LANARKSHIRE FEDERATION
Tom Corrie
Trophy Winners 2013
The magnificent array of the trophies won by the GWP Macaloney partnership
1. The J.Cowan mem trophy - Best old bird average - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1192.996
2. The Reid mem trophy - Best combine average Otterburn, Maidstone, Otterburn and Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1158.810
3. The Hugh McClymont mem trophy - Best combine average over all federation races - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1190.481
4. The J.Torrance mem trophy - Best average two open races, Maidstone/Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1157.290
5 .The Campbell trophy - Winner of Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney
6. The Beattie trophy - Best opposite sex Ypres - R.Hotchkiss
7. The Shell and BP trophy- Best average Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney, 1st & 2nd Open
8. The Newmains SC trophy - Winner of Maidstone race - Lindsay & Henderson
9. The Rappold trophy - Best two bird average Maidstone - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1013.709
10. The Sam Anderson trophy - First yearling Maidstone race - G.McFall
11. The Heart Foundation trophy - Winner of race 4th May - G.W.P.Macaloney
12. The T.Brown mem trophy - Best individual inland old bird average - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1170.231
13. The Lanarkshire Social Circle trophy - Lowest winning velocity in the federation programme - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1092.939
14. The Henderson trophy - Winner of race on 10th August - W.Millen
15. The Arrapine trophy - For the best average, Maidstone, Otterburn, Ypres- G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1148.307
16. The Border trophy - Winner of yearling duplication race - G.W.P.Macaloney
17. The Carriage trophy - Best average Newbury, Maidstone, Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1171.866
18. The P.Scott mem trophy - First nominated bird Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney
19. The Wm Rae mem trophy - Race winner on 1st June - G.W.P.Macaloney
20. The T.Robertson trophy - Winner of YB duplication race - R.Clark
21. The Wm Holland trophy - Best average first seven old bird races - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1270.036
22. The Isherwood trophy - Winner of the race on 19th May J.Wilkie
23. The J.Quinn mem trophy - Winner of longest YB race - C.Baird
24. The Shepherd trophy - Best average Maidstone, Otterburn 22/6 and last flown YB race J.MacLean, Vel 1172.595
25. The United Taxis trophy - Winner of race on 22nd June - Lindsay & Henderson
26. The Wm O’Neil mem trophy - Best two bird average in YB duplication race - G.W.P.Macaloney
27. The Wm Findlay mem trophy - Best opposite sex in YB duplication race - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1162.628
28. The Andy Durning mem trophy - Winner of fourth flown YB race - G.W.P.Macaloney
29. The Duncan Logan mem trophy - First hen Maidstone - Lindsay & Henderson
30. The Wm Wilson mem trophy - Lanarkshire member having the highest velocity in SNFC Gold cup race - J.O’Hara
31. The Sam Rodger trophy - Best average first five YB races plus Ypres - G.W.P.Macaloney, Vel 1226.328
32. The Belt up trophy - Best YB average in the Centre section - C.Baird, Vel 1206.704
33. The R.Telfer & Son trophy-Best YB average East section - Eadie & Kelly, Vel 1191.918
34. The Rodger trophy - Best YB average West section - W.Millen, Vel 1207.096
35. The J.Cameron colour photo - Winner of Newbury race - K.Docherty
36. The J.Hannah Colour photo - Winner of Maidstone race - Lindsay & Henderson
37. The G.W.P.Macaloney colour photo -Winner of Ypres race - G.W.P.Macaloney
38. The Beltane racing stables colour photo -Winner of race on 11th May - G.W.P.Macaloney
39. The East section combine average winner - Eadie & Kelly, Vel 1148.187
40. The Centre section combine average winner - G.W.P.Macaloney
41. The West section combine average winner - W.Gordon, Vel 1120.625
The individual race prize winners
DATE/ RACE EAST CENTRE WEST
20.04.13 Otterburn Eadie & Kelly G.W.P.Macaloney Tallis & McDonagh
27.04.13 Otterburn Eadie & Kelly J.Mullen & J.Campbell W.Boswell
04.05.13 Sedgefield Eadie& Kelly G.W.P.Macaloney W.Millen
12.5.13 Thirsk W.Smart & Sons G.W.P.Macaloney W.Millen
19.05.13 Wetherby R.Wilson G.W.P.Macaloney J.Wilkie
25.05.13 Newark T.Richardson G.W.P.Macaloney A.Morrison
01.06.13 Leicester Eadie & Kelly G.W.P.Macaloney J.Hannah
08.06.13 Newbury J.MacLean K.Docherty W.Millen
15.06.13 Otterburn Eadie & Kelly G.W.P.Macaloney W.Semple
