Robert Beven - 1st SAD Derby

Report from Michael Donnellan as it appeared in the SAHPA Year Book.

Lyndhurst 503 kms SA20 14656 BBC Velocity 1178.416 2189 birds

Robert currently flies with the Vitesse club from his Modbury house. He has been flying pigeons for over 40 years. At a sprightly age of 77 he states he has to slow down a bit now, as with all of us pigeon racing can be demanding. Robert describes himself as “boring” but with his trophy cabinet in view I would describe him as humble.

His winning cock bird is from a long family of winners. The bloodlines comprise of Goodger/Hofman, and with some strong input from his dear friend Alan Thede. This bloodline has produced over 30 club winners and many association placings. As with many fanciers he breeds winners to winners and currently has a strong line of inbred birds. Robert now flies reservedly, one due to his age and a new respect for lifes leisurely moments. He now enjoys travelling to the country seeking more leisure. The Lyndhurst win has more relevant as Robert does not have an electronic timing system and uses a manual clocking system. So when his bird arrives, he has to be swift in catching it and removing the allocated rubber and placing it into the thimble and turning the key; valuable time compared to the electronic system which is automated.

Unfortunately I have to leave the sport as I can no longer keep birds on my premises due to my wife's lung condition. I have been involved in the sport since 1973. During this period I have endeavoured to improve my birds and their performance. These birds have raced well at both middle and long distances. The highlight was 1st Assoc Lyndhurst Derby 2021 but I have also scored many placings in the top 20 to 30 each year. The birds have been obtained from the late John Hofman and Alan Thede. Bloodlines are Van Loon Jansen x Goodger. They will continue to perform well in the years to come. Signed Rob Beven

The birds listed below are for sale at $150 each.

Two and three year old birds also available.
Prices negotiable. Also nest bowls, drinkers and hoppers.

 Please ring Rob on 8264 9878