Date set for Mid-Antrim Combine’s annual general meeting

Two Delegates from each club to vote on proposals. Any queries contact Secretary George McDowell.

Having attended meetings and now having some correspondence I can confirm that the two major meetings for Northern Ireland based fanciers are to be held on the same day, at the same time. An unbelievable state of affairs, and the first time I can remember this sort of thing happening.

Dates for the AGM meetings had been published in the Race Books from last season and both had to be changed, and as it turns out both arranged for the same day. It will hit the attendance at one or the other and for those that usually attend both they will have to make do this year of only attending one.

The 61st AGM for the Irish Nat FC will take place in the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex in Lisburn on Saturday 26th February at 2.00pm. We have one resolution submitted by the committee. The Old Hens National is removed from the race programme. The proposed programme is: Skibbereen North OB Inl Nat Tuesday 24th May, Sennen Cove Yearling Nat Wednesday 8th June, Plaudren Vannes Grand National Friday 1st July, St Malo Friendship Nat Friday 8th July, Penzance YB Grand National Wednesday 7th September and Skibbereen North Inl YB Nat Saturday 17th September.

The 66th Annual General Meeting for the NIPA will be held in the Protestant Hall, Glenavy on Saturday 26th February at 2.00pm sharp. It should be noted that only Delegates can vote or enter into the business of the meeting. Delegate Cards have been issued to each member club and these cards will be required in the recording of votes.

Each Delegate must ensure to have his/her official Delegate Card for use during the meeting. No discussion on Resolutions. All clubs must hold a meeting on the Resolutions and mandate their Delegates on how to cast their vote.

The agreed Old Bird Race Programme for 2011 is: Sat 9th April Tullamore, Sat 16th April Tullamore, Sat 23rd April Roscrea, Sat 30th April Clonmel, Sat 7th May Fermoy, Sat 14th May Rosscarbery OB Inland Nat, Sat 21st May Fermoy, Sat 28th May Talbenny, Tuesday 31st May Yearling Nat Cock/Hen Rosscarbery, Sat 4th June Talbenny, Sat 4th June Fermoy, Sat 11th June Bude, Sat 11th June Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, Sat 18th June Penzance & Penzance OB Classic, Friday 24th June St Malo OB National.

Training Season

Many thanks to all who send birds last season in the young birds. This season we will be covering the old bird season as well, will set dates probably in late March/early April. Birds can be left with Danny Dixon (Dunloy) for collection at 8.20am then Ballymoney HPS Clubrooms at 9.00am (Ballybracks Business Park), calling on way back at Rasharkin (Main St), Cullybackey, Ahoghill HPS Clubrooms, and Galgorm/Gracehill (Contact Cowan Balmer at Royal Court) approx 10.15am. Contact me on my Mobile. Tel: 07538 238364. Weather permitting we will be going weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we update weekly on www.pigeonnetwork.com