25.06.13 Maidstone Lindsay& Henderson W.Graham A.Nelson
29.06.13 Otterburn Mr & Mrs Elliot O & J.McFadden P.White
06.07.13 Ypres J.MacLean G.W.P.Macaloney P.Green
YOUNG BIRDS
East Centre West
27.07.13 Otterburn T.McSorley Mrs D.Muir J.Leggate
03.08.13 Otterburn R.Wilson M.McCormick P.Thomson
10.08.13 Appleby Eadie & Kelly T.Corrie,Son & G/Son W.Millen
18.08.13 Appleby B.Mimnaugh G.W.P.Macaloney J.Leggate
25.08.13 Ingleton Lindsay & Henderson , R.Clark J.McGowan
31.08.13 Ch/Richards Eadie & Kelly C.Baird W.Millen
08.09.13 Otterburn R.Wilson Sharp,Cumming Durning W.Millen
Presentation Night
This year’s presentation took us the Colville Park Social Club in Jerviston, Motherwell which was probably formed for the benefit of the steel workers and their families. Steel was synonymous with Motherwell.
The function suite was a credit to the club and was a fitting venue for such a night of celebration and dance. Dance? You may say. Yes, the committee invited the partners for free this year and in doing so got the feel good factor back into the night.
The hall was abuzz with couples and parties of family and friends to celebrate the prize winners for season 2013.
On entering the hall I took the time to speak to Peter Thompson of Low Waters club who hadn't been keeping well. He had just got discharged from hospital and had made the effort to attend to collect his section winning prize. We wish him a speedy recovery. (Well done to Jim Hannah in helping Peter attend the night.)
Thereafter I spoke with young Robert Clark of Dalzell club, this year’s young bird Open winner. We spoke for a time about, what else, "pigeons". Robert is a very nice lad and the enthusiasm he projects is refreshing. He had a great turn out from family and friends to wish him well.
Within his company was Callum Walker of the Carluke club, another young lad who is fast becoming a force in his club and the federation. I was keen to speak to Callum as I had a registration and ETS ring to return to him that I had retrieved from a dead pigeon I had spotted on the Kames Golf course, Carstairs. (My one game a year away and I still come across pigeons.) The pigeon had been hawked and there was nothing but the bones and feathers left. I told Callum that the bird had been hit on the open ground as there were no overhead wires. He informed me this was his good mealy cock he had sent to France for the Blue Riband race. He stated this was an excellent racer and he had high hopes of timing this bird.
This was only under five miles by line of flight from home. It must have been devastating news to think the bird had over five hundred miles and to suffer this fate. Well at least he can understand why the bird never homed. So the lesson is, never condemn our feathered friends.
Thereafter I sat down in the company of Tom snr, Danny Mitchell and Davie Elliot to listen to the introduction speech of our President John Quinn. I must say John has flourished in this role and shows confidence in his ability to cope with such a role. The members wholeheartedly cheered him for his efforts.
After introducing the top table, giving special thanks to the committee members’ wives, John handed over to the ever popular Vice President Jim Cullen whose role is to introduce the prize winners. His presentation was comical and light hearted showing he knows every individual. This kept the hall in laughter. It’s a role that he was born to undertake - well done Jim.
First up was the federation Champions GWP Macaloney, represented by William and Paul. What a season winning 23 of the total 39 trophies being presented, winning 8 x 1st Federations, 11x1st Section and numerous section and Open positions. These birds have topped the federation 21 x 1st Section for themselves and others. Also their birds won all three sections in the one race for season 2013. They topped off with 1st & 2nd Open Ypres longest old bird race on the federation programme. The partnership have broken all records before them and are presently only breaking their own, dominating the federation with their Vanderabeele /Camphuis base pigeons.
The Macaloneys never sit back on their success and have already sourced the best in Europe to compete with their present record breakers. What a loft, "the best of the best".
Next year there is change on the horizon for the partnership with Paul racing from a second loft - the GWP Macaloney 2 loft, not to far from the present one. God help us.
Although highly successful at racing, their excellent management skills in business have also helped the federation over the year.
