Guest Gareth Rankin Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 Lanarkshire federation Presentation Night Will be held on Friday 5th February at the Beltane Outdoor Bowling club, Wishaw Tickets are priced at £12.00 which includes Four course meal Sale of 8 pigeons of Lanarkshires finest fanciers. (TBA) One of Scotlands top table speakers in John Mckelvie (See below for a few of his accolades) Raffle Non members will be made most welcome Contact Ian Hendereson 01698 375389 John McKelvie ACCOLADES “Its not easy following speakers of the calibre of a Thistle legend like Alan Rough but you did it in superb style, well deserving of the standing ovation you received†Alan Dick Chief Executive Partick Thistle FC “I know it is not easy to commence a dinner and I was more than impressed by the way you managed to win over the entire audience with your repertoire of stories and most importantly humour†Andy McCarle Dundee United Dinner Committee Chairman “Just a few lines thanking you for your excellent contribution to our Annual Dinner. The feedback has been excellent and I hope you enjoyed the occasion as much as your audience did. Looking forward to your return to Pittodrie†Lesley Campbell, Marketing Executive, Aberdeen FC “I would like to thank you on behalf of the committee, members and guests for a thoroughly entertaining evening. I am sure you were able to tell from the amount of laughter that everyone found your input immensely enjoyable. Many of those present expressed their appreciation personally to the committee†Frank Gray Sec Heart of Midlothian FC Shareholders Association “On behalf of St Mirren Football Club I would like to thank you for your hilarious and professional performance at our 125th Anniversary Dinner in the Normandy Hotel on Friday night. The dinner was a huge success and you ensured that everyone was in the mood to enjoy the remainder of the evening†Campbell Kennedy Commercial Manager St Mirren Football Club “It’s never easy to follow a top TV personality such as Emlyn Hughes but you, in your own entertaining and inimitable style held our guests totally captivated for the final forty five minutes†Forbes Shand Chairman Huntly FC Budgie has promised a bottle of Champagne for every table ;). cheers Gareth
Blue Chequer Pied Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 Hello Gareth, I was at a sportsmans dinner when John McKelvie was speaking and he was hilarious. You are in for a good night. Good luck, hope it goes well. Paul. p.s Black w/f wouldn't heckle this guy, not twice anyway
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 Hello Gareth, I was at a sportsmans dinner when John McKelvie was speaking and he was hilarious. You are in for a good night. Good luck, hope it goes well. Paul. p.s Black w/f wouldn't heckle this guy, not twice anyway Good to know Paul cheers Gareth
Guest WINGS 04 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 i will be there as next year i could be going up to the top tabel
Guest stb- Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 lOOKS LIKE GARETHS THREAD IT ruined NOW .YOU HAVE DONE WELL BLK WF :P ;D ;D
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Lanarkshire federation Presentation Night Will be held on Friday 5th February at the Beltane Outdoor Bowling club, Wishaw Tickets are priced at £12.00 which includes Four course meal Sale of 8 pigeons of Lanarkshires finest fanciers. (TBA) One of Scotlands top table speakers in John Mckelvie (See below for a few of his accolades) Raffle Non members will be made most welcome Contact Ian Hendereson 01698 375389 John McKelvie ACCOLADES “Its not easy following speakers of the calibre of a Thistle legend like Alan Rough but you did it in superb style, well deserving of the standing ovation you received†Alan Dick Chief Executive Partick Thistle FC “I know it is not easy to commence a dinner and I was more than impressed by the way you managed to win over the entire audience with your repertoire of stories and most importantly humour†Andy McCarle Dundee United Dinner Committee Chairman “Just a few lines thanking you for your excellent contribution to our Annual Dinner. The feedback has been excellent and I hope you enjoyed the occasion as much as your audience did. Looking forward to your return to Pittodrie†Lesley Campbell, Marketing Executive, Aberdeen FC “I would like to thank you on behalf of the committee, members and guests for a thoroughly entertaining evening. I am sure you were able to tell from the amount of laughter that everyone found your input immensely enjoyable. Many of those present expressed their appreciation personally to the committee†Frank Gray Sec Heart of Midlothian FC Shareholders Association “On behalf of St Mirren Football Club I would like to thank you for your hilarious and professional performance at our 125th Anniversary Dinner in the Normandy Hotel on Friday night. The dinner was a huge success and you ensured that everyone was in the mood to enjoy the remainder of the evening†Campbell Kennedy Commercial Manager St Mirren Football Club “It’s never easy to follow a top TV personality such as Emlyn Hughes but you, in your own entertaining and inimitable style held our guests totally captivated for the final forty five minutes†Forbes Shand Chairman Huntly FC Budgie has promised a bottle of Champagne for every table ;). cheers Gareth Brought back to the top of the thread.
