Scotland - Charity Auction For Help For Heroes

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For some years now I have been active in support of Help for Heroes and am the County Volunteer Co-ordinator for Argyll and Bute. H4H is a charity set up to provide life long support for those service personnel injured in conflicts since 9/11. The charities aims are as follows:-

 

H4H supports veterans and serving personnel who have been wounded or injured, or have become sick, as a result of serving their country. Additionally their families and dependents receive support from the Charity as they care for their loved one, and adapt to the new challenges that they face. Our primary focus is on those affected by recent and current conflicts due to the urgency and extent of their needs. Anyone is welcome to apply for support and will be considered on a case by case basis and referred to our charity partners where appropriate.

 

H4H is a tri-service military charity, providing support to full time, reservist Servicemen and women and veterans from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.

 

H4H is strictly non-political. We accept that wars happen under any government and seek to support those people wounded in war, not to comment on the reasons behind such conflicts. Wars are brutal and Servicemen and women are injured almost daily - we can’t prevent this, but together, we can help those who are wounded in the service of our country to recover, and that is our focus; it’s as simple as that.

 

H4H has no affiliation with any political party and does not endorse the use of its name, brand or images for the promotion of any political viewpoint. The money raised by H4H’s supporters is used to support wounded service personnel regardless of gender, colour or creed and the Charity strongly opposes any individual or political party who would want otherwise, as well as those who seek to use the Charity’s name for their own political gain.

 

 

For further details about the charity please check out http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.html

 

Many events are held every year to support the charity, but to date I don't think that any have been organised through the pigeon fancy in Scotland.

 

To remedy this it is intended to hold an auction near the end of October this year with the funds going to Help for Heroes. The idea is to have the donated birds on display as opposed to promissory donations. It is also hoped to get as much media coverage as possible, so that the fancy benefits as well from the publicity. The venue has not been finalised but will be in the central belt of Scotland.

 

If any prominent/successful fancier from anywhere in the UK and Ireland would like to donate a bird, either a late bred specially for the sale or an older bird, please pm me your details and I will get back in touch with you.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

 

Yours Aye

 

Terry Markwick

[THE FIFER]

I sent you pm re this, if members want to donate good, but the line in your thread " Many events are held every year to support the charity, but to date I don't think that any have been organised through the pigeon fancy in Scotland." is not the case there have been 2 on pigeonbasics to the amounts of £7000 plus so a total of £15000, from members of basics so including Scottish, one of the reasons you may not know this is because we dont get any publicity for it, but the members have done well with H4H and other charities to the amount of £28000 in the past 2 years, just to let members know your one is not on basics and run by you at a venue, hope you get the donations and it goes well,

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Fifer

 

Thanks for the advice on the previous auctions. I will certainly amend any future info I distribute to acknowledge how well the site has supported H4H to date.

 

I am sorry that you have not received the publicity that you so richly deserve for your efforts. I can only think that you held the auction without registering the fact with H4H. There is no pressing need to register, but it does mean that you get noted and the event given some prominence via the charity's set up.

 

If I had been more active in recent times on PB I would have known that you had held the auctions but I have not been able to do much "surfing" due to other pressures.

 

Thanks for your support.

 

 

Yours Aye

 

Terry Markwick

[Ian McKay]

Fifer

 

Thanks for the advice on the previous auctions. I will certainly amend any future info I distribute to acknowledge how well the site has supported H4H to date.

 

I am sorry that you have not received the publicity that you so richly deserve for your efforts. I can only think that you held the auction without registering the fact with H4H. There is no pressing need to register, but it does mean that you get noted and the event given some prominence via the charity's set up.

 

If I had been more active in recent times on PB I would have known that you had held the auctions but I have not been able to do much "surfing" due to other pressures.

 

Thanks for your support.

 

 

Yours Aye

 

Terry Markwick

 

 

Hi Terry

 

I can assure you I did register the fund raising event and had a registration number

 

Ian

[blaz]

I also registered the fund raising event and had a registration number.

for the 1st H4H sale on hear the person i was dealimg with was a dan walker .dan is or was the coordinator for edinburgh.

