Msida Red Stars A.F.C. ( Malta )
Affiliated with I.A.S.C.
Blackpool Pigeon Tour 2010
Blackpool here we come again!!!
OUR ANNUAL BLACKPOOL PIGEON SHOW TOUR
14th./18th/14th./21st.JANUARY 2010
INFO FOR YOU ALL THAT MAY BE OF HELP!!!
BLACKPOOL JANUARY 2010 PIGEON SHOW
OUR AIRMALTA FLIGHTS DETAILS
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Thu, Jan 14th.2010 Malta-Manchester | ||
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Flight: AIR MALTA, KM 0146 Departs: 3:25pm- Arrives: 6:10pm Flight back to Malta Mon,Tue, Jan 18th.2010 Manchester-Malta Flight: AIR MALTA, KM 0147 Departs:8.25pm Arrives 12.55am (19th.Jan) Please note. That the departure time from Manchester has been change to 2025 Please keep checking for any time changes
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Blackpool
is a seaside town in Lancashire,
England. Situated along the coast of the Irish Sea,
it has a population of 142,900,
making it the fourth-largest settlement in North West England behind Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington.
It lies 40 miles (64 km) north-west of the city of Manchester,
and less than 30 miles north of Liverpool City centre.
Blackpool is the fourth most densely populated local authority district of
England & Wales outside Greater London.
Blackpool rose to prominence as a major centre of tourism during the
19th century, particularly for the inhabitants of northern mill towns.
Shopping in Blackpool
http://www.houndshillshoppingcentre.co.uk/
What to see or to do while in Blackpool
BLACKPOOL ZOO
Set amid 32 acres of mature parkland and lakes,
the award winning Blackpool Zoo is home to over 1500 beautiful,
rare and exotic animals from all around the world.
http://www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk/
http://www.theblackpooltower.co.uk/
BLACKPOOL MODELVILLAGE http://www.blackpoolmodelvillage.com/
BLACKPOOL PLEARSURE BEACH http://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/
SANDCASTLE-WATERPARK
Sandcastle Waterpark is one of Blackpool's leading tourist attractions.
The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides,
fun pools, wave machine, lazy river, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades,
swim shop and much much more. So, if you're looking for things to do in Blackpool and fancy a great day out make sure you visit the Sandcastle Waterpark.
The Sandcastle Waterpark is opposite the Pleasure Beach on the sea side of the promenade.
http://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/graphic/home/
BLACKPOOL SEALIFE
The Sea Life Centre on Blackpool's
famous Golden Mile houses one of the most fascinating,
exciting and educational underwater adventures!
LOUIS TUSSAUD WAX WORKS
Come to Blackpool Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
and meet all your favourite stars of the big screen,
tv, sport and royalty.
http://www.louistussaudswaxworks.co.uk/
FUNNY GIRLS SHOW
Funny girls is an excellent night out.
Starring Miss Betty Legs Diamond and the Funny Girls Follies amongst others.
This is an experience not to be missed.
http://www.funnygirlsshowbar.co.uk/
http://www.blackpoolpier.co.uk/blackpool-central-pier
Blackpool?
We are delighted to be able to offer you FREE usage of
the new Wireless Blackpool network whilst you are in selected areas
within the town centre, courtesy of BlackpoolUnlimited.com
I AM GOING TO RECIVE A SET OF 50 FREE VOUCHERS IN FEW DAYS
SO ALL THOSE OF YOU WITH WIFI MOBILES/LAPTOPS CAN ASK ME FOR THESE FREE VAUCHERS
FOR MORE INFO CLICK ON LINK BELOW
http://www.visitblackpool.com/site/things-to-do/blackpool-wifi
BLACKPOOL JANUARY 2010 PIGEON SHOWThis year to includes a
Full Day Tour
to the Lake District Villages
on Friday the 15th.Jan 2010
Bowness-on-Windermere
is Lakeland's most popular holiday resort
is an excellent centre for boating activities, with over 10,000 boats registered.
Until March 2005 Windermere was the only lake without a speed limit,
but a 10 mph limit has now been imposed.
