Only just watched this due to long term health conditions. Just like to say .love these folk. Standing The Ground .God Bless The Miner's. High flyers. . Real roots with depth .never forgotten.
@brendanjones2734Ай бұрын
These are what you call proper genuine pigeon fanciers and they are one of a kind
@TheRPUnits3 жыл бұрын
I have watched this at least fore times now and every time I watch It I fall in love with how well it was filmed and also these 2 men which I personally consider the real champions and a great example to the sport, it does make more sense when people are into pigeons because they enjoy it and not just because they’re interested in making money out of it like nowadays. A huge respect to this documentary creators and whoever was involved. And a huge to people in the northeast and how generous and kind they are. Also to these two men’s families, I hope they made you proud.
@brendanjones2734Ай бұрын
How true you are I hope not to say this the wrong way but between the two they haven't 2 penny's to rub together God bless this kind of pigeon people ❤
@hollypage12311 жыл бұрын
This is my grandad jack who i love and miss very much he was everything to me he was my world and i miss him very much every day" god bless you grandad love u more than words can say" love holly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@paulreed4805 жыл бұрын
God bless.
@churchether4 жыл бұрын
I would just like to say love, that you grandfather, God bless him, brought me so much joy and happiness through this film
@LyubomirLalovMulti4 жыл бұрын
Cheers for this, I have been researching "racing pigeons for sale belgium" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Hansaac Riyliver Scheme - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 got great success with it.
@hothi13singh4 жыл бұрын
Guru Bless.
@mohammedashraf81474 жыл бұрын
God bless you all that replied, I'm very sorry to hear that, I'm sorry for your loss.. God bless you. :)
@citoloft1969 Жыл бұрын
I must say this is one of the best documentary I have ever seen and believe it or not there is a lot of people getting back in to the sport like me after 10 years I am fully back in there ain’t no stopping me to the day I die Love my birds love this documentary.❤❤❤❤❤🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💪💪👍
@alexispenateguerra615810 ай бұрын
I don't know how many times I've seen this documentary. is incredible. thrilling. I loved seeing it from the first time and from time to time I watch it again because it is fascinating. These two good friends have already passed away. I hope they are in heaven enjoying their carrier pigeons. and have gained eternity. A hug to the entire family and pigeon fanciers.
@Fuzzysword11 жыл бұрын
man, best pigeon film ive watched to date. the mournful nature of the sound track really hit spot on the feeling of the sport in general. its like watching your beloved old grandpa taking his last breaths....
@johnsilvester468111 ай бұрын
Favourite pigeon film of all time, two people I'd of love to have met over a brew and chat pigeons all day❤
@geoffbateman827711 жыл бұрын
A lovely film for posterity. I used to race pigeons from 1971-2000, and then went into training greyhounds, which I still do to this day, but once a pigeon fancier, always a pigeon fancier. Thanks for the memories.
@1locoaf11 жыл бұрын
I just started to build a racing team of my own. I am disabled from a job related injury. Needed to keep busy, I always loved pigeons, just never had the time & or space back then. Now I do hahaha. Love this movie. There are no fancy hi tech lofts. Just 2 men enjoying their pigeons. To see these beautiful creatures leave the home you built them, & come back from a far to rest in that home you built them. That is beautiful. This short movie is what raising Racing Pigeons is all about.
@jimbennett363010 жыл бұрын
These old guys really are the salt of the earth, anyone with a love for animals have a good heart...
@paulreed4805 жыл бұрын
Real gentlemen with manners and respect.
@kenttoro-pearce61154 жыл бұрын
Just fantastic... wish these gents all the very best. I grew up with pigeons in my life thanks to my Grandad. Now I keep and race them myself. Thank you Grandad, love and miss you every day.xxx. #stillbestfriendsforever
@DAVID777742 ай бұрын
Moves The Heart every time watch this . Heartily Beautifull . God Bless The Miner's. Simple Folk yet Wise
@ingma997 жыл бұрын
The two stars of this show were the two old timers, true gentlemen, the way they carried themselves and the passion they displayed for their hobby whilst not whooping and hollering... everything I love about this country. If the world was full of Maurice's and Jackie's we'd be all right !!
@alisomnez19154 жыл бұрын
Awesome amazing beautiful people amazing beautiful places
@littleanth77274 жыл бұрын
Makes me proud to be a northerner pigeon lad when a watch this! Rip jackie & maurice never forgotten
@haraldgomoll311811 жыл бұрын
It´s a beautiful Film. A lot of memories came back from a good old time. RIP Jackie
@eniyaenuzz29463 жыл бұрын
So sad 🖤
@katlinbr11 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful film! I recently completed writing a novel about a pigeon family and I was so pleased to hear Jackie say 'what wonderful animals these lot are'. Thank you for making such a touching and important film about the connection between birds and friends.
@ChandraSekhar-dn9ef4 жыл бұрын
The sport is not dying old man. It will never.
@terrycollett14613 жыл бұрын
A real pigeon fancier.
