Homer's Odyssey/BHW Plus - 11/12/09
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:46 am
Harryville Open Show – Local loft Best in Show
The Harryville club had the annual Open Show in the local clubrooms at the Antrim Road on Saturday 5th December, almost 250 birds were penned in the 7 Classes. George Price stood in at short notice to help set up the event with Robert Alexander who won Best in Show taking the Red Card in Old Bird Handled. Robert Service the Chairman thanked all members and visitors for their support and the judges who had travelled down from Ballymoney. They included John Connolly, S Laverty, D Stuart, and Leonard McCaw. T & K Mawhinney from Donacloney had Best Opposite Sex taking the Red Card in the Young Bird T/W and Owen O’Neill & Son from Glenarm & Dist had Best Young Bird. Visitors enjoyed good success with J & B Balmer (Ballymena) taking 1st in both Fancy and YB Eye-sign, Russell Bros (Cullybackey) had the top five cards in Old Bird Eye-sign and Alywn Neill (Lurgan) the Red Card in Old Bird T/W.
Old Bird T/W – 1st A Neill, 2nd R Service & Son, 3rd R H Clements, 4th G & R Lawrie, Reserve B Herbinson, VHC Blair & Rankin, HC J Millar & Son, Commended G Connolly. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Old Bird Handled – 1st & Commended R & P Alexander, 2nd, Reserve & VHC B Herbinson, 3rd G Price, 4th Montgomery & Kirk, HC A Neill. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Old Bird Eye-sign – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & HC Russell Bros, VHC R & P Alexander, Commended Blair & Rankin. Judge - L McCaw. Young Bird T/W – 1st & Reserve T & K Mawhinney, 2nd & 3rd Montgomery & Kirk, 4th O O’Neill & Son, VHC A Neill, HC A McBride, Commended R Service & Son. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Young Birds Handled – 1st, 3rd & Commended O O’Neill & Son, 2nd J & B Balmer, 4th W Cowan, Reserve Montgomery & Kirk, VHC T & K Mawhinney, HC G Price. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Young Bird Eye-sign – 1st & 3rd J & B Balmer, 2nd & 4th Montgomery & Kirk, Reserve R H Clements, VHC A Neill, HC Russell Bros, Commended G Price. Judge - S Laverty. Fancy – 1st, 2nd & Commended J & B Balmer, 3rd & VHC S Millar, 4th R Service & Son, Reserve Blair & Rankin, HC J Letters. Judge – J Connolly.
The Northern Ireland Show Racer Society based in North Antrim commenced the annual show series on Saturday 31st October at the Ballymoney HPS. All classes Through the Wires were well judged by the local aces Sean Diamond and Ace McCorriston. The major award winners were as follows. Best in Show went to Young Fancier Robert Wiggins, Reserve Best in Show won by Matt Kelly, Best Old Bird won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Young Bird won by Rouke & Christie, Best Yearling won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Old Cock won by Matt Kelly, Best Old Hen won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Young Cock won by Rouke & Christie, Best Young Hen won by Walter Wylie.
Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, HC & Commended M Kelly, 2nd A Wiggins, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve W Wylie, VHC Rouke & Christie. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd W Wylie, 4th A Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 4th, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd P McArdle, Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, Commended A Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st W Wylie, 2nd, 4th, VHC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd & HC Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve A Wiggins. Yearling Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd, 4th & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd P McArdle, Reserve & HC Rouke & Christie, VHC A Wiggins. Yearling Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve & VHC Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd & Commended A Wiggins, HC Rouke & Christie. Colour Cock – 1st, 3rd & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd W Wylie, 4th P McArdle, Reserve & HC Rouke & Christie, VHC A McCook. Colour Hen – 1st & HC Rouke & Christie, 2nd, 4th & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd A McCook, VHC & Commended W Wylie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & Commended R Wiggins, VHC & HC R Newton. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 3rd & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, Reserve & Commended R Wiggins. Next show will be held on Saturday 14th November 2009.
The second show of the season was held in the Ballymoney HPS on 14th November, some 180 birds were penned in another good turn-out of the members. Well done to A Wiggins winning Best in Show and Rouke & Christie reserve BIS also Best Old Bird. Best Young Bird was won by W Wylie and Best Yearling A Wiggins. Best Old Cock was penned by Rouke & Christie, Best Old Hen W Wylie, Best Young Cock W Wylie, Best Young Hen Rouke & Christie and Best Colour W Wylie. Results: Old Cocks T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve A Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th & HC W Wylie. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Rouke & Christie, Reserve & HC A Wiggins, VHC Edgar & Wiggins, HC A Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd & VHC Rouke & Christie, 3rd & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 4th & Reserve W Wylie, HC A Wiggins. Yearling Cock T/W – 1st A Wiggins, 2nd, 4th, VHC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, HC M Kelly. Colour Cock – 1st W Wylie, 2nd, Reserve & VHC Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd , HC & Commended A McCook, 4th Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended R Wiggins, 2nd R Newton. Racers Old Hen T/W – 1st, 4th, VHC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve & HC W Neill. Yearling Hen T/W – 1st & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 2nd & VHC W Wylie, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, HC A Wiggins, Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Colour Hen – 1st & Commended W Wylie, 2nd & VHC A McCook, 3rd & HC Rouke & Christie, 4th & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, HC & Commended R Wiggins.
