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NEWS FROM SCOTLAND

Reports by Joe Murphy

I received a request from Pat Waters from Kilsyth asking if I had a copy of the Gazette from 1958; as his late father won 1st Scottish Central Combine with Mary Rose; she was on the front of the Gazette; and an article appeared inside compiled by Annie Ross Bowes. I spent some time going through my old books in the attic; finding Gazettes from 1943 upwards but no luck on Pat’s request. I wonder if anyone reading this article has a copy and if so could they photocopy it and forward it to me to send on to Pat; this would be much appreciated as a memento to Pat on his late father. Pat remembers the great names from Croy and the west section; especially Nash of Croy who won the SNFC Race with Daphne’s Delight. If you have a copy please forward to the address at the end of the column please.

Charity Sale

I received a few phone calls and pigeons from fellow fanciers who read about Lesley Derek and little Anna; this was a wonderful gesture from fellow fanciers and the family are overwhelmed with these peoples generosity. I will be compiling the advert within the next week so it should appear in the paper soon; however I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to all who supported this cause.

Result

Arbroath Club news from Kevin Murphy with the Witton Castle race a distance of 135 miles with 6 members sending 95 birds; taking top honours is Kevin Murphy with a velocity of 1455. The winner is a young blue hen bred from Leo Van Rijn stock pair bred by my dad Joe. The sire is a son of Jordon paired to grand daughter of Hattrick she is mother to Shannah 1st National Chantilly 11.851 birds. Dam of Kevin’s winner is from Nijvel also a winner he is from Agassi 309 breeder of 1st 17.757 birds; 1st 18.500 birds; twice Ace Pigeon dam of Nijvel is Royal Crash top breeding hen. The dam on the other side of pedigree is from Favouiet and daughter of Jordan 249. This young hen won the race by a clear 8 minutes; in 2nd and 3rd places is Charlie Cameron 1389, 1340 his first bird is a black cock which is from a combination of most of the bloodlines in the loft Vercammen, Snowcap, Keith Bush, Bill Dorwardand Andy Thomson. The 2nd bird is a black cock from the hen that was 1st Section C in the young bird national last year mated to a black cock from Jos x Snowcap.

Montrose & Dist HPS news from Graeme with the Witton Castle race 10 members sending 120 birds. In 1st position and "topping" the Angus Fed on 1575 is Gordon Campbell, the winner a mealy hen; previously won 9th club Hexham; breeding Vandenabeele crossed Les McKay. In 2nd & 3rd places on 1570 & 1566 also 2nd & 3rd federation is Brian Leven. His first bird is a blue chequer white flight hen bred from a Colin McRae of Stricken Van Loon crossed with his own “All Rounder” that won from Falaise a few years ago. The 3rd placed bird a grizzle hen bred from a Van Winkle hen gifted to Brian from William Dorward and the sire is down from “Privilege” a cock that has won in racing and showing

Almond Valley Federation

Balerno Club news from Colin Bain; from Otterburn it was a late liberation of 14-30 due to weather conditions with 9 members sending 179 birds. The winner is Chris McCann with a blue chequer hen from Steven Girdwood; Chris slipped a young bird under it prior to basketing she is a Soontjen on 1299. In 2nd place is Ian Jamieson on 1235 with a black pied cock Koopman crossed Staf Van Reet and in 3rd spot is Ian Jamieson with a smokey blue hen from his father’s old lines. From Consett 7 members sent 133 birds liberated at 09:15 hours the winner is Chris McCann with a Freddie Jamieson & son blue chequer cock on the darkness system doing 1349; in 2nd Colin Bain on 1266 with a blue hen she is a Van De Poel crossed Rod Adams and in 3rd C McCann on 1265 with a blue cock again Freddie Jamieson & son lines on the darkness.

Ayrshire Federation

The federation were at Berwick on Tweed with the birds liberated into a west south west wind at 7.45am; with the youngsters facing a head wind to cover the 105 miles, a steadyrace was expected; with returns good and fanciers reporting only two or three missing birds at clock checking.

Clyde Coast H.S winners again this week were the partnership of John Grant & StevieMcGovernwho has now taken the hat trick of wins; with decimals separating the first 2 birds on 1049 and the 3rd bird one yard behind. The firstand thirdbirds are from their Geoff Kirkland stock. With the 2nd bird a dark chequer bred from a Belge pair recently purchased; all 3 are from their darkness lofts. Worth a mention this is the fourth race on the trot picking up 15 ticketsin the first five over past 4 races which is not bad racing by any standards,also topping the federation to round things off and still two races to go, who would bet against them; cheers Joe yours Ian.

