Nov 21 2009 07:04 pm
New and up to date hipperholme site
www.hipperholmepigeonracing.webeden.co.uk
Sep 28 2009 06:44 pm
hallo
nice site
from holland
http://www.jaapvanmourik-pigeons.nl
Aug 6 2009 07:59 pm
Thanks to a Mr Wills who flies as A & C Wills of Anglesey, North Wales, 8 West Yorks pigeons will be brought back to Bradford and let go Saturday morning 8 Aug. Barry
Aug 4 2009 07:53 pm
A welsh fancier who has a youngen of mine has put him self out and rounded up other youngens 3 Halifax 2 Bradford 2 Barnsley and 1 Keighley this so far he hopes to have them into west yorks with in the week. Nice fella, very good of him. Barry
Aug 2 2009 01:55 pm
it's now sunday 13.50 and i have 9 from 29 youngens home from an 8.30 lib. WHAT THE HELL'S GOING ON? IS IT THE EARLY LIB AGAIN ????? Very Angry
Aug 2 2009 01:46 pm
thats called common sense dont think we do that here at the west yorks fed.
Jul 30 2009 08:41 pm
FORCAST FOR SATURDAY HEAVY RAIN AT STAFFORD . SUNDAY IS BETTER WILLWE BASKET SATURDAY TO RACE SUNDAY. WILL WE
Jul 30 2009 08:33 pm
THAT MY OLD COCKER IS WHAT YOU GET WITH EARLY LIBERATIONS
Jul 2 2009 09:53 pm
any member of the west yorks fed can enter the charity race, its easy pre pay b4 the last old bird race 10 for a tenner then just duplicate thro at the champ race, if you dont pre book its £1.50 per bird on the night.
£100.....£50........£30.....£20 & £10
Not bad as there off with he fed anyway
johm booth will take enrys at wyke
nev at halifax
garry handley at spen
contact garry or arthur to pre book
Jun 22 2009 08:40 pm
no
Jun 14 2009 10:00 pm
is there anybody there
Feb 3 2009 09:46 am
AUCTION CANCELLED APOLOGIES
THE AUCTION OF PIGEONS AT OUR HQ HAS BEEN CANCELLED
ALL BIRDS WILL NOW BE SOLD PRIVATELY MINIMUM £5 PER BIRD P.O.A. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
SORRY L,L & G KEMP
Jan 8 2009 08:00 am
Happy New Year to you all, have you sorted out when you will begin your excellent training service again? and where you will be training from.
Let us know at the Central along with any open races you are planning.
Ta
RB
Jan 1 2009 06:10 pm
Sorry to hear that Richard and hope you stay involved with the club.
Regards
Damian&Andy
Dec 19 2008 10:33 am
Well, what a crappy week, I ve been diagnosed with a case of Pigeon Fanciers Lung and the birds have got to
go.The kids are in tears, I'm not too far behind them! Have a look on the website to see whats going on.
Radius Buster
Dec 18 2008 07:02 am
Merry Christmas to you too R4.We're still here ,watching, waiting.....
Radius Buster
Dec 10 2008 06:45 pm
Merry christmas to anyone whon still looks at this page R4
Oct 7 2008 07:27 pm
Did you know there are two r,s in garry but only one in arse.
Oct 6 2008 03:52 pm
new race programme for 2009 see gary or arthur.
Sep 25 2008 06:29 pm
that means keith as got some then ?
R4
Sep 22 2008 10:29 pm
think paul carter had a full round
Sep 14 2008 07:59 pm
Did any of your members buy stock or tryed stock from B.Reid
Aug 29 2008 01:41 am
You may or not be aware that AMTRAK have gone into liquidation, this will result in a delay in the collection and delivery of racing pigeons throughout the UK.
We are a courier company based in North Wales, we cover the whole of the UK mainland, daily and North and Southern Ireland and mainland Europe regularly.
We have been operating for a number of years and although we were once an Amtrak hub for a while, our standards are High! We are not connected with any other company in North Wales with a similar name.
Having moved pigeons in the past we are experienced and competent in this field. We can supply transport boxes if needed and can collect Monday to Thursday and deliver Monday to Friday. Collections and deliveries outside these times can be arranged. Post code areas PA; KW; IV; HS can be arranged on an individual basis.