The third show was held in Ballymoney, 220 birds were penned, M Kelly won Best in Show, Rouke & Christie were Reserve BIS, Best Old Bird A Wiggins, Best Young Bird Rouke & Christie & Best Yearling, M Kelly Best Old Cock, A Wiggins Best OH & Best YC, Rouke & Christie Best YH, Best Colour M Kelly. Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 4th A Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st & 3rd A Wiggins, 2nd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Commended Rouke & Christie, Reserve & VHC A Wiggins, HC Edgar & Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 4th Edgar & Wiggins. Old Cock Handled – 1st & 3rd A Wiggins, 2nd & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 4th, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Old Hen Handled – 1st, 3rd, 4th & Commended Rouke & Christie, 2nd W Wylie, Reserve, VHC & HC Edgar & Wiggins. Young Cock Handled – 1st, 2nd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 3rd & HC W Wylie, VHC Edgar & Wiggins, Commended A Wiggins. Young Hen Handled – 1st, 2nd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd, 4th, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, Commended A Wiggins. Yearling Cock Handled – 1st, 3rd, Reserve, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 2nd, 4th & VHC Edgar & Wiggins. Yearling Hen Handled – 1st & Commended W Wylie, 2nd & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve & VHC M Kelly. Colour Cock – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th M Kelly, Reserve & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, VHC M Kelly, HC Rouke & Christie. Colour Hen – 1st & 2nd M Kelly, 3rd Edgar & Wiggins, 4th Rouke & Christie, Reserve & HC Edgar & Wiggins, VHC A McCook, Commended Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 3rd & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, HC & Commended R Wiggins. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended R Wiggins, 3rd R Newton. Racers Young Cock T/W – 1st, 4th & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC & HC W Neill.
The latest show was held in Ballymoney on Saturday 28th November, 222 biurds were penned. Well done to Rouke & Christie winning Best in Show, W Wylie was Reserve BIS and Best Old Bird Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Best YB Edgar & A & M Wiggins and Best YB as well, Best Yearling W Wylie. Edgar & A & M Wiggins had Best OC, Best OH, Best YC, Best YH and Best Colour. Judges were Darren Stuart and Leonard McCaw. Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd & 4th Rouke & Christie, 2nd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Old Cock Handled – 1st, 2nd & VHC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, HC & Commended M Kelly. Old Hen Handled – 1st & 2nd Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Cock Handled – 1st Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd, 4th, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd, Reserve & VHC W Wylie. Young Hen Handled – 1st, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd W Wylie, 3rd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th M Kelly. Yearling Cock Handled – 1st & 2nd Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie. Yearling Hen Handled – 1st & Reserve W Wylie, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & HC Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Colour Cock – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & HC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd & Commended A McCook, 4th Rouke & Christie. Colour Hen – 1st & HC W Wylie, 2nd A McCook, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & VHC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, Commended Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & BCommended R Wiggins, 3rd R Newton. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC & Commended R Wiggins, 4th & HC R Newton. Racer Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Edgar & A & M Wiggins, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended W Neill.
IRISH NATIONAL FLYING CLUB – Charity Show 2009
The 32nd Annual INFC Charity Show will take place on Saturday 12th December 2009 in the Balmoral Hall which is cited within the Kings Hall Complex. There will be 6 classes in the show as follows. Old Cocks, Old Hens, and an Old Bird Eye-sign, all birds entered in the Old Cocks & Hens classes will be judged for Eye-sign. There will also be Young Cocks, Young Hens, and again all birds entered in these classes will be judged for YB Eye-sign. The Charity Committee have decided that the proceeds of the 2009 Show will be donated to Children’s Cancer Care & Research.
The judges this year will be from England & Scotland thanks to the assistance of Lisburn fanciers Herbie Phillips and David Coburn in this respect. There will be monetary prizes plus a rosette with every card. Pens for the Show will be erected on Thursday 10th from 6.00pm and help would be very welcome.
There will 30 trade stands in attendance with some appearing for the first time. As usual Ronnie Johnston will be organising the Charity Sale, Ronnie is excited with the sale list and the Charities that will benefit this year will all be Cancer Related, unfortunately many fanciers and their families have suffered at the hands of this disease, and if we can help in any way with equipment it will be greatly appreciated.
Helen Marshall will again be promoting the Raffle and our thanks to Donnelly Bros, Newry for very kindly donating six 2010 Young Birds, Helen very much appreciates the support in the past and she is hoping that this continues on for this year, can you imagine that if every fancier bought one ticket how much the Charity would benefit.
Helen & Rosemary Mulholland will again be organising the Children’s Quiz with excellent prizes and you can be assured every child will go home with something, I wonder how many other shows cater for the children in this way?
Since its inception this Show has donated over £250.000 to Charities North & South and we no longer hand over cheques to a fundraiser for them to take a percentage for taking the time to come and receive the cheque, we buy equipment where needed. You as Pigeon Fanciers are the fundraisers and can be proud of your achievement. We as a Committee wish to thank the many people that have donated birds for the Charity Auction over the years, also the large numbers that have attended the Show in all weathers. We hope for your continued support this year on Saturday 12th December. Thanks to Show Chairman Ken McConaghie for this news update.
East Antrim Show Scene
Horseshoe – The Larne based club continued the show season with classes for Young Cock Handled won by T Mullen & Sons and Old Cock Handled won by C Campbell & Son. Young Cocks Handled – 1st T Mullen & Sons, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, HC & Commended D & P Harvey, VHC J Morrison. Old Cocks Handled – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & HC C Campbell & Sons, 2nd D & P Harvey, 4th S Burns, VHC Hamilton & Clements, Commended J Morrison. Judges – G Ferguson & R Robinson (Glenarm & Dist).
Carrick Social – The final class of the show season was Young Hens T/W, the overall Show Trophy was won by Mr & Mrs G Robinson who can race a bit as well. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & Commended Mr & Mrs Robinson, Reserve & Nom J McAllister, HC E Gilliland.