 

Gary Cairns

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Hi Ian/Blaz, I am sorry that you did not get publicity for your auctions.

 

As they weren't registered in my area I wouldn't have any knowledge of them, if I had, being a pigeon fancier I would have immediately been interested. Thanks again for your efforts and support for H4H.

 

Yours Aye

 

Terry

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Justare already several birds promised from great fliers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. More details later.

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Bump

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Some more information on the Help for Heroes Auction.

 

It is being held on Sunday 20th October in Gartcosh Works Social Club. This is a great venue with fantastic facilities. It is also well located in central Scotland with easy access from all the main motorways in the central belt. The committee of the Social Club have agreed to lease the facility free of charge and it is the first time they have held an event like this. They admire Help for Heroes so much that they did not hesitate to offer the venue.

 

There has been a tremendous response form the pigeon fraternity across the UK with birds being offered by many prominent fanciers. Among them are Allan Darragh, T&K Mawhinney, Spence Bros., United Lofts, Joe Morrison and Davie Mawhinney of Northern Ireland. Sheldon Leonard and Billy Cullimore of Ireland. Barry Kinnear, Joe Murphy, Morris Bros., Jim Donaldson, Jim Hannah, Steven Aitcheson, Mick McMurchie, Ricky Young, Mark Findlay, Lindsay Cowan, Grant and McGovern, J&J Hood, GW & P Macaloney, Jim Cameron, Norman Orr, Dave Brown, David McStay and Billy Graham of Scotland. Birds have also been promised from England and it is anticipated that there will be a lot more donated before the day.

 

The idea is to have birds in pens so that fanciers can follow the old adage that “your eye is your merchant.†Commission bids will be accepted nearer the time and it is hoped that phone bids can be arranged too. The auctioneer is Scottish scribe Joe Murphy. All funds raised less any expenses with go straight to H4H.

 

Why Help for Heroes? Mainly because H4H believes that any Serviceman or woman who suffers life changing injuries in the line of duty deserves the very best support for life. The charity was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry who were moved to ‘do their bit’ after a visit to Selly Oak Hospital in 2007. The first task, suggested by General Sir Richard Dannatt (then Chief of the General Staff) was to fund a swimming pool at Headley Court (the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre near Epsom in Surrey). Because of legal restrictions it wasn’t possible to channel the money raised through existing Service charities for a capital building project so a new charity had to be established. Help for Heroes was launched on 1 October 2007.

 

Hope to see you there!

[Guest Doostalker]

Help for Heroes – Scottish Pigeon Auction

 

Gartcosh Works Social Club

 

Sunday 20th October 2013

 

FOR AUCTION - A SELECT GROUP OF QUALITY BIRDS FROM RENOWNED LOFTS FROM ACROSS THE UK and IRELAND

 

The majority are birds straight out of these winning lofts, which can immediately go in to your stock section, and you could be breeding your own champions in 2014!

 

Birds from these lofts have scored at Club, Fed, Combine and National level for fanciers all over the UK, Ireland and further afield. There are several winning birds included for sale!

 

Lots donated by:-

Morris Bros., Jim Donaldson, Allan Darragh, Jim Hannah, Gregory Bros., Steven Aitcheson, Dave Mawhinney, Mick McMurchie, Ricky Young, T & K Mawhinney, Mark Findlay, W Kinnear & Son, Donnelly Bros., Longdells Lofts, Lindsay Cowan, Joe Murphy, Spence Bros., Kevin Murphy, Grant & McGovern, J & J Hood, Owen Kirwin (The Legend), G W & P Macaloney, Davie Brown, G Parker, Billy Graham, Sheldon Leonard, Jim Cameron, Norman Orr, Billy Cullimore, Gareth Rankin, Joe Morrison, Gerald Delaney (Oroory Hill Lofts), Andrew Lees, Ian Gibb (Gibb and Byrne), Walker & Wilson, Doyle and Doyle, R & J Combe, Geoff Greenaway, Davy Elliot, also at auction birds out of stock purchased from M & D Evans, Eric Cannon, Bob McDonald, Jos Thone and others. Additional birds are being donated daily and a full list will be on www.facebook.com/HelpForHeroesArgyllAndBute, by e mail from terry@fynepets.co.uk and available at the sale

 

Bidding starts at £20/bird (£40/pair).

