The North East Budgerigar Society’s Come & Try Night drew a lively crowd this week, blending a tender sale with a friendly buy/swap/sell and Come & Try. The evening also served as a convenient exchange point for birds purchased in the North East Mega Auction, which wrapped up on Sunday.

President Con Orfanos opened proceedings, and it was fantastic to see new faces, especially visitors who first met the club at Budgie Fest, returning to get more involved. Con announced that the North East will be leaning back in, after a great half of the year with their Auctions, and paying for members’ Christmas dinners at next month’s meeting. The Club will also be providing Kris Kringle presents, so they encouraged all members to register their interest for the December 10th event. Partners are also encouraged to attend, and they will be able to buy counter meals at cost directly from the Hotel Windsor.

Bird of the Night went to a striking Spangle Double Factor White cock featuring clean white body colour – an eye-catcher that had everyone leaning in for another look. An unexpected crowd-pleaser was the series of coin-toss games, which delivered equal parts amusement and competitive spirit. The books were also incredibly popular, with most members finding some bedtime reading for the next month.

In the week ahead, we have lots of meetings, with the North East committee coming together on Tuesday night, and the BCSA committee coming together on Wednesday night. The BCSA committee will be discussing several motions to put forward to Colours and Standards, specifically relevant to the Australian Golden Faced, and also the revised pictorial (an interim measure).

Saturday next week will also be the first of our cohort’s Christmas parties, with Port Pirie coming together at the Port Broughton hotel on November 23rd. Thanks to Ashleigh Smith (through his work with the hotel), the Club can receive a financial benefit from this function at no cost to members. To secure this, you need to RSVP and pre-order your meals via Peter Glassenbury. Details are included in the Around the Clubs section below.

We’ve also had a request for the community from Finlay Isgone, who has two pet recessive pied budgerigars to re-home. They are both under a year in age. If you’re able to help Finlay, their number is 0414 388 771, and they’re located in Tea Tree Gully. Pictures of the birds are included below.

1. RSVP headcount — urgently (ASAP!)
2. Choose your meal from the attached menus and send me your selection (zoom in if needed).
3. Bring CASH for your meal — no cards.

Peter will record your order now and compile the list for Ashleigh. On the day, you’ll pay Ashleigh in cash and he will settle one lump sum with the hotel.

Important

If you don’t pay in cash, your meal will go through as a separate single order and may be significantly delayed (no guarantee on timing alongside the Club order). Please send numbers and meal choices ASAP so we can confirm with the venue. Thanks in advance for replying early (and not leaving it to the last minute!).

It is also recommended that all attendees consider making their general accommodation and travel bookings at this time to avoid disappointment.