2026 IGBA – Confederation of International Gloster Breeders Relationship – Part II
We are almost six months on from the March AGM where 86% of attending members supported a move to reconstruct the association. The question then was how and what will the future look like? Well see the illustration previously published showing a Governing Section and the current IGBA Activity Section Finally the IGBA has affiliated […]
NCA – DEFRA a big step forward (Cage & Aviary Bird Mag 12 August 26)
This article appeared in the Cage & Aviary Bird Magazine Issue 15th August 2026. NCA and others have worked hard on behalf of the hobby this latest publication gives an insight into current progress, Click this link to read Reference Kelsey – Cage and Aviary Bird Magazine August 12th 2026
2026 IGBA – Confederation of International Gloster Breeders Relationship
Recent Gloster Canary news might have come as a shock to some, to others not so. Members of the International Gloster Breeders Association (IGBA) at their 2026 AGM had proposed, debated and voted in favour of the IGBA undergoing a restructuring of its constitutional and organizational framework with the objective of undertaking a future role […]
NCA – DEFRA a step forward (Cage & Aviary Bird Mag 15 April 26)
This article appeared in the Cage & Aviary Bird Magazine Issue 15th April 2026. the hobby is still not out into clear water. Whilst we agree that in these changing times there needs to be some modifications to bird gathering licences that we can all adhere to, there are still issues that need clarification to […]
NCA – Joint Legal Fund
The IGBA has contributed to the NCA joint legal fund to assist with legal representation costs in ongoing negotiations with DEFRA regarding the keeping and gathering of Passeriformes (Canaries). As far as the IGBA is concerned, in spite of the return of the Canary onto the General Licence relating to Bird Gatherings there are still […]
2026 AGM – History is made
At 3pm on the 22nd March 2026 exactly 720 months and 10 days (21,925 days) from the formation of the IGBA, the 2026 AGM closed with 2 major motions before the attending members passing a vote with a convincing majority. 1) The formal establishment of an Overseas Committee reporting to the Main Committee, to be […]
2026 Post AGM Affiliation – Welcome South Africa
Results from the AGM are seemingly gathering momentum more affiliation this time “Specialist Gloster Club” South Africa We are waitng their logo, in the mean time a warm welcome to our international family.
2026 Post AGM Affiliation – Welcome USA
Remember Folks that we had 40 Overseas members attending the 2026 AGM and they voted 100% For the Constitution and Organisation change – a powerful statement to the UK membership what anyone might think or might not think. We truly are what our name says “International” and have been for 60 years Immediately after the […]
2026 AGM – JUDGES approved to the panel
The following individuals passed through Judge Panel scrutiny and were presented to the IGBA 2026 AGM for official acceptance onto the Judge Panel. HollandH Hermans – H933D Mulders – M971R Vaanhold – V930 ItalySalvatore Esposito – S965C Baglioni – B959 PortugalJorge Manuel Quintas de Sousa – S979 SpainAntonio Jose Monge Sanchez – S970 FranceErnesto Vieira […]
2026 AGM – 6 days to 22nd March Update
ZOOM CONNECTIONS TO THE 2026 AGM ARE NOW CLOSED. THERE ARE 40 ZOOM SEATS REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. TO THOSE ZOOM REGISTERED ATTENDEES PLEASE BE PATIENT WHEN ENTERING THE WAITING ROOM. YOU WILL BE ADMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MAKE SURE YOUR CONNECTION IDENTIFIES YOU BY SURNAME / FAMILY NAME. THERE IS A POTENTIAL 50 […]