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The premier organisation for pigeon racing in the UK

Today pigeon racing is a sport for the whole family in a highly social environment. It combines animal husbandry with the natural desire for competition. Electronic Timing Systems and One Loft Races have brought this popular sport into the 21st Century. Find out more…

Latest News

Backlog at HQ

Now that racing has started, the number of stray calls, transfer and loft location requests, membership applications etc has picked up sharply, and the Easter break put us a few days behind. We are working as fast as we can to clear the backlog, and will be back up to date as soon as possible. […]

Bird Flu Updates

Change to HPAI H5 Wild Bird Risk Level The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in wild birds in Great Britain has reduced from medium (event occurs regularly) to low (event is rare but does occur). The risk of poultry exposure to HPAI H5 in Great Britain remains assessed as: low (event is rare but […]

Entries still open for 2024 RPRA One Loft Race

Entries for the 2024 RPRA One Loft Young Birds Race are still being taken. With a 1st prize of £35000 to the winner of the final race, £10000 in prize money across the 4 hotspot races, and £8000 going to the winner of the ace pigeon competition, there has never been a better time to […]

Happy Retirement, Julia!

RPRA Office Manager, Julia Field, retired on Friday after more than 10 years with the Association. She said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working at the RPRA and will especially miss all the people. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful gifts and for sending me off in style”. We wish Julia all the […]