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I never understood why the national stopped using Easthouses club for marking ample parking hall seats 220 only asked to put a donation to oaps the national gave £150 for 7 races no cleaning bill they were going to buy lights for marking yet we go to muss have to drive through a housing scheme limited parking small hall dont know what they charge but it wont be less than £150 i have never understood the logic in it

For the Rennes Race. the 5,535. birds were liberated at 5.35a.m. on July 4th in a light northerly wind.The partnership of Mrs Jean Shillinglaw and Mr Jack Wylie of Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, were the winners of 1st Open 1st South section and the coveted Kings Cup with their pigeon(( Blue Blitz)) Blue cheq Hen SURP62S6500 which was bred by Harkness and Ferguson also of Newcastleton.Blue Blitz was competing in her first National race,previouse to which the furthest distance she had flown being from Cheltenham. She was timed in at 7.23 p.m. from Rennes 491 miles to be the only bird to top the 1.000 y.p.m. mark with a velocity of 1.044 y.p.m. Winner of 2nd Open 2nd South Section was W Gardner of Lockerbie, his bird Cheq Hen SURP60S2208, FLYING49O Miles recording a velocity of 995. Giving another excellent account of herself in National racing for the second year in succession, Mr and Mrs Horeburghs ( Ecclefechan) champion Chec Hen SURP61S5329''Fechan Lass''winner of the Rennes National Race of 1963 this time claimed 3rd Open,3rd South Section flying 485 miles at a velocity of 982 y.p.m.

him keep a result more chance of being hit on the ares with an asteroid.

By.Capt.T.Buchanan 1964 Over the years, the bloodstock of Scotland has been considerably improved,the importations of that great doyden and gentleman of the sport , the late great Dr Anderson of Armadale, his many purchases on his continental safaris, was made available to those desirous to purchase, and i feel sure similar sentiment will be endorsed by all who were acquanted.

The Beauvais race which was the first of the Scottish National events for 1964 had an unexpected culmination when the birds,due to be liberated on 20th June, in conjunction with those of the Up North Combine were released on 21st June at 5.45 am. and the Up North birds were once again held- over . With liberation in a North West wind, it was generally expected to be a hard race.However, the birds arrived in considerable numbers on the day of toss and John Mitchell's pigeon,a mealy (black splash)Cock SURP-59-745 of the Kirkpatrick family was timed at 8.45pm., making a velocity of1,012 and being the only bird to top the 1,000 y.p.m. mark , to be the winner of 1st Open,1st West section and £271. flying a distance of 520 miles. D Davidson and Son , of Rigside, at 492 miles, timed their pigeon Mealy Hen. SURP-60L-265,Rigside Alma,at 8.5 pm., to win 2nd Open 2nd West Section and £172, velocity998. The position of 3rd Open.and 1st South Section went to Matt Jamieson, of Annan, Whos pigeon arrived at 6.10 flying 446. miles and making a velocity of 994,to win £144

The members of this society held their first race for old birds from Hawick on Saturday. Prize winners were:- 1. J Dennison 2.& 4. A Hadden,3 J Allen 21st April 1892 This society held their second race for old birds from Reeds Momth with the following result:- 1.A Hadden 2. R Hadden 3. & 4. J. Reid 28th April 1892 This society held their third and final race of the season from Dundee. Result:- 1. George Walker,2.and 3.James Allan. 4 John Allan.

The first fly of the season in connection with this club took place on saturday from Hawick, 18 birds being sent out by train for the competition, All the birds came home in remarkabley good time and the prizes were won as follows:- 1 R Haldane, 2 Jack 3. D Moffat, Witholm

I dont know him heard it on radio then seen it on news and teletext fkn shockin 55 birds killed may be a bit on bbc news

james dickson just seen it on news

Eddie Newcombe ran the yb races from Dorchester 360 to us small convoy no darkness then were great races good returns not as many bop but going with the unc only to do the last 60 mls on own

