12 November 2023 was the date of the Old Variety Canary Association northern show held at the North of England Gloster Club show at Bomersund, Northumberland. 

Last year, my Scots Fancy was awarded Best Old Variety and my Belgian was awarded Second Best Old Variety. This year the result was reversed with my Belgian taking the award of Best Old Variety and my Scots Fancy being awarded Second Best Old Variety. 

I've always loved this show because the team are all now friends of mine and the venue is near my relatives with whom I can then spend time. 

All in all, it was a great weekend.