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BURY ST EDMUNDS BUDGERIGAR FANCIERS was unable to obtain its usual show venue in Risby, Suffolk, for this year’s show in October, writes Ghalib Al-Nasser. The show moved to the venue used by the Ipswich BS for its show at Gt. Blakenham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Gt. Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0NJ. And with this in mind they are joining forces with their friends at Ipswich BS to stage a combined championship show. The show will be held on September 25, but next year both shows will go back to their original dates on July 31 (Ipswich) and October 8 (Bury) at their usual venues.

Many fanciers who supported the show in the past are doing so again for this year and the society thanks them for their continued support in sponsoring section rosettes and prize money. The organising committee are looking for more sponsors to the combined show. All Ipswich BS trophies will be up for open competition at the show.

The combined show has received silver championship patronage from the Budgerigar Society and also from the leading area and specialist budgerigar societies. Schedules). The closing date for entries is September 20. Judges engaged for the combined show are Nigel Beevers, Ron Pearce and Ronnie Simpson. The show will open to the public from 2-4 pm.

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