 

Auctioneer Joe Murphy

 

The auction will be held in Gartcosh Works Social Club, Eastgate, Gartcosh, Glasgow, G69 8AS (By kind permission of the Social Club Committee)

 

Viewing from 12 noon to 2pm. Auction starts at 2pm.

 

Bar and snack or full meal facilities available.

 

Getting to Gartcosh:- From Glasgow and West take M8 or M74 to M73 to Jnct 2A Muirhead/Gartcosh; From Edinburgh take M8 to M73 to Jnct 2A as above; From Stirling and North take M9 to M80 to M73 to Jnct 2A; From Lanark and South take M74 to M73 to Jnct 2A.

 

All commission bids to Terry Markwick, 07920428903.

 

 

All payments to be made before confirmation of sale.

 

Purchasers to arrange for, and pay carriage on, birds promised for 2014.

 

Our grateful thanks to everyone who kindly donated birds for the auction, and to sponsors Gartcosh Works Social Club, Saltire Pigeon Couriers, Marlaw Pet Supplies and G & R Pigeon Couriers.

[alex wight]

Hello Terry, txt sent to you.

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Help for Heroes – Scottish Pigeon Auction

 

Gartcosh Works Social Club Sunday 20th October 2013

 

 

Details/Pedigrees of birds will be appended to pens.

N.B. Sex of YB’s believed correct but not guaranteed.

 

Bidding starts at £20/bird (£40/pair).

 

Lot No Donor Details of Lot

1 Jim Donaldson, Peterhead Details to follow

2 Dave Mawhinney, NI GB13B46690 B Ch Pd Hen. Details to follow

3 W Kinnear & Son, Edinburgh Details to follow

4 Sheldon Leonard, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S101665. B Ch Hen “Charity†from the best that Universal Lofts has to offer

5 Walker & Wilson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR745 B Ch Pd Hen. Bred for stock. Out of Shore Toon Lady 1st Arras 2010 SNRPC

6 G Parker & Son, Lisburn Details to follow

7 R&J Combe, Elphinstone SU13E444 Blue Ch Cock. Well bred YB. Pedigree on pen

8 Spence Bros., Lisburn 2014 YB

9 Joe Murphy, Fife SU09NE2823 Blue Cock. Pedigree on pen

10 S&M Neary, Gorey, Co Wexford IHU13S56847. Ch Hen. Details on pen

11 D&J Campbell and Bigger, NI GB07E21017. Blue W/F Hen. Winner on the road and breeder of Open and Section Prize Winners

12 Andrew Lees, Eyemouth NEHU12BOR1945. Blue Cock. Pure Cattrysse. Sire was 3rd Open SNFC Ypres and 3rd Open SNRPC YB National

13 Mr & Mrs G Delaney, Dromore, NI GB13D03311. Blue Hen.

14 Kevin Murphy, Fife Details to follow

15 F Simpson, Doagh, NI GB11D02515. White Griz Hen. Roland Janssens

16 Jeff Greenaway, Dromore, NI 2014 YB

17 Mick McMurchie, Fife From the best of Mick’s fantastic lofts

18 D T Owen, Coldingham Blue Cock NEHU11BOR2533. 1st Club 2nd Fed son of 1st SNFC Eastbourne. Blue Hen NEHU13BOR1553 is free to the purchaser of this cock

19 Jim Hannah, Blantyre Details to follow

20 Joe Morrison, Larne, NI GB08H08032. B Ch Cock. Winner on the road. Fuller details to follow. Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge

21 J&J Hood, Milton of Campsie Details to follow

22 M&J O’Reilly, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S2196. Ch Hen Dam was winner of 2 x 1sts in the highly competitive Arklow Club. Pure Soontjens

23 GW&P Macaloney, Coatbridge Details to follow, but the name says it all!

24 Davy Elliot, Newbigging 2014 YB

25 Donnelly Bros., NI GB13C48893. Dk Ch Hen. Details on pen.

26 D McStay, Carluke Pair of 2013 Late Bred’s direct out of Eric Cannon Stock Birds.

27 Gibb & Byrne, Lisburn, NI GB13D06714. Blue Hen. Pure Jos Soontjen. Pedigree on pen

28 Lindsay Cowan, Ayrshire

29 S Aitcheson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR1405. Dk Ch Cock. Bred from Steve’s highly successful Bricoux lines that have won him numerous prizes at National level.