Carrick & District HPS – Mr & Mrs Robert Reid dominated the two classes for cocks and hens handled. The won a number of cards including both Red Cards, both Noms to R & H Hamilton. Next show will be on 08/12/09, classes for YC & YH Handled, penning from 7.15pm until 7.45pm. Old Hens Handled – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, VHC & HC M/M Reid, 4th & Nom R & H Hamilton, Commended R & H Hamilton. Old Cocks Handled – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & Commended M/M Reid, HC & Nom R & H Hamilton.
North Antrim Show Scene
Coleraine & County Derry – Judge at the 3rd Show was Michael Diamond, S McNeill won the Nom and the show was sponsored by Alan Tosh. Young Cock Handled – 1st & VHC T McCrudden, 2nd & 3rd D Tosh, 4th & Reserve B McKinney, Commended S McNeill. Young Hen Handled – 1st & 3rd S McNeill, 2nd & Commended K Darragh, 4th T McCrudden, Reserve & VHC D Tosh.
Rasharkin & District – This Friday the classes are Young Hen and Young Cock Handled followed one week later by the final event, Eye-sign OB & YB and the Champions Class. Old Cocks Handled – 1st A C & T Tweed, 2nd D Mairs, 3rd J Robinson & Son, 4th L McNeill, Reserve H Cubitt, VHC Steele & McNeill, HC J & M Milliken, Commended J & D Surgenor. Old Hens Handled – 1st & VHC J & D Surgenor, 2nd & Reserve A C & T Tweed, 3rd, 4th & HC J Robinson & Son, Commended D Mairs. Judges Billy Hutchinson & Chris Henry (Ballymoney).
Ballymoney HPS – The Show Points Cup has been won by Gamble Holmes with Danny Dixon the runner-up, both lofts can race a bit as well and will be looking forward to the new season. The Xmas Raffle is this Friday 11th December. Friday – OC & OH and YC & YH Handled. Old Cock Handled – 1st D Gage, 2nd C Henry, 3rd, 4th & HC G Holmes, Reserve & VHC D Dixon, Commended L Neill. Old Hens Handled – 1st & Special G Holmes, 2nd & Reserve D Dixon, 3rd S Laverty, 4th J Connolly, VHC & HC W & L McCaw, Commended C Henry. Young Pieds – 1st B & I Stewart, 2nd, 4th & Commended J Connolly, 3rd D & G McMullan, Reserve, VHC & HC B & I Stewart. Judges – Harold Cubitt, Jimmy Robinson & Drew Surgenor (Rasharkin & District).
Mid Antrim Show Scene
Ballymena & District HPS – The latest classes were won by Brian Herbinson and J & B Balmer who also won the Special. Richmond Bros won the raffle for the second week and the judges who travelled from Ballymoney included Derek McMullan, Billy Hutchinson and Chris Henry. Fancy (23 Birds) – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & VHC B Herbinson, 2nd & Commended Blair & Rankin, 4th & HC J Letters. Young Pairs (60 Birds) – 1st & 3rd J & B Balmer, 2nd & Reserve J Harris, 4th Blair & Rankin, VHC & HC B Herbinson, Commended J Devlin.
Broughshane & District - Tom Service had the winners in each class for cocks handled, two well presented Blues. This was another well supported show with around 100 birds in both classes, a vote of thanks was given to the judges for a job well done. The raffle prize this week was won by our Treasurer Davy Houston. Last show of the Series is next week Tuesday night 8th Dec 2009 for Old Hens Handled and Young Hens Handled. Results: Old Cocks Handled – 1st & Commended T & E Service, 2nd R Wylie, 3rd, 4th & HC D Houston & Son, Reserve J McNaghten & Son, VHC Mrs M Smyth. Judge M Graham (Ballymena). Young Cocks Handled – 1st T & E Service, 2nd H Smyth & Son, 3rd, 4th & Reserve J & N Simpson, VHC J Getty, HC C Kennedy, Commended Mrs M Smyth. Judge S Steele (Cullybackey).
Kells & District HPS – The Mated Pairs class was won by B Swann & Son, judges were Bertie Blair (Ballymena) and Robert Alexander (Harryville). 1st B Swann & Son, 2nd Scott & Clements, 3rd McFarlane & Agnew, 4th, Reserve, VHC & Commended A Barkley & Son, HC Surgenor Bros.
Ahoghill FC – Judges at the recent show travelled from Springvale in Ballyclare and included Campbell McGrugan and Turkington Bros. Young Pairs 56 Birds) – 1st & Special J Balmer, 2nd T & G Balmer, 3rd A & N Young, 4th, Reserve & HC J & B Balmer, VHC Balmer Young & Sons, Commended J Balmer. Fancy (40 Birds) – 1st & Special J & B Balmer, 2nd Balmer Young & Sons, 3rd & Reserve J & B Balmer, 4th A & N Young, VHC J Balmer, HC J Orr & Son, Commended T & G Balmer. Friday – Old Pairs & Late Breds.
Cullybackey HPS – The annual Open Show will take place on Saturday 19th December the usual 3 in 1 event with penning from 10.30am until 1.00pm. All class winners Bag of Mixture, Trophy & Rosette. The clubrooms will be open on the Friday evening from 7.30pm until 9.00pm for club members to deliver prizes for the show and raffle, all club members to supply prizes. Old Bird Eye-sign (61 Birds) – 1st J & J Greer, 2nd & VHC Russell Bros, 3rd, Reserve & HC B Herbinson, Commended J & B Balmer. Young Bird Eye-sign (30 Birds) – 1st & HC B Herbinson, 2nd & 4th J & B Balmer, 3rd, Reserve & Commended Russell Bros, VHC Reid Bros & McCloy. Judge – Edmund Woodside (Ballyclare).
