The BS Magazine [Archive] - Budgerigars

Mick Freakley

25-03-2009, 11:34 AM

What are your thoughts on the content of the current BS mag, and the format it now takes? PersonallyI feel it is very user friendly and the content over recent issues has been excellent:)

AJP

25-03-2009, 11:58 AM

I have not yet rejoined the BS so have not seen the magazine for many years, however, George Booth gave me a copy of the last one the other day and I was surprised to see how it has changed. One feature that caught my eye was the list of new members - I'll beon the next one then!

WACCOE

25-03-2009, 11:59 AM

Its top class, taken up with more bussiness this month because of the AGM but a good read, the list of new members is a good thing despite me been at the bottom of the list;)One thing I dont like is the stars they use to try highlight news/pictures, cheapens the photos imo

Dan Hellawell

25-03-2009, 12:03 PM

I really like the layout and it appears to have a good balance of articles

Birdys.stirling

25-03-2009, 12:17 PM

Yeah i think that its got some good articles in there mick, very well done:D

Kay Bell

25-03-2009, 12:28 PM

I'll soon find out, I joined the BS yesterday so I'll let ya know :D

GaryDoc

25-03-2009, 01:10 PM

I think its a good read very informative and nice and bright and reader friendly :D
Bit to much business this month but i know it is necessary given the new proposals ;)

Brian Buckley

25-03-2009, 01:10 PM

I have not yet rejoined the BS so have not seen the magazine for many years, however, George Booth gave me a copy of the last one the other day and I was surprised to see how it has changed. One feature that caught my eye was the list of new members - I'll beon the next one then!

i'm in this months............oh yes

its been 10 years since I last saw one, liking the new format and articles

AJP

25-03-2009, 01:14 PM

Brian
Nice to see someone else in the same boat as me - ie coming back into the hobby.

Simon Devaney

25-03-2009, 01:18 PM

Think it is a very good read, well put together & full of content

Well done to the BS and all who contribute to it:cool:

Darren Mckeown

25-03-2009, 01:25 PM

As not been getting it that long cant comment on previous layouts but i do like the layout and content, yes there is the boring stuff from the agm but it has to be done, i dont suppose their are many members read the finnancial bits just a quick look thats it, as i did.
As the mag is bi monthly just a thought maybe the reports from the AGM could be done as an extra issue after the AGM as a bonus copy with a major guest article from overseas exhibitors for the members to read so not to get the report from the meeting and not give it a second look.Just an idea to throw out there.

Daz

fr11

25-03-2009, 01:35 PM

BS magazine like Wellensittich Welt are very good reads, with very nice photos. But in BW photos are terrible.

Uli Alsfasser

25-03-2009, 02:39 PM

i can't comment as i only recieved 3 editions so far but i do like it

can back issues be ordered of the BS?

Barrie Shutt

25-03-2009, 02:52 PM

The features i enjoyed , i want to read about other BS breeders .The BS news page is very imformative.Countrywide news is always a good read and it keeps us all in touch with each other.The New members page is ideal for the local societies to contact newcomers ( do they do that ?)
Always a good read for me is Dr Baker and an avian vet article in each edition would be most welcome.
all in all a good publication.

kninekate

25-03-2009, 03:17 PM

One feature that caught my eye was the list of new members - I'll beon the next one then!

Don't hold your breath, they missed us off.

Kate.

B7278

27-03-2009, 12:57 PM

ive just joined up with the bs and looking forward to reading the mag going to join up with midland budgerigar society as well as that my closest society to me when i get things sorted i look forward to bumping into some of you at shows i be in the novice you be in the champion class lol ho well we all have to start some were dont we all the best kb

WACCOE

27-03-2009, 12:59 PM

Novice? you sure?

B7278

27-03-2009, 01:01 PM

isnt that the beginners class in showing when you start of or is it like finch's after your first win you go up to novice then work your way up the ladder might be wrong dont no how the system works with budgerigars lol

WACCOE

27-03-2009, 01:05 PM

You start off in biginners class then move up to Novice, then Intermediate then Champion, If you get the required wins of course

Barrie Shutt

27-03-2009, 01:06 PM

as the rules stand you start in the beginners

B7278

27-03-2009, 01:07 PM

ok thanks mate

Ed Freel

27-03-2009, 03:04 PM

Hi Mick

I actually like the mag better than the Beano

I have enjoyed some mags more than others only because something caught my eye like this month Hockaday gave info on show prep

The Pics are good of the various birds esp when you see them blown up in a glossy mag

Around the regions and specialist are informative

Mr / Mrs Editor if online
Thanks

Ed

Mark Gulley

27-03-2009, 05:13 PM

as always a good read good pics good info i'm impressed with the new members list from a club point of view it helps contact local new members to inform them of local events.i do like the breeder features a lot its interesting to see pics of birdrooms the birds and to basically find info on breeders from wherever they come from.

