Artist and author Simon Manby, of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, has been inspired to write a children’s book – called ‘Albert’s Holiday’ – following a visit from a stray racing pigeon. Read the full story on the Ashbourne News Telegraph website.
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 […]
Flying Back To Nature
The Midlands National Flying Club and the Royal Pigeon Racing Association have created an interactive educational project – ‘Secret Messages’ – offering pupils the opportunity to learn about the vital work undertaken by carrier pigeons during the World Wars. Read more about the initiative in this article, and see the Flying Back to Nature website […]
Pigeon Racing on BBC Radio Oxford
RPRA member Pete Bowerman spoke to BBC Radio Oxford’s Phil Gayle on the Breakfast Show on Friday 29th August about pigeon racing, and in particular raptor attacks. Listen to the two clips below. BBC Radio Oxford Clip 1 BBC Radio Oxford Clip 2
White feather appeal
Artist Kate MccGwire makes pigeon feather sculptures, such as that entitled ‘Cleave’ on the left, and is currently working on a large piece that she will be making out of white pigeon feathers. Some of our members are already sending Kate feathers, but it is taking her some time to collect the quantity of white […]
RPRA One Loft – Young Birds Final Race
The Young Birds Final Race took place from Hexham on Sunday 26th August, a distance of 203 miles. The birds were marked late on Saturday afternoon, and transported up to the liberation point by Martin Fitzpatrick. A full report is here, and a gallery of images taken on the day is below.
