By Stuart , 20 December 2025

Commences Saturday 4th April

Old Birds All up together.
Young Birds, North and South groups first 4 th races, then all up together.

All race points subject to availability and weather.

By Stuart , 20 December 2025

UPDATE FROM WDA Annual General Meeting held 17/12/2025

At the AGM the management committee voted in favour of moving to a
5-person EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (EMC) in early 2026.
Any WDA member interested in joining the new EMC can put their name forward. Final date for applications is Wednesday the 31st December.
Election to the EMC will be decided by a WDA membership vote.
Members will know we are currently involved in a major initiative to upgrade our vehicle fleet and move away from wicker panniers to plastic crates. This is an exciting time to get involved in the future development of the WDA so if you’re interested in being involved don’t sit on your hands, put in an application for election. Give Bob McKie a call on 07308236113 if you would like more information.

WDA Secretary Vacancy
We are currently seeking applications for the position of WDA Secretary. The post is on a flexible part-time basis with some weekend working during the racing pigeon season (April to September). The successful applicant would preferably have some knowledge of the Racing Pigeon Sport. They will work from home, be a self-starter with sound IT skills and have good communication skills. Reporting to the WDA president they will provide general secretariat support, prepare papers for meetings, take minutes etc. Some occasional evening work may be required. Salary is negotiable.
Anyone interested in joining our organisation please give Bob McKie a call on the number above for more information.

Bob McKie

By Blaydon Racer , 16 December 2025

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.

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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

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

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