LATEST NEWS

UBI 5 EXETER

07.09.24: UBI 5 Exeter
The UBI cancelled the planned Exeter race for this weekend due to the weather forecast, they have rescheduled it to 14th September
Please can you let me know numbers by close of Monday
Marking is at Tilbury 7-8pm on Friday 13 September

CPH NO. BY 1ST OCT

07.09.24: CPH Number
Some of you may already be aware....It is now a requirement that by 1 October 2024, ALL pigeon flyers must have a CPH number regardless of the number of pigeons they own.
Please remember this is a requirement not an option, Everyone must have a CPH number.
To clarify, it still only channel fanciers who need the vet visit.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds

EPSOM SHOW VET SALE

08.09.24: We have a stand booked for the Epsom show on Saturday 26th October to raise funds to help cover vet costs.
We are looking for top quality birds from fanciers and they need to be supplied with a pedigree for selling. We need the pigeons to sell and not be left with pigeons at the end of the day. If you can support the sale please can you let me know so we can get an idea of the number of pens required in advance.
The pigeons will need to be handed over to Gary Heywood or Joe House prior to the show.Gary & Joe will be at the Estuary Club on Friday 25th October 7-8pm for anyone that would like to drop off pigeons to them.
Alternatively you can make your own arrangements with Gary & Joe by contacting them on Gary 07813 094398 or Joe 07757 382961 to arrange.

2025 LIFE RINGS

08.09.24: 2025 LIFE RINGS
I will be ordering life rings later this month, if you would like any life rings for 2025 please can you let me know by close of Sunday 15 September so I can place the order in time for the discounted rate.The Club usually charge the rings out at 30p each but this maybe ever so slightly higher this year depending on the RPRA charge and quantity.  

GOLD RING VERIFICATION

09.09.24 Gold Ring Verification
Please verify your gold ring pigeons on our website www.thamesnec.co.uk (the link is on the homepage) so a provisional result can be produced. Please do not text, whatsapp or messenger the verification details to me as this will not count. Provisional result will be available on www.thamesnec.co.uk the evening of the race. The result will remain provisional until the full BICC result is published, then the full result will be published after this followed by an objections period. Prize money will be paid out later this year and you will be contacted when payment is due to be made to you. Thank you to all those that entered, Good Luck!

OPEN RACE FINAL RESULTS & POOLS

12.09.24 Open Race Final Results & Pools
Final results & pools now published. Congratulations to all prize winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated
Any objections to these results must be made in writing to Rachael Bacon: 33 Mornington Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DW or Rachael.Bacon@hotmail.co.uk by close of 27/09/2024.  

BREEDER BUYER FINAL RESULT

20.09.24 Breeder Buyer Final Result
Final result now published. Congratulations to all prize winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated
Any objections to these results must be made in writing to Rachael Bacon: 33 Mornington Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DW or Rachael.Bacon@hotmail.co.uk by close of 04/10/2024.   

SOUTHERN COUNTIES GALA AUCTION

01.10.24: Southern Counties Gala Fundraiser Auction
There is a fundraiser for the Southern Counties Gala that we take part in, which is on 19 October in Brighton. The auction is now live for the fundraiser. All lots end at 8pm on Sunday 6 October. The link for the auction is https://www.elimarpigeons.com/auctions/search/?category_slug=southern-counties-gala-fundraiser

2025 VET VISITS

01.1024: 2025 Vet Visits
Please can you let me know if you require a vet visit to be able to channel race for the 2025 season by replying to this email.
I will not be assuming who needs a visit so only those that reply to this email by 13.10.24 will be on the list.
You will however need to be a Thames member after the AGM for the visit to be able to take place.
Once I have a list of who needs a visit I can organise the routes so will get back to you late October. The dates provided by Dr Parsons (Vet) are in February 2025.
We are raising funds again at Epsom by selling pigeons on the stand so please support in any way that you can to help reduce the costs for the vet visits.  

GOLD RING FINAL RESULT

01.10.24: Gold Ring Final Result
Final result now published. Congratulations to all prize winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated
Any objections to these results must be made in writing to Rachael Bacon: 33 Mornington Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DW or Rachael.Bacon@hotmail.co.uk by close of 15/10/2024.   

AGM NEW DATE

21.11.24: AGM

The AGM that was arranged for Wednesday 27 November at 8pm at Basildon Post Office Club is now CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. The new AGM date is Wednesday 8 January at 8pm at Basildon Post Office Club.

EPSOM SHOW VET SALE

26.11.24: Epsom Show Vet Sale

Just to say a big thank you to Joe House, Gary Heywood & Steve Wakerley who ran the Epsom Show Vet Sale last month and a big thank you to all of those that donated pigeons and purchased.
The Sale made £680.00 after costs.Also thanks to George Nikola who ran an auction on his Facebook page which raised £120.00
Meaning we now have £800.00 to put towards Vet Visits.
As mentioned, I will be in touch in due course regarding the Vet Visits which will be in February. 

GOLD RING 2025.

15.12.24: Due to a decreasing interest over the last few seasons, unfortunately our gold ring race will not run in 2025.

2025 LIFE RINGS

There are spare 2025 Life rings available, if you would like any please let me know and I can get these posted out to you.

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11.01.25: 2025 Breeder Buyer details have been announced!
We will be holding one auction at the Epsom Spring Show on 22nd March and the other auction will be held on Whatsapp and run from 2nd March and finish on 6th April 2025.
2025 Race Programme now available!
2025 Subscriptions will remain at £60 for the 2025 season.
I am waiting confirmation from the UBI&Homecounties of their subscription fee after their AGM which is late January. (If you wish to participate in those races you will need to pay their subs fee)
It is easy to pay for your subs on our website (then you do not need to fill out the attached form) www.thamesnec.co.uk/shop
Subs must be paid by 31/03/25 or will incur an additional £20.00 late payment fee.
If you are paying your RPRA Fees via Thames then payment is required by 16/02/25. RPRA Fees are £35 each. Please remember even if you are not paying your RPRA Fee via Thames, you still need to inform me of which club you are paying these via by 16/02/25 please.

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