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The Zebra Finch Society
(United Kingdom)
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THE ZEBRA FINCH SOCIETY The Zebra Finch Society (ZFS) was formed in 1952, and is the oldest National Society devoted solely to Zebra Finches. Email Contact : zebfinsoc@aol.com (click on address to send email) PURPOSE The objective of the Zebra Finch Society is to promote the breeding, development and exhibiting of the Zebra Finch when and wherever possible. PUBLICATIONS The Society publishes for its membership 3 Magazines and 1 Yearbook annually. These contain: Articles on all aspects of Zebra Finch keeping and breeding Information on Shows receiving support from the ZFS in the form of Patronage Summaries of the proceedings of ZFS Committee meetings The Yearbook additionally contains: - List of current members with their ring code number - List of ZFS Panel Judges and Society Officials - Names of Area Representatives covering all areas of Great Britain The Society also has available copies of a publication marking the 40th Anniversary (1992) of its foundation, at a cost of £4.00. This 40 page booklet contains articles by many well known UK fanciers on Management, Breeding, Genetics, Exhibiting, Show Preparation, and the characteristics of the Standard Mutations recognised by the Society, together with some newer mutations. VIDEOS Copies of two excellent videos by leading exhibitor and breeder Peter Harrison “Zebra Finches from Pet Types to Prize Winners” and “Breeding Zebra Finches Step by Step” (latter also available as a DVD) are available at £16.50 each (includes Postage in UK ) POSTERS Colour Posters of different Zebra Finch mutations, showing 68 different birds covering both cocks and hens, are available at prices (incl Postage) from £5.50 to £17.50, depending on size and finish E-MAIL The e-mail address of the ZFS is ZebFinSoc@aol.com held by Dennis Webster JOINING THE ZEBRA FINCH SOCIETY Application for membership of the ZFS is open to all parts of the World. However slightly different rates apply to overseas members to recognise the increased costs of administration, postage, and fluctuating exchange rates. NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE AN INVALUABLE STARTER PACK WITH A NUMBER OF LEAFLETS PACKED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT KEEPING, BREEDING AND SHOWING ZEBRAS! IN ADDITION, ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE A SOCIETY HANDBOOK CONTAINING THE SOCIETY RULES, SHOW RULES, COLOUR STANDARDS, AND THE DETAILS OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW CAGE. From the UK People living in the United Kingdom can obtain information about the Society and join the ZFS by applying to the Membership Secretary: Allen Bennett, 11 Primrose Way, Seaton, Devon. EX12 2UR Telephone: (UK) 01297 625475 (Overseas) 0044 1297 625474 Email: None at present Annual Subscriptions are : Single/Adult Partnerships £12.00, Juniors (under 16) £8.00 and Senior Citizens £9.00 From the USA People in the USA can pay their ZFS subscriptions in US Dollars to: Mr Bill Novikas, 10724 Palm Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA Telephone : (805) 589 2081 Annual Subscription rate for US members is $25 - Cheques payable to 'Bill Novikas' please From Europe and elsewhere outside the UK and USA The Annual Subscription rate for all other overseas areas outside the UK and USA is £18.00 payable only in Sterling. Enquiries and Subscriptions should be sent to the Membership Secretary, Allen Bennett, at the address given above Overseas Secretary In addition to the General Secretary, the ZFS has an Overseas Secretary: Mrs. Margaret Binns, 97 Bent Lanes, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 8WZ, United Kingdom. Telephone: 0161-748-8429
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