The committee would like to thank the partnership for their efforts and also thank all those who donated or took the time to help manage/attend these events.
Robert Hotchkiss was next up to receive his award for his Ypres performance, a fine effort on the day by Robert’s pigeon. Robert is one of the true gentlemen of the sport and with the help of his wife Michelle works tirelessly for his club Uddingston & Dist.
I took the time to speak to Robert later and we discussed points of young bird health.
Next up was Gerry McFall of Low Waters club. Gerry is steadily building a reputation for flying a "good yin" and is well on his way to the top. Jim was telling the company how Gerry likes his weekend in Blackpool.
Chalmers Baird was next to visit the table. What a season he has produced out there on the north side of the federation, flying in the Glenmavis club.
He managed to win the Centre section young bird averages, topping it off by having the first three in the section and topping the federation in the longest yb race from Charnock Richards. To grasp this performance he races against the Champions GWP Macaloney in this section.
I think I will just stick to calling you Charmer as typo error had stated in the last Lanarkshire report, as you must be charming "the pigeons out the trees". Great season.
Kevin Doherty attended next to collect his trophy for the first pigeon in the Newbury race and what a performance also winning 2nd section E, 9th Open SNFC. Kevin came over later to thank me for my report on him earlier in the year and for organising this special hen’s photo on the front of the BHW, stating his brother from Wales had phoned to congratulate him and ask who is this Tom Corrie, he must really like you. Kevin replied ‘I have never met the guy’. I explained that I only try to give everyone the credit they are due for their special performances.
Wullie Millen was next up. "The Special One" he is fast becoming with results that can only be described as "brilliant". Wullie’s is one of the most westerly lofts in the federation, not conducive to successful federation flying but he has defied this theory and with 6 x 1st Sections and 2 x 1st Federations with multiple section wins week in week out, this loft has been on fire. He has only recently returned to the sport and with his GWP Macaloney base pigeons sourced through Martin Hilley, he is making everyone sit up and admire his performances.
On speaking to club mate Billy Alison he tells me he sees Wullie’s pigeons race past him heading up into the far west usually long before his own. Billy is at an age he can appreciate his fellow club members’ performances and take pride in them. He also knows when it comes to the distance not many will be flying past his.
Ian Lindsay of Henderson & Lindsay, Newmains Flying Club, was asked to step forward for his trophy. This was a very special result in Maidstone winning the Open with his cheq pied hen and also winning the SNFC west section. Ian is a gentleman who always takes the time to make you feel welcome and deserves all the winning this successful partnership has achieved over the years being up there with the best in the fed over these years.
Unfortunately Ian Henderson couldn't attend due to health reasons. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Next up was Andy Eadie of Eadie & Kelly, Newmains club. Unfortunately George Kelly of the partnership lost his fight with ill health earlier this year and is a great loss to Andy and all who had the good fortune to be in his company. George loved the sport of pigeons and was always highly involved in the SHU and representing his federation.
The loft wins the East section combine average. On the way to achieving this they were the only loft to score a section position in every race (except the final YB come back race, think he was on holiday). That includes 40 section prizes in 15 races. What a loft, a model of consistency and they had a great team performance from Ypres. They deserve the acclaim of being the loft to beat in the east and the only loft other than GWP Macaloney to win the Champions trophy in the last ten years, winning this on three occasions. If you ever get the opportunity to purchase birds from this loft "jump at it".
Billy Gordon of the Cambuslang club was up to collect the West section combine average, again a tremendous achievement with this section sending the largest population of birds within the sections each week. Billy in my opinion has possible been understated within the federation, having the label of Mr Steady. But to win this title you have to be up with the winners most weeks and he has proved this with his Open performances throughout the season. He has built a team of all rounders from Jim Cullen stock crossed with Geoff Cooper Deweert base birds that were sourced through Alec Jack of Carluke. Well done Billy, wee Gerry and big Gareth will keeping pushing you on to be the best. Remember all trophy winners, "They are after your title".
Next up were all the section winners for their Gold medals and photo. The committee have taken the opportunity to change from trophies to medals this year. These are terrific and will last a lifetime, engraved with the winner’s name, prize etc.
Thereafter John wished everyone a great night and opened the buffet, which was gone in sixty seconds! It’s OK, John is on the case and most of us could do with missing the odd meal. Ha ha.