Randalstown HPS – In the recent club series W & W Gilbert have won two classes and one each for Simon Millar and Houston Bros. Results: Old Cocks Handled – 1st & 3rd S Millar, 2nd & Commended Houston Bros, 4th W & W Gilbert, Reserve C Shaw, VHC H Boyd, HC J Millar. Old Hens Handled – 1st & Commended W & W Gilbert, 2nd G McAllister, 3rd S Millar, 4th J Millar, Reserve H Boyd, VHC & Commended W & W Gilbert, HC Smylie Bros. Judges – R Duddy & G Lawrie (Ballyclare). Young Pairs – 1st & Commended Houston Bros, 2nd & 3rd H Boyd, 4th & Reserve W & W Gilbert, VHC & HC S Murphy. Old Pieds – 1st & Commended W & W Gilbert, 2nd, 3rd & HC S Millar, 4th & Reserve Houston Bros, VHC H Boyd. Judges Len & Ryan Russell (Cullybackey). Thursday – Old Pairs & Young Pieds.
Big Boxing Day Events
Kells & Dist - Will host the usual Mid Antrim Boxing Day Show in their own clubrooms, the usual 3 in 1 with prizes for all cards and Specials including BIS & BOS, Saturday 26th December.
Horseshoe HPS – Based in Larne, will be holding the annual Open Show and the Breeder/Buyer Sale which paid out £900 and the pot will increase for 2010 when they intend to include 2 x Hot Spot Races prior to the big event.
Kingswood HPS – New members in the NIPA, are based in East Belfast at 172 Albertbridge Road. They will be hosting an OPEN to all Boxing Day Show on Saturday 26th December with penning 12 to 2.00pm. The three classes - Any Age Cock, Any Age Hen and Eye-sign and cost shall be £1 per bird. Among other prizes BIS £50 and a small sale of 2010 youngsters.
Local Club Results
Annaghmore HPS – 1st T & K Mawhinney, 2nd R Telford, 3rd, VHC & HC K Douglas, 4th McKernan Bros, Reserve F & D McNeice, Commended & Special W G Neill. Judge Partick Grew (Charlemont). Eyes down for a very special Christmas Show on the Thursday 17th December.
Lisburn & District – The club would like to thank Gordon Parker and Natalie for doing the show at short notice (especially Natalie who done a great job in the colour class, Thanks.) All club members are welcome for the New Year show on 02/01/10 with Penning from 12 – 1.00pm. Would members please remember to supply some prizes for the ballot on the day of the show. Class winners were McKibben & Magee, Spence Bros and J McKernan & Son. Young Cocks – 1st McKibben & Magee, 2nd & 4th Spence Bros, 3rd & HC M Laffin, Reserve S McAllister & Son, VHC W Joss, Commended J McKernan & Son. Young Hens – 1st Spence Bros, 2nd & 4th F Hanna, 3rd M Laffin, Reserve R Topping & Son, VHC S McAllister & Son, HC W English, Commended W Joss. Colour Class – 1st J McKernan & Son, 2nd J McCready, 3rd F Hanna, 4th McKibben & Magee, Reserve R Topping & Son, WVH W English, HC W Joss, Commended M Laffin.
Millisle HPS – John Hollinger is working hard on a new fund raiser for club funds, a raffle with top prize a weekend trip to Belgium to include loft visits and Lier Market, Nat Breeding Stud and more. It’s the weekend of the Houten Spring Exchange 5-8th March 2010, only 100 Tickets being sold at £5 each. John might have a few spaces available on both this trip and Blackpool. Tel: 91 863536.
Blackpool Show – The annual bus trip is being arranged at the present time, the usual two in East Antrim still have some seats available. Tel Robin Duddy (028) 93 340603 or Owen Donnelly for Larne & Dist (028) 93 260425.
Birds for Sale: John Lowry from Crumlin & Dist has a number of birds available at reasonable prices, the birds are listed on www.pigeonnetwork.com – see Public Auction News. Further details Tel: 07710 447262. The officials and members of Crumlin & Dist send congratulations to Fleming Bros on winning a record number of 1sts in 2009 and also the NIPA Sect B Fancier of the Year in both 08 & 09 seasons. A young fancier in the Banbridge area had planned to start racing and had purchased some stock including Lindelaufs and Staf Van Reet from Louella. Racing is not now possible and he has a small number of birds for sale Tel: 07746 092104. Martin Graham from Ballymena & Dist has had a best ever racing season and he bred the winner of the Galway Plate for Adie McCormick a bird now named “Cool Lass” for those with a bad memory. Martin himself had a top class young bird season and in the old birds he scored through to France. He has some surplus stock available for sale, now is the time to make a purchase. Tel: (028) 25 637929. Peter McClarence of Crumlin has a number of unraced youngsters and needs to make space, bloodlines are Janssen, Hofken and Soontjen. Tel Peter (028) 94 453541. I hear Will Patterson of Dromore must get rid of the birds due to ill health, I hope to have more info soon. P & J Boal from Dromore have a few surplus hens for sale, the very top bloodlines mostly Van Herck Tel: 07989 596577.
