NRCC Committee Meeting Summary 18/10/2026 This morning, the NRCC Committee Members met for its latest meeting. As agreed at our previous meeting, I’m sharing a summary of the discussions and any updates. Before I do, I’d like to thank all the members who have contacted me following my last summary. It’s really encouraging to hear your positive
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As I begin this report from Dunbar—the NRCC race point that both opened and closed the 2026 season—I am struck by how quickly the season has passed. By the time this report is published, fanciers will already be getting ready to visit shows, ordering (or ordered!) rings and soon will be preparing for the breeding
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Yesterday, the NRCC held its first committee meeting since racing finished a few weeks ago. One of the topics discussed was communication between the committee and our members, and how we can improve the way information is shared. We appreciate that not all members use social media or are part of platforms such as WhatsApp.
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Convoyer David Pettitt and Driver Chris Johnson released the birds in a westerly wind with light variable winds on route Young Birds Liberated at: 10:00hrs Futurity Birds Liberated at: 10:15hrs Old Hens Liberated at: 10:30hrs Please remember to verify your first arrival for the young bird and old ens race ‘All Futurity birds to be
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The convoyer has called hold over at Dunbar due to rain and overcast weather at the liberation point and on route out of Scotland. Please call back for further update tomorrow. Thank you
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NRCC – PJ Lofts Thurso Race Report I’m not quite sure where to begin this report, so let’s start by going back a few months! At the start of the 2026 racing season, the NRCC were unfortunately without a Press Officer. To ensure the race reports were published in the BHW, Ray Knight and I
It is hard to believe that the first race from Lerwick took place 125 years ago. In those days, Lerwick was a rapidly expanding and bustling fishing port, driven by the booming herring industry. The construction of the new town hall and a vibrant harbour packed with international vessels reflected the prosperity and importance of
How Daniel Soanes-Brown fulfilled a dream in just five seasons Every now and again a winner comes along whose story deserves to be told in his own words. Normally, when reporting on the North Road Championship Club races, space and time only allow for a brief account of the Section winners, with the King’s Cup
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Race secretary Steve Howells confirms a great race with 120 fanciers verifying so far from the 146 that entered in the NRCC PJ Lofts Thurso race. Congratulations must go to our Convoyer David Pettitt and driver Alan for their patience over the weekend. Provisionally in first place is our new lady admin secretary Dilys and
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Convoyer David Pettitt has released the pigeons at 6:00am into a light west wind There will be no early times on the web until later due to people working, please verify your first pigeon as normal Good Luck