Dalzell Flying club

The Dalzell club news from Joe Boyle who informs us that 7 members sent81 pigeons to Thirsk liberated at 07-15am; with King & Selfridgetaken the 1st prize with J Cassidy taking 2nd and O & J McFadden 3rd& 4th. Congratulations to John King and Alan Selfridge who toppedLanarkshire federation taking 1st & 2nd placesfrom the Sedgefield race an excellent result as they beatstrong competition from an entry of 3100 pigeons. Well done to all memberswho took part in this race yours Joe Boyle.

Dundee Federation

George Briggs

Downfield Friendly RPC had 7 members send 133 birds, a massive drop on last weeks birdage of 351 birds to the 3rd young bird race flown from Alnwick a distance of 90 miles; with the birds liberated at 12.15pm. Leading the pack for the second week is George Briggs who timed a young blue chequer cock flown on the darkness system at 2.35pm, velocity 1137. George not only won the club but also topped the Dundee Federation, so a huge well done to George. This young cock was a batch of six young birds bred by Tam Richardson from Newmains and is a grand son of Tam's 5th open SNFC Andrezel. The dam of the youngster was timed from Reims and the sire won 306th open SNFC Eastbourne; George would like to take this opportunity in thanking Tam for the youngsters. Brown & Donachie were 2nd & 3rd with two young hens flown on the darkness system, the first a blue hen is bred from a Dale Newcombe cock which is a direct son of Kardale Blue Velvet 2nd section 6th open SNFC Tours 2006 and 4th section, 13th open SNFC Tours 2005, when paired to Kardale Black velvet a winner of 3rd section 8th open SNFC Tours 2006. Dam was bred by Ritchie & Whyte from Fraserburgh and is direct daughter of there 2nd section, 16th open SNFC Tours, this hen being a grand daughter of Champion Margaret. Our second pigeon also a blue hen is bred from a direct Ritchie & Whyte stock cock when paired to a Mr & Mrs Keir hen whichis a grand daughter ofJock Traill's 'Nancy' 1st open SNFC Nantes; this young blue hen is a full sister to 53rd section 145th open SNFC Eastbourne.

Fife Federation

From Witton Castle the top spot goes to Jocky Scott from Kennoway who also wins the east section on 1353 velocity; 2nd 3rd 5th 8th 9th & 10th section is Mook Honeyman of the same club with D Clark from Leven 4th and Brian Chalmers from Kennoway 6th & 7th section. West section is won by Malloy & Drew of Dunfermline on 1347 they are 2nd federation; the partnership are 5th 8th & 9th section. Bob Wilson of Glenrothes & Leslie is 2nd section with A McInnes from Dunfermline in 3rd place just ahead of Dougie Barnes from Crossgates club in 4th spot. Donni Hope from Lochgelly is 6th with Mick Donnachie from Crossgates in 7th place; Wattie Forman from Novar makes up the top ten places. Centre section winner on 1325 is Ian McMurchie of Glenrothes & Leslie club with club mates Spittal & Bell No2 in 2nd spot; David Frew from Novar is 3rd & 7th with Jock King from the same club in 4th 9th & 10th places; Willie Frew & son from the same club is 5th with another Novar member Jock Grubb in 6th & 8th places; my thanks to Elaine for the result.

Glenrothes & Leslie news from Maxi who informs us that 9 members sent 172 birds to Witton Castle; number on spot goes to Iain McMurchie with a darkness hen doing 1325 shown to the cocks on Friday prior to basketing and its from a late bred from brother Mick’s good mealy cock crossed daughter of Mick’s Silver Shadow crossed Janssen from Dave Stone. 2nd is Bob Wilson doing 1319 with a red cock on the drive and is the nest mate to the one that won last week and is bred from Gordon Coulston of Sunderland. 3rd place are Spittal & Bell doing 1271 flying natural from Jimmy’s stock birds Van do Poel crossed Van Herlees racing to the perch. A well done to all 3 members especially to Iain on winning the race and Bob Wilson on beating Jimmy Bell in the knock out.
Lochgelly HS had 9 members send 124 pigeons to what was supposed to be

Otterburn, but due to poor weather at the liberation point this was changed to Kelso. The pigeons were liberated at 13.35pm, and it turned out to be an okay sort of race. Taking 1st place doing a velocity of 1231 was Ballingry Davie Hunter’ In 2nd place goes to Donni Hope bred from a pair of George Scott's of Kelo in County Durham base line Janssen from Fountainhead lofts and was flying to the perch. In 3rd place is James Beveridge sire is from ex fancier, Rab Geddes being a Janssen Van Loon family, crossed with daughter of Simpson and Harley blue cock. This cock has given James many winners, and also bred the partnerships Fife federation Sartilly winner; he was purchased at the Simpson and Harley entire clearance sale.

