The Society for Breeders of African and Asiatic Small Finches
Page last updated: 26 February 2024
A core aim of the Society is to assist members in sharing ideas and engaging with one another at branch meetings.
There are currently three branches based in different areas of the country to allow members a greater opportunity to attend and take part in these activities. Over the coming months, we hope to include more photographs in this section to give a better feel for these events.
Date | Branch | Additional information |
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04 February 2024 (Sunday) | Northern branch meeting
Bramley Village Hall, S. Yorks S66 2SA (5 mins from M18 Junction 1). Further details to follow |
Doors open: 11am - 2pm. |
28 April 2024 (Sunday) | South East branch meeting.
Great Hallingbury Village Hall, Church Road, Great Hallingbury CM22 7TY (5 mins from M11 Jnct 8 - Stansted Airport). |
Doors open: 10:00 - 2pm. Guest speakers: Gerhard and Claudia Hofmann. Looking forward to their highly informative and enjoyable talks accompanied by first class photos. Members birds also for sale. Free entry to WFS members. £1 for non-members. Plenty of free off-road parking. |
09 June 2024 (Sunday) | WFS 2024 AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Midlands branch venue, The Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire NG15 0BS. |
We're please to announce that our guest speaker on the day will be Chris Ventouris. Further details to follow. |
Branch | Venue | Hall open | 2023 dates | WFS branch representative |
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Northern Branch |
Bramley Village Hall, S. Yorks S66 2SA (M18 Jnct1) |
11:00am | Next meeting: Sunday 04 February 2024.
(2023 dates retained for reference: Sunday 05 February 2023 and Sunday 03 September 2023). |
Matthew Guest Tel: 07765 490 227 |
Midlands Branch |
The Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire NG15 0BS. |
10:30am | Next meeting: 2024 AGM on Sunday 09 June 2024.
(2023 dates retained for reference: Sunday 16 April 2023), 24 June 2023 (hosting the WFS AGM), 19 November 2023. |
Dave Harris Email: david.h.wfs@outlook.com |
South East Branch |
Great Hallingbury Village Hall, Church Road, Great Hallingbury CM22 7TY (5 mins from M11 Jnct 8 - Stansted Airport) |
10:00am - 2pm | Next meeting: Sunday 28 April 2024 (guest speakers: Gerhard and Claudia Hofmann).
(2023 dates retained for reference): 05 November 2023. |
Mark Eaton Tel: 07712 257 616 Email: publicity@waxbillfinchsociety.org.uk |
Western Branch | Frenchay Village Hall, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1NG (5 mins from M4 Jnct19) | 1:30pm | tba | ORGANISER REQUIRED |