I think 1984 was the first season where the SNFC imposed a 12 bird limit on it's members, certainly didn't affect Mr Newcombe. A 12 bird limit ... changed days now ?? The first open winner, "Festival Delorna" was Fife rung, bred by Jock McKinnon of Ladybank direct from his 1st open Falaise SNFC winner "Lorna McKinnon". The McKinnon team contained a lot of Dennis Dall blood with a cross of R & M Venner pigeons.