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I've been using Versele Laga mixes for years now, and to be honest I wouldn't change. It would just be interesting to hear from fanciers that are flying successfully who are feeding Swainston's own mixes. Colin.

Would like to know the members opinions of their feeding. I was looking over their advert they have in this weeks BHW (p163) and couldn't quite believe the prices. What a massive saving that would be compared to the prices I've been paying recently. Your comments would be much appreciated. Colin.

Picture of 'Nevada' & 'Khan' below.

****For Sale**** I would like to offer the following matched pair of ybs. They represent the best of my Gaby Vandenabeele bloodlines. Bred from my two best breeding cocks, namely "Khan" & "Nevada", both responsible for numerous prize winners for myself. Yb 1: Sire - "Nevada", bred by Syndicate Lofts. Direct son from Champion Breeder "Blue Diamond" when paired to "Marita". "Blue Diamond" is bred from the world famous "Wittenbuik" of Gaby Vandenabeele when paired to "Sissi" of Ad Schaerlaekens. Arguably the best breeding cock of Belgium with the best breeding hen of Holland. "Wittenbuik" has bred National, Ace Award and Olympiade winners for many top fanciers of Europe. "Sissi" is responsible for multiple winners at every level of competition. An unbelievable hen in every way. Dam - Bred by M&D Evans, Myrtle Lofts. She is a direct daughter of Champion racer "Home Alone". He was a top prize winner in Belgium before being sold at auction. Only raced as a yb & yearling, winning 20 times on the result. The dam of this lovely hen is "Carrie 2000", direct daughter from the world famous breeding couple "Jester" & "Carrie". Both responsible for generations of winning pigeons. Need I say more!!! Yb 2: Sire - "Khan", bred by Syndicate Lofts. He is a direct son from Champion racer/breeder "Golden Gaby" when paired to "Nadia". "Golden Gaby" was a multi performance National winner from the famous winning bloodlines of Gaby Vandenabeele. His pedigree contains some of the originals, "Wittenbuk", "Limoges", "Turbo" & "Flika". Many will know that Myrtle Lofts paid £15,000 for him at auction. "Nadia" is direct from "Blue Diamond", the super breeding son of "Wittenbuik", see Yb 1 above for more details on "Blue Diamond". Dam - Bred by M&D Evans, Myrtle Lofts. This breeding hen oozes class, which doesn't surprise me when you consider her breeding. She is direct from "Dark Wittenbuik" when paired to "Golden Carrie", grand parents being "Jonge Wittenbuik" x "Dochter Barry" & "Golden Gaby" x "Carrie". Gaby Vandenabeele bloodlines don't come much better!!! Further details & pictures can be viewed on my website. Both yb's will be ready in 7-10 days approx. Price: £150 (the pair) *no offers* PM if interested - please no time wasters. Colin.

Thanks for that Gareth.

Blue Bar SU.10.L.19195 Any takers?? Colin.

Sorted today.....non PB member Chuffed!!!!

It was really nice to meet you last night, and so glad you're happy with the ybs. I've got four from this pair in my yb team which certainly look the part. All the best, Colin.

They nomally receive their main delivery on a Thursday, but with the fire on Wednesday night the surrounding area/road was closed off for two days, this wouldn't help them one bit. Colin.

I was wondering if anyone had a spare pad or two that they'd be happy to sell. Preferably in Scotland, but not essential. Colin.

Well done Austin....fantastic result.

Yes, it finished at 9pm.....you're the winner of the two ybs. Just sent you a pm. Colin.

****Auction Ends 9pm today**** Note: The "Obble" bloodline has been very successful in my lofts, with at least 6 x 1st Club prize winners. Also winning for other fanciers in the UK, one being a yearling from 400+ miles. Happy Bidding!!!

****For Sale**** I would like to offer for auction the following distance pair of ybs. Sire: Mealy - Bred by Norman Renton, Foulden. He is a direct son from Norman's 2009 Silver Medal winner from Lillers flying with the SNRPC. This very gallent hen was a winner of 3rd Section, 4th Open & Silver Medal for being the first yearling, flying a distance of 408 miles. Her breeding is full of top National performance pigeons, with her G/G Sire being Sire of 1st Open Tours 2004. The Sire of the Mealy cock contains the best of Carmichael x Kirkpatrick bloodlines. Dam: Blue Bar - Bred by Mr & Mrs Little, Eastriggs. She is a direct daughter of top racer/breeder "Obble", a superb racer especially from over the channel, winning numerous prizes including 30th Open MNFC Bergerac 550 miles winning over £1,000. He is a direct son of a MNFC National winner. The dam of the Blue hen is a direct daughter of two SNFC winners for Chris, namely, "David's Boy" winner of 1st Open SNFC Newbury & "Fiona's Girl" winner of 1st Open SNFC Falaise 2004. Top Class distance bloodlines from a very successful National partnership. Yb's will be ready 10-14 days approx. Starting bids - £40 each. Auction will run until Friday 2nd July - There will be no 5 minute ruling. Happy Bidding.

Well done Andy, great flying mate. Colin.

Another fantastic team performance. Well done once again Karen. The futures bright Colin.

I really hope they do mate......that would be nice!! It would be nice to have them winning in Fife, as they're winning in other parts of the UK. Just had word a couple of weeks ago that they're now winning in Manchester Where next??? Colin.

I would like to donate a youngster from my Gaby Vandenabeele stock. These birds have produced numerous Club & Federation winners over the years. So far this season they have accumulated countless Club & Federation prizes, far too many to mention. Youngster will be ready early August. Take a look at my website for more details www.nortonviewlofts.co.uk Colin.

I'm really pleased that you're happy with the youngster. This season my Gabys are flying out their skin, even better than previous seasons. Just had it confirmed tonight that I've now topped the Federation three weeks out of four, and the other race I was 2nd Federation. To say I'm delighted is an understatement All the best, Colin.

Hi Mate, Bigjamie didn't buy this yb, think he might be getting mixed up with another one No harm done Colin.

Yb is already sold.

Yes, the yb is sold.....payment received today. Have sent you a pm. Colin.

Yb sold pending payment. Thanks.

Youngster will be ready this week. Reduced Price: £50

Yes, it's still available. PM sent.