Lanarkshire Feds Revised Race Program

[easygaun]

I think the next pigeon race will be April 2021.I get absolutely no pleasure in making this statement.The situation is becoming more complicated by the day but like 71% of Scots I have faith in the first minister.

She may not have gone to Eton,but she has common sense.Agree with you ,forget the doos this year; with a bit of luck we'll see another year Walter.

[clockman]

 

Lockdown (Covid 19) 11 May 2020

The SNFC office remains closed due to the current lockdown however officials are monitoring the situation closely and will advise of any updates when information becomes available.

 

[Walter swanston]

Tommy I have promised to avoid politics on this site and it’s a promise Iintend to keep.I am an old man and considered vulnerable so will not be going near any pigeon marking until I believe it to be safe.Despite thisI fully support any attempt to get racing going.Howevet we must not do anything that attracts the disapproval of the general public.

[tommy bhoys]

Tommy I have promised to avoid politics on this site and it’s a promise Iintend to keep.I am an old man and considered vulnerable so will not be going near any pigeon marking until I believe it to be safe.Despite thisI fully support any attempt to get racing going.Howevet we must not do anything that attracts the disapproval of the general public.

walter this is not about racing its about false figures that we are being fed well im only 51 and if my times up its up staying at home wont stop it happening only thing thats changed for me is i wash my hands all day long still out house for 10 tae 12 hours a day had enuff of this covid 19 stopped watching the news as well the bank nurses are sitting at home as hospitals are over staffed now and no work for them so keep believing in wee jimmy crankie and we will have nae jobs tae go back tae

[dal2]

walter this is not about racing its about false figures that we are being fed well im only 51 and if my times up its up staying at home wont stop it happening only thing thats changed for me is i wash my hands all day long still out house for 10 tae 12 hours a day had enuff of this covid 19 stopped watching the news as well the bank nurses are sitting at home as hospitals are over staffed now and no work for them so keep believing in wee jimmy crankie and we will have nae jobs tae go back tae

You will be pleased yer nit watching the UK prime minister tonight then Tommy....gan to work he says ....then a hunner ifs and buts and mibbes lol

[geordie1234]

Lockdown (Covid 19) 11 May 2020

The SNFC office remains closed due to the current lockdown however officials are monitoring the situation closely and will advise of any updates when information becomes available.

Would prefer to hear from the union not a club

[tommy bhoys]

You will be pleased yer nit watching the UK prime minister tonight then Tommy....gan to work he says ....then a hunner ifs and buts and mibbes lol

dug 6 fence posts oot the garden thats me for the night a bath noo then a film on tv

[yeboah]

we all ken this is the way forward we cannae stay shut up in a bubble the country will never recover if we have tae rely on these lazy weans and druggies of today

I Tommy the English government says people can travel by car any distance they want as long as they return home the same day

Hopefully come june we will get the same option

[tommy bhoys]

I Tommy the English government says people can travel by car any distance they want as long as they return home the same day

Hopefully come june we will get the same option

think it mite happen thurs mick with any luck

[tommy bhoys]

walter try this course its free was sent this last night its a 3 week course college.co.uk/courses//prevent-covid-19-free-training

[billt]

I Tommy the English government says people can travel by car any distance they want as long as they return home the same day

Hopefully come june we will get the same option

 

He should have added, as long as they stay in England because Wales aren't having them travelling into this country and I'm guessing Scotland will be saying the same.

[Walter swanston]

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walter try this course its free was sent this last night its a 3 week course college.co.uk/courses//prevent-covid-19-free-training

 

Yeah yeah great course first thing they want is your e mail address f*** that

[tommy bhoys]

its a online course so mite help with your isolation

[tommy bhoys]

Yeah yeah great course first thing they want is your e mail address f*** that

your over cautious its not your bank details walter just make another email address up for it simple

[geordie1234]

TRAINING RACING PIGEONS IN ENGLAND

Members should read all of the following statement and encourage all members to read the full statement and not rely on word of mouth.

Firstly I must stress that the document relates to England only. The devolved Governments have set out a different position in relation to restrictions.

The statement is based on the principles set out by the Prime Ministers announcement on Sunday 10th May 2020 that outlined a shift from a 'Stay at Home' policy to a 'Stay Alert' Policy and the publication of Governments 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy published at 2pm on 11th May 2020. This document can be found via www.gov.uk. Where relevant, extracts from the Governments strategy have been copied and pasted and are highlighted in italics.

Individual Loft Training

Individual loft Training will be permitted from Wednesday 13th May 2020. This is based on the following extract from the Governments strategy documents

'People may drive to outdoor open spaces irrespective of distance, so long as they respect social distancing guidance while they are there, because this does not involve contact with people outside your household. When travelling to outdoor spaces, it is important that people respect the rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and do not travel to different parts of the UK where it would be inconsistent with guidance or regulations issued by the relevant devolved administration'

Group Training

We are currently in phase 1 of the Government strategy and this allows individuals to meet up with one member from a different household while adhering to the social distancing requirements of 2 metres. Therefore group training of 2 lofts is permitted. However, training in larger groups (more than two) is not permitted.

Additional Information

In no circumstances should fanciers from different lofts travel in the same vehicle.

While carrying out training members should not be travelling into Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland all of which currently have different rules in place regarding travel.

Questions and Answers

Why isn't training allowed in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?

