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Copied from Facebook 13/06/25 🕊️ Happy International Pigeon Day from all of us at WRRPA! 🕊️ Today, we honor the incredible birds that have been by humanity’s side for thousands of years — not just as racers, but as messengers, heroes, and companions. From carrying critical messages across enemy lines in both World Wars to navigating across hundreds of miles with nothing but instinct and heart — pigeons have earned their place in history. Legends like Cher Ami and G.I. Joe weren’t just birds — they were lifesavers, flying through danger to deliver hope. As racing pigeon fanciers, we’re lucky to continue this legacy — shaping new generations of these amazing athletes. Every time we watch one return home, chest out and wings strong, we’re witnessing a bit of that same magic. Today, let’s take a moment to celebrate not only our own birds but the long, proud history they represent. 🏁

Copied from Facebook 13/06/25 South West Glamorgan Fed racing from Epsom. Although most of the heavy rain, thunder storms will have moved north and it will be a bright start in Wales tomorrow, cloudy/misty conditions will linger in the Epsom area and it will be difficult to get a liberation before mid-morning tomorrow at the earliest. However because of humidity remaining high this could lead to heavy downpours in the early afternoon along the line of flight. For this reason we will be basketing Saturday for a Sunday race. Thanks must go out to Tim Gunter of the Rhondda Valley Fed for going to the trouble of ringing me at 9am yesterday morning stating his intention of having a Sunday race this weekend. Look after him boys good, caring race controllers are hard to come by these days.

Copied from Facebook 12/06/25 The President has asked me to convey the following Defra information received from the RPRA this morning. Reference Bid Flu outbreaks. Unfortunately, any loft within the 3km and 10km zones will not be able to train or race but they can let their birds out for exercise for up to one hour per day. If a club headquarters is within the zones they must move outside of the zone until it is lifted for members outside of the zones to continue competing. It is within the general licence record keeping requirement that stipulates all lofts within a zone must not attend the bird gathering. A period of 30 days is the average length of time it takes to complete the procedures, the first to lift is the 3km followed by the 10km a week or so after. Regards Chris Sutton CEO Royal Pigeon Racing Association

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Copied from Facebook 12/06/25 The weather committee reached a majority vote to basket sat for Sunday race

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Copied from Facebook ♦️ The History of a World-Famous Strain – Part 3 Emiel & André Denys AT THE MARKT 15 Cyriel Denys, Emiel’s son, was not only president of “Union Gistel” but also of the West-Vlaamse Vereniging. He was deeply committed to these roles—perhaps even a little too much. At the same time, the family business continued to grow, as the children were quickly coming of age. Alongside the hides and wool trade at Markt 15 in Gistel, the family acquired a plume business in Opwijk, where Cyriel became the manager. He also moved his residence to this village, which happened to be the birthplace of our former bishop, Mgr. Desmedt. The demands of his leadership roles in pigeon racing and the pressures of business eventually took a toll on Cyriel’s health, leading to a heart attack. As a result, responsibilities within the Denys family had to be redistributed. Cyriel, now living in Opwijk and still in poor health, had to prioritize the business, where a significant amount of money had been invested. Pigeon racing took a back seat. Cyriel stepped down from his role as president of the West-Vlaamse Vereniging, where he was succeeded by the current president, Norbert Norman, who has done an outstanding job. Emiel and his wife Ida supported their son and helped maintain the business in Opwijk. Meanwhile, Camiel, who still lived at Markt 15, took charge of expanding the operations in Gistel and also assumed responsibility for the pigeons. During the winter of 1957–1958, lofts were built above the sheds, and the most important birds were relocated and settled into their new environment. It required a great deal of patience and time, especially to get “Coppi,” the godfather of the loft, used to his new home. True enthusiasts at heart, though limited in time, they once again made competitions a priority. That same winter, at a traditional charity sale benefiting “Union Gistel,” they acquired several donations, including one from their close friends, the Brothers Catrysse. In 1958, the racing season with the newly acclimatized pigeons was not very successful. However, in 1959, two pigeons began to show promising results. One was “Favori” 3369001/57, a grandson of the 1948 “Coppi.” In his birth year, he managed to win a minor prize at Angoulême Waregem (646 km) while still housed in the old loft. His results as a yearling in the new loft were poor, but at two years old, he truly came into his own: 13/06/59 Angoulême – Interprovincial: 912 pigeons, 46th 27/06/59 Angoulême – National: 1,024 pigeons, 40th 12/07/59 Limoges – National Derby: 1,769 pigeons, 69th 25/07/59 Libourne – National: 2,644 pigeons, 141st With these results, he ranked among the Ace pigeons of Belgium. In 1960, he continued this strong performance: 04/06/60 Angoulême – Interprovincial: 468 pigeons, 31st 18/06/60 Bordeaux – National: 2,350 pigeons, 9th 03/07/60 Dax – National: 807 pigeons, 43rd In 1960, Favori was paired with the “Witoog-hen” 3427218/59, a granddaughter of “Quick Star.” From this pairing came “Kuiper.” Both “Quick Star” and “Zwaren 54” (Favori’s father) were full brothers, sons of “Coppi.” “Kuiper” was then paired with “Daughter Leeuw” 3423203/60, also a granddaughter of “Quick Star.” This pairing produced, among others, “Daughter Kuiper 111” 3301930/61, who appears in the pedigree of the world-famous “Tee.” This demonstrates a strong linebreeding on the 1948 “Coppi.” Another standout racer in 1959 was “Dikken” 3208854/56, a great-grandson of the “Dikken” from 1936. That season, he achieved: 9th International Bordeaux 25th International Libourne 25th National Cognac (2,400 pigeons) Interestingly, very little remains of the “Dikken” bloodline in the current colony—perhaps just by coincidence. To be continued

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Copied from Facebook BY MICHAEL CURRIE Scottish national flying club Reading Section A 1st Section A 37th Open Michael & Julie Currie Moffat Timing their 2yo cheq cock to record a velocity of 1536ypm He raced very consistent as a youngster topping the federation open result from lymm 144mls He raced through the programme as a yearling being very consistent on the celibate system He had every race in the programme leading up to the national being the second bird to the loft from the last 2 races again on celibate his feeding was adjusted 2 days prior to basketing and he was briefly put with a hen He is bred from the best distance Blood Down from W J Smith's Silver Award winning cock and crossed through my own golden pair Blood x our menn dghts 16th open Alencon 2nd section A, 43rd open John & Brenda Morgan Lockerbie Recording a velocity of 1529ypm This partnership were 1st Section 11th open Snfc Kettering 2024 Since introducing the roman klein pigeons and working them on a celibate system they have gained great success in the federation winning The federation open yb and gold ring in 2023 and 2024 The 2yo cheq cock had several races as a yb then flew through to snfc Maidstone 2024 this year again worked on celibate and taking 1st club charnock Richard 4 weeks previous to national An outstanding pigeon in the hand that will come to the front again 3rd section A , 44th Open Sean and Linda Trodden Springfield The winning pigeon recorded a velocity of 1525ypm This outstanding partnership once again up front They are multiple federation winners and have won Federation East section fanciers of year award many times Previous Snfc winners from Yeovil Season 2024 1st section A 2nd Open Snfc Alencon gold cup The 2yo dark cheq hen is a dream to handle small in hand with beautiful balance and silky feather It flew the programme as a young bird And went as far as Stafford at yearling stage It has flown very consistent this year topping the federation open from Woolaston week Previous to Reading national Rutten x Van Beveran Theo and Raymond Rutten being 5 x Dutch champions