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The Harryville club had the annual Open Show in the local clubrooms at the Antrim Road on Saturday 5th December, almost 250 birds were penned in the 7 Classes. George Price stood in at short notice to help set up the event with Robert Alexander who won Best in Show taking the Red Card in Old Bird Handled. Robert Service the Chairman thanked all members and visitors for their support and the judges who had travelled down from Ballymoney. They included John Connolly, S Laverty, D Stuart, and Leonard McCaw. T & K Mawhinney from Donacloney had Best Opposite Sex taking the Red Card in the Young Bird T/W and Owen O’Neill & Son from Glenarm & Dist had Best Young Bird. Visitors enjoyed good success with J & B Balmer (Ballymena) taking 1st in both Fancy and YB Eye-sign, Russell Bros (Cullybackey) had the top five cards in Old Bird Eye-sign and Alywn Neill (Lurgan) the Red Card in Old Bird T/W.
Old Bird T/W – 1st A Neill, 2nd R Service & Son, 3rd R H Clements, 4th G & R Lawrie, Reserve B Herbinson, VHC Blair & Rankin, HC J Millar & Son, Commended G Connolly. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Old Bird Handled – 1st & Commended R & P Alexander, 2nd, Reserve & VHC B Herbinson, 3rd G Price, 4th Montgomery & Kirk, HC A Neill. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Old Bird Eye-sign – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & HC Russell Bros, VHC R & P Alexander, Commended Blair & Rankin. Judge - L McCaw. Young Bird T/W – 1st & Reserve T & K Mawhinney, 2nd & 3rd Montgomery & Kirk, 4th O O’Neill & Son, VHC A Neill, HC A McBride, Commended R Service & Son. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Young Birds Handled – 1st, 3rd & Commended O O’Neill & Son, 2nd J & B Balmer, 4th W Cowan, Reserve Montgomery & Kirk, VHC T & K Mawhinney, HC G Price. Judges - J Connolly & D Stuart. Young Bird Eye-sign – 1st & 3rd J & B Balmer, 2nd & 4th Montgomery & Kirk, Reserve R H Clements, VHC A Neill, HC Russell Bros, Commended G Price. Judge - S Laverty. Fancy – 1st, 2nd & Commended J & B Balmer, 3rd & VHC S Millar, 4th R Service & Son, Reserve Blair & Rankin, HC J Letters. Judge – J Connolly.
The Northern Ireland Show Racer Society based in North Antrim commenced the annual show series on Saturday 31st October at the Ballymoney HPS. All classes Through the Wires were well judged by the local aces Sean Diamond and Ace McCorriston. The major award winners were as follows. Best in Show went to Young Fancier Robert Wiggins, Reserve Best in Show won by Matt Kelly, Best Old Bird won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Young Bird won by Rouke & Christie, Best Yearling won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Old Cock won by Matt Kelly, Best Old Hen won by Edgar & Wiggins, Best Young Cock won by Rouke & Christie, Best Young Hen won by Walter Wylie.
Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, HC & Commended M Kelly, 2nd A Wiggins, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve W Wylie, VHC Rouke & Christie. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd W Wylie, 4th A Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 4th, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd P McArdle, Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, Commended A Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st W Wylie, 2nd, 4th, VHC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd & HC Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve A Wiggins. Yearling Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd, 4th & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd P McArdle, Reserve & HC Rouke & Christie, VHC A Wiggins. Yearling Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve & VHC Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd & Commended A Wiggins, HC Rouke & Christie. Colour Cock – 1st, 3rd & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd W Wylie, 4th P McArdle, Reserve & HC Rouke & Christie, VHC A McCook. Colour Hen – 1st & HC Rouke & Christie, 2nd, 4th & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd A McCook, VHC & Commended W Wylie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & Commended R Wiggins, VHC & HC R Newton. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 3rd & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, Reserve & Commended R Wiggins. Next show will be held on Saturday 14th November 2009.
The second show of the season was held in the Ballymoney HPS on 14th November, some 180 birds were penned in another good turn-out of the members. Well done to A Wiggins winning Best in Show and Rouke & Christie reserve BIS also Best Old Bird. Best Young Bird was won by W Wylie and Best Yearling A Wiggins. Best Old Cock was penned by Rouke & Christie, Best Old Hen W Wylie, Best Young Cock W Wylie, Best Young Hen Rouke & Christie and Best Colour W Wylie. Results: Old Cocks T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve A Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th & HC W Wylie. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Rouke & Christie, Reserve & HC A Wiggins, VHC Edgar & Wiggins, HC A Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd & VHC Rouke & Christie, 3rd & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 4th & Reserve W Wylie, HC A Wiggins. Yearling Cock T/W – 1st A Wiggins, 2nd, 4th, VHC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, HC M Kelly. Colour Cock – 1st W Wylie, 2nd, Reserve & VHC Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd , HC & Commended A McCook, 4th Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended R Wiggins, 2nd R Newton. Racers Old Hen T/W – 1st, 4th, VHC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve & HC W Neill. Yearling Hen T/W – 1st & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 2nd & VHC W Wylie, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, HC A Wiggins, Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Colour Hen – 1st & Commended W Wylie, 2nd & VHC A McCook, 3rd & HC Rouke & Christie, 4th & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, HC & Commended R Wiggins.