The dance floor opened for a great night of celebration. I have never seen as many fanciers and friends up dancing and enjoying themselves. It was a brilliant idea to bring this night back. A special "come dancing prize" should be given next year. I think Gareth, John and Jim were in top fettle this year leading the way in all aspects throughout the night.
I took the time to network throughout the company and book some loft reports from some of the best in the federation for 2013.
Once the birds are through the moult I will be coming your way; you know who you are.
In a year that has seen great leadership, innovation and members working over the call of duty within the Lanarkshire Federation, we are heading in the right direction, with the race programme already decided and new applications from others. We will support the membership in their decision making, we will be strong and will take on any challenges that are in front of us. We are always open to suggestions will lead from the front and work on the principle of open, honest communication for the benefit of our members and others within our sport. We wish every fancier the best for the coming season.
East section winners
Centre section winners
West section winners
Robert Hotchkiss being presented by Mrs Cullen
Gerry McFall being presented by Mrs Quinn
Chalmers Baird (L) being presented by Vincent Hendry
Kevin Doherty being presented by Kirsty McCaig
Wullie Mullen (R) being presented by Davie McCaig
Ian Lindsay being presented by Mrs Cameron
Robert Clark (L) being presented by Jim Cameron
Andy Eadie (L) being presented by John Quinn
Billy Gordon (R) being presented by Gareth Rankin
The partnership of the year GWP Macaloney being presented by Gareth Rankin
West section fanciers enjoying the night: J Slachan, Gerry McFall, Wullie Mullen, Billy Allison, J McGowan
What’s happening in the Federation?
Dalzell club show dates
In their club from the first Sunday in November penning is 12 to 1. The classes are -
3/11- Old birds through the wire
10/11 - Young birds through the wire
17/11 - Old birds handling
24/11 - Young birds handling
1/12 - All winners and eye sign
All welcome
Clarkston & Dist
Clarkston & Dist Annual shows schedule 2013, in the club premise, Ashgrove, Craigneuk,
Airdrie.
Wednesday 13th November starting with eyesign class any age and also Pied/Grizzle young bird handling class (Pied must have white on wing and on head area).
20th Nov OCH & YHP
27th Nov OHH & YCP
4th Dec YHH & OCP
11th Dec YCH,OHP
18th Dec All winners, BIS, BOS, Highest points winner
Club premises open from 6.15pm, birds to be penned by 7.30pm.
Prizes £5, £3, £2 per class, all winners four classes all handling. £1 nomination winner takes all.
Weekly raffle
BIS wins Bag of feed
BOS wins Bag of feed
Highest points winner wins a bag of feed and annual shield
50p per bird
All welcome.
Refreshment available, come along and enjoy a good night out.
Newmains Annual Shows
Newmains club Open shows
Nov 18th Old Cock
Nov 25th Old Hen
Dec 2nd Young Cock
Dec 9th Young Hen
Dec 16th Eye Sign and All Winners
Penning from 6pm - 7pm
£1.00 per pen maximum of 5 birds per loft
Cambuslang Club annual smokers’ night on the 6th of December
It is in the Tudor Inn in Halfway. Night normally starts about 7.30pm. We will present all members with their prizes then we will have a small auction to raise funds for our club. It's nothing formal just a casual get together and a few pints. We are also having a quiz with John Hood. I'm sure we all can agree a top class fancier. We hope to see as many people as possible at the night. Fiver a ticket and a bite to eat as well. There will be a raffle too.
2014 Race Programme
Old Bird
19/4/14 Otterburn
26/4/13 Otterburn
3/5/13 Appleby
10/5/13 Ingleton
17/5 Middleton - 164miles
24/05 Uttoxeter - 214 miles
31/5 Warwick - 258 miles
7/6 Upper Heyford - 285 miles
14/7 Ingleton
21/6 Bedhampton (Portsmouth - 358 miles)
28/7 Appleby
5/7 Ypres with SNFC
Young Bird Programme
19/7/13 Otterburn
26/7 Otterburn
2/8 Appleby
9/8 Appleby
16/8 Ingleton
23/8 Ingleton
30/8 Middleton
6/9 Uttoxeter
Well done to the membership and we wish everyone the best for next year.
This year’s AGM will take place on Saturday 16th November at 1pm in the Beltane Bowling Club, Wishaw.
Tom Corrie jnr
Lanarkshire Press Officer
