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Ring was issued to Brian Main who packed in earlier this year and gave most if his birds away. Best to report to SHU

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Keep the ring in the marker and press OK again and it should store the loft number

The government minister will be interpreting the guidance issued by her masters as she sees it. The SHU can only pass on what she tells them. If members choose to interpret the advice in a different way that is their choice. I can travel half a mile to put my pigeons in a training vehicle. Others can do the same quite easily while complying with the social distance and hygiene advice. The training vehicle which has been hired can then travel anywhere (Nicola said 5 miles is only advice) to release the pigeons. Nicola also said she would treat us as grown ups and that we would have to use our own judgement during the easing of the lockdown. I could give various examples of golfers, anglers and members of the public travelling far in excess of 5 miles over the past week as well as hundreds on beaches etc. There is far too much negativity and nit picking on this site.

That’s the problem. The governing bodies don’t know what is acceptable as the government minister won’t tell them. Gordon Turnbull issued a statement to federation secretaries yesterday which would clear up a lot of the unjustified criticism he has received. I thought Archie would have been asked to put it on here. As Glen Cameron said on another thread it is all down to interpretation. In my opinion 15 fanciers travelling half a mile to put trainers on a truck for a 50 mile toss is less risk than 15 fanciers travelling 20 miles in their cars for a toss. The government minister who is responsible for our situation happens to be my MSP. I have emailed her twice in the last 4 days. Still waiting for a reply. Has anyone else contacted their MSP?

Maidstone 18th July and Gold Cup 31st July or 1st August. Remember if we don’t get racing until 20th June fanciers in Aberdeen and North won’t be across the border before first Saturday in July

I have 3 emails. Club secretary, federation secretary and as a member. I know other members also have emails.

I agree Andy. And fanciers training pigeons when they shouldn’t will not do our case any good.

Ok thanks I have passed on the message

Thank you John.

Looking for a contact number for Carlton Reid from Inverness on behalf of a friend.

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Excellent article by the best scribe in the business

Whoever at BBC decided to show that crap should be out the door. The only consolation is nobody watches the channel.

I would assume the SHU officials will be discussing this and hopefully some guidance will be issued. Personally I don’t see the need to postpone racing at present as we are not due to start for 4 weeks. It would be possible to manage race marking with a minimum number of members within the premises. It would be the members choice if they wish to take part. However if the government dictate otherwise then we will have no choice.

I have been asked to post this on behalf of a former federation member. He has not raced for 3 years due to other commitments and hoped to get going again this season but has now decided to leave the sport. The birds would have to be collected from Carnoustie. For information call Brian on 07544 599266

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Best to look at the BHW free online edition. There are about 40 auctions over the weekend and you will get squeakers as well. Good luck! Enjoy your weekend

Congratulations Mike.

SHU show is 14th December

1st Jim Fraser 996.09 (Breeder & Buyer) £300 2nd Mike Macpherson 969.77 (Breeder & Buyer) £200 3rd Willem Dorward (Breeder) Willie Macknight 738.76 (Buyer) £50 each Well done to all and thank you to all who participated

Is there anyone who could assist in getting one of my young birds up the road a bit from near Durham?

Congratulations to Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran who are the Angus Federation fanciers of the year. Well done Gavin & Jimmy! The top ten points totals are as follows 300 - Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 277 - Ian Scott 265 - Davy Glen 235 - David Liddle 195 - Bob Baldie 127 - Kenny Droog & Son 59 - Jim McCafferty 57 - Charlie & Glen Cameron 50 - Eric Galloway 42 - Jim Fraser