THE RACING PIGEON 27 OCTOBER 2023 side of country, don’t think he will be back) with only 18 homing on day. Over the next few weeks some returned some were reported with the numbers up to 30. Walter says some returned in very poor condition and took up to four weeks to recover and some unfortunately didn’t.
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go down the old route which is west. He says its a must for us to learn the birds to come the quickest route and not doglegging from the east. If you want to win at the highest level then this is the route to train and race. One loft racing is not for him, he likes to breed, train and race himself. Family balance, he laughed saying there isn’t any balance it’s always pigeons. Showing of pigeons, he says he doesn’t really enjoy showing but always likes to support Clarkston shows, enjoying the company more than the show. He said many a year ago a few doo men used to go to a local pub for a great wee social but this hasn’t been the case for many a long year. He said it was sad to see GWP Macaloney partnership finishing in the sport as they were the ‘Gold’ standard that set the bar in Lanarkshire. He has brilliant memories of his time in the sport, the timing of all poolers at 500 miles on the night, getting that buzz when you see the wings of a winner shutting to hit the boards. Many many great memories and great friend- ship from keeping his pigeons from the first time he seen a pair of feral birds going to nest as a boy. Well thanks again Walter for a fantastic day and sharing some excellent information on your management. Tom Corrie jnr Lanarkshire Press Officer corrietom@aol.com Driffield HS 5 members sent 67 birds with the red card going to G & G Ringrose on 1576 with a Sean Hunt x Louis Thijs bred by Rob Mallinson. Second place went to George Atkinson on 1496 with a Vandenabeele. Third place went to G & G Ringrose on 1476 Louis Thijs bred by Rob Mallinson. Fourth place went to G & G Ringrose on 1476 Stefaan Lambrecht x Patrick Boeckx bred by Rob Mallinson. North Hull Club 10 members sent 115 birds with the red card and 3rd place going to Richard Crawford on 1594 & 1580 with a pair of Darren May Van den Bulck’s. Second & 4th places went to Michael Foster on 1587 & 1559 with a pair off Wayne Brownlee Krugers x Alan Stone Heremans-Ceusters. Hessle FC 3 members sent 36 birds with the red card, 2nd & 3rd places going to S B Milburn on 1566, 1450 & 1434. Fourth place went to T Tasker on 1434. No details. West Hull FC 5 members sent 108 birds with the red card & 4th place going to Jamie Martindale on 1606 & 1555 with a pair of cocks. Second place went to Darren Allen on 1595 with a Koopman x Vandenabeele cock. Third place went to Darren Allen on 1555 with a Heremans-Ceusters hen. South Section Brigg FC 7 members sent 121 birds with the red card & 3rd place going to Kevin Good on 1574 & 1528. Second & 4th places went to J Jacklin on 1531 & 1513. No details given. South Section these two club had a separate liberation Foxhills FC 6 members sent 131 birds with the red card going to Mr & Mrs Dean on 1596. Second & 3rd places went to Stacey Simmons on 1588 & 1586. Fourth place went to Graham Stow on 1585. No details. Barrow HS 7 members sent 244 birds with the red card going to Keith Atherton on 1644 with a gift bird off Phil Bolton of Beverley. Second & 3rd places went to Keith Atherton on 1644 & 1643 with a pair of Heremans- Ceusters. Fourth place went to Keith Atherton on 1643 with a Van den Bulck.
At this time he went calling to Performance Pigeons UK and purchased 20 birds to supplement the team. These took time to settle as they were already on their third flight. They initially weren’t for sale but John agreed to part with them. So these birds in Walter’s thoughts were rushed by him into training and raced from 100 miles and what managed to home was put aside for the following season. The lofts consist of one section breeding areas and sections for stock and racers. They are open fronted with large sections with easy bed on the floor which is changed at key times of the season. He would like to thank ‘Troy’ his next door neighbour who does a great job cleaning the boxes and perches every Sunday and Alec McPheat who cleans the floors when needed. When speaking with Walter arriving at 10.30am and getting into the grove talking pigeons to realise it was 2.30pm in what felt was no time because of his great enthusiasm and dedication to his sport. He has a youthful approach wanting to go to every race. If a pigeon gets lost he has a positive approach feeling another will take the place. He has lost top pigeons, one being a cracking hen going for their Gold awards and that is hard to
Montage of his top performance National birds.