Brian Smart

27-03-2009, 05:45 PM

I like it full of some good stuff to read photos are good all in all a well put together mag Mick it was good see two tone in there

Pearce

28-03-2009, 03:18 AM

Can the bs magazine be posted over seas to australia? I would love to subscribe.

Barrie Shutt

28-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Can the bs magazine be posted over seas to australia? I would love to subscribe.

e-mail budgerigarworld@msn.com.uk

www.budgerigarworld.com

£50 per year by direct air mail

go for it pearce :)

Mark Gulley

28-03-2009, 07:14 AM

hi pearce there are members of the BS in australia so i suppose they must recieve the magazine, your best bet is to contact the Budgerigar Society. you only recieve the mag if you are a member as far as im aware

James Theobald

28-03-2009, 07:16 AM

Can the bs magazine be posted over seas to australia? I would love to subscribe.

e-mail budgerigarworld@msn.com.uk

www.budgerigarworld.com

£50 per year by direct air mail

go for it pearce :)

I think that Pearce was asking about the Budgerigar Society magazine Barrie not Budgerigar World.

I've had alook throught the latest magazine Pearce but I can't seem to find the cost but I know that you can join as an 'oversesas member'.

The number to call is 01604 624549.

Hope this helps;)

Barrie Shutt

28-03-2009, 07:23 AM

I think that Pearce was asking about the Budgerigar Society magazine Barrie not Budgerigar World.

I've had alook throught the latest magazine Pearce but I can't seem to find the cost but I know that you can join as an 'oversesas member'.

The number to call is 01604 624549.

Hope this helps;)

well i have just rolled out of bed james:D

Pearce

28-03-2009, 08:37 AM

Thankyou very much Mark, James and Barrie. I will give them a ring tomorow and see what I can find out. So their are 2 magazines, a budgerigar society magazine and a budgerigar world magazine. Maybe I should get both?
I've been reading a few posts latley and I can gather that their is plenty of excellent information in the magazines aswell as articles from some forum members.

Barrie Shutt

28-03-2009, 09:13 AM

Thankyou very much Mark, James and Barrie. I will give them a ring tomorow and see what I can find out. So their are 2 magazines, a budgerigar society magazine and a budgerigar world magazine. Maybe I should get both?
I've been reading a few posts latley and I can gather that their is plenty of excellent information in the magazines aswell as articles from some forum members.

PM me your address and i will post a copy of each for you,if you like what you see all the details are inside regarding subscription fees.:)

Ian Cannon

31-03-2009, 01:43 PM

Ive just re-joined the BS after a 2 year break and was pleased to see my name appear in this months issue welcoming new members.

This morning a very nice letter arrived from Patsy, the secretary at the Rochdale budgerigar society, having seen my name in the BS magazine, she wanted to invite me down to their next meeting , Im going to get in touch later today and join up. All down to the BS magazine.

Ian

Mick Freakley

01-04-2009, 04:03 PM

Ive just re-joined the BS after a 2 year break and was pleased to see my name appear in this months issue welcoming new members.

This morning a very nice letter arrived from Patsy, the secretary at the Rochdale budgerigar society, having seen my name in the BS magazine, she wanted to invite me down to their next meeting , Im going to get in touch later today and join up. All down to the BS magazine.

Ian

Nice one Ian, pitty you have no good breeders in Rochdale:eek:

OK, for those of you who don't know, my budgie partners live in Rochdale:D

Kay Bell

01-04-2009, 04:30 PM

Ive just re-joined the BS after a 2 year break and was pleased to see my name appear in this months issue welcoming new members.

This morning a very nice letter arrived from Patsy, the secretary at the Rochdale budgerigar society, having seen my name in the BS magazine, she wanted to invite me down to their next meeting , Im going to get in touch later today and join up. All down to the BS magazine.

