Afternoon.

Updated yearling list online we keep getting the odd bird turn up we had 3 last week. If possible please send or email pedigrees to the Reddings.

Online auction will be in September details of which will be in next weeks BHW.

Jeremy..

Morning

Another 10 birds have come home since my last loft list and we have 2 of them this morning. I am sure more will work in over the next week as well. I will update Monday night of the latest..

Speak then..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online there are 59 back from Tours plus another 2 from other races. We have had 3 back today late afternoon and this is down to the wind changing to sw. I will update Thursday night of any more returns.. If you watch itv 1 tonight at 8pm countrywise you might see me and the one loft yearlings on there..

Jeremy..

Evening

Three more birds came home from the race today plus another bird arrived from another race i will do a full loft list tomorrow night for you.

The final results are now online , we can confirm not only did John Redfern pigeon win the final race but also it won the ace pigeon award flying the 3 longest races in the shortest time overall. This pigeon will win £6000 in prize money and it deserves every penny being a clear winner on the final race.  After speaking to John this is what he has to say about the breeding of the pigeon..

John Redfern - Bloomhill Lofts RPRA One Loft Race Winner

Evening

The Final race result is now online they have had it tough today hot and very still but some have dug in deep and made it home, more will come through the week when the wind changes.I will update through the week on the loft list tab. Please don't forget to email me details if your in the Top 10..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 21.40

Its been a long day but well worth it to see every bird that has made it by dark they had to work hard every yard to make it home. Well done to all !!! I will take photo's of the top 10 birds over the next week so you can see there fine condition. Its a two day race so i will update tomorrow lunchtime and then at dusk as i know there keep coming. Please can you email me details and photo's if your in the top 10 to rpra1loftrace@yahoo.co.uk

Speak soon

Jeremy..

 Morning

The birds have been liberated at 5.50 am into a ENE wind then turning varible over the channel but keeping a touch of east in there. I am looking at the winner being back here between 2 & 3 pm. I will update the race result tab asap after we have some birds home, GOOD LUCK ALL !!!

Jeremy...

I won't get much sleep tonight thinking about the Final race , the weather looks very good plenty of sunshine with a ne wind to go with it changing to east over the channel so no easy ride for the birds. I will update if i know when there up in the morning.. I am hoping they will lib about 6ish but we shall see...

Jeremy..

Evening

Marked list is now online. The birds were race marked lunchtime and are now on there way with the M.N.F.C to race from Tours against 4800 birds which is a very good turnout. The forecast is very good weather wise for Saturday but they will face a NE wind in France then over in the uk a very light east wind so its not going to be a blow home and i am thinking were have a pigeon here in 8.5 hours which is round the 40mph mark. The birds are in great condition so its up to them now..

I will update late tomorrow night of the latest on the weather front etc.

Link of the wind for Saturday    http://www.xcweather.co.uk/FR/forecast

Jeremy..

Morning

The birds are looking good and they won't need another toss before we basket them for the final Thursday morning. They will be racing with and against the M.N.F.C. Tours race on Saturday, the weather is looking good at the moment with the wind looking it could have some east in the wind.   There will be a barbecue at the lofts from 1pm so entrants are welcome to come and cheer the winner home.

Will put a marked list on Thursday night..

Jeremy..

Evening

I trained late today as its been very hot , they came well see result on the loft list tab, they may get another short one before the last race i will see how it goes. Will update Tuesday of the latest..

Jeremy..

Evening

I did not train the team today as i could see the rain moving up on the met office radar its been raining hard since the afternoon so i did not take any chances. I have put a current loft list online after this weeks training. The birds are in good form and i am hoping to train Sunday which i will put online. So will update Sunday..

Jeremy..

Evening

I trained the team 30 miles late afternoon today releasing them at a crate at a time and they came back very well. I have had the clock stuck off at the club tonight so will put a new list on tomorrow night. I am hoping to train them tomorrow afternoon weather permitting..

Jeremy..

Evening

I had a sticky one with the young birds today so i have been seeing those in. We will train the Yearlings tomorrow..

Speak tomorrow night 9.30 pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Another loft list online. I took the yearlings 20 miles late afternoon today just to keep them going and they came well. I will be looking to train Wednesday weather permitting. I just need to rise them at the right point for the final and then there be ready to race against the M.N.F.C.

Will update Wednesday 9pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Birds are back to there routine and flying well. Will be looking to train over the next week just to keep them on there toes. Will update Sunday of the latest 9pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Complete loft list online another bird turned in from the channel race plus another bird turned in from previous racing. Its now a case of getting them ready for Tours the Final race with the M.N.F.C on the 2nd of July. Will update Thursday night 9pm of the latest..

Jeremy..

A better day with the weather and another 8 birds have turned in. As the clock was still in race mode in i did not do a full loft list which are on the loft list tab only the race returns but there will be a full list on tomorrow as there are 101 birds in the loft..

Speak tomorrow..

Jeremy..

Evening

Well a few more brave hearts came today with one just coming. The weather today has been alwfull with heavy rain from the early hours and has only just stopped at 8pm which has stopped more working in as there not going to get up in this weather but i am sure over the next few days there keep coming as i know they have got what it takes.

Its interesting to look back at what some of these birds did as young birds for an example Bellchambers Blue Cock that won yesterday was also 7th open in the final young bird race dropping with the winner winning £2000 & yesterday it won another £1000 prize money. Then we have Treasure Cot which is entered by Bill Townley that came 3rd Open in the final young bird race winning nearly £6000 and yesterday it came fourth. What this is proving that the Ace pigeons on the North can also be Ace pigeons on the South up on there own with a one loft or racing in a Federation. Have a look yourself through the results its interesting. We have had another 4 turn in from previous races or trainers will update the loft list tomorrow night 9pm..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

21.40 Update

Evening

A good testing race for the birds today for there first time over the channel. The one loft birds were 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 4th club then myself 5th, 6th then one loft 7th , 8th , 9th club so very pleased with there performance over the channel. Well done to the Bellchambers blue cock that came 3 minutes ahead of the leading Ace bird Blues Brother pigeon 507 that has taken a 2nd then a 1st and now another 2nd which was just in front of a Steve Sellars pigeon which another one of Steves bird No81 won 2 weeks ago.. For a bit of fun i sent one of my own pigeons to the BBC National Poitiers race 394 miles to me and she time in after 9 hours 23 minutes standing at 38th open at the moment so it was a good day at Birtsmorton. I will update tomorrow night 9pm of any more returns tomorrow..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Early result online at 14.15

They are coming in nice and steady a good race for them..

Will update 21.30 pm...

Morning

There Up !!! Birds have been liberated at 6.30am at Fougeres into a WSW wind and over the channel its looking straight west with clear blue skys. I would say the one loft winner would be five and a half hours ? I will put a early result on at 14.30.

The best of luck to everyone..

Jeremy..

Evening

The birds have been marked and are on the way with the Severn Valley Federation. I will update Saturday morning of any news regarding a liberation. This will be a good test on the birds and being there first time over the channel we are hoping for a good race.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

We will mark the birds tomorrow night for Hot Spot 5 which will be there first channel race at a distance of 259 miles. The birds look in great condition so just hope the weather is good for us and we can have a good race. Will put a marked list up late tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

Just a quick note to say pictures of the winners are in the gallery and the final results are on with pools etc. The cock'c are out flying now and it will be soon the hens turn..

