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suggested change with their individual members and their view was that the existing arrangements worked well and avoided them travelling twice to the show or staying over on the Saturday evening, both costly actions. By a vote of 12 to 3 it was agreed that The National Exhibition would continue in its existing one day format. Arrangements are well in hand for the next Show on Sunday 7th October 2018. Each time we organise this Show we aim to improve both the exhibitor experience and that of the viewing public and the points discussed at this meeting prove invaluable in ensuring improvements continue to achieve these goals. Due to the need to cater for the ever increasing numbers of exhibits last year we ordered another three blocks of staging which was supplied by Ray Howells of Birds and Things. We will


again continue with the five trophies, one for each section, these this year will be sponsored by Johnston & Jeff Ltd. I am sure the clubs and exhibitors are very happy with the outcome.


In order to


store the additional staging last year we purchased a 40’ long storage container located at Stafford County Showground, this has worked very well. UK bird exhibitors now view this event as the premier ‘all variety show’ on the UK calendar. We are delighted that the exhibition is obtaining increasing support from both continental judges and breeders who travel long distances to attend this event. It is exciting to think that in a fairly short time this exhibition has been able to attract these dedicated fanciers from all over Europe. The continental influence is not only limited to the fanciers, there is an increasing


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