By hunter , 17 August 2025

West Durham Amalgamation Autumn Sale of Young Birds

The WDA is holding a fantastic sale of 2025 late bred and early bred 2026 youngsters in aid of our Transporter Fund. Top lofts from all our Federations have pledged their support as well as several donations of youngsters from top winning UK lofts.
The sale will be run on our Official Facebook Page in October. Full details of the sale will be finalised shortly along with details of all Lots which will be published closer to the sale on both Facebook and the WDA website and in the British Homing World.
Members will know our transporter fleet needs a long overdue upgrade and we have already started the process. Our President is determined to have a more efficient vehicle fleet in place for the 2026 racing season. But we need the membership's full support to make it happen.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those fanciers who have so far pledged young birds. If any other members wish to get involved with the sale whether by offering youngsters or making a
donation to the transporter fund please get in touch.
For more information please contact the sale organisers-Bob McKie (07308236113), Kevin McKimm (07879471990) or Tony Twentyman (07932618033). Thank You

By Blaydon Racer , 16 December 2025

WINLATON HS 2026 BREEDER BUYER

Winlaton HS Breeder/ Buyer 2026
Rules
Race will be flown from the WDA YB National 2026
Prize money
Winlaton HS to retain 10% of all monies taken after expenses
Payout from prize fund will then be –(all prizes split 50-50 breeder and buyer )
1st prize 40%
2nd prize 20%
3rd prize 10%
4th -6th prize-5%
7-10th 2.5%
There will also be a prize of 5% for the best performing BB yb –( all races of WDA yb programme count. Points system, 4 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd & 1 for 4th, against BB birds.)
A maximum of 3 entries per loft / partnership allowed
Cost of entry is £15 per bird, birds to be sold at auction with an opening bid of £30 per bird
All entries to be be paid for before auction
If no buyer the breeder is to buy the bird back
If breeder buys their own back and they do not fly in the WDA it will be their responsibility to find someone to fly it on their behalf
Payout of prizes will be at Winlaton HS presentation evening 2026
Auction sale dates (max 60 entries per date ) to be confirmed,
(There may also be an online auction after the scheduled sales dependent on number of entries. If bird flu restrictions all sales will be on line. )
Enter by leaving name in comments on :-
.
WINLATON HS BREEDER BUYER FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/619934850679703/
or phone/text Albert Jones 07505420384
or Rob Shield 07954079657
PAYMENT DETAILS. Lloyds Bank. Sort code 77-20-12. Account 43364460.

Tom Dowding- Kelloe

Body

The family of Tom Dowding would like to express their thanks to all who attended his funeral, the collection raised £420 which is to be split between Marie Curie and British Heart Foundation, thanks again.

By Blaydon Racer , 27 October 2025

BONUS BALL -6YB From Fenech Bros

ALL SOLD

WINLATON HS are running a bonus Ball for a kit of 6 2026 ybs from the ultra successful lofts of FENECH BROS £10 a number -carriage paid to your door These ybs will qualify for entry for a £ 100 each breeder/ buyer prize for the best performing yb of birds bought at our 2025 presentation

Details on WINLATON HS FACEBOOK BREEDER BUYER PAGE

Albert Jones
07505420384

By dennis , 7 October 2025

Tom Dowding- Kelloe

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Tom Dowding passed away this morning..
Condolences to all of his family.
RIP Tom.
Dennis Mckenna

By peter matthews , 30 September 2025

COCKFIELD FED FINAL BREEDER BUYER RESULT

1ST BREEDER... NKR MCKIMM £500

1ST BUYER... STOBBS BROS & MOSEY £500

25 WD 387... 1279.233

 

2ND BREEDER...MORTON SON & HODGSON £250

2ND BUYER.. MORTON SON & HODGSON £250

 25 DV 716...1268.076

 

3RD BREEDER JOHN VEST £200

3RD BUYER SMITH SON & PTNR £200

25 DV 1152... 1265.75

 

4TH BREEDER ALFIE HAWTHORNE £100

4TH BUYER ALFIE HAWTHORNE £100

25 X 2403... 1264.03

 

5TH BREEDER LYNAS BROS & GENNER £100

5TH BUYER LYNAS BROS & GENNER £100