British Homing World

05/06/2026

Pigeon racing is now an almost 24/7 hobby and passion.’ says Paul Basham who averages six hours sleep a night! Luckily it’s paying off for him. He also shares something he and Geoff Cooper agree on.
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02/06/2026

In a moving tribute to her father-in-law and loft partner, Helen Phelps explains that after 50 active years in the sport, ‘Pigeon’ Pete Phelps’ pride and loyalty was as strong as ever.
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29/05/2026

This week Wayne Jones reports on the fourth race for the Wrexham Fed, from Bath. Richards & Jones of Cefn HS top the Fed. He also celebrates the amazing talent of Bob Foster who makes models of Catterall’s transporters.
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26/05/2026

This week we visit Paul Jowett & Pete Cook, who won the Durham Combine Young Bird National from Billericay in 2025. We learn about Paul’s early years in the sport and how they became a partnership at their loft with breathtaking views, including St James’ Park, Newcastle United’s home ground. They tell us of their good Kittel birds and how they are looking forward to this year’s racing.
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22/05/2026

Week three of the NIPA Old Bird season saw the birds at Benamore from 18,500 birds. The winner was J. Smyth & Sons of Drumnavaddy HPS in Section G. As always Jordan Hughes gives us a comprehensive run down of all the results, working in conjunction with Willie Reynolds, aka Homer.
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19/05/2026

The Maltster continues his excellent coverage of the Burton & South Derbyshire Fed, with the race from Bath. Jack Bourke (13) is having a wonderful season, trying to beat his dad, Phil every week.
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15/05/2026

Celebrating 125 years, President Ray Knight, tells us about the North Road Championship Club or NRCC. A story of dedication, competition and unwavering passion. From the first race in 1901 from Lerwick, to Futurity races and online auctions, and a trophy given by a King, one of just three presented to the sport.
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12/05/2026

Internationally known Dutch fancier, Sjaak Buwalda explains why sometimes fanciers ‘can’t see the wood for the trees’, his amazement at seeing legendary Anton Witjes’ control over his birds, and his first experience racing with his father in the St Vincent National at 16 years of age. To read in full and other articles like this, subscribe now for as little as £1.15 a week.

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08/05/2026

Brad Foster gives us a Canadian perspective as he wonders where our great sport is headed, if one-loft races really are good for the sport and mourns the lack of 300-mile plus races in North America.
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05/05/2026

Ronnie Johnston gives us some highlights of the INFC, especially the King’s Cup and Friendship National, remembering winners of multiple trophies, including the latest double winner, Johnny Murtagh of Ballyholland. To read in full and other articles like this, subscribe now for as little as £1.15 a week.

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