Jeremy..

Evening

I have put an updated loft list on the loft list tab. Another 5 birds were back this morning from yesterdays race and we have had another 3 birds return back to the lofts in the last few days. The birds are in good shape all we want now is the weather to be on ourside for next weekend.

Will update Tuesday night of the latest..

Jeremy..

Final result online. As i hoped they went through the door this week with the winner of the one loft race also winning the club by three minutes then my own bird came 2nd then the one loft came 3rd , 4th , 5th , 6th , my bird 7th , joe smith 8th one loft 9th , Booth & Roper 10th. So well done all.By the way to be fair on the other club members the one loft birds only take one prize.  Now its a case of getting them ready for the channel race next week from 259 miles. Will update tomorrow night of any more returns..

Jeremy..

Early result online at 13.10 they have had to work every yard today as its blowing a gale ne wind here well done to the winners dyer van gill who have 3 birds in the top 39. Also the bird in 2nd place today won the first hot spot race. This is the type of race they need to prepare them for next weeks channel race. Will do a final update around 9pm..

Jeremy..

Confirmed that they were liberated at 8.45 into a fresh ne wind they all cleared well. I expect the winners will be home around 11am will update the site with an early result 13.30.

Good Luck All !!!

Jeremy..

Morning

Have spoke to Martin and our time slot for a liberation is 8.45 will confirm this soon after..

Jeremy..

Evening

Marked list online , there are ten federations at Kingsdown so not sure of a lib time as yet but there going to have a brisk ne wind on the nose so it will be a interesting race.

Will update in the morning when i hear of any news.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

They are flying so well round home i decided not to train if they were natural then it may of been a different matter. Ne wind still forecast for Saturday so a nice head wind for them just what they need to put them right for the first channel race. I will put a marked list on late Friday night but as it stands all the birds will be sent. We loaded the young birds today will be a video on later..

Speak Friday..

Jeremy..

Evening

Training is on the loft list tab they came very well tonight i had to wait till the wind had calmed down which it did but it was still a strong tail wind but i cannot change that. They have been on a strict diet this week because of the rest so it was a trapping match at the home end. It looks like for next week end the wind is turning to NE which is what they need to steady them up on the racing. We may well train tuesday so will update evening time of the latest..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

The birds are doing well and loft flying well as they should. Weather permitting i will train Sunday at 40 miles to keep them sharp and then all being well they will have another mid week. They will then race from Kingsdown then a week later over the channel from 260 miles. It will be then a case of getting them ready for the final with plenty of training. Will update Sunday night of the latest. Have a great weekends racing..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online.The team are in good form and are flying the sky's out around the home. Will give them a spin or 2 before there next race but the way the are flying we don't really need to risk them.

Will update Friday of the latest..

Jeremy..

Evening

We had another three birds back this morning GB10 N56061 , WHU2010 T06407 , GB10 N78417. The team are looking in great condition and it will be now when they go through the door and not knock on it. In fact i really cannot wait for there next race.

Will update Tuesday night of the latest..

Jeremy..

21.15

Updated result online. The one loft birds came 3rd , 4th & 5th, club i timed a yearling hen that took 2nd and Booth & Roper took 1st from just over 250 birds. The team are now getting the hang of the south road with today being very fast race most did not put there brakes on and went over and had to work back against the wind. I will give them a few training tosses before there next race as we have a weeks gap now.Will update tomorrow night of the latest..

Jeremy..

 Early result online very fast race bar the first seven birds all have been coming back from the North. Well done to the winners. I will update at 21.00..

Jeremy..

12.15

They were liberated at 12 noon all cleared well will update with an early result around 16.00..

Good Luck All !!!

11.35am

Time slot is now 12 noon will confirm this asap soon after.

10.20am..

Sea mist at the race point has stopped liberations at Portland. Will update when i know anything..

Morning

Having spoke to Martin there are other federations liberating at Portland as we speak our time spot for our liberation is not until 10am. I will update not long after this time to confirm..

Jeremy.. 

Evening

The birds have been marked please see list. Seven birds have been left in the loft for various reasons but should be race fit for the inland race in 2 weeks as we have a weeks break next weekend. Tomorrow looks like a quick race with a tail wind so there have to be looking for home to break out from the federation. Will update of any news tomorrow morning from the race advisor.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online we have had the odd 1 or 2 back each day the old butts bird came back this afternoon. I handle each bird on marking night and if not race fit will not mark after all we want them for the final race. They have been loft flying well and i am hoping for a good performance from them this coming weekend as know there starting to know what its all about going up with a federation. Pictures of the weekend winners online.

Will Update late Friday night of a marked list and the latest...

Regards..

Jeremy...

Evening

Updated race result online. The birds are very well and now its time to get them ready for there next race Portland 101 miles which all being well these birds will take the next 2 races in there stride and then it will be there first channel race 259 miles and 3 weeks after that the Final Tours 350 miles.

I will do a full loft list Wednesday night 9pm with the latest news..

Jeremy...

 Update 20.40

Latest result online the wind got up mid day and it turned chilly with a brisk nw wind i think the birds have done well. Todays winner was 5th with just over 300 birds but there still learning and i think next week they could be knocking at the door. Will update tomorrow night 9pm.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 13.20

Early result online very pleased with the way the birds are coming well done to the Blue Brothers this pigeon was 2nd last week and this week its clear winner a Top Top pigeon..Will update 9pm tonight with the latest..

Confirmed birds were liberated at 8.30am into a wnw wind and they cleared well and  no problems with falcons this time. I would say there be about 2 hours 45 minutes for the 130 miles. Will put an early result online around 13.30.

Good Luck All !!!

Morning

Its a beautifull start to the day with bright sunshine on talking to Martin race advisor they hope to lib at 8.30 am will update when they have confirmed.

Jeremy.

22.00 hrs

145 birds have been marked for Hot Spot 2 which is from Yelverton 130 miles. I left 7 birds in the loft that will not be fit to go until next week for various reasons. I was very pleased with the condition of the birds so hoping for a good race. The weather looks good early morning so hopefully we will be up about 8ish. I will update on here of any news of a liberation.

Speak in the morning..

Jeremy..

Evening

Birds have had a good loft fly today and and bar a handfull will be marked tomorrow night for Saturdays race. I will get a Marked list on late Friday night by 22.30 as i don't get home till late from marking at the club.Photo's are now online of last weekends winners.

Speak soon.

Jeremy..

Evening

Current loft list online. They are rising up and had a good loft fly today the weather for the weekend is looking not to bad and it likely to be a NW wind so it should be nice and steady from 130 miles from Yelverton. They will have a bath in the avairy tomorrow morning and afternoon will loft fly and then fed up with Widowhood mix and then relax until they taken up to the club for Marking on Friday.

Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

I will do a loft list for tomorrow night about 8pm as did not let them out today as there on a tonic to rise them up for the weekend as they have gone through alot over the last 6 days and i want them to all be ready for the next race so rest and loft flying until we mark Friday. There will be at least 2 that won't go as they have been hawked but should be ok for the following week. I have sent 3 photo's off to the BHW of the Top 3 and these will also be on the website soon. Prize and pool money is also online.

Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

Well i woke up this morning and i was glad to see it had stopped raining so i started waiting from 6am to see if we get any early arrivals and within a few minutes we had the first one and and by 8am another 20 had arrived and then we had more working in all day.List on loft list tab.

