20/03/2026
BIG NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
🚨 EXCLUSIVE UPDATE FROM THE BIRD LOUNGE 🚨
This has just been passed over to me… and it’s a big one 👀
If you’re heading to the Embba - Bird Show - Newark sale day Sunday, make sure you congratulate Dean Cunningham— he’ll be taking over the Stafford Spring Bird Show from 2027.
After an incredible 35 years, Shaun and Clive will be stepping back from organising the event. Over the years they’ve built Stafford into one of the biggest and most respected bird sales in the UK — with massive improvements in both trade stands and the presentation of birds.
Due to other business commitments, the time needed to run an event like Stafford has become all-consuming.
will still be involved within the hobby, continuing with his trade stands at the Budgerigar Society Club Show and his work with specialist budgerigar societies.
Dean is more than capable of taking this on — with experience running the Newark shows, events in Scotland, and businesses like Superior Birdroom Products, A1 Pet Solutions, and Wades Cage Fronts.
👉 Big change… but the future looks strong.
Fair play to Shaun & Clive for what they’ve built over the years 👏
And good luck to Dean stepping into a huge role.