Pigeons are not placed in Trucks, nor placed on conveyer belts. They are always handled with care and are all treated as you would expect them to be treated. We have pigeon racing enthusiasts on our Staff and can deal with longer term housing or other problems.
Our drivers will contact the collection or delivery address 30 minutes prior to arriving so that the bird does not need to be kept in a transit box for too long. When you phone J Cooper Logistics you will speak to people that will know where your bird is, and can track the vehicle that it is in. You will not be put in touch with a customer care centre with no idea of what is going on. Our company slogan is "Making your delivery our priority" We pride ourselves on the level of service that we provide from start to finish.
Prices:
Up to 4 pigeons £35.00. £2.50 for each bird over 4.
Discounts can be arranged for clubs; breeders and regular customers.
In addition to pigeons we can also collect and deliver anything that will fit into a transit size van. So if you are considering buying something from internet auction sites or from somewhere distant, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Our details can be found on our web site: jcooperlogistics.co.uk
Tel: 01352 73 55 55
Fax: 01352 73 55 12
Mob: 077 09 123 125
Thank you for your time,
Jack Cooper
Jul 13 2008 11:09 pm
May I also highlight that it is an offence to kill a racing pigeon (with purpose).
I.E. Unless you own the bird, it is unlawful to do just this. £1000 fine if found guilty.
Killing street pigeons should be done purposely and by qualified vermine controllers. A mass cull would sincerely infringe these rights and cause mass desamation throughout the racing fraternity.
Signed: The Fancier.........
Jun 28 2008 12:41 am
From a Pigeon Fanciers Point of View!
In response to an article that featured on the front page of last weeks “Echo” I immediately phoned and spoke to the editor to express my concerns over the ignorance of the opening paragraph. The initial headline of the prospect of a Pigeon Awareness day seemed applaud-able. Unfortunately when reading the article fully I quickly realised it was in fact just another jibe at the feral or street pigeons that are causing problems around our town. Firstly can I make it clear to all, as a pigeon fancier myself I am fully in support of controlling the amount of street pigeons as they are as much as a menace to the homing societies and pigeon racing clubs as they are to the members of the public. But secondly and most importantly can I make it clear that the difference in the street pigeons and our racing pigeons is vast. I would use the example of a stray dog and a pedigree champion. This is the fact of the matter. Racing pigeons are bred and trained to be pedigree athletes, some capable of flying 500 miles and more. Pigeon fanciers like myself can spend thousands of pounds to compete at a high level in this unfortunately dying sport. Hipperholme & District homing society based in Brighouse, not only enjoy racing pigeons, but also raise lots of money for local charities. Every year we hold our annual charity race which alone raises hundreds of pounds. For the last few seasons we have featured in the “Echo” handing over cheques to the Overgate hospice from raising money from various events over the calendar year. The Pigeon awareness day is needed to remind and give people a better understanding of these amazing birds. During World War II Pigeons received more awards than any other animal for bravery and service. Bringing back messages from soldiers on enemy territory, theses birds saved lives, and that is a fact. Also The R.P.R.A (Royal Pigeon Racing Association) patron is H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II.(who also has a royal loft). So I think I have justified and given enough very brief evidence to show that although to the un trained eye they might look a like, the street pigeons and racing pigeons are in fact worlds apart.
To help the council deal with the “street” pigeon problem, I strongly suggest that they contact local pigeon clubs and arrange a meeting with it’s members to listen to suggestions on how to control the problem. After all, we deal with similar pigeons every day. Some of the suggestions printed in last weeks article can only be described as ludicrous. Coun Stephen Baines who suggested “releasing sparrow hawks each morning” I think he really must do more research. Not only are sparrow hawks becoming uncontrollable, it is because of these birds of pray we are losing the garden song birds. It again is a fact that blue tits, sparrows, and other garden birds are becoming less and less because of the over population of these hawks. Not only that, but will Councillor Baines be on hand to instruct his fleet of hawks to not attack our racing pigeons, and make sure they just get the street birds? I’m sure the before mentioned meeting would be a benefit to the council in assisting to clear up the “street” pigeon problem, and then who knows the “bird-brained” scheme, as described by Mrs Jean Trotter may actually turn out to be a feather in the cap for someone.