hand they sit very well. Very powerful, strong back and bold headed. They are very much the feel they are my type of pigeon. There is no question, Walter Boswell is a top pigeon fancier who can change and evolve for whatever type of racing he wishes to fly. He is always up there at the top end of the average board. Next season will see him with a stronger team of 46 that have raced and 18 that have been trained well. He is looking for around 50- 60 YBs for his team. The question was asked on preferred route for racing east or west, Walter would prefer to
accept but he carries on with his goal. So what are his goals, it’s to win the best averages in the Lanarkshire Federation and compete at National level in the Inland National races. Walter is not one for stopping his yearlings with them competing in the Inland Nationals or the last races of the Lanarkshire programme. I was really impressed with the quality of pigeons handled. Although not at their best in feathering due to being in the moult the general feel and quality was there. They are quite deceiving, they look bigger but when in
NEW YORKSHIRE MIDDLE ROUTE FED NEWS WITH SUE
For the race from Jubilee Park on 26th August there were 2,739 birds liberated in a south west wind. Topping the Federation and the Coastal South Section is Kerry & Lisa Mellonby & Stewart Knowles of Flamborough on 1687.4. Topping the Central Section and seconds behind was John Eastburn of Hull on 1687.3. Topping the North Section is Alister Tankard & Bob Bedford of Wolds club on 1672. Well done to everyone on the result. Notification: The clubs have been sending many messages about the racing having had such a brilliant season and a big thank you goes to Race Controller Gary Cox for this also trans- port manager Craig not forgetting our important Convoyers. Coastal South Section Flamborough HS 7 members sent 201 birds with the red card going to Kerry & Lisa Mellonby & Stewart Knowles on 1687 with a Willem de Bruijn bred by Sean Thurlow. Second & 3rd places went to Kerry & Lisa Mellonby & Stewart Knowles on 1687 & 1685 with a pair of self bred Willem de Bruijn’s. Fourth place went to Mr & Mrs Hoggard & T Ellis on 1682 with a late bred Stefaan Lambrechts hen on the Natural. Holderness FC Kenny Lister sent 63 birds, on 1639, 1637 & 1636 (2) bred off his family of winning pigeons. Withernsea HS 4 members sent 62 birds with the red card, 2nd & 3rd places all going to Dean Adamson on 1598, 1553 & 1524 all with his Clive Lister of York birds. Fourth place went to Alec & Margaret Dodson on 1520 with a Clive Lister bird. Coastal North Section Wolds FC 4 members sent 110 birds with the red card for the fourth young bird and 4th place going to Barry Temple on 1681 & 1674
granddaughter from his Stafford hen. Kingston FC 9 members sent 199 birds with the red card going to Gary Cox on 1676 with a Van den Bulck hen. Second place went to Gary Cox on 1666 with a ‘Best Kittel’ from Sangers stock. Third place went to Gary Cox on 1647 with a Heremans-Ceusters from the ‘Bolt’ family. Fourth place went again to Gary Cox on 1638 with another off his Bulck. Beverley & District Club 8 members sent 140 birds with the red card going to Philip Bolton on 1667 with a John Eastburn hen bought at the YMRF presentation. Second place went too hard worker Mick Mallinson on 1638 with a Paul Woodmansey cock. Third place went to Mick Mallinson on 1595 with a Nigel Perry Van den Bulck x Premier Stud Heremans-Ceusters hen. Fourth place went to Mr & Mrs Tony Robinson on 1576 with a Rob Mallinson special. Hull Chalk Lane Club 9 members sent 247 birds with the red card going to George & Angie Rudd on 1605 with a self bred off Heremans-Ceusters Fed winner which has already had a 1st Sleaford. Second place went to Phil Irving on 1566 with a G Horton ‘Pitbull’. Third place went to Bob Smith on 1559 with a Carrera x Busschaert. Fourth place went to Brian Rowson on 1552 with a David Sara Heremans-Ceusters. Hull Millennium Club 9 members sent 186 birds with the red card going to hard working Secretary Paul Stamford on 1627 with a Sticker Donker. Second place went to Paul Stamford on 1589 with a gift bird off Dave Robinson. Third place went to Mr & Mrs Hall on 1577 with a Shane Redding x Pete Dixon. Fourth place went to Mr & Mrs Hall on 1576 with a Shane Redding bird. Cottingham HS 6 members sent 133 birds with the red card, 2nd, 3rd & 4th places all going to Ian Bennitt on 1655, 1648 & 1647 (2) with his Shane Redding Heremans- Ceusters and back on his winning form.
with a pair off his winning Lambrechts. Second place went to Callum Gilson & Grandad Frank Sheader on 1679 with a self bred off their Woodruffe Bros x Willie Thijs birds. Third place went to Callum Gilson & Grandad Frank Sheader on 1677 with a Lambrecht. Scarborough Social Club 8 members sent 179 birds with the red card, 2nd & 3rd places all going to Andy Moon on 1617 & 1616 (2) with his self bred Heremans- Ceusters off his stock pigeons. Fourth place went to Terry & Paul Douthwaite on 1612 with their ‘Big Smithy’ lines. Well done Terry for picking the sponsored pigeon and well said it is experience that counts. Whitby Premier Club 6 members sent 148 birds with the red card going to S Mallinson & Son Robert on 1625 with a Frans de Coux x Louis Thijs cock. Second place went to S Mallinson & Son Robert on 1625 with a Frans de Coux x Louis Thijs x Louis Thijs x Karel Boeckx this cock was 2nd last week. Third place went to S Mallinson & Son Robert on 1625 with a Louis Thijs x Louis Thijs hen and has had 2x3rd Sleaford. All Robert’s are flown on the Darkness and sliding doors. Fourth place went to Paul Abbott & Son Darren on 1625 with a Chris Vasey Romein-Klein nestmate to last weeks winner. Paul & Darren win the pools. Central Section Ravenser FC 9 members sent 243 birds with the red card going to John Eastburn on 1687 with a cock bred off ‘J Ring’ Fed toppers x Tim Atkins ‘Foxy Lady blood’. Second place went to John Eastburn on 1686 with a self bred off a grandson of ‘J Ring’ x grand- daughter of Stafford hen. Third place went to John Eastburn on 1686 with one bred off his Stafford hen on both sides also a previous card winner. Fourth place went to John Eastburn on 1686 with one bred from a
Sue Skelton, YMR Fed Scribe sue@skeltonpigeons.co.uk
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