30 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB12L06193. B Ch Pd Hen. Cooremans out of Fenech Bros.,

31 Grant & McGovern, Ardrossan Details to follow

32 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

33 Morris Bros., Johnstone Red Ch Hen, G-Dtr of SNFC 1st Sect Claremont x 1st Sect SNFC Ypres when paired together

34 Lilley and Withers, Lisburn, NI GB12T12294. Ch Hen. Bred for stock, and not intended for sale. Vanwildermeersch lines. Bred from best of Bertie Fletcher & Son, Oakfiled Lofts. From Bliksem and Vetcher lines

35 D Brown, Kirkcaldy, Fife Details to follow

36 J Morrison, Larne, NI GB07H26000. B Ch Cock. Winner on the road. Fuller details to follow. Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge

37 Ricky Young, Ayrshire Details to follow

38 Koole Lofts, Ireland IHU13S75098. Blue cock. Pedigree on pen. Soontjen and Janssen/Hofkens lines

39 Billy Graham, Lanarkhire Details to follow

40 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

41 Gareth Rankin, Larkhall Details to follow

42 Creagh Lofts, Owen Kirwin, “The Legendâ€, Gorey, Ireland IHU13S131116. B Ch Hen. From the multi winning National Loft of Owen Kirwin, bred from his Janssen x Hofkens lines.

43 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB11L05833. B Ch Pd Hen. Pure Cooremans out of Fenech Bros., details on pen.

44 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

45 Mark Findlay, Ayrshire Details to follow

46 Wm McClelland, Doagh, NI GB12D18201. 2013 yb old ring used. Blue Hen. Herman Ceusters breeding. Details on pen

47 Norman Orr, Larkhall Details to follow

48 F Simpson, Doagh. NI GB13F49230. Red Cock. Details on pen

49 Doyle and Doyle, Arklow, Ireland Highly successful partnership flying in the extremely competitive Arklow club. They won the YB inland and channel averages in 2013.

50 A&N Lewis, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

51 Jim Cameron, Lanarkshire Details to follow

52 Allan Darragh, Cullybackey 2014 YB

53 J Wilson, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

54 Doyle and Doyle, Arklow, Ireland Highly successful partnership flying in the extremely competitive Arklow club. They won the YB inland and channel averages in 2013.

55 T&K Mawhinney, Donaghcloney, NI IHU13N06734. B Ch W/F Cock. An outstanding bird to close the sale. From his multiple winning loft which also is highly successful on the show bench.

 

Further birds expected before sale. For further details phone me on 07920428903

[showman]

Help for Heroes – Scottish Pigeon Auction

 

Gartcosh Works Social Club Sunday 20th October 2013

 

 

Details/Pedigrees of birds will be appended to pens.

N.B. Sex of YB’s believed correct but not guaranteed.

 

Bidding starts at £20/bird (£40/pair).

 

Lot No Donor Details of Lot

1 Jim Donaldson, Peterhead Details to follow

2 Dave Mawhinney, NI GB13B46690 B Ch Pd Hen. Details to follow

3 W Kinnear & Son, Edinburgh Details to follow

4 Sheldon Leonard, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S101665. B Ch Hen “Charity†from the best that Universal Lofts has to offer

5 Walker & Wilson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR745 B Ch Pd Hen. Bred for stock. Out of Shore Toon Lady 1st Arras 2010 SNRPC

6 G Parker & Son, Lisburn Details to follow

7 R&J Combe, Elphinstone SU13E444 Blue Ch Cock. Well bred YB. Pedigree on pen

8 Spence Bros., Lisburn 2014 YB

9 Joe Murphy, Fife SU09NE2823 Blue Cock. Pedigree on pen

10 S&M Neary, Gorey, Co Wexford IHU13S56847. Ch Hen. Details on pen

11 D&J Campbell and Bigger, NI GB07E21017. Blue W/F Hen. Winner on the road and breeder of Open and Section Prize Winners

