We are sad to announce the decision to cancel the Pigeon classes at Otley Show. On Monday 10 February poultry gatherings were banned by APHA in England, Scotland and Wales, and in addition North Yorkshire, York and other nearby counties have been declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). In these areas ALL gatherings of captive birds, including pigeons and birds of prey, are banned. Although currently we are permitted to hold pigeon classes, many of our exhibitors live in areas where they could not attend, and we are very close to the AIPZ.

Eggs classes are not affected, and we are still planning to hold Rabbit and Hamster classes in the marquee.