I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all those listed below, each of which has contributed in some way to this website.

The Fife Exhibitors:

Albert Clamp from Bridgnorth Shropshire.

Albert is a highly respected Fife Breeder who has achieved success at the highest level.  His bird have a consistency & quality only gained through having the right bloodline & expert knowledge to sustain a winning stud of Fife Canaries.

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Tony Carline from Telford Shropshire.

Tony is a top flight Judge & breeder who has achieved excellent results & who has judged at the National.  In my opinion Tony can instantly spot a quality Fife & can also explain the strengths & weaknesses of a bird.

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Terry Kelly from Honley Huddersfield.

I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Terry, but I am one of many who have seen his videos promoting the Fife fancy.  Terry's website inspired me to build this site.

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Manny & Doreen Ecclestone from Shrewsbury Shropshire.

Manny has been a friend of my father for over 75 years & my father has always admired Manny's knowledge when it comes to wildlife, but especially birds.  Manny is a World class judge who has only this year been asked to visit Belgium to judge Fife at a large show.  Manny has also had the pleasure of judging at the National.

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Paul Castledine & Bob Cuckow from Leominster Shropshire.

Paul & Bob are well respected breeders with birds that can hold their own with any others in the country.

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Graham Shenton from Dorrington Shropshire.

Graham is a local breeder, who has only just become a Champion breeder, but has had much success as a Novice breeder.  He one of the most cheerful breeders you'd ever want to meet & has his own thoughts about breeding & care that demonstrates he's not afraid to try a different approach.

The Border Exhibitors:

Tim Ward from Shrewsbury Shropshire.

Tim has established himself as one of the UK's top Border breeders.  He is one of only a few breeders who have been able to succeed against the might of Phil Warne and Malcolm Barnett on a regular basis.

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Barry Langley & Don Harrison from Ruyton Eleven Towns & Shrewsbury Shropshire.

Barry & Don are local breeder that have introduced me to new concepts that has driven me to explore & research much of the material to be found on this website.  Barry has also over the years been a friend to my father & also helped me get started again.

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And last but not least:

My Dad Walter Jones from Shrewsbury Shropshire.

My Dad has kept some form of birds on & off for many year.  Most of the time as a child I can remember him keeping Pigeons, but fortunately for me my Brother Mike has taken that challenge up & is now one of the UK's top Pigeon racers.  My father started me off with two pairs of Gloster canaries when I was 12 & I kept them for 5 plus years.  Dad enjoys my birds as if they were his own, which is a fair trade for the knowledge & support he gives me.

This page was last updated on 26-Dec-2005 .