12 Andrew Lees, Eyemouth NEHU12BOR1945. Blue Cock. Pure Cattrysse. Sire was 3rd Open SNFC Ypres and 3rd Open SNRPC YB National

13 Mr & Mrs G Delaney, Dromore, NI GB13D03311. Blue Hen.

14 Kevin Murphy, Fife Details to follow

15 F Simpson, Doagh, NI GB11D02515. White Griz Hen. Roland Janssens

16 Jeff Greenaway, Dromore, NI 2014 YB

17 Mick McMurchie, Fife From the best of Mick’s fantastic lofts

18 D T Owen, Coldingham Blue Cock NEHU11BOR2533. 1st Club 2nd Fed son of 1st SNFC Eastbourne. Blue Hen NEHU13BOR1553 is free to the purchaser of this cock

19 Jim Hannah, Blantyre Details to follow

20 Joe Morrison, Larne, NI GB08H08032. B Ch Cock. Winner on the road. Fuller details to follow. Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge

21 J&J Hood, Milton of Campsie Details to follow

22 M&J O’Reilly, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S2196. Ch Hen Dam was winner of 2 x 1sts in the highly competitive Arklow Club. Pure Soontjens

23 GW&P Macaloney, Coatbridge Details to follow, but the name says it all!

24 Davy Elliot, Newbigging 2014 YB

25 Donnelly Bros., NI GB13C48893. Dk Ch Hen. Details on pen.

26 D McStay, Carluke Pair of 2013 Late Bred’s direct out of Eric Cannon Stock Birds.

27 Gibb & Byrne, Lisburn, NI GB13D06714. Blue Hen. Pure Jos Soontjen. Pedigree on pen

28 Lindsay Cowan, Ayrshire

29 S Aitcheson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR1405. Dk Ch Cock. Bred from Steve’s highly successful Bricoux lines that have won him numerous prizes at National level.

30 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB12L06193. B Ch Pd Hen. Cooremans out of Fenech Bros.,

31 Grant & McGovern, Ardrossan Details to follow

32 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

33 Morris Bros., Johnstone Red Ch Hen, G-Dtr of SNFC 1st Sect Claremont x 1st Sect SNFC Ypres when paired together

34 Lilley and Withers, Lisburn, NI GB12T12294. Ch Hen. Bred for stock, and not intended for sale. Vanwildermeersch lines. Bred from best of Bertie Fletcher & Son, Oakfiled Lofts. From Bliksem and Vetcher lines

35 D Brown, Kirkcaldy, Fife Details to follow

36 J Morrison, Larne, NI GB07H26000. B Ch Cock. Winner on the road. Fuller details to follow. Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge

37 Ricky Young, Ayrshire Details to follow

38 Koole Lofts, Ireland IHU13S75098. Blue cock. Pedigree on pen. Soontjen and Janssen/Hofkens lines

39 Billy Graham, Lanarkhire Details to follow

40 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

41 Gareth Rankin, Larkhall Details to follow

42 Creagh Lofts, Owen Kirwin, “The Legendâ€, Gorey, Ireland IHU13S131116. B Ch Hen. From the multi winning National Loft of Owen Kirwin, bred from his Janssen x Hofkens lines.

43 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB11L05833. B Ch Pd Hen. Pure Cooremans out of Fenech Bros., details on pen.

44 RG&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Details to follow

45 Mark Findlay, Ayrshire Details to follow

46 Wm McClelland, Doagh, NI GB12D18201. 2013 yb old ring used. Blue Hen. Herman Ceusters breeding. Details on pen

47 Norman Orr, Larkhall Details to follow

48 F Simpson, Doagh. NI GB13F49230. Red Cock. Details on pen

49 Doyle and Doyle, Arklow, Ireland Highly successful partnership flying in the extremely competitive Arklow club. They won the YB inland and channel averages in 2013.

50 A&N Lewis, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

51 Jim Cameron, Lanarkshire Details to follow

52 Allan Darragh, Cullybackey 2014 YB

53 J Wilson, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

54 Doyle and Doyle, Arklow, Ireland Highly successful partnership flying in the extremely competitive Arklow club. They won the YB inland and channel averages in 2013.