A.J Hemingway
Jun 1 2008 10:13 am
well done gary handley on winning 1st&2nd wyfed from falaise on saturday also order us twelve ybs for 2009 westend lads
May 27 2008 05:51 pm
well done arthur on topping wyfed from windrush from the westend lads
May 26 2008 05:15 pm
WELL DONE ARTH ON TOPPING THE FED AT WINDRUSH.
May 13 2008 07:57 pm
looks like second fed this week R4 Well done. ( first this week ?)
May 4 2008 02:05 pm
well done r4 youve now got on the map keep it up mate
Apr 21 2008 06:05 am
to the mafia bet you would have had result up saturday night had you had won ha ha ha come on arth
Apr 15 2008 08:54 pm
Arth, if you email me the result from Saturday's race I will put it on the site.
Cheers Aj
Apr 13 2008 08:06 pm
Pigeon men moving to Brighouse. Only chance they get to see their pigeons coming home. (next headline in Homing World). Also race fixtures.
Derby (via Brighouse)
Windrush (via Brighouse). etc etc.
Apr 13 2008 04:27 pm
congratulations mr funk on winning 1st 2nd open club race keep the mafia on their toes
Apr 11 2008 10:40 pm
illegal race I heard.
Apr 5 2008 12:09 pm
So, does anyone know what's going on then?
Why are we not racing next week?
RB
Apr 1 2008 07:54 pm
Huddersfield Central flying club's site has been updated - why not pop in for a look - all kinds incredible facts and stuff ( probably)
Radius Buster (out of hibernation)
Mar 27 2008 09:25 pm
I'd like to thank Nev and Maria for the young bird from the late bred auction it's a real cracker.
Luke - L,L & G Kemp
Mar 16 2008 06:54 pm
bradford lads might be interested
Mar 4 2008 06:33 pm
anyone whos interested theres a unikon demonstration at mirfield headqaurters on 11/03 tues 8pm cheers lads paul
Dec 31 2007 04:37 pm
A happy New Year and a successfull season in 2008 to you all.
Windy Miller
Dec 27 2007 12:34 pm
thanks for the invitation, still busy with the loft.
Gary don't worry, when we've done with the wood we'll fly tip it on your drive.Merry christmas and a happy new year to everyone.
RB
Dec 19 2007 12:57 pm
Richard what's up, you have been very quiet over the past two weeks, is it that you have been concentrating on getting the loft finished ready for pairing up!!!Why not come and join the Saturday morning club this Saturday for a Christmas breakfast, no subs, just have to buy breakfast for all existing members!!!
Hipperholme Prize Presentation is Saturday 12th January at the Sports Club. Live band and hot supper,tickets available from Gary or R4.
El Tel.
Dec 6 2007 09:23 pm
Hey gazza thats not fire wood or scrap it RB,s new loft R4
Dec 6 2007 05:23 pm
RB
is that bit of old firewood on your drive going spare .
It will just do for lighting my stove.
Gaz. lol
Dec 3 2007 09:52 pm
RB, whats all this about inviting men out to the cinema? If you ask me thats a bit camp, not Kemp. It's Garry I feel sorry for, just because he dosn't have a tash he doesn't get an invite.
As for holding R4 back, As far as i know, there is no rank like on Bradley road. ie No General and home gaurd. Its a joint arrangement with both equal to offer!
C.T.F
Nov 29 2007 08:32 pm
RB, I think you might be right O wise one , would i be able to sit in the middle but how would break it to him any ideas would be welcome R4
Nov 28 2007 10:04 pm
R4 its time to move on ... Cossy and I can take you to the movies,he's holding you back , join the street wise everything is "Rosie" at our loft kick him into touch with your "toey"
RB
Nov 27 2007 06:36 pm
sounds ok but what about the Handley bit ? R4
Nov 26 2007 11:13 pm
Ha ha, blummin heck RB you really are spreading your bets this season. It's obvious what you need to do to win another race, Go on holiday again and let Les Graham's lad look after your birds, it worked last time..!! ha ha Aj