The devolved Governments in all three countries currently have a different approach relating to travel restrictions. However, we have and will continue to make contact with each devolved Governments to discuss the possibility of training being authorised.

When will racing commence?

It is impossible to provide an exact date and members should not assume racing will start on any given date. Our best case scenario is that racing would commence the first weekend in June. However, for that to happen the following will need to be achieved

Stage two of the Governments strategy states:

To aid planning, the Government's current aim is that the second step will be made no earlier than Monday 1 June, subject to these conditions being satisfied.

Phase two then outlines that IF such conditions are satisfied the following will be allowed; Permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed-doors for broadcast, while

avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.

The RPRA has developed a race marking and clock striking protocol that will be refined to take into

consideration the latest announcements and published asap

In addition the General license for Gatherings (Birds not people) does not allow gatherings indoors and until this changes it would be difficult to facilitate race marking could be carried out. We are currently seeking clarification as to when this MAY change

Our Club HQ/Marking Station is in a pubs or club?

Clubs and organisations are encouraged to source alternative/contingency venues to race mark and clock strike and wherever possible share race marking venues and facilities with other clubs.

[tommy bhoys]

face shields arrived today thats the full ppe for the drivers here now

[Walter swanston]

O k Tommy you guys are proposing to mark pigeons and drive transporters fully dressed in PPE.How do we assure innocent bystanders that they ain’t been invaded by the Klu Klux Klan.

[tommy bhoys]

O k Tommy you guys are proposing to mark pigeons and drive transporters fully dressed in PPE.How do we assure innocent bystanders that they ain’t been invaded by the Klu Klux Klan.

you better get use tae it walter this will be the norm tae we get a vaccine

[tommy bhoys]

O k Tommy you guys are proposing to mark pigeons and drive transporters fully dressed in PPE.How do we assure innocent bystanders that they ain’t been invaded by the Klu Klux Klan.

will get photos posted up for you walter of me in my ppe :emoticon-0136-giggle:

[Walter swanston]

Something to look forward to Tommy.

[tommy bhoys]

Something to look forward to Tommy.

will let you see we are being responsible as a federation towards our drivers and the joe public will think the same walter

[geordie1234]

Bicc committee meeting tonight 1st race planned for 13th June...what a forward thinkimg organisation

[VAGIN]

TRAINING RACING PIGEONS IN ENGLAND

Members should read all of the following statement and encourage all members to read the full statement and not rely on word of mouth.

Firstly I must stress that the document relates to England only. The devolved Governments have set out a different position in relation to restrictions.

The statement is based on the principles set out by the Prime Ministers announcement on Sunday 10th May 2020 that outlined a shift from a 'Stay at Home' policy to a 'Stay Alert' Policy and the publication of Governments 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy published at 2pm on 11th May 2020. This document can be found via www.gov.uk. Where relevant, extracts from the Governments strategy have been copied and pasted and are highlighted in italics.

Individual Loft Training

Individual loft Training will be permitted from Wednesday 13th May 2020. This is based on the following extract from the Governments strategy documents

'People may drive to outdoor open spaces irrespective of distance, so long as they respect social distancing guidance while they are there, because this does not involve contact with people outside your household. When travelling to outdoor spaces, it is important that people respect the rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and do not travel to different parts of the UK where it would be inconsistent with guidance or regulations issued by the relevant devolved administration'

Group Training

We are currently in phase 1 of the Government strategy and this allows individuals to meet up with one member from a different household while adhering to the social distancing requirements of 2 metres. Therefore group training of 2 lofts is permitted. However, training in larger groups (more than two) is not permitted.

Additional Information

In no circumstances should fanciers from different lofts travel in the same vehicle.

While carrying out training members should not be travelling into Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland all of which currently have different rules in place regarding travel.

Questions and Answers

Why isn't training allowed in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?

The devolved Governments in all three countries currently have a different approach relating to travel restrictions. However, we have and will continue to make contact with each devolved Governments to discuss the possibility of training being authorised.

When will racing commence?

It is impossible to provide an exact date and members should not assume racing will start on any given date. Our best case scenario is that racing would commence the first weekend in June. However, for that to happen the following will need to be achieved

Stage two of the Governments strategy states:

 

To aid planning, the Government's current aim is that the second step will be made no earlier than Monday 1 June, subject to these conditions being satisfied.

Phase two then outlines that IF such conditions are satisfied the following will be allowed; Permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed-doors for broadcast, while

avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.

The RPRA has developed a race marking and clock striking protocol that will be refined to take into

consideration the latest announcements and published asap

In addition the General license for Gatherings (Birds not people) does not allow gatherings indoors and until this changes it would be difficult to facilitate race marking could be carried out. We are currently seeking clarification as to when this MAY change

Our Club HQ/Marking Station is in a pubs or club?

Clubs and organisations are encouraged to source alternative/contingency venues to race mark and clock strike and wherever possible share race marking venues and facilities with other clubs.

How wil this affect the scottish lofts on the scottish side of the border that fly in english clubs

[Kyleakin Lofts]

How wil this affect the scottish lofts on the scottish side of the border that fly in english clubs

 

They cannot fly. The NEHU have issued a statement saying as much.

[geordie1234]

Lanarkshire are ready when the green light is given

Edited May 13, 2020 by geordie1234