The third show was held in Ballymoney, 220 birds were penned, M Kelly won Best in Show, Rouke & Christie were Reserve BIS, Best Old Bird A Wiggins, Best Young Bird Rouke & Christie & Best Yearling, M Kelly Best Old Cock, A Wiggins Best OH & Best YC, Rouke & Christie Best YH, Best Colour M Kelly. Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 4th A Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st & 3rd A Wiggins, 2nd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Commended Rouke & Christie, Reserve & VHC A Wiggins, HC Edgar & Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 4th Edgar & Wiggins. Old Cock Handled – 1st & 3rd A Wiggins, 2nd & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 4th, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & Wiggins. Old Hen Handled – 1st, 3rd, 4th & Commended Rouke & Christie, 2nd W Wylie, Reserve, VHC & HC Edgar & Wiggins. Young Cock Handled – 1st, 2nd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, 3rd & HC W Wylie, VHC Edgar & Wiggins, Commended A Wiggins. Young Hen Handled – 1st, 2nd & Reserve Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd, 4th, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, Commended A Wiggins. Yearling Cock Handled – 1st, 3rd, Reserve, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 2nd, 4th & VHC Edgar & Wiggins. Yearling Hen Handled – 1st & Commended W Wylie, 2nd & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd & 4th Edgar & Wiggins, Reserve & VHC M Kelly. Colour Cock – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th M Kelly, Reserve & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, VHC M Kelly, HC Rouke & Christie. Colour Hen – 1st & 2nd M Kelly, 3rd Edgar & Wiggins, 4th Rouke & Christie, Reserve & HC Edgar & Wiggins, VHC A McCook, Commended Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 3rd & VHC R Newton, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, HC & Commended R Wiggins. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended R Wiggins, 3rd R Newton. Racers Young Cock T/W – 1st, 4th & Commended Edgar & Wiggins, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC & HC W Neill.
The latest show was held in Ballymoney on Saturday 28th November, 222 biurds were penned. Well done to Rouke & Christie winning Best in Show, W Wylie was Reserve BIS and Best Old Bird Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Best YB Edgar & A & M Wiggins and Best YB as well, Best Yearling W Wylie. Edgar & A & M Wiggins had Best OC, Best OH, Best YC, Best YH and Best Colour. Judges were Darren Stuart and Leonard McCaw. Results: Old Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, VHC, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Old Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Cock T/W – 1st, 3rd & 4th Rouke & Christie, 2nd, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Old Cock Handled – 1st, 2nd & VHC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 3rd, 4th & Reserve Rouke & Christie, HC & Commended M Kelly. Old Hen Handled – 1st & 2nd Rouke & Christie, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Young Cock Handled – 1st Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd, 4th, HC & Commended Rouke & Christie, 3rd, Reserve & VHC W Wylie. Young Hen Handled – 1st, HC & Commended Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd W Wylie, 3rd, Reserve & VHC Rouke & Christie, 4th M Kelly. Yearling Cock Handled – 1st & 2nd Edgar & Wiggins, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, VHC & HC Rouke & Christie. Yearling Hen Handled – 1st & Reserve W Wylie, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & HC Edgar & A & M Wiggins. Colour Cock – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & HC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, 2nd & Commended A McCook, 4th Rouke & Christie. Colour Hen – 1st & HC W Wylie, 2nd A McCook, 3rd, 4th, Reserve & VHC Edgar & A & M Wiggins, Commended Rouke & Christie. Young Fancier Cock – 1st, 2nd, 4th, Reserve, VHC, HC & BCommended R Wiggins, 3rd R Newton. Young Fancier Hen – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Reserve, VHC & Commended R Wiggins, 4th & HC R Newton. Racer Young Cock T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Edgar & A & M Wiggins, Reserve, VHC, HC & Commended W Neill.
IRISH NATIONAL FLYING CLUB – Charity Show 2009
The 32nd Annual INFC Charity Show will take place on Saturday 12th December 2009 in the Balmoral Hall which is cited within the Kings Hall Complex. There will be 6 classes in the show as follows. Old Cocks, Old Hens, and an Old Bird Eye-sign, all birds entered in the Old Cocks & Hens classes will be judged for Eye-sign. There will also be Young Cocks, Young Hens, and again all birds entered in these classes will be judged for YB Eye-sign. The Charity Committee have decided that the proceeds of the 2009 Show will be donated to Children’s Cancer Care & Research.
The judges this year will be from England & Scotland thanks to the assistance of Lisburn fanciers Herbie Phillips and David Coburn in this respect. There will be monetary prizes plus a rosette with every card. Pens for the Show will be erected on Thursday 10th from 6.00pm and help would be very welcome.
There will 30 trade stands in attendance with some appearing for the first time. As usual Ronnie Johnston will be organising the Charity Sale, Ronnie is excited with the sale list and the Charities that will benefit this year will all be Cancer Related, unfortunately many fanciers and their families have suffered at the hands of this disease, and if we can help in any way with equipment it will be greatly appreciated.
Helen Marshall will again be promoting the Raffle and our thanks to Donnelly Bros, Newry for very kindly donating six 2010 Young Birds, Helen very much appreciates the support in the past and she is hoping that this continues on for this year, can you imagine that if every fancier bought one ticket how much the Charity would benefit.
Helen & Rosemary Mulholland will again be organising the Children’s Quiz with excellent prizes and you can be assured every child will go home with something, I wonder how many other shows cater for the children in this way?
Since its inception this Show has donated over £250.000 to Charities North & South and we no longer hand over cheques to a fundraiser for them to take a percentage for taking the time to come and receive the cheque, we buy equipment where needed. You as Pigeon Fanciers are the fundraisers and can be proud of your achievement. We as a Committee wish to thank the many people that have donated birds for the Charity Auction over the years, also the large numbers that have attended the Show in all weathers. We hope for your continued support this year on Saturday 12th December. Thanks to Show Chairman Ken McConaghie for this news update.
East Antrim Show Scene
Horseshoe – The Larne based club continued the show season with classes for Young Cock Handled won by T Mullen & Sons and Old Cock Handled won by C Campbell & Son. Young Cocks Handled – 1st T Mullen & Sons, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Reserve, HC & Commended D & P Harvey, VHC J Morrison. Old Cocks Handled – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & HC C Campbell & Sons, 2nd D & P Harvey, 4th S Burns, VHC Hamilton & Clements, Commended J Morrison. Judges – G Ferguson & R Robinson (Glenarm & Dist).
