Alf_Rothwell

Sorry I Spelt Pigeon wrong. Alf R

When I was in Bowness, Windermere I spotted SU 07 F 2164 with 2 rubber rings enjoying its self amongst the Swans, Ducks and Tumblers. The date was June 9th 2008 I hope he has now gone home! Cheers, Alf Rothwell

The funeral for John E Brown will be held in St Matthews Church, Silksworth, Sunderland on Saturday February 9th at 12 Noon and tea etc; at North Biddick WMC in Fatfield. Alf Rothwell

SAD NEWS, JOHN E BROWN, LIFE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE NEHU, DIED TONIGHT. MORE NEWS LATER. Alf Rothwell

I repeat the UNC have not got individual membership. I suggest you also add up the clubs stated on page 11 and it does not add up to 142 clubs. In my opinion the statement made is a rough guide. You will also note that Whitley Bay 4 Bird club is listed and it folded approx; 4 to 5 years ago. I am not knocking you just stating some facts. Alf R

I thought it was a trick question!! As the only members of the UNC are FEDERATIONS!! Alf R

What a Shock! Had he been ill? I have had some great times with him at "Scotlands Own" and some of the Major Shows. Him and I stayed at Noel Higginsons house in Northern Ireland a few years back and he kept everyone in great humour. A great Scribe for the "RP" and one of the true characters of our sport. R.I.P. Ian and sincere condolences to Tiger Ann

I think Eastbourne would be a good race for you I think it would be around 400 miles to Edinburgh as it is 305 to Whitley Bay. Just a thought!! Alf R

Congratulations Paulo, I will be watching out for you when I visit Ushaw Moor. Alf R

Jack's funeral will be on Friday Feb 2 at the Baptist Church, Redcar Road, South Bank at 1:15pm.

I am sad to report that Jack Ayres of Redcar died last night aged 83 after a long illness. Jack used to write for the BHW under the name of Langbaurgh. More info later. Alf Rothwell

I was very sorry to hear about Bobby's death. I met him on a number of occassions, we were on a panel at Blackpool a few years ago and met him at Scotlands on on various moots etc. He was a great guy and a wonderful pigeon man. Sincere condolences to his family. Alf Rothwell

I dealt with them as secretary of the NEHU as we purchased our leg rings from every year. Very nice people. Alf R

I am sure Vic Taylor of Sherfin corn used it on the PEANUT POWER he sold over 30 years ago. I hace also heard of people using it but had trouble regarding it going sour. It must be good stuff if fed at the right time. I can also remember Fred Parkinson of Ushaw Moor giving his birds Goats Milk in the drinker. Don't ask me what kind of goat as it was over 40 years ago. I definately know it was not called Billy.

Paul, I get it my arm every couple of months and the wife cannot get me down from the roof. Good Stuff Cytacon I used it for years for the birds but preffered Chevita Multivitam B12 on a thursday night. Cheers Alf Rothwell

This is terrible news.Who does things like this? I hope someone is caught for it, it also happened to Forest Hall headquarters on saturday morning.Why are these culprits never caught?. Alf Rothwell

As most people know Jimmy Cowan's Bereavement Sale is OCT 22nd SUNDAY. I have just heard the news that Jimmy won the following in Shiremoor HS. INLAND AVE,CHANNEL AVE and COMBINED AVE, yes the COMBINED AVERAGE and no youngbirds were raced. Another great season, Debra was very pleased to hear the news. Alf Rothwell

I find it very difficult not having the birds. That is why i go on the computer and read some of your posts. I also watch a lot of football on sky it helps pass the time away.i support Newcastle Utd and that does not help a lot. I think I would still have pigeons if I had worn a mask years ago. You always had a routine and you made yourself stick to that routine if you wanted to win races.I still keep in touch with a lot of fanciers and like to read the results. More clubs should put their results on this site. Cheers, Alf R

Yes I know Tommy, only on the phone. He has had some of the best Busschaerts from the North East.

Rapido died a long time ago in Northumberland.The North East was full of Busschaerts not only George Busschaert but also his brothers Andre Busschaert. The Newton Family of Shildon had the first ones I knew of in the North East ( early sixties). When I started up in Whitley Bay after leaving Ushaw Moor I formed a family of them from Billy Sanders (Toft Hill), Dr J J Horn & Ali Bros.I concentrated on these for up to 415 miles and for the longer races I had the grizzle family from Ray Pearson (Ushaw Moor). These two families kept me at the Top for 35 years. I think the best Busschaerts in the world finished up in the North East of England. In my later years of racing I crossed them with the Van Wildemeersch.

Andy that night was at Blackpool when a few of us got together until 6am. Jimmy really enjoyed himself then we all went to bed and had to be down for breakfast at 8am. I think the hotel was called The Village and the Jodges and officials stayed there. a fire alarm had went off with people runing from their rooms, but we knew nothing about it. Yes there will be some crackers in the sale including a 1st and 2nd Up North Combine. The UNC winner has bred at least 10 winners for Jimmy and friends. I hope it all goes well. Alf R

My apologies Paul, I hit the A instead of the O. Yes I did hear from John Jackson last year that the allotment holders had to get off to make way for some new houses, I can remember when I started up I had a Blue Cock and Hen only and I used to race in our local Novices club, You had to take the rubber off the bird and run to the Post Office, first one there won. Many a time you were running down the bank from the top allotments when you saw someone runing up from the bottom allotments and you pushed yourself to your limits to get there. Great Times. Alf R

Paula, I last met your grandmother a couple of years agp at Peggy Tweddles 80th birthday party. I can remember your grandparents living in Dale Street and had an allotment in front of our loft. Is it not time Ushaw Moor were forming a pigeon club again? Cheers, Alf R

Yes, I lived in Ushaw moor for 30 years and still have relatives there.My father and I flew in Ushaw Moor HS also flew in New Brancepeth HS I had some great friends when I lived there from 1960 to 1965. Do I know you? Alf Rothwell

Jimmy I can remember when you judged at the NEHU "North East Show of the Year" I am still paying for all the trouble you caused. (Only joking). Most Judges had a good time there and the Easington & District Council Officials treat the NEHU very well and did their best to help us make it the Best 1 day Show in England or even the UK. I hope the South Shields show can be better than Peterlee for the NEHU as the profit from the show helped keep the costs down in running the NEHU. THe biggest problem at Peterlee was parking your car. Alf Rothwell