From Witton Castle 9 members sent 110 pigeons; taking 1st & 2nd places is Donni Hope who is flying really well at the moment. The winner on 1303 is bred through a pair of Mick Donnachie stock birds; from Rutter Brothers from North England. 2nd pigeon is a Soontjen chequer hen from Bob Blythe, both birds flying natural system. In third place is Jock Brockie with a chequer hen bred from the stock loft. Sire is from Jock King and the dam is from Jocks Tours hen; yours Alex Wight.

Crossgates news from Gordon Bell; who informs us that 9 members sent 225 birds to Witton Castle and leading the pack this week is the incomparable Dougie Barnes who had a few arrive together. The winner on 1317 ypm was bred from stock from his good friend Tommy Gilbertson sire being from the Old Horne pair through Pau National classic winner Raeburn Mary so well done Dougie. 2nd place was up to Kingseat to Mike Donnachie on 1301 ypm his darkness youngster is from a son of his old Gold Award winner crossed a daughter of Matt McLaughlin Asterisk. Mike was also 3rd with another darkie hen this one being from a son of Ian Gilmour National winner crossed a grand daughter of Tommy Blair Red Sarge

Dunfermline HS news from Walker Kennedy who wrote ‘8 members sent 188 birds to Witton Castle and the leaders again are the young partnership of Malloy & Drew they are showing the old fanciershow to race pigeons. Their 1st is a blue pied Van de Rhee bred in December and on the darkness and racing to the perch they win the two bird club as well as the nominations well done and good flying lads. In 2nd place is the (flying Sparky) Alistair McInnes his bird breeding is through Dougie Barnes of

Crossgates club from his Falaise hen Busschaert breeding. In third place is Malloy & Drew this bird won last week in our club this could make into a good bird as it was also 2nd Fife federation last week. Some good news Joe our oldest member Jack Reid who is 94 years young got out of hospital today and all the members wish him all the best; he is the only person that can keep his son Eric in trim yours Walker.

Pentland Hills Federation

Pentland Hills & New Lothian results from Andy Miller where 57 lofts sent 932 birds to Wetherby; liberated at 6.30am into a south west wind; the leaders took just over 3 hours to cover the 147-157 mile distance. Returns at the end of the day were good with only the odd pigeon missing. Winning 1st Federation & New Lothian is Helen Aitken & Son, who fly their pigeons in Whitecraigs club. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to make contact with Helen for details on her winner but many congratulations. Second is D & J Allan for Woodburn in 2nd place lifting over £360 for his efforts; Willie Kinnear & son Barry from Danderhall are 3rd & 5th with the second pigeon winner over £260. L Mitchell from Castlebrae is 4th with A & R Pringle from N/Lothian in 6th place; A Young from Danderhall is 7th & 8th with J Pryde from Woodburn in 9th spot just ahead of J & T Young from Danderhall who lifted £170.

Sighthill H.S winners are G & I Summers who timed a darkness cock of SVR origin bred from stock obtained from John Lindsay of Craigmillar club. 2nd is Ronnie Bremner timing his all pooler a cock sitting 10 day eggs; this pigeon was bred by club mate Les Affleck as they were drawn together in the club young bird exchange. It should be noted that it was also runner up in this competition. 3rd club is yours truly Andy Miller timing darkness cock flying on the sliding door system. This cock won the federation 2 weeks prior from Witton Castle; he is a SVR crossed Vandenabeele bred from No1 stock cock “Van Allen.” When paired to a daughter of Brown & Blacks hen national winner from last year’s Newbury SNFC race kindest regards Andy.

Joke

Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in O'Leary's apartment when Paddy Murphy loses £500 on a single hand; he clutches his chest, and drops dead at the table. Showing respect for their fallen brother, the other five continue playing standing up.
Michael O'Connor looks around and asks, 'Oh, me boys, someone has got to tell Paddy's wife; who will it be?' They draw straws and Paul Gallagher picks the short one. They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don't make a bad situation any worse.
'Discreet says Paul; I'm the most discreet Irishmen you'll ever meet. Discretion is me middle name. Leave it to me.' So Gallagher goes over to Murphy's house and knocks on the door. Mrs. Murphy answers, and asks what he wants. Gallagher declares, 'Your husband just lost £500, and is afraid to come home.' 'Tell him to drop dead!’ says Murphy's wife. 'I'll go tell him.' says Gallagher.

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