They have done well to come home after the conditions last night and the attack at the liberation point etc as these being yearlings and there first race with a federation on the south road. Now its my main aim to bring them back into race condition for next weekends race Yelverton 130 miles and i am sure every race they have they will get better with experince. I will do another loft list Tuesday night and let you know how things are going..

Jeremy..

Update 20.15

Evening

First off well done the winners the leading pigeon also took 5th club from just over 300 birds not bad for its first race on the south. The pigeons that are home need a medal as its been a very hard day for them after a late liberation with the Severn Valley Federation with 2000 plus birds then been attacked by a falcon and have been told it caught one they then had to contend with heavy showers on-route as some arrived had pink wattles they had SE wind but very muggy. Dont forget these have never been up with a federation before and have been raced north 220 miles and now south 115 miles the birds are a class act to cope with this. Its been heavy rain since 6pm so it stopped play for more to return but the forecast is better tomorrow so i am sure more will work in. The ets clock had to be done early to its has been struck off by the club. Tomorrow night 8pm i will do a complete update of the birds in the loft as had another couple from the last training toss.

Jeremy..

Update 11.45am

The Severn Valley Federation have released at 11.30 am and from the race advisor Martin some have not cleared at the lib site and there is a Falcon up there with them so i don't know what type of race were going to have. I expect some to arrive not long after to 2 hour mark about 13.30 plus will update first arrivals about 15.30. All the best..

Jeremy..

Late Evening

Hello All

162 birds have been marked and 18 birds have been left in the pen to recover from there last training toss we had another 2 back today. I will update this page tomorrow of any news on a liberation..

Jeremy..

Evening

I have put an loft list on we have had another 15 birds work in today and they have done alot of Flying so it will not be fair to send these 15 to this weekends race. The 160 plus birds i had a good look over them and all seems well and tonight they had a good few hours open loft and a good bath. I have fed them up and they will be full of energy come Saturday it will be up to them to sort it out racing with the Severn Valley Federation against 2000 plus birds from 115 miles will not trying to win at the moment just trying to get as many home as possible. Will put a Marked list on either late tomorrow night or Early Saturday morning depending what time i get home after marking.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 21.30 Result on loft list tab..

Evening

Took them to the 30 mile point today and released them at a crate at a time and when i was 3/4 way through the crates droves of welsh pigeons went through just after 12 mid day taking alot of the Yearlings with them and by the look of things down into Wales. They have been working in steady with 160 now on the clock so its a big blow to us so close to there first race. The birds that are back are boncing and all look well. Were going to get birds work in tomorrow and the ones that do if there run down then of course i will not send them to the first race and this would not be fair on there welfare but the 160 plus birds will be going if we are happy with them.. Will get a list on just after 9pm as there still dropping.It was like a race to them today being dropped in with the welsh birds but i did not realise they would be about. Ps please add an hour onto the times as its still winter times on the ets clock untill its re set at the club on there first race this goes on all previous results but i have adjusted the lib time to match up the times..

Will update a loft list tomorrow night etc..

Jeremy..

Hello All

I had to deal with some urgent matters today that needed to be taken care of none pigeon related so we will be training tomorrow.

Until then.

Jeremy..

Evening

We trained today at 20 miles would of liked further but the winds were to strong to take any chances. They were released at a crate at a time to break them up but some got together on route as there were 12 crates but they came well in a strong ne wind not the best wind for yearlings. no 1 spot is a late return that jumped on the pad in the loft, todays training is on the loft list tab. There last training toss before there first race will be Tuesday then Hot Spot one will be next Saturday as planned all being well..

Speak on Tuesday

Jeremy..

Morning

The birds have had a nice rest from the basket and have enjoyed there loft flying. We hope to give them a trainer tomorrow weather permitting we are getting strong Ne winds at the moment so were take them nice and steady.

Update tomorrow..

Jeremy..

Evening

Sorry for my late update i did train yesterday the hens came fairy well and the cocks were split up some taking hours on the wings but bouncing when they arrived. I think that they are getting stale of the basket being split up chased by bop as old birds can so i am going to loft fly them for a bit and bring the love of home back to them and will give them another couple of training tosses before the first race on May 7th but nothing to heavy. Result on loft list tab.

I will let you know when the next trainer will be but it won't be before Friday..

Speak soon..

Evening

Updated loft list online on the loft list tab. 202 birds are now back we will re group and back to 22 miles Monday and put the confidence back in them and then see where we are for Wednesday.

Speak on Monday

Jeremy..

Hello All

We have 200 back at the moment and hopefully a few more will turn in with race birds about they have done well to work in today with the heat. Will put an updated list on tomorrow night as its late now.

Jeremy..

Evening

Well they went to the 32 mile stage today cocks up first which cleared well online and hens up 35 minutes later which cleared online but they both had a sticky one with 176 birds on the clock at present alot have been coming in singles from the South so some may of thought they were back on the North Road !! I released my own birds in between the time of the one loft birds in 3 batches and only one away and this being only there 2nd toss so God knows why the Yearlings make hard work of it as they look so well but it could be the switch round but the Cream will be there on the Final race. Sure will have more turn in tonight and tomorrow will put a result on later on the loft list tab and then will update tomorrow night. We will then re group and see what Sunday brings..

Speak soon

Jeremy..

Hello All

I trained at the 22 mile point today had planned to go to the 32 mile point but there was alot of low lying mist about down the Severn Valley. Anyway cocks up first again which i noticed other trainers going over which the cocks chased thinking they were the hens i expect so they were longer than they should of been and the hens caught up with them and so some arrived together and when i got back it was party time at the lofts, anyway they are all home which is the main thing.

Thursday we will be at the 32 mile point unless the weather is bad , we are on track with over 2 weeks before the first race , i am happy with there condition so will be glad to start racing with them. Result on later tonight but dont take to much notice of the times as they had other things on there mind.

Jeremy..

Evening

I took them to the 22 training mile point today this time releasing the cocks first with them doing half a circle and off direct home with them making a good time, 20 minutes later hens were up but they messed about a bit and were split up so we just need them to click in there heads. Will put a result on later on the loft list tab plus it will be added to the calendar.

Speak soon

Jeremy..

Hello All

Did not train today as decided to leave them overnight together, we will train on Sunday as i have a wedding to go to tomorrow.

Speak Sunday

Jeremy..

Hello All

I took them 15 miles today as it was full cloud cover and i wanted to put happiness back into the Hens i released them all together so when they arrived home they could have a good time and to give them a love of home.

This worked well apart from some were more interested in mating on the loft , under it and anywhere else they could find but this is why they race home and win races. The times are on today as they went up together but they arrived more or less together so dont think you bird was behind as they were just having a good time lol. Will now go and split them and then may train tomorrow but seperated this time but once a week up together, i plan soon to lib 25 at a time when i feel the time is right. The weather looks good in the week ahead which helps. I will put todays result on the loft list tab as well as the calendar.

Speak tomorrow

Jeremy...

Hello All

Please find birds in the loft on the loft list tab, we had 4 turn in early morning but still 5 short , the 4 that came today will not train tomorrow. I let the sexs together last night put a bath in today early morning and then split them late afternoon to try and keep them content. Will train tomorrow weather permitting at a different location..

Jeremy..

