WELCOME

Dear Fancier,

The Association was formed in 1966 and has over 900 members throughout the world. Since the early twenties, the interest in the Gloster has gone from strength to strength not only in the quality of the birds but also in the membership and formation of Gloster Canary Clubs. No doubt the popularity has been due to the corona, this with its partner the consort has attracted so many fanciers to take up the challenge of breeding this delightful bird.

The Association offers further interest to the hobby by its activities paving the way to create many friendships between its members.

I trust the information found on the web site will be of use to you, however changes can occur at our A.G.M. which is usually held in March.

If you have recently joined the Association or thinking of doing so and require any information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

*General Secretaries:-*
	Mr & Mrs A Southern, 176 Grove Lane, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8PU, England.
*Telephone:-*	0161 904 0513
*E-Mail:-*	asouthernigba@talktalk.net

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

CORONA:	Neatness, regular, unbroken round shape, eye discernible	15 points
CORONA:	with definite centre	5 points.

or

CONSORT:	Head broad and round at every point with good rise over centre of skull	15 points
CONSORT:	Eyebrow heavy, showing browiness	5 points.

&

BODY:	Back well filled, and wings laying closely thereto, full neck, chest nicely rounded without prominence	20 points.
TAIL:	Closely folded and well carried	5 points.
PLUMAGE:	Close, firm giving a clean cut appearance, of good quality and natural colour	10 points
CARRIAGE:	Alert, with quick, lively movement	15 points
LEGS & FEET:	Medium length without blemish	5 points
SIZE:	For the tendency to the diminutive	15 points
CONDITION:	Health and cleanliness	10 points
	TOTAL	100 points