Convoyers report Ackworth 1

Submitted by Richmond HS on Mon, 22/07/2024 - 18:40

Chief Convoyers Report
Racepoint Ackworth YB 1
Saturday at around 7.15pm baskets from DV, CF and WD feds were transhipped onto the trailer in the yard, left yard at approximate 8.00pm with wagon and trailer to pick remaining clubs up. We arrived at Ackworth for 11.00pm upon arrival to ackworth, we had some difficulties trying to find somewhere to park due to they being a show on site. All pigeons were watered up by 12.00pm curtain buckles were loosen and shutters were lifted. We spoke with the owner of the site and he was going to find us somewhere liberate in the morning. 6.30am weather on site was full blue skies waiting for sun to appear and to warm up a little. After speaking to the owner last night he made us park at the top of the field this was ensure that we would have a safe liberation. 7.00am birds waters were splashed and topped up to encourage them to drink. 7.30am birds liberated in blue skies sunshine and in a West North West Wind pigeons left in 2 big groups. Line of flight Wetherby, Ripon, Catterick, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Cockfield, Crook, Durham, Consett, Stanley, Blaydon, Newcastle.

J Profitt.