Ian

Do they do that? Invite you to the nearest one to you? Think mine is Edinburgh :(

Liking it so far :)

Mick Freakley

01-04-2009, 04:33 PM

Do they do that? Invite you to the nearest one to you? Think mine is Edinburgh :(

Liking it so far :)

If it's Kingdom of Fiffe, we are up there this year:eek:

Ian Cannon

01-04-2009, 06:01 PM

Nice one Ian, pitty you have no good breeders in Rochdale:eek:

OK, for those of you who don't know, my budgie partners live in Rochdale:D

Yes Mick i believe he lives round here, i think i saw him at my local health club,
at least i think it was him , i didnt want to ask as we were both naked in the changing rooms at the time.

might see him at some of the meetings if he,s a member at Rochdale, then again i might not recognize him with his clothes on.

( PS I don,t make a habit of hanging round the changing rooms naked, and just in case you were wondering i was there with my wife)

Ian

Mick Freakley

01-04-2009, 06:10 PM

Yes Mick i believe he lives round here, i think i saw him at my local health club,
at least i think it was him , i didnt want to ask as we were both naked in the changing rooms at the time.

might see him at some of the meetings if he,s a member at Rochdale, then again i might not recognize him with his clothes on.

( PS I don,t make a habit of hanging round the changing rooms naked, and just in case you were wondering i was there with my wife)

Ian

That would him, right miserable looking git, skinny as a rake:D
He doesn't go to the club by the way;)

Ian Cannon

01-04-2009, 06:17 PM

That would him, right miserable looking git, skinny as a rake:D
He doesn't go to the club by the way;)

He looks like he could do with a few pies down him , he wants to do what i do and call at the chippy on the way home from the gym.

Pity he doesn,t go to the meetings though , i,ll say hello next time i see him in the gym.

Ian

Kay Bell

01-04-2009, 08:45 PM

If it's Kingdom of Fiffe, we are up there this year:eek:

That's right your judging arent ya. I remember now coz it's the weekend b4 my sisters wedding, least I got something right LOL

I think nearest to me is edinburgh or newcastle way, 6 and two 3's both just over the hour from me. Something to look into.

njaeanna

01-04-2009, 09:16 PM

Yes Mick i believe he lives round here, i think i saw him at my local health club,
at least i think it was him , i didnt want to ask as we were both naked in the changing rooms at the time.

might see him at some of the meetings if he,s a member at Rochdale, then again i might not recognize him with his clothes on.

( PS I don,t make a habit of hanging round the changing rooms naked, and just in case you were wondering i was there with my wife)

Ian

Why was your wife in a changing room full of naked blokes? Lucky woman! LOL

Anna

Kay Bell

01-04-2009, 09:22 PM

Why was your wife in a changing room full of naked blokes? Lucky woman! LOL

Anna

*coughs* erm where about is this gym!?

njaeanna

01-04-2009, 09:28 PM

Take me with you when you find it Kay :D

Anna

Kay Bell

01-04-2009, 09:29 PM

Take me with you when you find it Kay :D

Anna

Absolutely hon! Wouldn't want her to have to go on her own or anything, that would be a shame! ;)

njaeanna

01-04-2009, 09:29 PM

Purely for research purposes of course, I'l bring a pen and paper and my trusty camera :D

Anna

Kay Bell

01-04-2009, 09:31 PM

Purely for research purposes of course, I'l bring a pen and paper and my trusty camera :D

Anna

Ok check. I'll bring myself as backup incase your pen breaks ;) or unless you run out of paper of course!

NickNack

01-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Purely for research purposes of course, I'l bring a pen and paper and my trusty camera :D

Anna

What you gonna do with the pen & paper ? Write blackmail letters ? LOL ...

Ian Cannon

02-04-2009, 06:55 AM

Why was your wife in a changing room full of naked blokes? Lucky woman! LOL

Anna

Alright girls calm down, i know i said i didn,t hang around the changing rooms naked, but i never said my wife didn,t , anyway it,s not a pretty site in our gym changing rooms ,alot of fat, smelly,bald,overwieght middleaged men,
I think ive just made myself depressed

Ian

njaeanna

03-04-2009, 10:34 AM

LOL, I thought (ok, imagined) gyms were full of buff and hunky blokes. Never been to one, so don't spoil it for me hahahaha ;)

Anna

Ian Cannon

03-04-2009, 11:06 AM

LOL, I thought (ok, imagined) gyms were full of buff and hunky blokes. Never been to one, so don't spoil it for me hahahaha ;)

Anna

It took me ages to find a gym where all the blokes are fatter than me, (haha)

it,s a health spa really and all the fellas get dragged there by their wife,s

part of the trade off for me keeping budgie,s.( you,ve gotta keep the wife sweet.):)

ian