Steamers and launches operate from Bowness Bay to Waterhead at Ambleside,
and Lakeside at the southern end.
One can try one of the many boat trips on lake Windermere.
One of the most spectacular of UK Lakes.
The boat trip helps with relaxing and enjoying the views.
The Lake District
attracts many thousands of people every year,
yet the region retains its beauty, charm and tranquillity.
One can easily find among some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe.
One can also explore the beautiful valleys and little towns with a host of exciting
Restaurants, Cafes, Shops and Galleries.
We're off to Blackpool
Names of those in our biggest ever group.
1 Group Leader Mr.Anthony Arpa
Club Secretary
2 CAMILLERI VICTOR-3 MARIO FARRUGIA-4 HORACE GRIXTI
5 EMANUEL GALEA-6 AQUILLINA CHARLES-7 JOHN BRINCAT
8 BETHRAM DEBONO-9 CARMEL DEBONO-10 JOSEPH CHETCUTI
11 JOSEPH SPITERI-12 IAN SPITERI-13 PAUL SPITERI
14 ALVIN G BARBARA-15 VICTOR BONDIN-16 CHRIS FENECH
17 KESKES HABIBI-18 SANDRO GALEA-19 EMANUEL ZARB
20 JEFFREY FENECH-21 MANUEL SAID-22 EMANUEL BORG
23 GEORGE BORG-24 PIERRE CHETCUTI-25 LAWRENCE CAMILLER
26 BRAIN BUSUTILL-27 DILAN BUSUTILL-28 MELVIN BUSUTILL
29 JEREMY BUSUTILL-30 JEFFREY CAUCHI-31 CLINT CAUCHI
32 BRIAN MERCIEQA-33 MARIO CAMILLERI-34 IGNATIUS BORG
35 CHARLES TABONE-36 RAYMOND CAUCHI-37 RAYMOND ABELA
38 JOHN BORG-39 FRANCE ATTARD-40 FRANCE FENECH
41 PAUL CARUANA-42 BARTHOLMEW SPITERI-43 ROBERT GALEA
44 JOE XUEREB
THE GROUP WILL BE ACCOMODATED
IN A 3 NICE FAMILY RUN HOTELS IN 27-29-32 HORNBY RD BLACKPOOL.
HOTELS ARE VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND CLOSE TO WINTERDEN.
ONLY 3/4 MINUTE WALK AWAY.
BREAKFAST & EVENING MEAL IS INCLUDED.
32 Hornby rd.Blackpool
29 Hornby rd. Blackpool
27 Hornby Rd Blackpool
The 3 Hotels that will be staying
Franklin Hotel to be Our meeting spot.
Blackpool Pigeon Show 2009 Tour
PIGEON FANCIERS
Msida Red Stars last year pigeon fanciers Group
for the Pigeon Show in Blackpool January 2009.
Photos
The Group that joined in our
Blackpool Pigeon Show yearly Tour
Arpa Anthony,John Brincat,Charlo Gerada
Emanuel Galea,Albert Spiteri,Robert Galea
Victor Bondin,Elvin Barbara,Emanuel Said
Geofrey Fenech,Joseph Spiteri, Paul Anthony Spiteri
Carmel Debono,Betram Joe Debono
More photos to be posted soon
M.R.S.Blackpool Pigeon Show 2008 Tour
PIGEON FANCIERS BOARD
British Homing World Show of the Year 2008
Royal Pigeon Racing Association Annual Pigeon show including trade stands.
Msida Red Stars pigeon fanciers friends are again going to attend
for next January 2009 Pigeon Show in Blackpool from the 22nd.January 2009.
Our Group For Blackpool
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Foxwood loft Auction at Sheraton Hotel
on the 24th.Jan.1pm
http://www.foxwoodlofts.co.uk/
Pictures of those Pigeon Fancier
who attended last year
Blackpool 2008 Pigeon Show
M.R.S. BLACKPOOL TOUR 2006
M.R.S. PIGEON SHOW TOUR 2006
OUR ACCOMODATION IN BLACKPOOL
Collingwood Hotel
394 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2LB
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Our accomodation in Blackpool
 The Tudor Hotel - 30 Crystal Rd. - Blackpool
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PIGEON FANCIERS PAGE
Lost Bird: Care and Identification
I think I speak on behalf of all pigeon fanciers when I say thank you for trying to help a lost pigeon be returned to it's owner.