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 WINNING IN THE FED THATS WHAT IF YOU DONT GO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WINNING THEN WHEN YOU DO WIN THERE COULD BE NO FED SMOKERS OR DINNERS WERE YOU GET THE CHANEC OF PICKING UP YOUR PRIZE Correct Rab All trophy winners should be there to collect their awards, Members not winning should also be there so that they can refresh there desire/hunger before the season starts and aim to be collecting in season 2010. cheers Gareth
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 The sale of 2010 young birds this years at the presentation this coming Friday have been kindly donated by the following successful fanciers who we are extremely grateful to. Tickets are still available at £12, any commission bids then please PM myself. 1. G.W.P MacAloney, Coatbridge A partnership that has to be considered as one of the best federation flyers in the UK. 2. W Allison, Cambuslang Won 1st Fed, 1st west region, 4th open SNFC Alencon 2009, Silver award and the LSC Gold cup, dream season . 3. Mick McCormick, Uddingston Small team fancier that put's up some fantastic performances including 1st Fed, 1st region, 8th open SNFC Newbury 4. Billy Bisland, Lenzie Competeitive from 60 miles to 600+ miles, highlight in 2009 for Billy was winning 1st fed, 1st region, 3rd open SNFC Ypres. 5. Jim Cullen, Uddingston 1st fed 2nd west, region, 5th open SNFC Alencon 2009, consistently at the top of the Distance events. 6. J & A Stokes, Carstairs Successful fanciers in SNFC events for the last 30-40 years, top 2010 YB assured. 7. Jim Hannah, Blantyre 1st Fed, 1st region, 4th open SNFC Andrazel open, consistantly good since the early 80's. 8. Billy King Newmains Winner of the Carriage Trophy for the best average in the 3 longest inland races, fantastic year ever present on the fed results. Gareth
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 Some top class names there for sure Gareth
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 1, 2010 Report Posted February 1, 2010 Some top class names there for sure Gareth Yes Tam and goes to show the depth of quality fanciers in the Lanarkshire fed in that this years donors are different from last years fanciers that were kind enough to donate a young bird.
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 2, 2010 Report Posted February 2, 2010 Refreshed The sale of 2010 young birds this years at the presentation this coming Friday have been kindly donated by the following successful fanciers who we are extremely grateful to. Tickets are still available at £12, any commission bids then please PM myself. 1. G.W.P MacAloney, Coatbridge A partnership that has to be considered as one of the best federation flyers in the UK. 2. W Allison, Cambuslang Won 1st Fed, 1st west region, 4th open SNFC Alencon 2009, Silver award and the LSC Gold cup, dream season . 3. Mick McCormick, Uddingston Small team fancier that put's up some fantastic performances including 1st Fed, 1st region, 8th open SNFC Newbury 4. Billy Bisland, Lenzie Competeitive from 60 miles to 600+ miles, highlight in 2009 for Billy was winning 1st fed, 1st region, 3rd open SNFC Ypres. 5. Jim Cullen, Uddingston 1st fed 2nd west, region, 5th open SNFC Alencon 2009, consistently at the top of the Distance events. 6. J & A Stokes, Carstairs Successful fanciers in SNFC events for the last 30-40 years, top 2010 YB assured. 7. Jim Hannah, Blantyre 1st Fed, 1st region, 4th open SNFC Andrazel open, consistantly good since the early 80's. 8. Billy King Newmains Winner of the Carriage Trophy for the best average in the 3 longest inland races, fantastic year ever present on the fed results. Gareth
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 Budgie has promised champaign for every table so whose all going to take advantage of the man's generosity ;)
Guest WINGS 04 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 i will be there just so that there is one tim in the hall ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 i will be there just so that there is one tim in the hall ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D There was believing that it was the other way round. ;)
ALF Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 was hoping to be there masel tonight but no chance now as i cant get away early from work and dont finish till 8
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 was hoping to be there masel tonight but no chance now as i cant get away early from work and dont finish till 8 You'll only miss the meal so just come straight after work and i will keep you a seat.
jimmywylie Posted February 5, 2010 Report Posted February 5, 2010 You'll only miss the meal so just come straight after work and i will keep you a seat. he could be dane way missin a meal ;D ;D ;D ;D
frank-123 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 can some give me a good excuse why i never got in till 04.00 ??)
Guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 can some give me a good excuse why i never got in till 04.00 ??) fell asleep in toilet
cowly7 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 can some give me a good excuse why i never got in till 04.00 ??) Drink maybe? ;D ;D
frank-123 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 great wee night the place was a bit of a dive but food was good and the comedian was top notch it was well run by the top table good to see the fed make an effort for all the winners
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 The best organised night that the fed has had for a long time 8) 8).
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 can some give me a good excuse why i never got in till 04.00 ??) Poor Taxi service Or Your were doing your weekly exercise class on the dance floor of the local nightclub ;D ;D.
Guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Posted February 6, 2010 Poor Taxi service Or Your were doing your weekly exercise class on the dance floor of the local nightclub ;D ;D. any photos
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