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BHW Show of the Year 2015

The British Homing World Show of the Year 2015 – the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in Great Britain – took place over the weekend 17th/18th January at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool. 15,000 visitors came to see the more than 2000 racing pigeons and 1000 fancy pigeons on display, and more than 100 trade stands […]

Chris Sutton Photographs

See this remarkable set of action photographs taken by Chris Sutton last week. Our thanks to Chris for the images. You can visit his website at www.racing-pigeon-media.com Click on a thumbnail below to view the full gallery.  

Famous Pigeon Fanciers

Here is a selection of famous people who have kept pigeons, courtesy of Lee Fribbins: Noah – may not have raced pigeons because of the lack of competitors, but we know he raised them Roy Rogers – his pigeons may have helped inspire “Happy Trails” King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II […]

The Gambler on BBC Radio 4

We reported back in July on comedian-author-explorer Tim FitzHigham’s visit to the RPRA One Loft in an attempt to recreate a bizarre 18th Century bet. The resulting light-hearted programme was aired on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday evening, 17th February – you can listen to it here. Tim told the RPRA: “I do hope you enjoy it. […]

Blast from the Past

Brian Cheetham of Irlam, Manchester, sent us this photo of members of Cadishead DFC, Eccles & Winton HS and Flixton & Urmston FC setting out on a coach trip to the first Show of the Year at Worcester Racecourse in January 1972. Brian is now nearly 80 years old but still maintains an interest in pigeons. […]

BHW Show of the Year 2013

The BHW Show of the Year 2013 took place at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool, over the weekend Saturday/Sunday 19th/20th January. Despite the snow lying across the country, a large crowd still braved the journey to Lancashire and made the most of the various events. Our congratulations to all of the prize winners, particularly Mr & Mrs G Thresher […]

Pigeon Lung – advice from BPFMRT

Advice from the British Pigeon Fanciers Medical Research Team on Pigeon Lung (Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis) In the same way as some pet owners are allergic to their pets, e.g. cats, dogs or horses, some pigeon owners are allergic to their pigeons. The allergic reaction affects the small air exchanging sacs in the lung (alveoli) and causes […]

An 18th Century Bet Proven!

Comedian Tim FitzHigham and a recording crew recently spent two days at the RPRA One Loft in Tewkesbury – trying to prove an 18th Century bet! Tim is making a series of programmes for BBC Radio 4 based around historic sporting bets. Many of his exploits are available on YouTube, including crossing the channel in a bath. The […]

A World War 2 Memory for Young Flyers

Jack Saynor of Sheffield, now 86 years old, would like to share a true wartime story with our young members. Jack lived in Stannington, in a little bungalow at the top of Wood Lane. In 1939, at the start of World War 2, he was 15 years old. Jack recalls “The Police, Army and Air […]