Even if you've found a deceased bird, most pigeon fanciers are still interested
in knowing what might have happened to their missing birds.
Care
Short term care for a lost racer is pretty simple. If a homer is off course,
he's probably tired, hungry, and thirsty.
A good meal and a night's rest might be all he needs to get back in the air and on his way home.
Pigeons are grain and seed eaters. Other than a specially prepared racing mix,
the best thing to offer a lost homer is a mix of wild bird seed and unpopped popcorn kernels.
Offer water in a dish that's at least one or two inches deep.
A pigeon dunks her entire beak in the water and draws the water up, rather than scooping like other birds.
If the homer you've found is uninjured, do not continue to feed the bird.
A healthy bird will be quite capable of returning to his home in time for the next meal.
Further feeding will only encourage the homer to linger at your location.
Reading a leg band
All thoroughbred pigeons are registered with permanent leg bands a few days after being hatched.
These special bands, also called rings, stay on the bird for life.
They are unique and identify a bird as belonging to a national sponsoring organization,
a local club, and finally to an individual club member.
The leg band also tells the year the birds was hatched.
When examining a band number, look for the following bits of information:
- National sponsoring pigeon organization.
- Year the bird was hatched.
- Local club code.
- Bird number.
- CALL TONY ON 77440387/79440387
- OR EMAIL
- msidalad@hotmail.com - thesegmrs@hotmail.com
Every one is invited to come over with his comments in our Site GUESTBOOK
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Pigeon Heroes
Pigeon Heroes
Arthur Robinson's Pigeon Heroes
| Besides his normal work during WWII Arthur Robinson was a member of the Auxiliary Fire Service but also made a further intriguing contribution to the war effort because of his hobby of pigeon racing. He was asked to supply homing pigeons to the Signals Regiment for vital war work for Bomber Command. The Regiment had two soldiers based on the Robinson’s gardens, then in Brinkburn Road, for over a year just looking after the pigeons. There was another loft near Scotch Corner and one at Morpeth. When the bomber offensive began in 1942, Arthur was sending nine pigeons every three or four days to Middleton St. George airport (later, Teesside International Airport). Every aircraft that flew out had two birds in a tight container. Should the crew be forced to ditch over the sea, they would toss the birds out, bale themselves out and then, once in their dinghies, they would fish the pigeons out, attach details of their location and set the homing birds free. Arthur commented that it must have worked because they kept coming back for more pigeons.On one occasion when Arthur went to collect his pigeons he spoke to a rather shaken pilot who had just returned safely. His aircraft had all its navigational aids shot out and the pilot had no idea of the way to go. He looked in the box at the pigeons and found they had turned around. He turned the plane in the direction the pigeons were pointing and arrived home successfully. Those birds that survived several raids were given home leave. Arthur found the birds a bit upset and unnerved after they'd done two or three bombing operations, but they soon settled down. Not all of the birds came back and loads and loads of pigeons were lost. But, as Arthur commented, every time a couple of pigeons were lost, someone else lost a son. And there were five or six young lads on those planes. In the First World War the Robinsons' pigeons played an even more intriguing role as spies, working undercover, relaying vital intelligence. The involvement of the Robinson family’s pigeons in warfare started in 1914 when the newly formed Government Pigeon Service approached Arthur William Robinson, Arthur Robinson’s father. As assistant chief conveyor for the Up North Combine, quite possibly the world's largest pigeon organisation Arthur was well known in pigeon circles. He was asked to supply some birds to take part in espionage work. The pigeons went out on trawlers from Grimsby and were sent back with messages regarding the movements of enemy battleships, spy-ships and Q-ships, The younger Arthur remembered that the police were always at his family's home in Barron Street collecting the ringed messages. The Robinson family have several certificates signed by top brass thanking them for the contribution the pigeons made to the WWI and WWII war efforts. |
