The leading lofts were: Jordan Scott, Turkington Bros managed by another young fancier Robert Turkington, Robert Scott, R Davidson & Sons, A C McGrugan long time Secretary and former OB Derby winner, Ian Horner, Michael Fasciolo, Willie Drennan and Montgomery & Kirk.
The Breeder/Buyer race was flown from Talbenny and paid out £700 bringing the total payout to over £1,400. Major winners were Robert McMeekin from Kingsmoss and Mr & Mrs Colin Hayes from Ballyclare. 1st Breeder £150 won by R McMeekin, 2nd Breeder £150 won by M/M C Hayes, 1st Buyer £200 won by R McMeekin, 2nd Buyer £200 won by R McMeekin.
The awards were presented by Mrs McComb the wife of the major sponsors G M Landscapes, Campbell McGrugan thanked all the members and sponsors including those at Five Corners who look after Springvale so well. Robert Scott thanked Campbell for all his hard work during the year, he said the club had a very successful year and he hoped to see that get even better in 2010, R Davidson & Sons collected most cups and trophies.
The trophies won in 2009 included: W H Topping Memorial Shield – R Davidson & Sons, Irvine Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Old Bird Inland Average – R Scott, North End Cup – Jordan Scott, McConnell Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Vale Cup - A C McGrugan, Moss Road Cup – R Davidson & Sons, E Rutherford Memorial Cup – R Scott, W Cahoon Memorial Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Cross Channel Average Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Cairnview Trophy – R Davidson & Sons, Old Bird Average – R Davidson & Sons, Moore Cup – Jordan Scott, Bernard Montgomery Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Blair Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Bingham Family Memorial Cup – Jordan Scott, R Topping YB Points Cup – Jordan Scott, W Cahoon Memorial Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Cook Cup YB Average – Jordan Scott, Juvenile Cup – Jordan Scott, Combined Average Cup – R Davidson & Sons, Scott Trophy – Jordan Scott, Walker Cup – Jordan Scott, Loon Burn Cup – Turkington Bros, A & E Bell Show Shield – Montgomery & Kirk.
Most races were won by Jordan Scott, he had a season to remember and is looking forward to 2010, Turkington Bros were next in the prize-list, very consistent loft in the hands of young Robert Turkington (Loft Manager), another very dedicated fancier. They had the best bird in the St Malo OB Nat finishing 41st Sect C & 208th Open NIPA on velocity 653 and were best again in the Rosscarbery YB Nat finishing 205th Open NIPA. Probably the best result was timing two early arrivals in the Old Hen Nat flown from Penzance 321 miles, a very difficult event flown in conjunction with the Blue Riband YB Nat. The first bird doing velocity 908 finished 3rd North Sect & 4th Open INFC and I remember them returning to the Muckamore Centre with the second bird timed to finish 19th North Sect & 22nd Open INFC on velocity 692.
GOLD RING RACE IN 2010
Springvale Social intend to once again promote a Gold Ring Race in 2010, rings at £20 each are available now. Open to lofts competing in the NIPA Sections B & C the race will be as last year flown in conjunction with the NIPA Rosscarbery National. Prizes will be 1st £750, 2nd £150 and 3rd £100 and the contact numbers are as follows. Victor Montgomery Tel: 93-340021, Robert Scott Tel: 93-322798, Campbell McGrugan Tel: 93-340981 and Michael Fasciolo Tel: 07854 910228. I have to inform the fancy that long time member John (Nook) Wilson has passed away at the advanced age of 91 years, he had many years of top success and was the former winner of the Yearling Nat. Sincere condolences to the family circle.
