Change over of Treasurer
While all the paperwork goes through to the bank to change over treasurers, please feel free to contact Bob Middleton 01206396776 if you have any concerns. Thank You
Membership Renewal 2012
CPC membership is due for renewal 1st June 2012
and we will be sending out reminders with the Tendring Schedule in May.
However it was agreed at the AGM that the rolling year for membership will in future run from 1st January to 31st December.
So for just one year, as we change to the new system, the membership will run for 19 months from 1st June 2012 to 31st December 2013,
after which, the CPC membership year will run 1st January to 31st December.
There will be no increase in the fee for 2012 to 2013,
though the charge will be for 18 months instead of 12 (with the extra month free for members renewing).
The 2012 to 2013 membership form can be printed from the website
(click here).
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Please help us to keep the membership fee low by requesting your
Hen Pen & Show Schedules
by e-mail instead of by (increasingly expensive) post, wherever possible,
and please write your e-mail address very clearly on the membership form.
MANY THANKS!!!
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Colchester Poultry Club has been around in one form or another since before 1854 and continues to attract a large number of beginners and established enthusiasts throughout East Anglia.
Many breeds of poultry are on the decline, once they are gone we will lose a large part of our agricultural heritage. It is estimated that five breeds a year are lost. East Anglia has three breeds associated with its counties. The Norfolk Grey (originally called the 'Black Maria') which is making a steady come back. The Ixworth of Suffolk which is not doing so well and the Golden Essex, which is now extinct and can never be brought back.
Small backyard breeders are the backbone of keeping breeds of non commercial poultry going for the future. Through our shows, exhibitions and education we try to encourage people to keep poultry in their own garden.
We provide help, support and encouragement to those wanting to take up this worthy hobby.Becoming a member entitles you to discounts on feed, accessories, and medicines at stockist's in East Anglia. There are discounts on Show Entry fees plus a free magazine produced about 5 times a year.
Club's Aim
To promote and encourage poultry keeping as a worthwhile hobby, for the enjoyment of the whole family.
Club's Goals
- To increase peoples awareness of the benefits of keeping poultry.
- To encourage new poultry keepers of all ages.
- To offer support and information to new and established poultry keepers alike.
Updated May 13, 2012