The Federation race result from Appleby is now available    click here to download

Members are advised that the transporter conveyed 2,150 pigeons to the Appleby race point on 25^th.April.This is more birds than were carried at any time during the 2008 season and is both gratifying and encouraging for the welfare of our Federation.

It is hoped that the numbers will increase towards our limit of 2.800 as the old bird season progresses. We have also agreed to convey the birds of The South west Scotland Federation for the old bird season..

To this end members and specifically secretaries are requested to ensure that the convoyer is informed of any spare capacity within their club baskets prior to the transporter leaving their club pick up point on a Friday night. We obviously do not want to get into a position where members are refused space for their birds when there are unidentified spaces in the baskets.

We all hope for a successful racing season with as high a Birdage as possible for every race and I would hope that club officials can co-operate with our newly appointed and very enthusiastic convoyer in this matter.

W. Swanston

President

Could all members please note the following entry fees for the races duplicated with the Scottish National Flying Club:-

Newbury race will be £0.75 per bird for birds not duplicated with the SNFC, no Federation charge for birds that are duplicated with the SNFC.

Eastbourne race will be £1.00 per bird for birds not duplicated with the SNFC. no Federation charge for birds that are duplicated with the SNFC. 

Falaise race will be £2.50 per bird for birds not duplicated with the SNFC, £0.50 per bird for members who are duplicated with the SNFC.

All entry fees to be paid on night of race marking at marking station.

Could all club Secretaries please note that the normal club result will still be required by the Federation for these races

Federation Secretary

The President and Management Committee of the Solway Federation would like to thank the members of the Federation who contributed to the sale by donating and acquiring Young Birds for the sale on Sunday 19th April. Also those who attended on the day to purchase Young Birds

Federation Secretary