IGBA 2026 Members Show.
We are about to embark on the 2026 Members Show celebrating 60 years since the formation of the International Gloster Breeders Association . This posting is a reminder to all members , whether you have exhibited in the past or just thought about it but not bothered to enter, this is your opportunity to engage […]
IGBA 2026 YEAR BOOK
BREAKING NEWS – IGBA 2026 YEAR BOOK The 2026 Yearbook was due for distribution prior to the end of August. *** UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES RESULT IN DELAYED DISTRIBUTION *** BOOK & INSERTS SHOULD BE WITH UK MEMBERS BY 12th SEPTEMBER , OVERSEAS A LITTLE LATER MEMBERS SHOW :- EXHIBITORS YOUR IGBA 2026 MEMBERS SHOW SCHEDULE AND ENTRY FORMS […]
IGBA 2026 Members Show.
We are about to embark on the 2026 Members Show celebrating 60 years since the formation of the International Gloster Breeders Association . This posting is a reminder to all members , whether you have exhibited in the past or just thought about it but not bothered to enter, this is your opportunity to engage […]
Featured Member – Victor Scerri (Malta) “My Journey as an IGBA Judge”
Hi everyone i am Victor Scerri from Malta , i thought you might like to hear something from a Maltese member. My involvement with Gloster Canaries has always been much more than a hobby. It is a passion that has grown stronger over the years and has given me many unforgettable experiences, friendships, and opportunities […]
IGBA2025 – MEET THE JUDGES
How are judges selected to adjudicate at the members show ? Until the current restrictions on animals [exhibition birds] entering and exiting UK are revised or UK exhibit levels increase to over 1000 the number of Judges at the October Exhibition are reduced to 4 [Four] including 1 overseas judge. The overseas judge nominations go […]
Featured Member – Paul Reay
My name is Paul Reay I’m 61 and feel it I’m from Carlisle in Cumbria and am a joiner, I’m show manager of the northern GLOSTER club and along with Neil Burton and Dave hobart we put on a show in October the first all GLOSTER show of the year. Northern Gloster Logo Firstly let […]
Dreams to Reality
Turning Dreams into Reality You may remember my introduction story on who i am and my Glosters and future hopes and dreams I am back after completing the editorial of successful importation of quality Glosters into Mongolia (China) Dreams Turned into Reality Importing Gloster canaries has been a monumental step in my breeding career, but […]
Featured Member – Lubko Zubak (Slovakia)
Dear friends of Gloster Fancy! My name is Ľubomír Zubák and I’m sending you greetings from a small country in the heart of Europe, part of the former Eastern Bloc. As a village boy, animal breeding and farming have been part of my entire life. Along with farm animals, we’ve also had various birds, including […]
Featured Member – Ian Mcilhatton
So at the end of 2024 and after 35 years as a member of the IGBA I decided to finish with bird keeping having started 5 years previous to get serious about breeding and showing. In that time I have enjoyed a fair bit of success with numerous best in show winners. Mcilhatton […]
My life with Gloster Canaries.
Who’s Who ?Alan Dean – Whittler, Southern California, USA. Hi, my name is Alan Dean, [Left in Picture] I live in Whittier (Just south of Los Angeles) in Southern California. I have been breeding Glosters for almost 60 years. I am originally from Wigan in Lancashire. I got my first Glosters from a cousin […]