Evening

I took them back to the 20 mile point released the hens and with no time a falcon was on there tail splitting them with some diving for cover 70 hens arrived home together the rest have homed in singles with still 9 a drift at present. The cocks i moved to a different lib point and they came home well in one group. Will send a list off tonight to Anton and tomorrow night will put a loft list on. We will try again Thursday but at a different lib point but these days BOP is everywhere.Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy.. 

Evening

I have my truck back and a nice bill to go with it lol. Anyway back to the training i took them to the 20 mile point both sexs cleared well but both sexs were split up at the home end with 200 home when i arrived back and we are about 2 birds down at the moment but still time.

East wind clear blue sky's moon showing not perfect as some might think but i am not going to complain.Plenty of other trainers about today but that will do them good. There keep going to this point until they know it like the back of there wings as this is there breaking point.Next trainer will be Tuesday. Result on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

Afternoon

I have not got my truck back but borrowed a 4 x 4 it was such a nice day took them to the 18 mile point released the Hens first they went sky high little dots and headed home they were split but they were soon all back, Cocks turn they grouped up and headed off low home and arrived in one large group 5 minutes quicker than the hens.. Overall happy the way the are training from the south. Will train Sunday at the 18 mile point. Result on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

Hello All

My truck that i tow the trailer with had a break down today crank pully wheel came loose and broke the belts so it now in the garage to be fixed. Will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon till then.

Jeremy...

Hello All

I moved them on today to the 10 mile stage which both cocks & hens cleared well online for home with both sexs arriving in  large groups doing a mile a minute. Tomorrow i will release them in groups of 25 from 10 miles and then Friday will move on to the 18 mile point all being well. Today's result will be online late tonight..

Jeremy..

Hello All

The good weather will be back with us tomorrow so we will train Wednesday , Thursday , Friday. Will update tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

Hello All

I managed to get a spin in today which went well and both sexs headed straight online home. I cannot train tomorrow but will move them on Tuesday weather permitting. Todays training will be online by tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

Hello All

The winds have been very strong tail winds the last few days so did not risk getting them injured flying into wires etc , but don't worry plenty of time to train before the first race. Will get some tosses in next week.

Jeremy..

Hello All

I am still here but we have been flat out with the intake of the young birds etc. The Yearlings are in good shape and we will start training again when the weather is good enough maybe tomorrow. Anyway i have put a revised race programme to the FOS which has been passed this is to set them up for the Final race which will be Tours with the M.N.F.C on July the 2nd. So please see the new race programme below.. This will be 4 inland & 2 channel races with a three week gap between the 2 channel races instead of 2 as this is where i feel we slipped up last year. Final race 348 miles which is a nice middle distance race for a yearling. Will update tomorrow night if we train.

Jeremy.. 

  7 / 5 / Newton Abbott , SVF

 15 / 5 / Yelverton , SVF

22 / 5  Portland , SVF

 5 / 6  Kingsdown , SVF

12 / 6 Fougeres  , SVF

2 / 7  Tours , M.N.F.C

Hello All

No training today as myself came down with a sickness bug with my two daughters!! Will set about them again when i feel up to it which should not be long.

Jeremy..

Hello All

We trained yesterday so did not do a loft list. I released the cocks first yesterday which was a mistake as Alex could not get them in as with all the warm weather they are on fire so the hens arrived back and all hell let loose so they ended up having a very good time.. We will split again in the morning and then train again tomorrow or Friday. I will send yesterdays training result to Anton so will be on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

Hello All

Trained today 5 miles and again they took there time so they will go there until they get that right then will move on. Will put a loft list on tomorrrow night.

Jeremy..

Hello All

Training is now online with the calendar result tab,  we hope to train tomorrow Monday so will update tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

Hello All

We had a chance today to train this afternoon around 3pm the hens were liberated first which they cleared well but headed south as far as the eye could see then they turned came back to lib point then south again then turned back north and headed home this took almost 20 minutes but i knew this would happen being there first toss south.

.A phone call back to Alex waiting at the lofts the hens are home and trapped.So then i released the cocks and they did much the same but i am pretty sure after a few tosses there soon get the hang of being trained and race south.

I did have the timing on just need to tweak the software tonight and will send this to Anton so all being well this will be online by tomorrow night. I won't put the times on just yet till were further down the line of flight but will put a result on each toss but dont forget the cocks are released 20 mins later at the moment.

Will update tomorrow night of the latest..

Jeremy..

Hello All

Please find a list with the Colour & Sex added on the loft entrants tab. The Yearlings are well and they are flying high and fast while on there excersise. If the weather is good enough tomorrow we will take them for a short training toss just to remind them of what they are here for. Then next week we will do the same nice and steady until the first race at the end of April. If you check back tomorrow night will put a result up and how the first training toss has gone.

Jeremy..

Hello All

I did do a update last week but just realised it had not uploaded onto the website

Anyway the Yearlings are looking good we split the sexes up yesterday so they will pine for a week or so but then when the time is right we will train them which hopefully will be the end of next week but nice and steady to start with. The first race we are looking at 30 / 4 / 2011 from Portland 101 miles. The Pooling forms are online this year so you can download them and send them in.. I will have a list on with Colour & Sexs on next week...

Speak soon..

Jeremy...

Hello All

Everything is in good order with the Yearlings ,we handled all of them last week and checked them over taking there colour & sex for there new Unikon ets rings which have been uploaded onto the pocket clock so now we can put these tags on in the next week then call them over the pads to make sure all is working correct.. On taking the ring numbers last week we took account of the numbers 117 hens & 117 cocks some of these may change but how lucky were we on the equal number of sexes !!!!

When we get them over the pads will get a list on for you with the one loft software but they were all there last week..

Its the FOS meeting soon so we will chat the race programme over to set them up for the final race with one of the Nationals..

Will update sometime next week on how things are going...

Jeremy...

Hello All

We have put a current loft list online under the tab loft entrants there are 234 birds in the loft which are all looking in great condition. They are going out on the good weather days and we are on track for the 2011 season.

In mid February the Unikon ETS rings will go on and we will then put another current loft list online.. Training will start early April weather permitting..

I expect many of you have paired up or have young in the nest either way hope its all going well. Will update if needed with any news..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Hello All

Everything is well here at Birtsmorton and if you go into the Gallery your see we have put a extension on the Yearling loft to accommodate the extra pigeons we have entered for the 2011 race season.We have not had the birds out with the Snow & Artic conditions but when the time is right they will be out daily ready for the training late March.

Thank you again for all the support that you have gave me, my family, and anyone involved with the one loft race without you we could not make this race so successful..

We would like wish everyone a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year , Friends of old and new ones to be..

Kind Regards

Jeremy...

Hello All

Its that time again out with the old and in with the new. We have around 230 Yearlings in the loft at the moment which is 30 more that last year.

  Because of this we are at the present self building another section plus a walk in grilled bathing section which will take care of the needs of the extra birds plus all the birds will enjoy this extra avairy for the bathing times..

Before the New Year all birds will be going out on the nice sunny days so they bond well to the Yearling loft. It will be a challenge on them turning south and racing over the channel but the very best will come through to the end.

They will have there Hot Spots racing against the Severn Valley Federation which will set them up for the final race with one of the Nationals which will be decided nearer the time..

Over the next month will put a full list of the 2011 Yearling Entrants in the loft plus some photo's of them..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Afternoon.

