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BFC News
Please read the details for the forthcoming Hawk Board elections and the nomination process.
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For all those members who have sent in their payment withing the last month, but not received their newsletter and calendar, the over run has not yet arrived at the office and their membership cards and newsletter and calendar will be sent out as soon as they arrive, thank you for your patience.
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This years Game Fair to be held at Chillingham on August 15th and 16th August 2009 has had to be cancelled.
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The price of the meal - originally £50 has been re-negotiated down to £30. Those who have already paid have been notified by 'phone and will receive a refund in the post. Please note: Those who do not book will not be able to receive a meal on the day.
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Members of the British Falconers Club are invited to their own new forum at
http://britishfalconersclub.proboards.com/
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Important questionnaire for all members flying hybrids
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Replicas of The Berlin Trophy are now available for BFC Members
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More information on the lifting of Field Meeting Restrictions
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Defra today announced that it is lifting the ban on bird gatherings, shows and pigeon racing which has been in place since confirmation of avian influenza in Suffolk on 12 November.
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Important news for falconers regarding the latest outbreak of Bird Flu
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Advice to Falconers re the above outbreak of Foot and Mouth
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It is with great regret that BFC council accepted Graham Irving's resignation as BFC director...
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An exemption within the Animal Welfare Bill allows the docking of some working breeds of dogs, but it varies in England and Wales.
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The Animal Welfare Act 2006 applies a duty of care to all protected animals in England and Wales.
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DEFRA have produced a new booklet outlining the process of importing non native species into the UK.
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Wildlife and registration department to merge with State veterinary service and be called Animal Health
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DEFRA have anounced that the restriction zones in suffolk are to be lifted.
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Government Forced To Re-Think Exemptions On Tail Docking Of Dogs
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Officials have confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in captive falcons in Kuwait.
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The Scottish Executive have decided to remove a threat to falconry in their current consultation
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The temporary ban put in place to protect EU countries from the risk of Avian flu has now been made permanent.
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A consultation to review the species listed on general licences has been launched by the Scottish Executive.
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A new consultation by the Scottish Executive seeks to restict the use of non indiginous and hybrid falcons in Scotland.
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The ban in place within the EU to prevent the import of birds from non EU contries as a control method for avian flu has been extended.
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Raptor specialist receives an MBE.
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Following the recent elections for several of the positions on the council of the BFC, the officers and elected members of council are now as follows ......
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Geoffrey died suddenly at his home in Heronsgate, Hertfordshire on Sunday 15th October 2006. He was a long standing honorary member of the British Falconers Club. His passing is a great loss to both the club and our noble sport.
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Details of the memorial service to be held for our recently deceased member Gordon Robinson...
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