I have sent each Federation secretary a list of pick up times , this year we will pick up with 4 wagons instead of 5 saving £170 per race on wages, approx £3,000 over the inland races

Wagon 1 Lemington 6.00. Benwell 6.20. Scotswood 6.00
Greenside. 7.00. Highfield. 7.15. Winlaton. 7.30

For the last few years Peter Jackson from Tynedale has co-ordinated training for the north Feds , Peter has informed me he has retired from doing this, I would like to thank Peter for what he has done for the Amal

I am looking for someone from the north to do the co-ordinating for training , checking weather forecasts and agreeing with the garage when you want to train

Please contact me

Alan Brown

Training is on this weekend , fed secretaries have details of approx pick up times

Alan Brown

Wakefield Naturalists have reported the peregrines are back on Wakefield Cathedral for the new breeding season...

http://wakefieldnaturalists.org/?page_id=2415

Does anybody know if the training is on for Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

The WDA Breeder Buyer will be held on Thursday 30th March 2017 at Bearpark WMC , Field View , Bearpark , Durham DH7 7AE

Penning 7.00 till 8.00 ,sale to start at 8.30

Race is Billericay YB National

75% of takings paid out 25% to WDA

3 prizes for breeders and buyers

Trophy to both Breeder and Buyer winner

Bird to be in pen or ring number , if no ring number bird does not compete for prize money

Come along and support the Amalgamation and let's have a good night

Alan Brown

AVIAN INFLUENZA AND PIGEONS – EXERCISING, SHOWING, SALES, TRAINING AND RACING 
 
The following guidance provides clarity for pigeon fanciers on the implications of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the UK – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
 
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I am looking for another pad so if anyone has a spare unikon pad for sale give me a ring on 07907867377
thanks
Brian Hopper
HIGHFIELD H.S

A big thankyou to everyone who donated young birds to make this a fantastic sale 33 young birds making £1200. Top price Mrs B Mathews & Son Cockfield £130.

Also thankyou to Vince doing a sterling job selling the birds for us.

And to all the buyers on the day we couldn't do this without your support. Also everyone who donated raffle prizes.

From the members of both Richmond & Staindrop Clubs.

Best of luck for 2017

Thanks to all that turned up, entered and bought birds last night for our Breeder Buyer at Sacriston WMC.

Total prize fund £1395

Prize breakdown;
1st - £348.50 each breeder/buyer
2nd - £209.25 each breeder/buyer
3rd - £139.50 each breeder/buyer

Best of luck boys n girls