55 T&K Mawhinney, Donaghcloney, NI IHU13N06734. B Ch W/F Cock. An outstanding bird to close the sale. From his multiple winning loft which also is highly successful on the show bench.

 

Further birds expected before sale. For further details phone me on 07920428903

[Delboy]

cracking line up, some top fanciers in this sale

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This is the final list for the auction. There are birds in this list which have won at Club Fed and Nat level or are off winners at these levels. Don't miss your opportunity!!! Phone me for commission bids!!

Help for Heroes – Scottish Pigeon Auction

 

Gartcosh Works Social Club Sunday 20th October 2013

 

Viewing from 12 till 2

 

Auction starts at 2.

 

 

Details/Pedigrees of birds will be appended to pens.

N.B. Sex of YB’s believed correct but not guaranteed.

 

Bidding starts at £20/bird (£40/pair).

 

Lot No Donor Details of Lot

1 Jim Donaldson, Peterhead Details on pen

2 Dave Mawhinney, NI GB13B46690 B Ch Pd Hen. Details to follow

3 W Kinnear & Son, Edinburgh GB13P6343. B Ch Hen. This YB has flown 8 races inc SNFC YB National Leicester. It is out of Auld Reekie and Kardale Style lines

4 Sheldon Leonard, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S101665. B Ch Hen “Charity†from the best that Universal Lofts has to offer

5 Walker & Wilson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR745 B Ch Pd Hen. Bred for stock. Out of Shore Toon Lady 1st Arras 2010 SNRPC

6 G Parker & Son, Lisburn IHU13N18546. Ch Hen. Details on pen

7 R&J Combe, Elphinstone SU13E444 Blue Ch Cock. Well-bred YB. Pedigree on pen

8 Spence Bros., Lisburn 2014 YB

9 Joe Murphy, Fife SU09NE2823 Blue Cock. Pedigree on pen

10 S&M Neary, Gorey, Co Wexford IHU13S56847. Ch Hen. Details on pen

11 D&J Campbell and Bigger, NI GB07E21017. Blue W/F Hen. Winner on the road and breeder of Open and Section Prize Winners

12 Andrew Lees, Eyemouth NEHU12BOR1945. Blue Cock. Pure Cattrysse. Sire was 3rd Open SNFC Ypres and 3rd Open SNRPC YB National

13 Mr & Mrs G Delaney, Dromore, NI GB13D03311. Blue Hen. Highly successful loft

14 Kevin Murphy, Fife Details on pen

15 F Simpson, Doagh, NI GB11D02515. White Griz Hen. Roland Janssens

16 Jeff Greenaway, Dromore, NI 2014 YB

17 Mick McMurchie, Fife From the best of Mick’s fantastic lofts

18 D T Owen, Coldingham Blue Cock NEHU11BOR2533. 1st Club 2nd Fed son of 1st SNFC Eastbourne. Blue Hen NEHU13BOR1553 is free to the purchaser of this cock

19 Jim Hannah, Blantyre Details on pen

20 Joe Morrison, Larne, NI GB08H08032. B Ch Cock. 1st section 5714 birds 13th open 25722 birds from Tullamore 135 miles Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge (see Terry Markwick)

21 J&J Hood, Milton of Campsie 2014 YB. See details on pen

22 M&J O’Reilly, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S2196. Ch Hen Dam was winner of 2 x 1sts in the highly competitive Arklow Club.

23 GW&P Macaloney, Coatbridge Details to follow, but the name says it all!

24 Davy Elliot, Newbigging 2014 YB. A great opportunity!!

25 Donnelly Bros., NI GB13C48893. Dk Ch Hen. Details on pen.

26 D McStay, Carluke A pair of birds! SU08-5747 Ch Cock and SU12-219 B W/F Hen out of Eric Cannon Stock Birds.

27 Gibb & Byrne, Lisburn, NI GB13D06714. Blue Hen. Pure Jos Soontjen. Pedigree on pen

28 Lindsay Cowan, Ayrshire SU07A117. Barless Mealy Cock. From Lindsay’s excellent long distance family

29 S Aitcheson, Eyemouth NEHU13BOR1405. Dk Ch Cock. Bred from Steve’s highly successful Bricoux lines that have won him numerous prizes at National level.

