Roland Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Feathered friends team up with Disney for fundraiser By: Jillian Austin - Brandon Sun online Look into the sky on Sunday morning and you just might see valiant pigeons racing through the clouds. Pigeons will be flying from the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border to Brandon for a local fundraiser that coincides with the opening of the new Walt Disney film, Valiant — a movie about a brave but undersized pigeon who serves with the British royal fleet in the Second World War. Craig Emery, a local pigeon trainer, said that like Valiant, his own birds also have to be brave to make it back to their First Street home. “There is an element of danger,” Emery said. “There are sometimes fellows out shooting, hawks and barbed wire that they have to avoid.” But he has no doubt his pigeons will return from their adventure. “They’re all good athletes,” he said with a chuckle. “The homing instinct comes pretty natural to pigeons.” The fundraiser will benefit Westman Dreams for Kids and the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which will mark its 20th year in Brandon this Christmas. The charity event has grown from a small church to the Keystone Centre in its 20 years, serving thousands of people dinner at Christmas time. Bob Pilchar, manager of the Capitol Theatre, had the fundraising idea for the pigeon race in the back of his mind for quite some time, as he also raises pigeons. When the movie came out he thought it would be the perfect time to do it, and partnered up with Gladden Smith of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner. “It’s very important for both organizations to meet their goals,” said Smith. “Without money being raised we wouldn’t be able to keep them going.” He said there are a few other fundraisers planned in the coming months to make sure there will be enough money for the dinner this year. Smith said the response from the people of Brandon is overwhelming whenever he has a fundraiser in motion. “The businesses and people in Brandon are just awesome,” Smith said. “People have just jumped on board and supported us 110 per cent.” “Brandon is a very giving town,” said Pilchar. “It rallies behind itself and looks after its own pretty well.” He said it is very important to give back to the community through time, money and efforts. “We’re quite happy with the response,” Pilchar said. There are approximately 40 birds being sponsored at $100 each. The pigeons, trained by Emery, will start their journey at 7 a.m. Sunday. Emery expects most will return home after three to five hours and said the birds will average 60 miles per hour. Businesses who sponsor a pigeon get to name it. The Brandon Sun will cheer for its feathered friend, Sunshine. The business with the winning pigeon gets a free private showing of Valiant at the Capitol Theatre for all employees. This of course doesn't apply to the UK, but the film will be here no doubt soon.
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 sometimes it comes in sometimes it DISNEY
Guest Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 ;D i had some of them youngsters last year Tam , chancers , sent them racing if it dont come back Disney matter ....................................? andy
Guest MBpigeonguy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Feathered friends team up with Disney for fundraiser By: Jillian Austin - Brandon Sun online Look into the sky on Sunday morning and you just might see valiant pigeons racing through the clouds. Pigeons will be flying from the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border to Brandon for a local fundraiser that coincides with the opening of the new Walt Disney film, Valiant — a movie about a brave but undersized pigeon who serves with the British royal fleet in the Second World War. Craig Emery, a local pigeon trainer, said that like Valiant, his own birds also have to be brave to make it back to their First Street home. “There is an element of danger,” Emery said. “There are sometimes fellows out shooting, hawks and barbed wire that they have to avoid.” But he has no doubt his pigeons will return from their adventure. “They’re all good athletes,” he said with a chuckle. “The homing instinct comes pretty natural to pigeons.” The fundraiser will benefit Westman Dreams for Kids and the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which will mark its 20th year in Brandon this Christmas. The charity event has grown from a small church to the Keystone Centre in its 20 years, serving thousands of people dinner at Christmas time. Bob Pilchar, manager of the Capitol Theatre, had the fundraising idea for the pigeon race in the back of his mind for quite some time, as he also raises pigeons. When the movie came out he thought it would be the perfect time to do it, and partnered up with Gladden Smith of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner. “It’s very important for both organizations to meet their goals,” said Smith. “Without money being raised we wouldn’t be able to keep them going.” He said there are a few other fundraisers planned in the coming months to make sure there will be enough money for the dinner this year. Smith said the response from the people of Brandon is overwhelming whenever he has a fundraiser in motion. “The businesses and people in Brandon are just awesome,” Smith said. “People have just jumped on board and supported us 110 per cent.” “Brandon is a very giving town,” said Pilchar. “It rallies behind itself and looks after its own pretty well.” He said it is very important to give back to the community through time, money and efforts. “We’re quite happy with the response,” Pilchar said. There are approximately 40 birds being sponsored at $100 each. The pigeons, trained by Emery, will start their journey at 7 a.m. Sunday. Emery expects most will return home after three to five hours and said the birds will average 60 miles per hour. Businesses who sponsor a pigeon get to name it. The Brandon Sun will cheer for its feathered friend, Sunshine. The business with the winning pigeon gets a free private showing of Valiant at the Capitol Theatre for all employees. This of course doesn't apply to the UK, but the film will be here no doubt soon. where u from Roland?
Guest MBpigeonguy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 whats the artical about. i was in brandon last month, i go ther alot, its a green city its nicer to look at then most citys. it has alot of trees and grass, the keyston center is big big!!!
Roland Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 England M8. Have spent some time in Canada. Gave a talk at the last but one C.U. Convention ... work stopped me getting there this October just gone. I am booked for this year 'Pickle Lake' prize giving. Me and Bill Butterfield, originally from 'Monkey Hanging' country bumkins till he was 16. (HARTLEPOOL when they thought it was a Frenchmen / French spy SO THEY HUNG IT!) He moved to Toronto, but he's father was a top notch flyer though blind. He still handled and chose the breeders, and which went to race that week - end, and Like Jed Jackson and few others clocked them in himself. My first wife was from Winnipeg Manatoba, so the two eldst sons are half Canadian. I was the instigator of your 'Pickle Lake' with Mike Van Der Jagt. And with Roland Zacherios races from Winnipeg I themed the Canadian Distance Day'. Hopefully will get 1000 miles on day one day .... Canada has the best chance of any for doing that I guess. I'm coming over in October again.
Guest MBpigeonguy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 well i dont really know about the races and suff u talked about im new. so were do u go when u come to canada manitoba. i love winnipeg i live 15 min east from winnipeg, we only have 19 fliers in Mb including me!! i hope u have a good time when u come to CANADA!!!! ;D
sapper756 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 What,s the difference between Tammy and Walt Disney? Tammy keeps street doo,s and Walt Disney ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Roland Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Posted February 26, 2007 I do... have Alberta to go to yet. Sons took Ex Wife to Winnipeg 3 years back now. Missuaga / Toronto / Montreal / Quebec, and most of Ontario. but Quebec! Well they certainly didn't make me welcome there, indeed the fact was that they went out of their way to let you know that they were French and the Brits aren't welcome. But everyone to their own.
gangster Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 What,s the difference between Tammy and Walt Disney? Tammy keeps street doo,s and Walt Disney ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D your terrible you are and i hope u aint being blatantly racist.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Guest MBpigeonguy Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 I do... have Alberta to go to yet. Sons took Ex Wife to Winnipeg 3 years back now. Missuaga / Toronto / Montreal / Quebec, and most of Ontario. but Quebec! Well they certainly didn't make me welcome there, indeed the fact was that they went out of their way to let you know that they were French and the Brits aren't welcome. But everyone to their own. all quebec cares about is quebec i think they ARE PUSHING ON going indipendent but canadas not making that easy for them. have u heard there is no alberta classic this year?
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