Pigeon Power

The kind folk of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) certainly have something to coo about after feathering ASBAH's nest by some £15,000.

The RPRA's annual British Homing World Show 2005, held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens in January, saw around 30,000 people through its doors. With over 2,000 birds on display and 200 stands, there was plenty to see and do.

ASBAH's Executive Director Andrew Russell was among the visitors, and was presented with the money raised from last year's event.

Anne Walton who was ASBAH's area adviser in the North East also volunteered her time for the whole weekend, together with Husband Reg. Thank you both for continuing to help out year in year out.

Each year the show raises around £100,000 for charity, mainly through pigeon auctions, raffles and attendance fees and, for the 32nd year running ASBAH was one of the main beneficiaries.

ASBAH is very grateful to the RPRA committee, its general manager, Peter Bryant and to Mrs Mac and her team for all their hard work behind the scenes.