Carrick Social – The final class of the show season was Young Hens T/W, the overall Show Trophy was won by Mr & Mrs G Robinson who can race a bit as well. Young Hen T/W – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & Commended Mr & Mrs Robinson, Reserve & Nom J McAllister, HC E Gilliland.
Carrick & District HPS – Mr & Mrs Robert Reid dominated the two classes for cocks and hens handled. The won a number of cards including both Red Cards, both Noms to R & H Hamilton. Next show will be on 08/12/09, classes for YC & YH Handled, penning from 7.15pm until 7.45pm. Old Hens Handled – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, VHC & HC M/M Reid, 4th & Nom R & H Hamilton, Commended R & H Hamilton. Old Cocks Handled – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, VHC & Commended M/M Reid, HC & Nom R & H Hamilton.
North Antrim Show Scene
Coleraine & County Derry – Judge at the 3rd Show was Michael Diamond, S McNeill won the Nom and the show was sponsored by Alan Tosh. Young Cock Handled – 1st & VHC T McCrudden, 2nd & 3rd D Tosh, 4th & Reserve B McKinney, Commended S McNeill. Young Hen Handled – 1st & 3rd S McNeill, 2nd & Commended K Darragh, 4th T McCrudden, Reserve & VHC D Tosh.
Rasharkin & District – This Friday the classes are Young Hen and Young Cock Handled followed one week later by the final event, Eye-sign OB & YB and the Champions Class. Old Cocks Handled – 1st A C & T Tweed, 2nd D Mairs, 3rd J Robinson & Son, 4th L McNeill, Reserve H Cubitt, VHC Steele & McNeill, HC J & M Milliken, Commended J & D Surgenor. Old Hens Handled – 1st & VHC J & D Surgenor, 2nd & Reserve A C & T Tweed, 3rd, 4th & HC J Robinson & Son, Commended D Mairs. Judges Billy Hutchinson & Chris Henry (Ballymoney).
Ballymoney HPS – The Show Points Cup has been won by Gamble Holmes with Danny Dixon the runner-up, both lofts can race a bit as well and will be looking forward to the new season. The Xmas Raffle is this Friday 11th December. Friday – OC & OH and YC & YH Handled. Old Cock Handled – 1st D Gage, 2nd C Henry, 3rd, 4th & HC G Holmes, Reserve & VHC D Dixon, Commended L Neill. Old Hens Handled – 1st & Special G Holmes, 2nd & Reserve D Dixon, 3rd S Laverty, 4th J Connolly, VHC & HC W & L McCaw, Commended C Henry. Young Pieds – 1st B & I Stewart, 2nd, 4th & Commended J Connolly, 3rd D & G McMullan, Reserve, VHC & HC B & I Stewart. Judges – Harold Cubitt, Jimmy Robinson & Drew Surgenor (Rasharkin & District).
Mid Antrim Show Scene
Ballymena & District HPS – The latest classes were won by Brian Herbinson and J & B Balmer who also won the Special. Richmond Bros won the raffle for the second week and the judges who travelled from Ballymoney included Derek McMullan, Billy Hutchinson and Chris Henry. Fancy (23 Birds) – 1st, 3rd, Reserve & VHC B Herbinson, 2nd & Commended Blair & Rankin, 4th & HC J Letters. Young Pairs (60 Birds) – 1st & 3rd J & B Balmer, 2nd & Reserve J Harris, 4th Blair & Rankin, VHC & HC B Herbinson, Commended J Devlin.
Broughshane & District - Tom Service had the winners in each class for cocks handled, two well presented Blues. This was another well supported show with around 100 birds in both classes, a vote of thanks was given to the judges for a job well done. The raffle prize this week was won by our Treasurer Davy Houston. Last show of the Series is next week Tuesday night 8th Dec 2009 for Old Hens Handled and Young Hens Handled. Results: Old Cocks Handled – 1st & Commended T & E Service, 2nd R Wylie, 3rd, 4th & HC D Houston & Son, Reserve J McNaghten & Son, VHC Mrs M Smyth. Judge M Graham (Ballymena). Young Cocks Handled – 1st T & E Service, 2nd H Smyth & Son, 3rd, 4th & Reserve J & N Simpson, VHC J Getty, HC C Kennedy, Commended Mrs M Smyth. Judge S Steele (Cullybackey).
Kells & District HPS – The Mated Pairs class was won by B Swann & Son, judges were Bertie Blair (Ballymena) and Robert Alexander (Harryville). 1st B Swann & Son, 2nd Scott & Clements, 3rd McFarlane & Agnew, 4th, Reserve, VHC & Commended A Barkley & Son, HC Surgenor Bros.
Ahoghill FC – Judges at the recent show travelled from Springvale in Ballyclare and included Campbell McGrugan and Turkington Bros. Young Pairs 56 Birds) – 1st & Special J Balmer, 2nd T & G Balmer, 3rd A & N Young, 4th, Reserve & HC J & B Balmer, VHC Balmer Young & Sons, Commended J Balmer. Fancy (40 Birds) – 1st & Special J & B Balmer, 2nd Balmer Young & Sons, 3rd & Reserve J & B Balmer, 4th A & N Young, VHC J Balmer, HC J Orr & Son, Commended T & G Balmer. Friday – Old Pairs & Late Breds.
