> Since the post below of Sunday 1st March, I received an email yesterday (2nd) from GWE, confirming the news, so it is now official. The important details are: "After extensive efforts to secure the future of the Great Western Exotics hospital ... we propose to close the hospital ... on 27th March 2026. .. Dedicated exotics and avian hospitals are rare in the UK .. but unfortunately demand has not been sufficient to sustain the site. .. Should the hospital's closure be confirmed (my italics), .. we recommend that pet owners speak to a local veterinary practice ... who will be able to advise on suitable veterinary hospitals based on an individuals species' needs when clinically required." So it looks like a fair certainty, unfortunately, but still not 100%!

> We are aware of the news now widely circulating of the threatened closure of Great Western Exotics veterinary practice in Swindon, by its corporate parent company IVC Evidensia referrals. The practice may be closed by the end of March, but until this is confirmed, it is still included in our Avian Vets listing. Such closure will be devastating, resulting in the loss of a major first opinion and referral centre, totally dedicated to treating birds, small mammals and reptiles. It will also leave veterinary practices without avian expertise with one less choice of where to refer their bird patients. There is considerable protest against this action, and support for the practice, so hopefully it may not happen. We will keep you informed.

> Once again Think Parrots will be returning to Kempton Park, Sunbury, with the usual attractions of trade stands, exhibits, demonstrations and speakers. PSUK will be there, together with Parrot Awareness Week. For more details and to buy tickets go to -Think Parrots

> We are pleased and proud to announce that Dame Judi Dench CH DBE FRSA has kindly agreed to be Patron of The Parrot Society UK! Anyone who has watched her TV interviews or documentaries will know her passion for animals and trees, and may have seen her pet African grey parrot 'Sweetie'. This bird is her pride and joy, keeping her endlessly entertained, and PSUK was instrumental in finding this bird for her one Christmas.

> The winter migration season is upon us, so with it the risk of Avian Influenza outbreaks increases. A number of areas across the UK have reported cases in poultry flocks, so don't forget the precautions and regulations affecting outdoor parrots. For full details go toRegistration of Parrots and Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in EnglandGOV.UKhttps://www.gov.uk › ... › Animal and plant health 

> Scammers are still attempting to con people out of money by asking for payment for Life Membership, and suggesting that this is the only option for membership of PSUK. Do not fall for it, and use only our SHOP link for payment! In spite of all our reporting and attempts to block this scam, the problem persists. There are also other difficulties with this current website, like buying and paying for items in the shop, or using passwords to access the Members Only area, so we shall shortly be closing this site and opening a brand new website with the same domain name, which hopefully will be much easier to deal with.

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