Successful bird show
There were a total of 1,200 exhibits and winners were as follows:
Best Norwich Canary in Show - Dr Richard Wilson, Templepatrick; Best Gloster Canary in Show - Mr A Crowe, Larne; Best Novice Gloster Canary in Show - Mr W Lyttle, Ballymena; Best Yorkshire Canary in Show - Mr S Nicholl, Ballycastle; Best Novice Yorkshire Canary in Show - Mr A McFarland, Ballyclare.
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Hide AdBest Border Canary in Show - Mr L McFetridge, Antrim; Best Novice Border Canary in Show - Mr L McFetridge.
Best Pet Bird - Miss Katy Donnell, Ballymoney; Best British Bird - Mr S Stewart, Ramelton, Co Donegal; Best Novice British Bird - Mr D Ramsey, Burnfoot, Co Donegal; Best Budgerigar in Show - Mr D Boyd, Carryduff; Best Foreign Bird in Show - Messrs Young & Newtown, Ballymoney; Best Zebra Finch - Mrs M McAuley, Ahoghill; Best Novice Adult Zebra Finch - Mrs M McAuley; Best Bengalese in Show - Messrs Young & Newtown, Ballymoney.
Best Colour Canary - Mr D McCool, Limavady; Best Novice Colour Canary - D Ramsey & Sons, Burnfoot, Co Donegal.
Best Irish Fancy Canary in Show - Mr T Barr, Muff, Co Donegal; Best Novice Irish Fancy in Show - Mr T Barr; Best Fife Fancy in Show - Mr S Barkley, Ballymoney; Best Novice Flighted Fife Fancy in Show - Mr B Annett, Kilkeel, Co Down; Best Novice U/F Fife Fancy in Show - Mr N Brogan, Toomebridge; Best Scots Fancy in Show - Mrs A Cook, Irvine, Scotland.
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Hide AdIn the absence of Mr and Mrs H C Pollock, both of whom were unable to be present due to illness, the awards were presented by Ballymoney Deputy Mayor, Alderman Cecil Cousley, who was presented with a gift by Miss Katy Donnell, grand-daughter of Association member Mr D Wright.
Members extend their good wishes to both Mr and Mrs Pollock for a speedy return to good health.
The Association wishes to thank the following: Ballymoney Borough Council for their generous grant; The Kirk Session of St James’ Church for the use of their halls; The judges, some of whom travelled from England; Exhibitors who came from far and near; Firms and individuals who gave donations.
Lastly, the secretary would like to thank all the members who worked so hard to make the Show a success.