Updated yearling list online we keep getting the odd bird turn up we had 3 last week. If possible please send or email pedigrees to the Reddings.

Online auction will be in September details of which will be in next weeks BHW.

Jeremy..

Morning

Another 10 birds have come home since my last loft list and we have 2 of them this morning. I am sure more will work in over the next week as well. I will update Monday night of the latest..

Speak then..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online there are 59 back from Tours plus another 2 from other races. We have had 3 back today late afternoon and this is down to the wind changing to sw. I will update Thursday night of any more returns.. If you watch itv 1 tonight at 8pm countrywise you might see me and the one loft yearlings on there..

Jeremy..

Evening

Three more birds came home from the race today plus another bird arrived from another race i will do a full loft list tomorrow night for you.

The final results are now online , we can confirm not only did John Redfern pigeon win the final race but also it won the ace pigeon award flying the 3 longest races in the shortest time overall. This pigeon will win £6000 in prize money and it deserves every penny being a clear winner on the final race.  After speaking to John this is what he has to say about the breeding of the pigeon..

John Redfern - Bloomhill Lofts RPRA One Loft Race Winner

Evening

The Final race result is now online they have had it tough today hot and very still but some have dug in deep and made it home, more will come through the week when the wind changes.I will update through the week on the loft list tab. Please don't forget to email me details if your in the Top 10..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 21.40

Its been a long day but well worth it to see every bird that has made it by dark they had to work hard every yard to make it home. Well done to all !!! I will take photo's of the top 10 birds over the next week so you can see there fine condition. Its a two day race so i will update tomorrow lunchtime and then at dusk as i know there keep coming. Please can you email me details and photo's if your in the top 10 to rpra1loftrace@yahoo.co.uk

Speak soon

Jeremy..

 Morning

The birds have been liberated at 5.50 am into a ENE wind then turning varible over the channel but keeping a touch of east in there. I am looking at the winner being back here between 2 & 3 pm. I will update the race result tab asap after we have some birds home, GOOD LUCK ALL !!!

Jeremy...

I won't get much sleep tonight thinking about the Final race , the weather looks very good plenty of sunshine with a ne wind to go with it changing to east over the channel so no easy ride for the birds. I will update if i know when there up in the morning.. I am hoping they will lib about 6ish but we shall see...

Jeremy..

Evening

Marked list is now online. The birds were race marked lunchtime and are now on there way with the M.N.F.C to race from Tours against 4800 birds which is a very good turnout. The forecast is very good weather wise for Saturday but they will face a NE wind in France then over in the uk a very light east wind so its not going to be a blow home and i am thinking were have a pigeon here in 8.5 hours which is round the 40mph mark. The birds are in great condition so its up to them now..

I will update late tomorrow night of the latest on the weather front etc.

Link of the wind for Saturday    http://www.xcweather.co.uk/FR/forecast

Jeremy..

Morning

The birds are looking good and they won't need another toss before we basket them for the final Thursday morning. They will be racing with and against the M.N.F.C. Tours race on Saturday, the weather is looking good at the moment with the wind looking it could have some east in the wind.   There will be a barbecue at the lofts from 1pm so entrants are welcome to come and cheer the winner home.

Will put a marked list on Thursday night..

Jeremy..

Evening

I trained late today as its been very hot , they came well see result on the loft list tab, they may get another short one before the last race i will see how it goes. Will update Tuesday of the latest..

Jeremy..

Evening

I did not train the team today as i could see the rain moving up on the met office radar its been raining hard since the afternoon so i did not take any chances. I have put a current loft list online after this weeks training. The birds are in good form and i am hoping to train Sunday which i will put online. So will update Sunday..

Jeremy..

Evening

I trained the team 30 miles late afternoon today releasing them at a crate at a time and they came back very well. I have had the clock stuck off at the club tonight so will put a new list on tomorrow night. I am hoping to train them tomorrow afternoon weather permitting..

Jeremy..

Evening

I had a sticky one with the young birds today so i have been seeing those in. We will train the Yearlings tomorrow..

Speak tomorrow night 9.30 pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Another loft list online. I took the yearlings 20 miles late afternoon today just to keep them going and they came well. I will be looking to train Wednesday weather permitting. I just need to rise them at the right point for the final and then there be ready to race against the M.N.F.C.

Will update Wednesday 9pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Birds are back to there routine and flying well. Will be looking to train over the next week just to keep them on there toes. Will update Sunday of the latest 9pm..

Jeremy..

Evening

Complete loft list online another bird turned in from the channel race plus another bird turned in from previous racing. Its now a case of getting them ready for Tours the Final race with the M.N.F.C on the 2nd of July. Will update Thursday night 9pm of the latest..

Jeremy..

A better day with the weather and another 8 birds have turned in. As the clock was still in race mode in i did not do a full loft list which are on the loft list tab only the race returns but there will be a full list on tomorrow as there are 101 birds in the loft..

Speak tomorrow..

Jeremy..

Evening

Well a few more brave hearts came today with one just coming. The weather today has been alwfull with heavy rain from the early hours and has only just stopped at 8pm which has stopped more working in as there not going to get up in this weather but i am sure over the next few days there keep coming as i know they have got what it takes.

Its interesting to look back at what some of these birds did as young birds for an example Bellchambers Blue Cock that won yesterday was also 7th open in the final young bird race dropping with the winner winning £2000 & yesterday it won another £1000 prize money. Then we have Treasure Cot which is entered by Bill Townley that came 3rd Open in the final young bird race winning nearly £6000 and yesterday it came fourth. What this is proving that the Ace pigeons on the North can also be Ace pigeons on the South up on there own with a one loft or racing in a Federation. Have a look yourself through the results its interesting. We have had another 4 turn in from previous races or trainers will update the loft list tomorrow night 9pm..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

21.40 Update

Evening

A good testing race for the birds today for there first time over the channel. The one loft birds were 1st , 2nd , 3rd , 4th club then myself 5th, 6th then one loft 7th , 8th , 9th club so very pleased with there performance over the channel. Well done to the Bellchambers blue cock that came 3 minutes ahead of the leading Ace bird Blues Brother pigeon 507 that has taken a 2nd then a 1st and now another 2nd which was just in front of a Steve Sellars pigeon which another one of Steves bird No81 won 2 weeks ago.. For a bit of fun i sent one of my own pigeons to the BBC National Poitiers race 394 miles to me and she time in after 9 hours 23 minutes standing at 38th open at the moment so it was a good day at Birtsmorton. I will update tomorrow night 9pm of any more returns tomorrow..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Early result online at 14.15

They are coming in nice and steady a good race for them..

Will update 21.30 pm...

Morning

There Up !!! Birds have been liberated at 6.30am at Fougeres into a WSW wind and over the channel its looking straight west with clear blue skys. I would say the one loft winner would be five and a half hours ? I will put a early result on at 14.30.

The best of luck to everyone..

Jeremy..

Evening

The birds have been marked and are on the way with the Severn Valley Federation. I will update Saturday morning of any news regarding a liberation. This will be a good test on the birds and being there first time over the channel we are hoping for a good race.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

We will mark the birds tomorrow night for Hot Spot 5 which will be there first channel race at a distance of 259 miles. The birds look in great condition so just hope the weather is good for us and we can have a good race. Will put a marked list up late tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

Just a quick note to say pictures of the winners are in the gallery and the final results are on with pools etc. The cock'c are out flying now and it will be soon the hens turn..

