The Solway Federation of Racing Pigeon Societies is a none profit-making organisation formed in 1928 to promote the traditional hobby of racing pigeons. The Federation consists of thirteen affiliated clubs situated throughout Dumfries and Galloway in the South West of Scotland. They stretch from Langholm in the East to Kirkcudbright in the West. We currently have one hundred and seventy members of all ages from eight to eighty.
The Scottish Homing Union at their Annual General Meeting decided to accept loft locations obtained from a G.P.S Device. The Federation have purchased a hand-held G.P.S navigator to assist Club Officials to pin point any of their club members loft locations without the need for Ordinance Survey maps...
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The Solway Federation 2012 race programme has been finalised and can be seen on the "Race Calender" page
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May I wish all members of the Solway Federation all the best for a happy and successful new year in 2012. I hope all members continue to enjoy good health and are able to participate fully in our racing season.
Walter Swanston
President
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The old bird race from Appleby will be race marked and clock set at club level on the 20th of April 2012. The race will take place on the 21st April.
Appleby is a town in Cumbria. It is situated within a loop of the River Eden. Birds will be liberated from Fair Hill.
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