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Congratulations to Blackett & Renwick from Walker HS, Tynemouth North on winning this seasons bird of the year Bird Ring No: NEHU 2019 Z 91 The judges words ' a little belter' Well Done from the UNC Team  

WETHERBY - Convoyer: Dave Drinkhall Liberation 1: 8am (Border, Coquetdale, Wansbeck, Northumberland Premier & Tynemouth North) Liberation 2: 8.20am (Newcastle, Gateshead & Durham Middle Route) Liberation 3: 8.40am (Mid Tyne, South Shields, Sunderland Premier,...

Meet 'Queen Elizabeth' the winner of our Maidstone YB National Race yesterday who has been aptly named by her owners Herron & Armstrong from Castletown HS, Sunderland Premier Federation.  Our late Queen loved her racing pigeons as much as our team, committee and...

One liberation will take place at 8.30am.  No wind at liberation site.  North west wind en route Winner will be announced later this evening Good Luck to you all  

Unfortunately, due to the resignation of Peter Maw, our Chief Convoyer, Shaun Kinahan (UNC Senior Vice President) will be acting as Convoyer for the YB national race from Maidstone on 17th September 2022.  

UNC Maidstone YB National Race - 17th September 2022 In line with the RPRA guidance, no race marking or liberations can take place either Sunday 18th or Monday 19th September 2022 as a mark of respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II.  Should the birds liberation not...

The UNC Team, Committee and Members are saddened by the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, She was not only our queen, but also our patron and a fellow pigeon fancier. We will continue the racing for the rest of the season and the birds will be released in her...

Unfortunately due to the predicted weather conditions, we have had no alternative but to cancel this weekends races from Wetherby, Pollington & Thirsk After putting this to the vote to the weather committee, the voting outcome was as follows: 17 federations voted...

Massive congratulations to Chapman & Sons from New Seaham Homing Society (North East Counties Federation) on winning the final OB national race of the season from Ramsgate. Well done from the UNC Team