30 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB12L06193. B Ch Pd Hen. Cooremans out of Fenech Bros.,

31 Grant & McGovern, Ardrossan Staf Van Reet Cock. Details on Pen

32 R,G&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI GB07P12487. B Ch Hen. Andre Geens lines.

33 Morris Bros., Johnstone Red Ch Hen, G-Dtr of SNFC 1st Sect Claremont x 1st Sect SNFC Ypres when paired together

34 Lilley and Withers, Lisburn, NI GB12T12294. Ch Hen. Bred for stock, and not intended for sale. Vanwildermeersch lines. Bred from best of Bertie Fletcher & Son, Oakfield Lofts.

35 D Brown, Kirkcaldy, Fife SU12F274. B Ch Hen.

36 Joe Morrison, Larne, NI GB07H26000. B Ch Cock. Winner on the road. Winner of this bird has choice of hen free of charge (see Terry Markwick)

37 Ricky Young, Ayrshire SU13A8507. Red Hen. Same family as Ricky’s National Winner

38 Koole Lofts, Ireland IHU13S75098. Blue cock. Pedigree on pen. Soontjen and Janssen/Hofkens lines

39 Billy Graham, Lanarkshire Details on pen

40 R,G&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI GB12V45557. B Ch Cock. Off proven winners

41 Gareth Rankin, Larkhall Details on pen

42 Creagh Lofts, Owen Kirwin, “The Legendâ€, Gorey, Ireland IHU13S131116. B Ch Hen. From the multi winning National Loft of Owen Kirwin, bred from his Janssen x Hofkens lines.

43 D Clements, Lisburn, NI GB11L05833. B Ch Pd Hen. Pure Cooremans out of Fenech Bros., details on pen.

44 R,G&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI GB12V45527. Blue Cock. Won several prizes in 2012 before injury; inc 1st club, 30th sect and 81st open 22,147 birds.

45 Mark Findlay, Ayrshire SU10A4247. Ch Hen. From same lines as Lot 28

46 Wm McClelland, Doagh, NI GB12D18201. 2013 yb old ring used. Blue Hen. Herman Ceusters breeding. Details on pen

47 Norman Orr, Larkhall Details on pen

48 F Simpson, Doagh. NI GB13F49230. Red Cock. Details on pen

49 Paul Cunningham, Dublin, Ireland IHU11S103455 late bred old ring. Red Ch Cock.

Paul donated this pigeon off his best direct Roland Janssen’s

50 A&N Lewis, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

51 Jim Cameron, Lanarkshire Details on pen

52 Allan Darragh, Cullybackey Pair of 2014 YB’s

53 J Wilson, Doagh, NI 2014 YB

54 R,G&G Donaldson, Portadown, NI Pair of 2014 YB’s

55 Gary and Mark Doyle, Arklow, Ireland IHU13S2366. Blue Hen. From the lost that won all the averages in the Arklow club in 2013!!

56 Willie Powers, Dublin, Ireland IHU13S27593. B Ch Pd Hen. See details on pen

57 T&K Mawhinney, Donaghcloney, NI IHU13N06734. B Ch W/F Cock. An outstanding bird to close the sale. From this multiple winning loft which is also highly successful on the show bench.

 

For further details phone me on 07920428903

[JohnQuinn]

Some more information on the Help for Heroes Auction.

 

It is being held on Sunday 20th October in Gartcosh Works Social Club. This is a great venue with fantastic facilities. It is also well located in central Scotland with easy access from all the main motorways in the central belt. The committee of the Social Club have agreed to lease the facility free of charge and it is the first time they have held an event like this. They admire Help for Heroes so much that they did not hesitate to offer the venue.

