2026 Rule Book available

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2026 Rule Book available

The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.

Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General…

Airshow Calendar 2026

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As the season approaches, a reminder that in addition to the requirements contained within our rules regarding pigeon releases around active civil airfields, members need to be aware of the airshow season.

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Bird Flu Updates

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Bird Flu Updates New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around…

Pat Mitchell RIP

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Pat Mitchell RIP It is with great sadness that we advise that Mr Pat Mitchell has passed away. Pat was a long-serving RPRA Councillor, served as RPRA President 2005-2007, and was also President of the RPRA North East Region for…

Joint Statement from the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the North West Homing Union The Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) and the North West Homing Union (NWHU) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached following constructive and positive discussions between the two organisations.

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Joint Statement from the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the North West Homing Union The Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) and the North West Homing Union (NWHU) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached following constructive and positive discussions between the two organisations.

RPRA and NWHU Reach Agreement Joint Statement from the Royal Pigeon Racing Association and the North West Homing Union The Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) and the North West Homing Union (NWHU) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached following constructive and positive discussions between the two organisations. The RPRA would like to thank the NWHU officials for hosting the meeting and for the warm welcome extended. Discussions were frank, open, and productive, and both parties are pleased that a compromise was reached on the issues raised. The following actions were agreed: The NWHU revised its rules to rescind Rule 2 part (ii) The Council of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association has rescinded the previous minute to derecognise the North West Homing Union. The requirement for RPRA members to register NWHU rings has been removed. The RPRA will assist the NWHU in its application to join the Confederation of Long Distance Racing Pigeon Unions of Great Britain and Ireland, marking an important step forward in strengthening cooperation and unity within the sport. The NWHU will seek confirmation, via the relevant RPRA Regional Office, that all outstanding fees owed to the RPRA have been paid before accepting any new member. Both organisations are committed to working together in a spirit of mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration, with the shared aim of supporting members and safeguarding the future of pigeon racing. Chris Sutton CEO Tags: NWHU, pigeon racing, RPRA

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