the place of origin of the birds is within an area of the UK which is under

restrictions relating to notifiable avian disease (including Prevention, Protection and

Surveillance Zones)

• Not enter birds that have attended a poultry gathering in the previous 13 days, or if new birds

have been brought onto the premises of origin in the past 13 days

• Inspect the health of all birds at the place of origin before departure

• Not move birds if there are any signs, or suspicion of any disease

• Transport birds in clean solid-bottom and sided carriers

• Use clean bedding material at the start of the journey, on the date of departure, which must be

contained within the carrier at all times.

On arrival to the gathering, participants must:

• Present themselves visibly clean, free from faecal contamination, feathers, or other bedding

matter with unsoiled footwear or over-boots

• Present a signed declaration, confirming:

The origin of the poultry is not from within a restricted area

The identified birds are healthy, and

They will follow the instructions of the poultry gathering licence • Ensure their birds remain isolated from all other birds, until each has been individually

inspected by a named poultry expert

• Present each carrier (and each bird therein) for a health inspection before entering the

gathering

• Be prepared to surrender any bird that fails the initial health inspection into isolation for a

further examination by a veterinary surgeon, or in the case of suspected Avian Influenza, an

APHA veterinary inspector

• Assist in the clean-up of any spilled bedding (from carriers) immediately by double-bagging and

spraying with an approved disinfectant for use against poultry diseases – supplied by the

poultry gathering organiser.

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At the end of the gathering participants must:

• Remove all their birds and carriers from the gathering venue

• Inspect each bird for signs of ill health, notifying the gathering organiser and/or poultry expert if

disease is suspected

• If disease is suspected; isolate those birds for a veterinary inspection and if Avian Influenza is

suspected APHA must be notified immediately (as per the organiser’s Contingency Plan)

• In the case of suspected Avian Influenza, no birds should leave the premises until an APHA

veterinary inspector has permitted the movement.

On Return to the place of origin, gathering participants must:

• Inspect the general health of all birds before removing from the carrier

• Isolate birds returning to the place of origin for a minimum of one week, observing their health

throughout that time

• Notify the gathering organiser immediately if ill health or disease is suspected

• Dispose of waste material from the carriers, ideally through heated composting for a minimum of

42 days then applied to land as fertiliser

• Not re-enter any birds (existing or purchased) to participate in a gathering for at least 13 days

after returning from another gathering.

Useful contacts for Bird Gatherings:

Defra Rural Services Helpline: 03000 200 301

Wales: 0300 303 8268

Northern Ireland: 0300 200 7840

Scotland (APHA Scotland – Shows/Gatherings): 01463 728 800

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Avian Influenza & Newcastle Disease

Participant Declaration Form

National Championship Poultry Show 30 November –1 December 2019

Title: ….………... Name: ………………….……………………… Surname: …………………………...……

Address: ……………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Postcode: ……………………………………. CPH number (if available): ………………….………..……

Address of birds (if different from the above): ……………………………………..……….………….

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………………………………………………..……. Postcode: …………………………………………………...…..

Phone: …………………………………..………… Mobile: ………………………………………………….…….

Email: ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………..

Number of entries:

Chickens: ….…....… Ducks: ............... Geese: …..…...…. Turkeys: ….…...….. Eggs: …...…….

Other (please specify): …….………………………………………………….…… Number: ……….……..

In signing below, I declare that:

• I have read and will comply with the biosecurity information provided.

• The birds entered have not been in contact with any notifiable avian disease agents and do not

show any signs of AI/ND infection

• The place of origin of the birds entered (above) is not from an area of the UK which is under

restrictions relating to notifiable disease (including Protection and Surveillance zones) imposed by

Ministers

• All birds exhibited/sold at this gathering have not travelled outside the UK, and have not been in

contact with any birds showing any signs of Newcastle Disease in the last 21 days 13 days

• I accept full responsibility for my own birds during the poultry gathering

Signed: ………………………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………

During this time of increased risk to our national flock, any bird showing signs of respiratory disease during inspection will be prohibited from entering the gathering. In addition, all other birds from the same owner and/or place of origin will also be excluded. This measure is a recommendation from the authorities responsible for the control and prevention of notifiable avian diseases in the UK. Entry fees will not be refunded when birds are excluded on health grounds. Bio-security rules and prevention measures for Avian disease must be adhered to by all exhibitors.

Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales

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Isherwood Gold Cup Supreme Champions National Show Winners compiled by Will Burdett MBE

1973 (Feb) Will Burdett Blue Orpington Cock

1973 (Nov) Douglas Moore Silver Sebright Hen

1974 John Newsham White Wyandotte Bantam Hen

1975 Arthur Mills Black-Red Modern Game Hen

1976 Bob Goodfellow Indian Game Bantam Hen

1977 Reg Spencer Pile Modern Game Hen

1978 John Newsham White Wyandotte Bantam Hen

1979 Harold Walkey White Wyandotte Hen

1980 Will Burdett Black Orpington Cock

1981 David Picton-Jones Dark Brahma Cock

1982 Brian Tuplin Black-Red Modern Game Cock

1983 June Griffiths Dark Brahma Cock

1984 Roland Whittaker Black OEG Bantam Cock

1985 Keith Sharpe Australorp Cock

1986 Anne Rolls Black Orpington Hen

1987 David Young Black-Red Modern Game Cock

1988 Bob Turner White Leghorn Bantam Hen

1989 Bernard Penny White Wyandotte Bantam Cock

1990 Allan Proctor White Wyandotte Hen

1991 Allan Askew Laced Wyandotte Bantam Hen

1992 Andrew Bryant Light Sussex Bantam Cock

1993 Tom Woolstencroft Duckwing OEG Cock

1994 Roger Clark Black Orpington Bantam Cock

1995 Jim Harvey Indian Game Hen

1996 John Hewson White Leghorn Bantam Hen

1997 Geoff Parker Partridge Wyandotte Bantam Hen

1998 Tom Clarke Buff Orpington Cock

1999 Derick Hoyland Black Pekin Hen

2000 Dennis James Brown-Red OEG Cock

2001 John Tenner White Wyandotte Bantam Cock

2002 Pete Campbell O Shamo Female

2003 M & J Woolway Spangled OEG Bantam Cock

2004 Taylor & Hodge Black Rosecomb Cockerel

2007 (Feb) Simon McKean Pile Modern Game Cockerel

2007 (Dec) David Copas Barred Wyandotte

2008 Simon Gambling White Frizzle Bantam Pullet

2009 Peter Watkinson Black/Red Modern Game Pullet

2010 David G Pownall White Wyandotte Cockerel

2011 Robin Creighton Silver Sebright Pullet

2012 David G Pownall Large Black Orpington

2013 Clive Stephens Mottled Pekin Hen

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Book Of Common Prayer Service of Holy Communion

Sunday 1st December 2019 at 08:30 am in Room 1.

Ecumenical Service of Worship for Advent

This will be led by Ian Allonby on Sunday 1st December 2019

at 09:15 am in Room 1.

Everyone is welcome to come along and join in our services.

2014 Stephen Taylor Rosecomb Black Pullet

2015 Messrs Creighton & Maynard Silver Spangled Hamburg Cock

2016 Michael Dickinson Modern Game Bantam

2017 Len Parker & David Hickson Black Leghorn Bantam Hen

2018 Thomas Adamson Black Pekin Bantam Hen

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You’ve Got To Be

£500.00 Prize Money Pot up for grabs at the PCGB National Show 2019

This year will see the introduction of a massive £500.00 challenge prize money pot to be awarded to

the Supreme Champion exhibit at the National Show 2019. The show will be held at Telford

International Centre on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December.

However, as the saying goes: “You’ve got to be in it to win it!” There will be an option on the entry form

of paying £5.00 to enter the pot. If you have ‘ticked the box’ and added this to your overall entry then

you can win the £500.00 if you are awarded Supreme Champion. It’s as simple as that!

So if you think you have a potential prize-winning exhibit, tick the box or add to your entry form to be

in with a chance of scooping the jackpot. Only one £5.00 per exhibitor is required (not per entry). If

your name is in the pot you’re in with a chance.

Good luck to all and get rearing those Champions. Nothing like a little incentive for some healthy

competition!

Terms and Conditions

• Each exhibitor may only enter the Supreme champion challenge prize pot once.

• To enter, each exhibitor must tick the box on the entry form and pay £5 with their entry in order to be able to have the chance to win the challenge prize pot.

• The prize pot will only be paid out to the exhibitor of the supreme champion exhibit if they have entered the challenge prize pot.

• The prize of £500.00 will be paid out to the supreme champion exhibitor if they have entered the challenge prize pot.

• In the case of the exhibitor of the supreme champion exhibit not entering the prize pot then the prize money will be donated to the charity ‘The Poultry Club of Great Britain’.

• Any other monies raised from the entering of the challenge prize pot will also be donated to the charity ‘The Poultry Club of Great Britain’.

• No late entries will be taken.

• The Championship Judge’s decision of the Supreme Champion exhibit is final.

• Payment of the monies will be made after the National Show to the winning exhibitor by cheque.

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