Jeremy..

Evening

I have put an updated loft list on the loft list tab. Another 5 birds were back this morning from yesterdays race and we have had another 3 birds return back to the lofts in the last few days. The birds are in good shape all we want now is the weather to be on ourside for next weekend.

Will update Tuesday night of the latest..

Jeremy..

Final result online. As i hoped they went through the door this week with the winner of the one loft race also winning the club by three minutes then my own bird came 2nd then the one loft came 3rd , 4th , 5th , 6th , my bird 7th , joe smith 8th one loft 9th , Booth & Roper 10th. So well done all.By the way to be fair on the other club members the one loft birds only take one prize.  Now its a case of getting them ready for the channel race next week from 259 miles. Will update tomorrow night of any more returns..

Jeremy..

Early result online at 13.10 they have had to work every yard today as its blowing a gale ne wind here well done to the winners dyer van gill who have 3 birds in the top 39. Also the bird in 2nd place today won the first hot spot race. This is the type of race they need to prepare them for next weeks channel race. Will do a final update around 9pm..

Jeremy..

Confirmed that they were liberated at 8.45 into a fresh ne wind they all cleared well. I expect the winners will be home around 11am will update the site with an early result 13.30.

Good Luck All !!!

Jeremy..

Morning

Have spoke to Martin and our time slot for a liberation is 8.45 will confirm this soon after..

Jeremy..

Evening

Marked list online , there are ten federations at Kingsdown so not sure of a lib time as yet but there going to have a brisk ne wind on the nose so it will be a interesting race.

Will update in the morning when i hear of any news.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

They are flying so well round home i decided not to train if they were natural then it may of been a different matter. Ne wind still forecast for Saturday so a nice head wind for them just what they need to put them right for the first channel race. I will put a marked list on late Friday night but as it stands all the birds will be sent. We loaded the young birds today will be a video on later..

Speak Friday..

Jeremy..

Evening

Training is on the loft list tab they came very well tonight i had to wait till the wind had calmed down which it did but it was still a strong tail wind but i cannot change that. They have been on a strict diet this week because of the rest so it was a trapping match at the home end. It looks like for next week end the wind is turning to NE which is what they need to steady them up on the racing. We may well train tuesday so will update evening time of the latest..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

The birds are doing well and loft flying well as they should. Weather permitting i will train Sunday at 40 miles to keep them sharp and then all being well they will have another mid week. They will then race from Kingsdown then a week later over the channel from 260 miles. It will be then a case of getting them ready for the final with plenty of training. Will update Sunday night of the latest. Have a great weekends racing..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online.The team are in good form and are flying the sky's out around the home. Will give them a spin or 2 before there next race but the way the are flying we don't really need to risk them.

Will update Friday of the latest..

Jeremy..

Evening

We had another three birds back this morning GB10 N56061 , WHU2010 T06407 , GB10 N78417. The team are looking in great condition and it will be now when they go through the door and not knock on it. In fact i really cannot wait for there next race.

Will update Tuesday night of the latest..

Jeremy..

21.15

Updated result online. The one loft birds came 3rd , 4th & 5th, club i timed a yearling hen that took 2nd and Booth & Roper took 1st from just over 250 birds. The team are now getting the hang of the south road with today being very fast race most did not put there brakes on and went over and had to work back against the wind. I will give them a few training tosses before there next race as we have a weeks gap now.Will update tomorrow night of the latest..

Jeremy..

 Early result online very fast race bar the first seven birds all have been coming back from the North. Well done to the winners. I will update at 21.00..

Jeremy..

12.15

They were liberated at 12 noon all cleared well will update with an early result around 16.00..

Good Luck All !!!

11.35am

Time slot is now 12 noon will confirm this asap soon after.

10.20am..

Sea mist at the race point has stopped liberations at Portland. Will update when i know anything..

Morning

Having spoke to Martin there are other federations liberating at Portland as we speak our time spot for our liberation is not until 10am. I will update not long after this time to confirm..

Jeremy.. 

Evening

The birds have been marked please see list. Seven birds have been left in the loft for various reasons but should be race fit for the inland race in 2 weeks as we have a weeks break next weekend. Tomorrow looks like a quick race with a tail wind so there have to be looking for home to break out from the federation. Will update of any news tomorrow morning from the race advisor.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Evening

Loft list online we have had the odd 1 or 2 back each day the old butts bird came back this afternoon. I handle each bird on marking night and if not race fit will not mark after all we want them for the final race. They have been loft flying well and i am hoping for a good performance from them this coming weekend as know there starting to know what its all about going up with a federation. Pictures of the weekend winners online.

Will Update late Friday night of a marked list and the latest...

Regards..

Jeremy...

Evening

Updated race result online. The birds are very well and now its time to get them ready for there next race Portland 101 miles which all being well these birds will take the next 2 races in there stride and then it will be there first channel race 259 miles and 3 weeks after that the Final Tours 350 miles.

I will do a full loft list Wednesday night 9pm with the latest news..

Jeremy...

 Update 20.40

Latest result online the wind got up mid day and it turned chilly with a brisk nw wind i think the birds have done well. Todays winner was 5th with just over 300 birds but there still learning and i think next week they could be knocking at the door. Will update tomorrow night 9pm.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 13.20

Early result online very pleased with the way the birds are coming well done to the Blue Brothers this pigeon was 2nd last week and this week its clear winner a Top Top pigeon..Will update 9pm tonight with the latest..

Confirmed birds were liberated at 8.30am into a wnw wind and they cleared well and  no problems with falcons this time. I would say there be about 2 hours 45 minutes for the 130 miles. Will put an early result online around 13.30.

Good Luck All !!!

Morning

Its a beautifull start to the day with bright sunshine on talking to Martin race advisor they hope to lib at 8.30 am will update when they have confirmed.

Jeremy.

22.00 hrs

145 birds have been marked for Hot Spot 2 which is from Yelverton 130 miles. I left 7 birds in the loft that will not be fit to go until next week for various reasons. I was very pleased with the condition of the birds so hoping for a good race. The weather looks good early morning so hopefully we will be up about 8ish. I will update on here of any news of a liberation.

Speak in the morning..

Jeremy..

Evening

Birds have had a good loft fly today and and bar a handfull will be marked tomorrow night for Saturdays race. I will get a Marked list on late Friday night by 22.30 as i don't get home till late from marking at the club.Photo's are now online of last weekends winners.

Speak soon.

Jeremy..

Evening

Current loft list online. They are rising up and had a good loft fly today the weather for the weekend is looking not to bad and it likely to be a NW wind so it should be nice and steady from 130 miles from Yelverton. They will have a bath in the avairy tomorrow morning and afternoon will loft fly and then fed up with Widowhood mix and then relax until they taken up to the club for Marking on Friday.

Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

I will do a loft list for tomorrow night about 8pm as did not let them out today as there on a tonic to rise them up for the weekend as they have gone through alot over the last 6 days and i want them to all be ready for the next race so rest and loft flying until we mark Friday. There will be at least 2 that won't go as they have been hawked but should be ok for the following week. I have sent 3 photo's off to the BHW of the Top 3 and these will also be on the website soon. Prize and pool money is also online.

Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy..

Evening

Well i woke up this morning and i was glad to see it had stopped raining so i started waiting from 6am to see if we get any early arrivals and within a few minutes we had the first one and and by 8am another 20 had arrived and then we had more working in all day.List on loft list tab.

