March Update 2026 2026 Members Handbooks All 2026 handbooks will be sent out very soon to all paid up members. There are still approximately 100 unpaid members. Subscriptions are £45 and should be paid by April 1 2026. For any new members wishing to join, you can download an application form from the website or contact me and I can post one out to you. We would ask anyone who is able to pay by bank transfer if they couldâ¦
Source: Central and Southern Classic
March Update 2026
2026 Members Handbooks
All 2026 handbooks will be sent out very soon to all paid up members. There are still approximately 100 unpaid members.
Subscriptions are £45 and should be paid by April 1
2026.
For any new members wishing to join, you can download an application form from the website or contact me and I can post one
out to you.
We would ask anyone who is able to pay by bank transfer if they could use this proffered method of payment for their
subscriptions or race entries as it helps reduce the charges we incur from the bank.
Latest News Updates
We would ask all members to check regularly on the website’s “Latest News” for any changes to racing information. Where we
had to send the handbooks to be printed at the end of January, amendments may occur if race points, marking stations or dates
have to change which are out of our control. We will try to notify you of any changes as quickly as possible.
Marking Station Help
With the pressure on all our marking stations to have the paperwork required for customs ready in time, we can always do with a
little extra help at the marking stations.
We are all maturing in age and with the marking teams working flat out from start to finish almost every week throughout the
season, any help is always a bonus. If you are able to lend a hand, it doesn’t matter how long you can help, even if it is whilst you
are waiting for your birds to be marked please contact your marking station I/C.
Channel Racing Paperwork
You must bring to the marking station with you on every occasion the following.
1. A copy of your CPH Certificate with your CPH registration number on it.
2. Your completed Racing Pigeon Establishment Operator’s Declaration Form, signed and dated for 2026.
3. Your Vet’s Attestation to prove that you have had your annual Vet Visit for 2026 racing.
4. Your vaccination form with every pigeon recorded on it which is housed on your premises for 2026.
******VET LOFT VISITS****** All members must be aware that ONLY actual “in person” vet visits are acceptable by DEFRA (not
virtual visits) for overseas channel racing.
Any member who arrives at the marking station with the vet’s attestation certificate showing “Virtual Loft Visit” will not be
permitted to enter the race.
2026 Race Programme
OLD BIRDS
May – Isigny Sur Mer - £4.25 per bird
May – Fougeres - £4.25 per bird.
June – St Philbert (joint with BICC and BBC) £4.75 per bird.
June – Guernsey £4.00 per bird.
June – Messac (joint with BBC) £4.50 per bird.
June – Pau Open Race (SO/01/2026) £10.00 per bird.
July – Bordeaux (joint with BICC and BBC) £7.50 per bird.
YOUNG BIRDS
August – Guernsey YB/OB £4.00 per bird.
September – Fougeres YB/OB (joint with BICC and BBC) £4.50 per bird.
MARKING STATIONS
The Marking stations will be:
Isigny Sur Mer OB, Fougeres OB, Guernsey OB, Bordeaux & Guernsey YB/OB:
Paulton, Southampton Watchfield.
Pau Open Race: Watchfield, Southampton and Gravesend.
Messac: Gravesend, Ironbridge, Paulton, Southampton & Watchfield.
St Philbert & Fougeres YB/OB: All BICC marking stations will be available for members to use.
Supporting Charity
As we are all affected in some way or another by Alzheimers/ Dementia, the Charity we will be supporting for 2026 is Alzheimers
UK.
Clare Norman. Tel: 023 8057 3919 Email:
CLIVE RET DAVID PARSONS
We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all our sponsors for your support
PAU OPEN RACE
& Yearling Derby Race (5165)
Organised by the Central Southern Classic Flying Club
Licence number – SO/ 01/ 2026 Open to The British Isles
FRIDAY 26
JUNE 2025
Entry £10 per bird unlimited.
Prize Money = 1
£250, 2
£100, 3
£75
2 Section Band Winning Prizes: £50 up to 550 mls & £50 over 550 mls.
Yearling Derby Winner = £100
OPEN POOLS: 50p - £10, Single Nom £5. Jackpot (Winner takes All) £2 per bird Unlimited.
All Paid out @ 15-1 after 10% deduction.
Competitors may have their clocks checked in their local Clubs.
Marking Tuesday 23
June:
Marking Stations:
GRAVESEND: Gravesend Rugby F C, Donald Briggs Drive, Gravesend, DA12 2TL.
8am – 10am
WATCHFIELD: Watchfield & The Vale Homing Society, Bourton Club, Church Street, Bourton,
Wiltshire SN6 8HZ
9.30am – 11am
SOUTHAMPTON : Sarisbury Social Club, 108 Bridge Road, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7EP: 9am
– 11am
Secretary: Clare Norman, 133 Laundry Road, Shirley Warren, Southampton, SO16 6AR.
Tel: 02380 573919 Email:
