bbc 1 now - Dickin Medal / Pigeons in War

[Guest]

the one show on bbc ,talking about the birds that won the dickin medal .           andy.

[vanreets]

just cought the end bit :-/

great

[BLACK W F]

great publicity for the pigeon fanciers   thats what we need more shows like that

[Guest]

just cought the end bit :-/

great

it was short and sweet ,not 100% accurate , but did raise awareness about the fact they saved lives as opposed to the flying rat image ,so overall a posotive thing .         andy.

 

[BLACK W F]

its a start we could build on

[Guest]

its a start we could build on

it is great to see short ,informative films about the birds. i think if the R.P.R.A. had a promotions person ,they could contact the show ,point out the few discrepencies ,and show another short film ,add links to websites (like pigeonbasics) .         andy.

 

 

[Guest]

Why the RPRA don't approach the Royal British Legion, with a view to incorporating pigeons in some way into the poppy appeal. I know Remembrance Day is for those who lost their lives for the future of us all, but, were it not for those gallant pigeons many more brave soldiers would have perished. Needless to say many pigeons also perished in those wars trying to save lives, and so I feel they should also be recognised by incorporating a symbol, of some description, on the poppy. My suggestion being having the little black centre of the poppy in the shape of a flying pigeon. Just my thoughts

[Guest]

Why the RPRA don't approach the Royal British Legion, with a view to incorporating pigeons in some way into the poppy appeal. I know Remembrance Day is for those who lost their lives for the future of us all, but, were it not for those gallant pigeons many more brave soldiers would have perished. Needless to say many pigeons also perished in those wars trying to save lives, and so I feel they should also be recognised by incorporating a symbol, of some description, on the poppy. My suggestion being having the little black centre of the poppy in the shape of a flying pigeon. Just my thoughts

that would be a nice touch Bob . i asked (a few years back) for any posters or info to promote the sport to put in local shop or post office windows, mainly to increase membership of my last club ,through new members or folk that kept birds before and now in retirement may consider keeping them again ..... i am still waiting ?                          andy.

 

 

[Guest]

that would be a nice touch Bob . i asked (a few years back) for any posters or info to promote the sport to put in local shop or post office windows, mainly to increase membership of my last club ,through new members or folk that kept birds before and now in retirement may consider keeping them again ..... i am still waiting ?                          andy.

 

 

I will email the RPRA with view to next year, and report back to the members, their response.

[Guest]

 

I will email the RPRA with view to next year, and report back to the members, their response.

great good luck with it ,i will be interested to see what response you get .                      andy.

 

 

[Guest]

great good luck with it ,i will be interested to see what response you get .                      andy.

 

 

Email sent to Mr David Bills

[Guest snookbri]

Why the RPRA don't approach the Royal British Legion, with a view to incorporating pigeons in some way into the poppy appeal. I know Remembrance Day is for those who lost their lives for the future of us all, but, were it not for those gallant pigeons many more brave soldiers would have perished. Needless to say many pigeons also perished in those wars trying to save lives, and so I feel they should also be recognised by incorporating a symbol, of some description, on the poppy. My suggestion being having the little black centre of the poppy in the shape of a flying pigeon. Just my thoughts

 

Perhaps they could suggest a pigeon release or would that be inappropiate?

It would certainly bring to the public's attention those gallant pigeons that saved so many lives, especially on a televised service.

[Guest IB]

The best link, war and pigeons, would be support for, and a good entry in, the proposed British International Annual Race from Ypres, Belgium, site of worst slaughter of many nations' young people in WW1 battles of the Somme, and the International war graves cemetery. Maybe worth emailing Unions to make sure they intend to take part from 2010.

[bruno1]

I've altered the thread's Title, Andy, I expect it will help attract more interest.

[vanreets]

I've altered the thread's Title, Andy, I expect it will help attract more interest.

 

looks a lot better well done

[Guest SPORTKA]

There is already a poppy for all animals involved in the war effort, its purple in colour, I think from memory its sold by Animal Aid, I bought one this year and was very proud to wear it.

[Guest rene]

Why the RPRA don't approach the Royal British Legion, with a view to incorporating pigeons in some way into the poppy appeal. I know Remembrance Day is for those who lost their lives for the future of us all, but, were it not for those gallant pigeons many more brave soldiers would have perished. Needless to say many pigeons also perished in those wars trying to save lives, and so I feel they should also be recognised by incorporating a symbol, of some description, on the poppy. My suggestion being having the little black centre of the poppy in the shape of a flying pigeon. Just my thoughts

 

im the Guernsey liberator and next year is our 65th year of being liberated from the Germans on May the 9th 1945 we are hopefuly going to do a big liberation of 5,000 pigeons including some of the Queen pigeons aswell

[Guest]

Brilliant, I hope it gets the support and publicity it deserves........... it all helps to promote public awareness

[Guest Denny]

If you've missed it - re watch it on i-player instead - you can even download it and watch it up to 30 days later

[Guest]

I've altered the thread's Title, Andy, I expect it will help attract more interest.

thank you , thats great . i did put it up in a hurry to try and catch peoples attention to the programme . thanks again .            andy.

 

 

[Guest]

If you've missed it - re watch it on i-player instead - you can even download it and watch it up to 30 days later

 

The link is http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mz6f1 forward it to 23 minutes  

[Guest]

 

Email sent to Mr David Bills

 

The response I received from Mr Bills this morning

 

Dear Mr Nichols,

 

Thank you for your suggestion. The BBC One Show featured pigeons in war last night. The programme explained the pigeon’s contribution to the war effort, the animals in war memorial and it included a clip from a camera carried by a pigeon and a message being carried.

Regards

 

David Bills

General Manager

[Guest]

 

The response I received from Mr Bills this morning

 

he is stating the obviuos there Bob ?? . hoped for something a little more in depth ?  but thanks for taking the time and effort .              andy.

 

 

[Guest]

he is stating the obviuos there Bob ?? . hoped for something a little more in depth ?  but thanks for taking the time and effort .              andy.

 

 

Well to be honest I was expecting a little more myself ?? Nevertheless I will refrain from commenting further and leave it to others to make their own opinions on what the RPRA think of suggestions made by it's members.

All I will say is I have the utmost respect for ALL those brave servicemen and women who fought in the many wars, in which so many lost their lives, so that we can have the freedom we enjoy today. The same respect goes to the animals and birds who had no choice, but to participate, and did so much to help save the lives of those brave service people.

[peterh127]

Thanks but No Thanks springs to mind regarding his reply