DJL

No change

2008. they were a lighter blue

It is with great sadness that I report the sudden death of Theo, aged seventeen, son of Ken and Fiona Droog. He had suffered from asthma from a young age and passed away following an asthma attack on Wednesday. Theo was a member of Forfar RPC in partnership with his dad and loved helping Ken with the pigeons. He also enjoyed their trips to Blackpool and Doncaster shows. Sincere condolences to Ken, Fiona and family. David & Alison Liddle

Just had a look at my federations rings and they look OK to me. I compared them to a 2010 ring which I think was from the old supplier and the only difference I can see is the overall external diameter is very slightly smaller which I think is because the metal part is thinner. As far as the price goes ring sales have been a major part of the SHU income for as long as I have been a delegate and as Andy says if the mark up is reduced the shortfall would have to be addressed by an increase in subs or in some other way. However the prices of rings etc are voted on at the AGM which all members can attend and vote

No need to change unless there is a problem with site at Clermont. Why has Littlehampton been proposed? Nothing wrong with Portsmouth last year

So where is the most favourable position in a federation

Yes I am aware it is 2015 and yes I have 2016 rings in my capacity as federation secretary but in view of recent events it may well be the last time

"We" are not getting rings in 2015. As you are obviously unaware I am secretary of my federation. I spent my Sunday attending the SHU council meeting and AGM and collected my federations rings from Linda Brooks. I will probably spend part of my Christmas holiday sorting the rings out and will no doubt have someone phoning looking for rings around the 2nd of January. If you are not happy with the situation get your delegates to raise it at the SHU or better still go to the AGM yourself. I would be quite happy to get the rings sent out after new year and sorting them at my leisure. I assure you none of my members will have rings before 1st January. By the way only eight federations were represented at yesterday's meeting and only ONE other member could be bothered turning up for the AGM. Apathy rules !!! Rant over

Got them at meeting today. Think they just arrived on Friday

SU rings are blue

Rest in peace John. At the top for over fifty years and a tremendous achievement to win his section from Alencon and Reims this year. Sincere condolences to Pat and the rest of his family

Rest in peace Davie. A great doo man and a gentleman

15 members 232 birds 1. E Galloway 1059.33 2. D Glen 1057.60 3. D Glen 1055.17 4. D Glen 1055.07 5. I Scott 1054.69 6. I Scott 1053.81 7. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1042.32 8. E Galloway 1034.57 9. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1027.24 10.M Leggett 1025.26 11.D Glen 1019.00 12.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1014.81 Other first birds W Macknight 1004.37; D Smith 996.54; D J Liddle 986.61; J McKay 947.16; W Nicol 900.54; K Droog & Son 886.84; R Greig 830.35; W Peet & Son 707.59; R Pace 678.96 Well done Eric

Angus and Dundee federations liberated at Wakefield at 7.45 a.m in a light north west wind

Gies a chance Walter. PM sent

Sorry to hear the news this morning. Rest in peace Gregor

Angus and Dundee liberated at Ripon at 8.15 a.m. into a south west wind

15 members 299 birds 1. J McKay 1479.88 2. D J Liddle 1478.26 3. D Glen 1478.13 4. W Peet & Son 1468.82 5. D Glen 1450.34 6. D Glen 1448.74 7. D Glen 1444.24 8. I Scott 1443.73 9. D J Liddle 1443.68 10.I Scott 1443.44 11.I Scott 1441.86 12.I Scott 1441.42 Other first birds M Leggett 1439.29; Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1434.00; C E Bell 1430.17; D Smith 1416.38; W Nicol 1381.45; E Galloway 1369.79; W Macknight 1330.46; K Droog & Son 1324.56; R Pace 1232.83; R Greig 1148.80. Well done Jim. First win in the Forfar club

Angus and Dundee liberated at Tow Law at 8.00. East wind

Race marking for Tow Law delayed by 24 hours

17 members sent 486 birds 1. I Scott 1195.49 2. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1194.86 3. I Scott 1193.63 4. D Glen 1193.55 5. I Scott 1191.40 6. M Leggett 1188.56 7. I Scott 1182.07 8. D Glen 1181.84 9. I Scott 1181.83 10.I Scott 1179.16 11.R Baldie 1178.49 12.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1173.80 Other first birds D Smith 1151.55; DJ Liddle 1146.40; W Peet & Son 1143.02; E Galloway 1141.04; W Nicol 1128.62; W Macknight 1101.63; K Droog & Son 1079.05; R Pace 1069.48; R Greig 792.39. Well done Ian. Worst race of the season for no obvious reason.

Angus and Dundee federations liberated at Ridsdale at 8.15 a.m. Light West wind

PM sent

17 members sent 500 birds 1. D Glen 1584.98 2. D Glen 1579.13 3. D Glen 1578.76 4. D Glen 1578.04 5. D Glen 1574.41 6. D Glen 1574.41 7. E Galloway 1573.43 8. D Glen 1572 60 9. Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1568.75 10.I Scott 1567.036 11.E Galloway 1567.034 12.Macaulay, Ferguson & Curran 1566.98 Other first birds M Leggett 1552.98; R Baldie 1552.75; D J Liddle 1538.93; K Droog & Son 1525.92; D Smith 1507.93; W Peet & Son 1484.86; R Pace 1446.29; W Nicol 1437.02; W Macknight 1399.77; J Harvey 1375.81; R Greig 1373.96; C E Bell 1151.51 Well done Davie

Angus and Dundee liberated at Lauder at 8.00 am. No wind at liberation