They have done well to come home after the conditions last night and the attack at the liberation point etc as these being yearlings and there first race with a federation on the south road. Now its my main aim to bring them back into race condition for next weekends race Yelverton 130 miles and i am sure every race they have they will get better with experince. I will do another loft list Tuesday night and let you know how things are going..

Jeremy..

Update 20.15

Evening

First off well done the winners the leading pigeon also took 5th club from just over 300 birds not bad for its first race on the south. The pigeons that are home need a medal as its been a very hard day for them after a late liberation with the Severn Valley Federation with 2000 plus birds then been attacked by a falcon and have been told it caught one they then had to contend with heavy showers on-route as some arrived had pink wattles they had SE wind but very muggy. Dont forget these have never been up with a federation before and have been raced north 220 miles and now south 115 miles the birds are a class act to cope with this. Its been heavy rain since 6pm so it stopped play for more to return but the forecast is better tomorrow so i am sure more will work in. The ets clock had to be done early to its has been struck off by the club. Tomorrow night 8pm i will do a complete update of the birds in the loft as had another couple from the last training toss.

Jeremy..

Update 11.45am

The Severn Valley Federation have released at 11.30 am and from the race advisor Martin some have not cleared at the lib site and there is a Falcon up there with them so i don't know what type of race were going to have. I expect some to arrive not long after to 2 hour mark about 13.30 plus will update first arrivals about 15.30. All the best..

Jeremy..

Late Evening

Hello All

162 birds have been marked and 18 birds have been left in the pen to recover from there last training toss we had another 2 back today. I will update this page tomorrow of any news on a liberation..

Jeremy..

Evening

I have put an loft list on we have had another 15 birds work in today and they have done alot of Flying so it will not be fair to send these 15 to this weekends race. The 160 plus birds i had a good look over them and all seems well and tonight they had a good few hours open loft and a good bath. I have fed them up and they will be full of energy come Saturday it will be up to them to sort it out racing with the Severn Valley Federation against 2000 plus birds from 115 miles will not trying to win at the moment just trying to get as many home as possible. Will put a Marked list on either late tomorrow night or Early Saturday morning depending what time i get home after marking.

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

Update 21.30 Result on loft list tab..

Evening

Took them to the 30 mile point today and released them at a crate at a time and when i was 3/4 way through the crates droves of welsh pigeons went through just after 12 mid day taking alot of the Yearlings with them and by the look of things down into Wales. They have been working in steady with 160 now on the clock so its a big blow to us so close to there first race. The birds that are back are boncing and all look well. Were going to get birds work in tomorrow and the ones that do if there run down then of course i will not send them to the first race and this would not be fair on there welfare but the 160 plus birds will be going if we are happy with them.. Will get a list on just after 9pm as there still dropping.It was like a race to them today being dropped in with the welsh birds but i did not realise they would be about. Ps please add an hour onto the times as its still winter times on the ets clock untill its re set at the club on there first race this goes on all previous results but i have adjusted the lib time to match up the times..

Will update a loft list tomorrow night etc..

Jeremy..

Hello All

I had to deal with some urgent matters today that needed to be taken care of none pigeon related so we will be training tomorrow.

Until then.

Jeremy..

Evening

We trained today at 20 miles would of liked further but the winds were to strong to take any chances. They were released at a crate at a time to break them up but some got together on route as there were 12 crates but they came well in a strong ne wind not the best wind for yearlings. no 1 spot is a late return that jumped on the pad in the loft, todays training is on the loft list tab. There last training toss before there first race will be Tuesday then Hot Spot one will be next Saturday as planned all being well..

Speak on Tuesday

Jeremy..

Morning

The birds have had a nice rest from the basket and have enjoyed there loft flying. We hope to give them a trainer tomorrow weather permitting we are getting strong Ne winds at the moment so were take them nice and steady.

Update tomorrow..

Jeremy..

Evening

Sorry for my late update i did train yesterday the hens came fairy well and the cocks were split up some taking hours on the wings but bouncing when they arrived. I think that they are getting stale of the basket being split up chased by bop as old birds can so i am going to loft fly them for a bit and bring the love of home back to them and will give them another couple of training tosses before the first race on May 7th but nothing to heavy. Result on loft list tab.

I will let you know when the next trainer will be but it won't be before Friday..

Speak soon..

Evening

Updated loft list online on the loft list tab. 202 birds are now back we will re group and back to 22 miles Monday and put the confidence back in them and then see where we are for Wednesday.

Speak on Monday

Jeremy..

Hello All

We have 200 back at the moment and hopefully a few more will turn in with race birds about they have done well to work in today with the heat. Will put an updated list on tomorrow night as its late now.

Jeremy..

Evening

Well they went to the 32 mile stage today cocks up first which cleared well online and hens up 35 minutes later which cleared online but they both had a sticky one with 176 birds on the clock at present alot have been coming in singles from the South so some may of thought they were back on the North Road !! I released my own birds in between the time of the one loft birds in 3 batches and only one away and this being only there 2nd toss so God knows why the Yearlings make hard work of it as they look so well but it could be the switch round but the Cream will be there on the Final race. Sure will have more turn in tonight and tomorrow will put a result on later on the loft list tab and then will update tomorrow night. We will then re group and see what Sunday brings..

Speak soon

Jeremy..

Hello All

I trained at the 22 mile point today had planned to go to the 32 mile point but there was alot of low lying mist about down the Severn Valley. Anyway cocks up first again which i noticed other trainers going over which the cocks chased thinking they were the hens i expect so they were longer than they should of been and the hens caught up with them and so some arrived together and when i got back it was party time at the lofts, anyway they are all home which is the main thing.

Thursday we will be at the 32 mile point unless the weather is bad , we are on track with over 2 weeks before the first race , i am happy with there condition so will be glad to start racing with them. Result on later tonight but dont take to much notice of the times as they had other things on there mind.

Jeremy..

Evening

I took them to the 22 training mile point today this time releasing the cocks first with them doing half a circle and off direct home with them making a good time, 20 minutes later hens were up but they messed about a bit and were split up so we just need them to click in there heads. Will put a result on later on the loft list tab plus it will be added to the calendar.

Speak soon

Jeremy..

Hello All

Did not train today as decided to leave them overnight together, we will train on Sunday as i have a wedding to go to tomorrow.

Speak Sunday

Jeremy..

Hello All

I took them 15 miles today as it was full cloud cover and i wanted to put happiness back into the Hens i released them all together so when they arrived home they could have a good time and to give them a love of home.

This worked well apart from some were more interested in mating on the loft , under it and anywhere else they could find but this is why they race home and win races. The times are on today as they went up together but they arrived more or less together so dont think you bird was behind as they were just having a good time lol. Will now go and split them and then may train tomorrow but seperated this time but once a week up together, i plan soon to lib 25 at a time when i feel the time is right. The weather looks good in the week ahead which helps. I will put todays result on the loft list tab as well as the calendar.

Speak tomorrow

Jeremy...

Hello All

Please find birds in the loft on the loft list tab, we had 4 turn in early morning but still 5 short , the 4 that came today will not train tomorrow. I let the sexs together last night put a bath in today early morning and then split them late afternoon to try and keep them content. Will train tomorrow weather permitting at a different location..

