LANARKSHIRE FEDERATION

Tom Corrie

This weeks show scene takes me to one of the most National minded clubs in Scotland namely Kirkfieldbank Homing & Sporting Club in the Royal Burgh of Lanark, Scotland. This club lives and breathes National racing and with the two west section average winners 2012 presently members, top quality pigeons are always going to be on shown. With the support of club members, Mary Thompson and her mum made the event a cracking night.

The club has five weekly shows with this article concentrating on the All Winners, Channel class, Late breds and Eyesign - something for everyone.

Judges - Eyesign and specials John McFall, Larkhall South Club, South Lanarkshire Federation and Robert Hotchkiss, Uddingston & District, Lanarkshire Federation, two very experienced and accomplished fanciers.

Winners - Channel class Wilson & Jack. Eyesign class Wilson & Jack. Late bred class Cromarty Ward. Best in Show Cromarty Ward. Best Young Bird John Frood & Son.

Winners' list: 5 first prizes in shows Wilson & Jack. 4 first prizes Cromarty Ward, 2 first prizes John Frood.

Highest Points: 1 Wilson & Jack, 2 J Frood & Son, 3 Cromarty Ward.

Members would like to thank all who attended and the judges for their time and effort.

Cheq cock, Best in Show for Cromarty Ward.

Cheq hen, Best young bird for John Frood & Son.

John Frood (Middle) with judges Robert Hotchkiss (Left) & John McFall.

Tom Corrie jnr picking up the award on behalf of Cromarty Ward.

Cheq w/f hen, winner of Late bred class for Cromarty Ward.

Dark Hen, winner of Channel class for Wilson & Jack.

Blue w/f hen, winner of Eyesign class for Wilson and Jack.

Trophy donated by judges for Best in Show.

Dave Jack with the show trophy for highest point winner being presented by Mary Thompson.

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