The Waxbill Finch Society
The Society for Breeders of African and Asiatic Small Finches
Page last updated: 01 February 2026
WFS branches
A core aim of the Society is to assist members in sharing ideas and engaging with one another at branch meetings.
There are currently three branches based in different areas of the country to allow members a greater opportunity to attend and take part in these activities. Over the coming months, we hope to include more photographs in this section to give a better feel for these events.
| Date | Branch | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| 01 February 2026 (Sunday) | Northern branch meeting
Bramley Parish Hall, Cross Street, Bramley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2SA (5mins from M18 Junction 1). |
Doors open: 11:00am - 2:00pm. |
| 06 September 2026 (Sunday) | WFS 2026 AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Midlands branch venue, The Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire NG15 0BS. |
Doors open 10:30am - 2:00pm. Further details to follow.
For anyone going by public transport, there is a rail service from Nottingham to Newstead station (2 mins walk from the venue). However, please check times in advance as the Sunday service runs every two hours. We look forward to seeing you on the day! |
| Branch | Venue | Hall open | 2025 dates | WFS branch representatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Branch |
Bramley Village Hall, S. Yorks S66 2SA (M18 Jnct1) |
11:00am - 2:00pm | Next meeting: Sunday 1st February 2026
(2025 dates retained for reference: Sunday 02 February 2025: guest speakers: Gerhard and Claudia Hofmann), Sunday 7th September 2025. |
Matthew Guest Tel: 07765 490 227 
Graham Matthews Tel: 07807 381 475 |
| Midlands Branch |
The Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire NG15 0BS. |
10:30am - 2:00pm | Next meeting: Sunday 06 September: WFS 2026 AGM (Annual General Meeting).
Further details to follow. (2024 dates retained for reference: Sunday 09 June 2024 - hosting the WFS AGM with guest speaker, Chris Ventouris). |
Dave Harris Email: david.h.wfs@outlook.com |
06 September 2026 (Sunday) | WFS 2026 AGM (Annual General Meeting) |
| South-Eastern Branch |
Great Hallingbury Village Hall, Church Road, Great Hallingbury CM22 7TY (5 mins from M11 Jnct 8 - Stansted Airport) |
10:00am - 2:00pm | Next meeting: tbc 2026.
(2025 dates retained for reference): Sunday 2nd November 2025 with guest speaker. Fernando Domingues.. |
Mark Eaton Tel: 07712 257 616 Email: membership@waxbillfinchsociety.org.uk |
| Western Branch | Frenchay Village Hall, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1NG (5 mins from M4 Jnct19) | 1:30pm | tba | ORGANISER REQUIRED |