Jeremy..

Evening

I took them back to the 20 mile point released the hens and with no time a falcon was on there tail splitting them with some diving for cover 70 hens arrived home together the rest have homed in singles with still 9 a drift at present. The cocks i moved to a different lib point and they came home well in one group. Will send a list off tonight to Anton and tomorrow night will put a loft list on. We will try again Thursday but at a different lib point but these days BOP is everywhere.Will update tomorrow night..

Jeremy.. 

Evening

I have my truck back and a nice bill to go with it lol. Anyway back to the training i took them to the 20 mile point both sexs cleared well but both sexs were split up at the home end with 200 home when i arrived back and we are about 2 birds down at the moment but still time.

East wind clear blue sky's moon showing not perfect as some might think but i am not going to complain.Plenty of other trainers about today but that will do them good. There keep going to this point until they know it like the back of there wings as this is there breaking point.Next trainer will be Tuesday. Result on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

Afternoon

I have not got my truck back but borrowed a 4 x 4 it was such a nice day took them to the 18 mile point released the Hens first they went sky high little dots and headed home they were split but they were soon all back, Cocks turn they grouped up and headed off low home and arrived in one large group 5 minutes quicker than the hens.. Overall happy the way the are training from the south. Will train Sunday at the 18 mile point. Result on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

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My truck that i tow the trailer with had a break down today crank pully wheel came loose and broke the belts so it now in the garage to be fixed. Will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon till then.

Jeremy...

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I moved them on today to the 10 mile stage which both cocks & hens cleared well online for home with both sexs arriving in  large groups doing a mile a minute. Tomorrow i will release them in groups of 25 from 10 miles and then Friday will move on to the 18 mile point all being well. Today's result will be online late tonight..

Jeremy..

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The good weather will be back with us tomorrow so we will train Wednesday , Thursday , Friday. Will update tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

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I managed to get a spin in today which went well and both sexs headed straight online home. I cannot train tomorrow but will move them on Tuesday weather permitting. Todays training will be online by tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

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The winds have been very strong tail winds the last few days so did not risk getting them injured flying into wires etc , but don't worry plenty of time to train before the first race. Will get some tosses in next week.

Jeremy..

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I am still here but we have been flat out with the intake of the young birds etc. The Yearlings are in good shape and we will start training again when the weather is good enough maybe tomorrow. Anyway i have put a revised race programme to the FOS which has been passed this is to set them up for the Final race which will be Tours with the M.N.F.C on July the 2nd. So please see the new race programme below.. This will be 4 inland & 2 channel races with a three week gap between the 2 channel races instead of 2 as this is where i feel we slipped up last year. Final race 348 miles which is a nice middle distance race for a yearling. Will update tomorrow night if we train.

Jeremy.. 

  7 / 5 / Newton Abbott , SVF

 15 / 5 / Yelverton , SVF

22 / 5  Portland , SVF

 5 / 6  Kingsdown , SVF

12 / 6 Fougeres  , SVF

2 / 7  Tours , M.N.F.C

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No training today as myself came down with a sickness bug with my two daughters!! Will set about them again when i feel up to it which should not be long.

Jeremy..

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We trained yesterday so did not do a loft list. I released the cocks first yesterday which was a mistake as Alex could not get them in as with all the warm weather they are on fire so the hens arrived back and all hell let loose so they ended up having a very good time.. We will split again in the morning and then train again tomorrow or Friday. I will send yesterdays training result to Anton so will be on late tonight or tomorrow.

Jeremy..

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Trained today 5 miles and again they took there time so they will go there until they get that right then will move on. Will put a loft list on tomorrrow night.

Jeremy..

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Training is now online with the calendar result tab,  we hope to train tomorrow Monday so will update tomorrow night.

Jeremy..

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We had a chance today to train this afternoon around 3pm the hens were liberated first which they cleared well but headed south as far as the eye could see then they turned came back to lib point then south again then turned back north and headed home this took almost 20 minutes but i knew this would happen being there first toss south.

.A phone call back to Alex waiting at the lofts the hens are home and trapped.So then i released the cocks and they did much the same but i am pretty sure after a few tosses there soon get the hang of being trained and race south.

I did have the timing on just need to tweak the software tonight and will send this to Anton so all being well this will be online by tomorrow night. I won't put the times on just yet till were further down the line of flight but will put a result on each toss but dont forget the cocks are released 20 mins later at the moment.

Will update tomorrow night of the latest..

Jeremy..

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Please find a list with the Colour & Sex added on the loft entrants tab. The Yearlings are well and they are flying high and fast while on there excersise. If the weather is good enough tomorrow we will take them for a short training toss just to remind them of what they are here for. Then next week we will do the same nice and steady until the first race at the end of April. If you check back tomorrow night will put a result up and how the first training toss has gone.

Jeremy..

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I did do a update last week but just realised it had not uploaded onto the website

Anyway the Yearlings are looking good we split the sexes up yesterday so they will pine for a week or so but then when the time is right we will train them which hopefully will be the end of next week but nice and steady to start with. The first race we are looking at 30 / 4 / 2011 from Portland 101 miles. The Pooling forms are online this year so you can download them and send them in.. I will have a list on with Colour & Sexs on next week...

Speak soon..

Jeremy...

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Everything is in good order with the Yearlings ,we handled all of them last week and checked them over taking there colour & sex for there new Unikon ets rings which have been uploaded onto the pocket clock so now we can put these tags on in the next week then call them over the pads to make sure all is working correct.. On taking the ring numbers last week we took account of the numbers 117 hens & 117 cocks some of these may change but how lucky were we on the equal number of sexes !!!!

When we get them over the pads will get a list on for you with the one loft software but they were all there last week..

Its the FOS meeting soon so we will chat the race programme over to set them up for the final race with one of the Nationals..

Will update sometime next week on how things are going...

Jeremy...

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We have put a current loft list online under the tab loft entrants there are 234 birds in the loft which are all looking in great condition. They are going out on the good weather days and we are on track for the 2011 season.

In mid February the Unikon ETS rings will go on and we will then put another current loft list online.. Training will start early April weather permitting..

I expect many of you have paired up or have young in the nest either way hope its all going well. Will update if needed with any news..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..

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Everything is well here at Birtsmorton and if you go into the Gallery your see we have put a extension on the Yearling loft to accommodate the extra pigeons we have entered for the 2011 race season.We have not had the birds out with the Snow & Artic conditions but when the time is right they will be out daily ready for the training late March.

Thank you again for all the support that you have gave me, my family, and anyone involved with the one loft race without you we could not make this race so successful..

We would like wish everyone a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year , Friends of old and new ones to be..

Kind Regards

Jeremy...

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Its that time again out with the old and in with the new. We have around 230 Yearlings in the loft at the moment which is 30 more that last year.

  Because of this we are at the present self building another section plus a walk in grilled bathing section which will take care of the needs of the extra birds plus all the birds will enjoy this extra avairy for the bathing times..

Before the New Year all birds will be going out on the nice sunny days so they bond well to the Yearling loft. It will be a challenge on them turning south and racing over the channel but the very best will come through to the end.

They will have there Hot Spots racing against the Severn Valley Federation which will set them up for the final race with one of the Nationals which will be decided nearer the time..

Over the next month will put a full list of the 2011 Yearling Entrants in the loft plus some photo's of them..

Speak soon..

Jeremy..