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16 members 366 birds 1. I Scott 1493.68 2. I Scott 1492.99 3. R Baldie 1475.39 4. R Baldie 1475.39 5. R Baldie 1473.70 6. D Liddle 1466.78 7. D Liddle 1466.23 8. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1465.29 9. D Liddle 1464.55 10.K Droog & Son 1463.43 11.I Scott 1462.55 12.R Baldie 1458.66 Other first birds D Glen 1406.36; J Harvey 1395.27; J Fraser 1363.46; M Leggett 1329.77; R Greig 1264.24; W Peet & Son 1263.40; R Pace 1256.53; J McCafferty 1177.14; W Macknight 1166.32; D Smith 1125.04; W Nicol 855.02. 2 Bird CC Winners: D Liddle 1452.30; I Scott 1418.68; Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1333.23. Well done Ian

Angus & Dundee liberated at Ripon at 12.00 South West Wind

Forfar RPC 16 members 366 birds to Ripon

It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Bill Dorward of St Vigeans, Arbroath earlier today. Bill had been suffering from a debilitating illness for around two years but despite that he continued to care for his pigeons for as long as he was able. His passion was long distance racing and in particular the SNFC Gold Cup race. It was a great thrill for Bill when he timed from Reims last year to be 2nd Section, 7th Open, winning the H A French Trophy and the H A French Challenge Rosebowl. I know he was a proud man when accompanied by his daughter he collected the trophies at the SNFC presentation. On behalf of all members of Angus Federation may I express our condolences to Bills family. May you rest in peace Bill.

18 members, 473 birds 1. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1198.00 2. E Galloway 1197.56 3. R Baldie 1194.57 4. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1194.52 5. I Scott 1192.65 6. I Scott 1190.79 7. D Liddle 1182.90 8. R Baldie 1181.42 9. R Baldie 1181.05 10.I Scott 1177.24 11.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1175.99 12.R Baldie 1175.25 Other first birds C E Bell 1171.31; D Glen 1160.49; K Droog & Son 1139.73; M Leggett 1126.99; W Peet & Son 1122.90; J Fraser 1118.35; W Nicol 1082.83; R Pace 1078.70; D Smith 1076.07; W Macknight 1066.98; J McCafferty 1061.35; J Harvey 1041.78; R Greig 859.01 Well done Gavin & Jimmy. Hard luck Eric

Angus & Dundee liberated at Ridsdale at 11.00 a.m. North East Wind

Due to poor weather at Tow Law and the forecast for tomorrow Angus & Dundee federations are moving the birds to Ridsdale.

Forfar RPC 18 members sent 473 birds to Tow Law

The bird belongs to a Forfar member. I will let him know. Thanks for your help

18 members 545 birds 1. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1375.03 2. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1374.53 3. I Scott 1368.00 4. D Liddle 1367.13 5. I Scott 1364.75 6. I Scott 1363.78 7. I Scott 1363.13 8. R Baldie 1355.41 9. R Baldie 1354.29 10.R Baldie 1350.47 11.D Liddle 1345.62 12.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1342.18 Other first birds D Smith 1327.13; D Glen 1322.90; K Droog & Son 1300.01; R Pace 1282.55; W Peet & Son 1223.34; M Leggett 1211.12; W Macknight 1198.95; J McCafferty 1183.93; E Galloway 1181.69; J Harvey 1177.42; W Nicol 1124.78; R Greig 890.34 Well done Gavin & Jimmy

Angus & Dundee liberated at Ridsdale at 8.15 a.m. No wind

Forfar RPC 18 members sent 545 birds to Ridsdale

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17 members, 518 birds 1. D Liddle 1204.05 2. I Scott 1199.12 3. R Baldie 1192.33 4. R Baldie 1192.13 5. D Liddle 1183.49 6. I Scott 1180.04 7. I Scott 1179.43 8. I Scott 1178.83 9. I Scott 1178.42 10.D Liddle 1178.00 11.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1177.45 12.D Liddle 1173.17 Other first birds J Fraser 1119.24; D Glen 1105.66, K Droog & Son 1101.75; M Leggett 1056.47; J McCafferty 1040.10; W Peet & Son 994.75; R Greig 954.09; W Nicol 921.48; R Pace 910.48; D Smith 902.77; J Harvey 896.59; W Macknight 870.61

Angus & Dundee liberated at Lauder at 8.45 am. No wind

Forfar RPC 17 members sent 516 birds to Lauder

Thank you to all who supported our sale especially those from Arbroath, Dundee, Montrose and Gourdon who donated or bought young birds. Good luck to all for the coming season!

Good lad. Mind and behave yersel

Thank you

Forfar RPC Breeder-Buyer Sale will be held in our club room on Sunday 16th April. Sale starts at 1.00 pm. Young birds from club members and friends from Angus and Dundee federations. Breeder Buyer race is Grampian Combine from Wakefield on 9th September

I don't think pigeons are too much of a concern. They are more concerned about the effects on the free range poultry industry. As long as we keep our pigeons from mixing with wild birds and carry out the biosecurity measures we should be ok

The SHU have today forwarded an email received from the Scottish Government dated today. This is a new declaration which runs from 28th February until 30th April. The full declaration is available on the Scottish government website. Basically it says birds can be let out provided enhanced biosecurity measures are in place. I assume all federation secretaries have received the same email.

OLD BIRDS 22nd April - Lauder 29th April - Ridsdale 6th May - Tow Law 13th May - Ripon 20th May - Wakefield 27th May - Newark 3rd June - Leicester 10th June - Tow Law 17th June - Bedhampton 24th June - Ridsdale 8th July - Ridsdale 21st July - Falaise YOUNG BIRDS 29th July - Arniston 5th August - Arniston 12th August - Lauder 19th August - Ridsdale 26th August - Tow Law 2nd September - Ripon 9th September - Wakefield

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