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Join us today and be part of the future of dog grooming!

B**A is the professional voice for dog groomers, dedicated to raising industry standards, supporting career development, and helping pet owners find trusted professionals. Welcome to the British Isles Grooming Association (B**A) - a trade association run by it's members, for it's members.

03/09/2026

📍 Wear your B**A pin with pride!

Your B**A pin is more than a badge. It shows that you belong to a professional grooming community committed to high standards, continued learning, animal welfare and supporting one another.

Wear it on your grooming tunic, jacket or lanyard and let your customers know that you’re proud to be part of the British Isles Grooming Association.

Already wearing yours? Share a photo in the comments—we’d love to see it! 💙🐾

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02/09/2026

🐾 B**A MEMBERS — JOIN US AT PATS 2026!

This September, B**A is heading to PATS at the NEC Birmingham, and we want our members there with us.

🎟️ B**A members can attend PATS FREE!

Come along for three days of professional grooming education, demonstrations, new products, industry connections and the opportunity to meet fellow groomers from across the UK.

And make sure you stay with us on Monday 28th September for the B**A AGM, taking place at the end of the day, straight after the final grooming demonstration.

The AGM is your opportunity to hear what B**A has been working on, find out what comes next and, importantly, have your voice heard.

B**A is about ethics, education, professional standards and representation — and our members are an important part of shaping where we go next.

📅 PATS: 27–29 September 2026
📍 NEC Birmingham
🔴 B**A AGM: Monday 28th September – after the final grooming demo
🎟️ FREE PATS entry for B**A members

Come for PATS. Stay for the AGM. Be part of the conversation.

Tag another B**A member who should be there. 👇

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20/08/2026

📣 B**A MEMBERS – YOU'RE INVITED!

We're getting the B**A community together at PATS 2026 for our B**A Meet & Greet + AGM. 🐾

📅 Monday 28th September
📍 NEC, Birmingham
⏰ Straight after the final B**A seminar of the day

Come along, meet fellow B**A members and the committee, hear what we've been working on and have your say about the future of B**A and our profession.

And there's another reason to join us… 👀

⭐ COLLECT YOUR B**A MEMBER PIN BADGE! ⭐

If you haven't received yours yet, you'll be able to pick up your exclusive B**A pin badge at the Meet & Greet and wear it with pride.

This is an informal opportunity to catch up, connect with other groomers and be part of the conversations shaping B**A's future.

💙 ALL B**A MEMBERS ARE WELCOME.

No need to book – simply join us after the final seminar on Monday.

Who will we be seeing there? 👇

RAISING STANDARDS. RAISING EACH OTHER.

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13/08/2026

👀 LOOK WHAT’S COMING THIS SEPTEMBER…

We’re introducing something new for our B**A members — the B**A Member Lapel Badge.

More than just a badge, it represents being part of a professional community committed to raising standards, supporting one another and helping move the grooming industry forward.

Wear it on your grooming uniform, jacket or at industry events and show that you’re proud to be part of B**A.

⭐ Professional. Proud. Part of something bigger.

Current B**A members — yours will be coming soon.

Not a member yet? Perhaps September is the month to change that.

RAISING STANDARDS. RAISING EACH OTHER.

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12/08/2026

🐾 B**A MEMBERS – ANOTHER GREAT MEMBER BENEFIT! ✂️

Did you know B**A members can enjoy 20% OFF at Ruff Barkinson

Whether you're upgrading your grooming kit or stocking up on professional equipment and accessories, your B**A membership could help you save.

And this is just one of the many benefits of being part of B**A.

✂️ Exclusive member discounts
🎓 Education & training
🤝 Community support
⭐ Helping raise standards across our profession

Not a B**A member yet?
Join a professional community that supports groomers and gives you access to benefits that can help your business too.

👉 Join B**A today: www.biga.uk.com/join

Stronger Together for the Grooming Profession. 🐾

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11/08/2026

🎓 DOG GROOMING TRAINING PROVIDERS – GIVE YOUR SEPTEMBER STUDENTS MORE

With September enrolments approaching, what added value are you offering students when they choose your grooming course?

Becoming a B**A Accredited School or College means eligible students can receive their first 12 months of B**A Student Membership FREE. 🐾

That's a strong addition to your course offering.

From the beginning of their training, students can become part of the wider professional grooming community, supporting their journey through education, professional development, industry connection and a commitment to animal welfare.

For prospective students comparing training providers, being able to say:

🎓 “Enrol with us and receive 12 months' FREE student membership of the British Isles Grooming Association.”

could help your course stand out.

And accreditation sends another important message: you're not simply training someone to groom dogs; you're helping them enter a professional industry.

September recruitment is happening now. Make B**A part of what your school offers.

🐾 Interested in becoming a B**A Accredited School? Get in touch with us to find out what's involved.

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10/08/2026

🌟 CELEBRATING OUR B**A MEMBERS – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

This week we're putting the spotlight on Beth Grainger from Canine Coiffures. 🐾✂️

Our B**A members are at the heart of what we're trying to achieve: a grooming profession that values education, professionalism, animal welfare and community.

Beth is part of a growing network of groomers who have chosen to stand together and support the future of our industry.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing more of our members, celebrating their businesses, qualifications, specialisms and the reasons they've chosen to become part of B**A.

💬 Beth, we'd love you to tell us in the comments: what do you specialise in, what are you most proud of in your grooming career, and why did you choose to join B**A?

And to our fellow groomers — please join us in giving Beth and Canine Coiffures some B**A support. ❤️

👏 Let's celebrate each other, not compete with each other.

Raise Standards. Raise Each Other.

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08/08/2026

🐱It's International Cat National Pet Day

Today we're celebrating our feline friends and recognising the groomers who have invested the time to understand them.

Cat grooming requires patience, confidence, knowledge of feline behaviour, safe handling techniques and an understanding of when not to groom.

At B**A, we believe every animal deserves to be handled by a professional with the right skills and knowledge.

Happy International Cat Day to everyone who helps keep our feline companions healthy, comfortable and stress-free.

💬 Do you groom cats? What's the biggest difference between grooming a cat and grooming a dog?

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