Cullybackey HPS – The annual Open Show will take place on Saturday 19th December the usual 3 in 1 event with penning from 10.30am until 1.00pm. All class winners Bag of Mixture, Trophy & Rosette. The clubrooms will be open on the Friday evening from 7.30pm until 9.00pm for club members to deliver prizes for the show and raffle, all club members to supply prizes. Old Bird Eye-sign (61 Birds) – 1st J & J Greer, 2nd & VHC Russell Bros, 3rd, Reserve & HC B Herbinson, Commended J & B Balmer. Young Bird Eye-sign (30 Birds) – 1st & HC B Herbinson, 2nd & 4th J & B Balmer, 3rd, Reserve & Commended Russell Bros, VHC Reid Bros & McCloy. Judge – Edmund Woodside (Ballyclare).
Randalstown HPS – In the recent club series W & W Gilbert have won two classes and one each for Simon Millar and Houston Bros. Results: Old Cocks Handled – 1st & 3rd S Millar, 2nd & Commended Houston Bros, 4th W & W Gilbert, Reserve C Shaw, VHC H Boyd, HC J Millar. Old Hens Handled – 1st & Commended W & W Gilbert, 2nd G McAllister, 3rd S Millar, 4th J Millar, Reserve H Boyd, VHC & Commended W & W Gilbert, HC Smylie Bros. Judges – R Duddy & G Lawrie (Ballyclare). Young Pairs – 1st & Commended Houston Bros, 2nd & 3rd H Boyd, 4th & Reserve W & W Gilbert, VHC & HC S Murphy. Old Pieds – 1st & Commended W & W Gilbert, 2nd, 3rd & HC S Millar, 4th & Reserve Houston Bros, VHC H Boyd. Judges Len & Ryan Russell (Cullybackey). Thursday – Old Pairs & Young Pieds.
Big Boxing Day Events
Kells & Dist - Will host the usual Mid Antrim Boxing Day Show in their own clubrooms, the usual 3 in 1 with prizes for all cards and Specials including BIS & BOS, Saturday 26th December.
Horseshoe HPS – Based in Larne, will be holding the annual Open Show and the Breeder/Buyer Sale which paid out £900 and the pot will increase for 2010 when they intend to include 2 x Hot Spot Races prior to the big event.
Kingswood HPS – New members in the NIPA, are based in East Belfast at 172 Albertbridge Road. They will be hosting an OPEN to all Boxing Day Show on Saturday 26th December with penning 12 to 2.00pm. The three classes - Any Age Cock, Any Age Hen and Eye-sign and cost shall be £1 per bird. Among other prizes BIS £50 and a small sale of 2010 youngsters.
Local Club Results
Annaghmore HPS – 1st T & K Mawhinney, 2nd R Telford, 3rd, VHC & HC K Douglas, 4th McKernan Bros, Reserve F & D McNeice, Commended & Special W G Neill. Judge Partick Grew (Charlemont). Eyes down for a very special Christmas Show on the Thursday 17th December.
Lisburn & District – The club would like to thank Gordon Parker and Natalie for doing the show at short notice (especially Natalie who done a great job in the colour class, Thanks.) All club members are welcome for the New Year show on 02/01/10 with Penning from 12 – 1.00pm. Would members please remember to supply some prizes for the ballot on the day of the show. Class winners were McKibben & Magee, Spence Bros and J McKernan & Son. Young Cocks – 1st McKibben & Magee, 2nd & 4th Spence Bros, 3rd & HC M Laffin, Reserve S McAllister & Son, VHC W Joss, Commended J McKernan & Son. Young Hens – 1st Spence Bros, 2nd & 4th F Hanna, 3rd M Laffin, Reserve R Topping & Son, VHC S McAllister & Son, HC W English, Commended W Joss. Colour Class – 1st J McKernan & Son, 2nd J McCready, 3rd F Hanna, 4th McKibben & Magee, Reserve R Topping & Son, WVH W English, HC W Joss, Commended M Laffin.
Millisle HPS – John Hollinger is working hard on a new fund raiser for club funds, a raffle with top prize a weekend trip to Belgium to include loft visits and Lier Market, Nat Breeding Stud and more. It’s the weekend of the Houten Spring Exchange 5-8th March 2010, only 100 Tickets being sold at £5 each. John might have a few spaces available on both this trip and Blackpool. Tel: 91 863536.
Blackpool Show – The annual bus trip is being arranged at the present time, the usual two in East Antrim still have some seats available. Tel Robin Duddy (028) 93 340603 or Owen Donnelly for Larne & Dist (028) 93 260425.
Birds for Sale: John Lowry from Crumlin & Dist has a number of birds available at reasonable prices, the birds are listed on www.pigeonnetwork.com – see Public Auction News. Further details Tel: 07710 447262. The officials and members of Crumlin & Dist send congratulations to Fleming Bros on winning a record number of 1sts in 2009 and also the NIPA Sect B Fancier of the Year in both 08 & 09 seasons. A young fancier in the Banbridge area had planned to start racing and had purchased some stock including Lindelaufs and Staf Van Reet from Louella. Racing is not now possible and he has a small number of birds for sale Tel: 07746 092104. Martin Graham from Ballymena & Dist has had a best ever racing season and he bred the winner of the Galway Plate for Adie McCormick a bird now named “Cool Lass” for those with a bad memory. Martin himself had a top class young bird season and in the old birds he scored through to France. He has some surplus stock available for sale, now is the time to make a purchase. Tel: (028) 25 637929. Peter McClarence of Crumlin has a number of unraced youngsters and needs to make space, bloodlines are Janssen, Hofken and Soontjen. Tel Peter (028) 94 453541. I hear Will Patterson of Dromore must get rid of the birds due to ill health, I hope to have more info soon. P & J Boal from Dromore have a few surplus hens for sale, the very top bloodlines mostly Van Herck Tel: 07989 596577.
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