 

There has been a tremendous response form the pigeon fraternity across the UK with birds being offered by many prominent fanciers. Among them are Allan Darragh, T&K Mawhinney, Spence Bros., United Lofts, Joe Morrison and Davie Mawhinney of Northern Ireland. Sheldon Leonard and Billy Cullimore of Ireland. Barry Kinnear, Joe Murphy, Morris Bros., Jim Donaldson, Jim Hannah, Steven Aitcheson, Mick McMurchie, Ricky Young, Mark Findlay, Lindsay Cowan, Grant and McGovern, J&J Hood, GW & P Macaloney, Jim Cameron, Norman Orr, Dave Brown, David McStay and Billy Graham of Scotland. Birds have also been promised from England and it is anticipated that there will be a lot more donated before the day.

 

The idea is to have birds in pens so that fanciers can follow the old adage that “your eye is your merchant.†Commission bids will be accepted nearer the time and it is hoped that phone bids can be arranged too. The auctioneer is Scottish scribe Joe Murphy. All funds raised less any expenses with go straight to H4H.

 

Why Help for Heroes? Mainly because H4H believes that any Serviceman or woman who suffers life changing injuries in the line of duty deserves the very best support for life. The charity was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry who were moved to ‘do their bit’ after a visit to Selly Oak Hospital in 2007. The first task, suggested by General Sir Richard Dannatt (then Chief of the General Staff) was to fund a swimming pool at Headley Court (the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre near Epsom in Surrey). Because of legal restrictions it wasn’t possible to channel the money raised through existing Service charities for a capital building project so a new charity had to be established. Help for Heroes was launched on 1 October 2007.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

As everyone on this Forum knows i support ALL ventures where possible and it is my intention to go along tomorrow and nod my head on some of the lots offered, however i do not understand what "expenses" will be incurred if the birds are given free, the venue is free and i assume your own efforts putting this MARVELLOUS sale together is free. ??

[Guest bigda]

As everyone on this Forum knows i support ALL ventures where possible and it is my intention to go along tomorrow and nod my head on some of the lots offered, however i do not understand what "expenses" will be incurred if the birds are given free, the venue is free and i assume your own efforts putting this MARVELLOUS sale together is free. ??

maybe ferry charges, getting birds from Ireland, or UK couriers. i think terry came from coatbridge and was in the TA.

Edited October 19, 2013 by bigda

[Guest Doostalker]

Mr Quinn. Please introduce yourself and I will happily advise you on expenses.

[Guest Doostalker]

Mr Quinn. Please introduce yourself and I will happily advise you on expenses.

[JohnQuinn]

Mr Quinn. Please introduce yourself and I will happily advise you on expenses.

 

Well as you see my name is John Quinn and i have organised and run sales many times in the past. I have run around collecting birds from here there and everywhere when the donors couldn't manage to get them to me, or i have had friends who are coming to the sales bring birds along from their respective area's. I have auctioned them myself or i have had friends do the auction on my behalf for free. In all those occasions there were no expenses attached to the sales except my fuel costs which i forego because generally its sales for good causes, eg, Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health. I do hope that gives you an idea of who i am and where my morals are at. atb John.

[JohnQuinn]

John I would think its as Danny says as I know he went to Ireland to bring birds over for the sale but I would think there will be a breakdown of the sale I e balance sheet

 

Pm sent Alan, but i will MAKE IT VERY CLEAR, IN NO WAY AM I QUESTIONING TERRY'S INTEGRITY, or otherwise suggesting there is anything underhand going on. It was a simple question, no more than that.

[JohnQuinn]

Just got confirmation from Terry that my commission bid for lot 24 was successful

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Pm sent Alan, but i will MAKE IT VERY CLEAR, IN NO WAY AM I QUESTIONING TERRY'S INTEGRITY, or otherwise suggesting there is anything underhand going on. It was a simple question, no more than that.

received the pm John and replied don't think theres any thing wrong in asking honest questions jmo

[JohnQuinn]

received the pm John and replied don't think theres any thing wrong in asking honest questions jmo

 

Me neither Alan and that's all it was, though i do understand how misinterpretation can come into it when asking "money" questions. Am glad however that i have managed to contribute to the sale even though i couldn't find the time to go along.

 

Gonna miss the show down in Kilmarnock tonight as well but work has to come first especially in the off season so i can use up all my favours during the racing season.

[johnc]

went to the sale today cracking sale and cracking prices for the buyer