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Newtongrange Homing Society held their third annual dinner and presentation of prizes on Friday evening in the Dean Tavern Newtongrange. A company of about 30 was presided over by Mr John Callender,who was supported by messrs A Liddle,president,and J Williamson,hon.secretary.MR Callender opened the proceedings with a few remarks about the past season's sport,which, owing to the bad weather that prevailed during the racing,had come up to expectations.He also referred to the West coast of England as far too hilly for pigeon flying, and expressed the opinion that the east coast of England would be more suitable,as it is a great deal flatter.The secretary was called upon to read the past year's balance sheet,which was unanimously adopted.It showed an income of £34 5s 11 1/2d,expenditure £21 13s 11 1/2d paid in prize money £10 16s, balance in hand £1 16s.Over and above that the Dean Tavern Committee gave £9 10s for two automatic timing clocks,and £2 as a special prizes.There was also given by various gentlemen £3 11s 6d as special prizes . The following are the principal prize winners:-Mr Lothian,£3 15s 6d(including specials), also club cup given for most points in old and youngbird races,with 21 points;Carson and Morris Bros,£2 11s runners up of 15 points; Reid&son,£2 15s ( including £1 given by Dean Tavern Committee); Taylor Bros £1 4s ; A Liddle,10s; A Moffat,13s; Jas Williamson,5s; Sharp Bros 2s 6d The secretary was presented with £1,subscribed by the members, in recognition of his services, which he suitably acknowledged After the distrebution of prizes, an excellent programme dinner was served by Mr Currie, baker ,Dalkeith,to which everyone did justice,An excellent programme of songs,and dancing,was afterwards carried through,and before dispersing hearty votes of thanks were accorded the purveyor,subscribers and the Chairman.

Jack Blackhurst Easthouses x2 Mid April S Blackhurst Easthouses x2 Mid April Thank you both very much

steve lapinskie ended up partners with alec before he died

peters father & uncle but peter held the record for hightest vel from Rennes 500 to 550 mls dont know if its been broken yet

one of old cock & old hen class is t/wire

fk you let the members know about the meeting me you annd simpson had on 27tjh jan 2012 go on be a man tell the truth s p Blackhurst Easthouses S V P of Midlothian fed any comebacks please reffer to 5 newton street Easthouses EH224EY Anytime will make sure i will be in phone no 07597995370 please bring friends or quite a lot of seconds sick of shtie

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newtrongrange has no club 1 clown 1 club how many birds did newtongrange send to races this year ??????????go on let us no you want to beat your gums let the members know about meting me you ands simpson had on 27th of jan ya fkn trumpet

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Rosewell Homing Club- The opening race for old birds was taken part in on Saturday by 24 members of Rosewell Club,who entered 280 bird.Result:-1.M.Hughes,1368yards;2.and.3.D.Watson.(two birds equal);4G.Wilkie,1332;5.W.Kennedy,1272;6.J.Scott,1217. The second old bird race from Low Row a distance of 64 miles, was held on Saturday,24 Members sending 253 birds. Result:-1.J.Cairns,1357yards per minuite;A Waterson,1280;W.Melrose,1248;G Wilkie,1243,D O'Loan1224;M Hughes,1207. The Third race for old birds from Tyldesley,a distance of 164miles,120 entries.Result:-1W Melrose, velocity 1484yard per minute;J Morris,1376;G Wilkie,1374;J Cairns,1371;M Hughes,1354;M Scott,1341 The fourth race from Four Ashes,distance 224miles,on Saturday,188 birds were sent by 21 members. Result:-1Robert Stewart1243;Daniel O'Loan,1235;Wm Morris,1193;H Wilkie,1192; Michael Scott,1185;David Watson1176.

as long as your loft is no higher than 6 1/2 feet 18 feet away from house (if you have someone living above you) 18 inches away from boundery fence so it can be maintained the crap they wanted me to go through was unreal i went above the lot to my local mp he looked into it for me thats what he came back with

East of Scotland homing fanciers are preparing for the opening of the 'old bird' series of races,which begin on saturday,April 29. The races this year are over the East Coast route. and the first race point is Berwick. With the racing season approaching, fanciers are bringing their birds into condition, and local fanciers are looking forward with optimism to the season ahead.in Bonnyrigg Flying Club 23 lofts will be competing I&J Learmouth, winners of the Old Bird Cup last year, and Bryce&Lister, winners of the Young Bird Cup, will be out to retain thetrophies, but they will have strong opposition from Heriot,Burnett&Park; D&J Noble and R Waterson, all of whom were well in the running last year. Among the other members who are capable of spring a surprise are C&D Jones, D Scott&Son, J Chrichton and W Kerr, these fanciers will be challenging strongly,and may be amount the leaders at the finish. Two young members are flying this year - P Mooney and P Cryans jnr. They are up against formidable opposition, but no doudt will be able to give a good account of themselves, and maybe'time in' in the races which they are competing.