Another successful show season has come and gone for Pensilva and what a good turn out there was for their third Open Show held at the wonderful venue of the New Millennium Centre. With this venue and the sponsorship from Steve Hoskin Construction this show can only go from strength to strength.
There were 575 entries in total with fanciers coming from as far afield as Penzance from down west and up as far as Gloucester from the North. Judges for the day coming from Bodmin, Okehampton, Exeter and Wales many thanks to all for travelling so far to make the day the success it was. In the run up to the Open Show Pensilva Pigeon Club held their annual club shows. In the first of three, the results are as follows:
Show One, 7th Nov 99 - Class One, Matched Pairs - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, Brian Ford; Third, Arthur Lean; Fourth, K J & A Hicks.
Class Two, Eyesign Racing - First, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Second, Keith Renfree; Third, Terry Mitchell; Fourth, Eric Plummer.
Class Three, Yearling Hen - First, Arthur Lean; Second, David Renfree; Third, Keith Renfree; Fourth, Mr and Mrs J Thomas.
Class Four, Young Bird T.T.W. Cock - First, Terry Mitchell; Second, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Third, Eric Plummer; Fourth, Terry Mitchell.
Class Five, Young Bird T.T.W. Hen - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, Richard Hicks; Third, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Fourth, Brian Ford.
Best in show - K J & A Hicks.
Best opp sex - K J & A Hicks.
Judges - A Runnalls (St Austell), T Mallett (Bodmin).
Show Two, 21st Nov 99 - Class One, Flown Young Cock - First, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Second, K J & A Hicks; Third, Brian Ford; Fourth, Keith Renfree.
Class Two, Adult Hen - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, David Renfree; Third, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Fourth, Arthur Lean.
Class Three, Colour Glass - First, Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Second, K J & a Hicks; Third, Terry Mitchell; Fourth, David Renfree.
Class Four, Eyesign Breeding - First, Richard Hicks; Second, Eric Plummer; Third, Eric Plummer; Fourth, Stan Skews.
Class Five, Yearling Cock - First, Richard Hicks; Second, G & P Skews Bros; Third, Arthur Lean; Fourth, K J & a Hicks.
Best in show - Mr and Mrs J Thomas.
Best opp sex - K J & A Hicks.
Judges - D Cook and J Cook, Tumley Lofts (Okehampton).
Show Three, 5th Dec 99 - Class One, Flown Young Hen - First, Arthur Lean; Second, Richard Hicks; Third, David Renfree; Fourth, Arthur Lean.
Class Two, Adult Cock - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, Arthur Lean; Third, K J & A Hicks; Fourth, Arthur Lean.
Class Three, Blues and Cheq's - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, Eric Plummer; Third, Arthur Lean; Fourth - Mr and Mrs J Thomas.
Class Four, Channel Class - First, K J & A Hicks; Second, Richard Hicks; Third, David Renfree; Fourth, David Renfree.
Best in Show - K J & A Hicks.
Best opp sex - Arthur Lean.
Judges - K Roseveare and M Child (St Austell).
On completion of judging the third show it came to the all winners class which was judged by Chris Stacey of Boconnoc. Chris had 15 first prize winners in front of him and it was his job to award the Trophies for the season.
The results are as follows: Eric Hurrell Cup, Best Bird in Series - K J & A Hicks; Haye Loft Trophy, Best Opposite Sex in Series - K J & A Hicks; Bill Mitchell Shield, Most Points in Series - K J and A Hicks; Boddy and Ridewood Cup, Points Runner up - Arthur Lean; Ernesettle Pets Trophy, Best Mileage Bird - K J & A Hicks; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Matched Pair - K J & A Hicks; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Adult Cock - K J & A Hicks; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Adult Hen - K J & A Hicks; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Young Cock - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Young Hen - K J & A Hicks.
Kevin and Anne Hicks from Henwood had an excellent showing season, winning eight of 10 trophies. Congratulations to both.
On now to the Open Show Results held on 11th Dec 99. As there are 28 classes in all only the first prize winners will be listed along with a list of trophy winners.
Class One - Arthur Lean; Two - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Three - Gary Jacobs (Penzance); Four - K J & A Hicks; Fifth - K J & A Hicks; Six - P Martin and Son (Callington); Seven - N Mounce (Camborne); Eight - Mr and Mrs Thresher (Minehead); Nine - Shaw Durrant (Penzance); 10 - Ian Hawkin (Launceston); 11 - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; 12 - Daniel Claydon (Scotland); 13 - Eric Plummer; 14 - Mr and Mrs G Williams (Camborne); 15 - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; 16 - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; 17 - Webb and Budge (Callington); 18 - Kevin Hoye (Bude); 19 - K J and A Hicks; 20 - Kevin Hoye (Bude); 21 - Littlejohn and Fry (Launceston), 22 - Colin Carter (Gloucester); 23 - Runnals and Pearce (St Austell); 24 - N Mounce (Camborne); 25 - Mr and Mrs G Williams (Camborne); 26 - K J and A Hicks; 27 - John Robilliard (Bodmin); 28 - K J and A Hicks.
List of Trophy Winners - Alan Gimlett Cars Trophy, Supreme Champion - Colin Carter; Reserve Supreme Champion - K J & A Hicks; F D Hall and Son Trophy, Best Matched Pair Show Racers - K J & A Hicks; Roger Welch Taxi's Trophy, Show Racer Adult Cock - Littlejohn and Fry; Minions Shop Trophy, Show Racer Adult Hen - Colin Carter; Peter Elliott (Builder) Trophy, Show Racer Young Cock - Runnals and Pearce; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Show Race Young Hen - Noel Mounce; Victoria Inn Shield, Show Race Most Points - Colin Carter; Keith Richards Motors Trophy, Show Race RU Points - Runnals and Pearce; Darley Ford Transport Trophy, BIS Show Racer - Colin Carter; Pensilva Post Office Trophy, BOS Show Racer - Littlejohn and Fry; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Best Matched Pair Racers - Kevin Hoye and Family; Ray and Sue Thornton Farm Trophy, Adult Cock Racer - K J & A Hicks; Derrick J Welch (Builder) Trophy. Adult Hen Racer - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Tony Vincent (Digger Hire) Trophy, Young Cock Racer - Gary Jacobs; Richard Hicks (Builder) Trophy, Young Hen Racer - K J & A Hicks; Daniels Garage Trophy, Eyesign Racer - Budge and Webb; Ken Arnold Motors Trophy, Eyesign Breeder - Kevin Hoye and Family; Scoble Construction Shield, Most Points Racers - Gary Jacobs; Steve Hoskin Trophy, Points RU Racers - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; Haye Lofts Tray, BIS Racer - K J & A Hicks; Haye Lofts Tray, BOS Racer - Mr and Mrs J Thomas; ET Hoilbecq. Children's Medals x 2 - Claydon and Webb; K J & A Hicks, Selection Boxes - All Children.
Pensilva Pigeon Flying Club would like to express sincere thanks to its sponsor Steve Hoskin Construction, and all trophy donors, helpers, Millennium House, and exhibitors without whom these events could not take place.