YORKSHIRE MIDDLE ROUTE COMBINE

by Sue Skelton

WITHERNSEA & DISTRICT HOMING SOCIETY

The Annual prize presentation was held at the Plough Inn with the Secretary Alec Dodson welcoming all the members and Guests and commenting on the excellent turnout. Alec also thanked members for their support during the season particularly President Trevor Robinson also the official ETS man. Their other guests were Paul and Helen Johnson, Alec congratulated them on their success during the season particularly in the Midland National, Paul thanked the members for the honour of presenting the awards.

Starting with the Highest Prize winner which was Dave Beadle with his Premier Stud team winning 12 old bird races including Arras & Clermont and 6 young bird races. Second place went to Trevor Robinson with 4 firsts including Jouy le Chatel Eastbourne Battle & Billericay. Third place went to Dean Adamson with a first Ypres and also several other channel card. Fourth place went to Alec & Margaret Dodson with a win from Billericay and several second prizes and channel cards.

New Member Peter Davenport & son Ellis won the Young bird Average flying a small team of 12 birds winning both Sleaford races and topping the Combine.

Other new members Dave Middleton and Kevin & Trevor Moore were thanked for their assistance during the year and no doubt they are now all geared up for the next season!!

Flowers were then presented to Guest Helen Johnson and Sue of the Plough Inn. Steve and Sue were thanked as Landlord and Landlady of the Plough for looking after the members so well.

The evening was followed by an excellent Buffet and the Raffle concluded another successful evening.

Dave Beadle Highest prize winner

Dean Adamson getting his trophy

Kevin Moore and wife

Paul and Helen Johnson with Margaret Dodson

Pete Davenport and son Ellis

Trevor Moore and his wife

Paul and Helen Johnson presenting Trevor Robinson with his prizes

Club Secretary Alec Dodson with guest of honour Helen Johnson

Alec with the club's host landlady Sue

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