@oldmanarockin11 жыл бұрын
what a wondeful short film of 2 old friends and pigeon faciers. As an ex fancier i got goose pimples whatching as it brought back lots of happy memories. Sadly i gave up because it was breaking my heart loseing so many birds. But i got 10 good years out of the sport. One more thing...If i could bottle the buzz and excitement i got from waiting on my birds arriveing from a race and give it to the younger generation there would be no need for drugs to get their fix. Thanks for posting...
@abdulabbas69268 жыл бұрын
it's just amazing to see these legends. I wish them good luck for the future. hope more people will come in to pigeon racing
@lindsaymusk8768 жыл бұрын
For any person that doesn't like pigeon racing. You should go and visit a pigeon fancier and see how much love and time goes in to rearing these birds. Only then when you have seen how happy theses birds are can you make judgment in it. Carrier pigeons were used to with great affect in the war.
@user-fy9wb2rk6b7 жыл бұрын
Lindsay Musk م سسنسم
@fhills765 жыл бұрын
Never ever thought I would have pigeons again after my dad died 6 years ago,,here I am 6 years later putting the foundations down for a new loft,, just missed it so much,, the best sport in the world
@jordanhouston61933 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across this video by random KZbin scrolling , the kindness and purity of these two souls is inspirational. Two of the most beautiful souls I have ever had the pleasure of seeing . I smiled from start to finish your happiness brought me happiness thank you for sharing your story
@the-elite-firmtiger48818 жыл бұрын
The best hobby I've ever ever had . Just wish that I could start racing again some day .
@shanelevene48645 жыл бұрын
Why can't you?
@ahkinloft11 жыл бұрын
beautiful film,.... when release thousands of pigeons, think about the hundred of men like Maurice and Jack, with that hope and happiness waiting for their pigeons. thanks from Guadalajara, México.
@sidneysissaoui341910 жыл бұрын
Wonderful story. I love and respect from the bottom of my heart such way of living. I'm fond of them, they're pretty lovable.
@user-xn9cw8py6o Жыл бұрын
All the love for these fine gentlemen, may the good lord bless me with long life same as yours so I may enjoy the love for the pigeons.
@heylflights44627 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see the lads still in the sport! I've loved pigeons ever since my father raced back in the 80s and my son loves them too, great sport, such a monumental shame it's a dying sport
@meerkatfilmsuk11 жыл бұрын
Hi there, glad you liked the doc. We wrote the music in-house, lots of musicians at Meerkat Films so bit of a team effort, the director played the violin in the recording of the music too.
@jamestalbot66154 жыл бұрын
Great video Jackie was a gentleman.he used to come and watch me play football every Saturday for ryhope top club.rip jackie
@systerpietersen27785 ай бұрын
as a fancier ill bend my knees for these golden oldies
@jalopy62012 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed every second of this film, wish it was longer. All the best for the 2 lads in the future.
@swiftwinglofts10 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this film very much! Pigeons have changed my life, best sport on earth!
@jhiewelmaxinesantiago60247 жыл бұрын
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@fevychiu20206 жыл бұрын
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@annemccabe80233 жыл бұрын
Great stuff had them before wish I could again Mr MC cabe
@zaoprince11 жыл бұрын
Can't understand a lot of what they say, but I did get this: Jackie said pigeon racing is a dying sport. Well, I'm 25, and my dad just got me into it, so - for you, Jackie, I'll do my part to keep it going! Cheers, great documentary!
@saider8957 жыл бұрын
I had to watch this a couple times over, enjoyed it a lot, these 2 guys are awesome.
@mazdaspecial4 жыл бұрын
Watched this half a dozen times now and every time I see it it takes me back to when I used to accompany my dad around his mates lofts up north around Prudhoe and Amble. Great times, would love to set up again maybe when I retire in 4-5yds time. Thanks for a great short film.
@neidr6511 жыл бұрын
Suberb film.Best hobby in the world without question!! to see your bird reach home 500miles,winning is a bonus...
@111chazz11 жыл бұрын
Seen this a while back on T.V. Well made documentary capturing the essence of the sport and the people. Hopefully there are enough youngsters to keep the pigeon fancy alive. Spot on.
@DavidKing-dr2oo6 жыл бұрын
Real pigeon men with real pigeons!
@sh_Mac4 жыл бұрын
my nana live just round the corner from these allotments god bless these blokes
@bencroft701111 жыл бұрын
A wonderful Documentary. I love Racing Pigeons. Theres More than meets the eye to a racer.
@boro705912 жыл бұрын
i enjoyed every second of this flm wish it was longer tho god bless jackie lad bet he was a real player with the pigeons sad to all his family and mates thats hes gone like rip jackie :( and all the best to maurice hope he wins the combine in the future all the best ..
@BettySwollocks134 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful film of a couple of smashing gentlemen doing something they love doing.
@paulyeps11 жыл бұрын
What a great film ... I will be watching it over and over .. nice to see friendly competition .. hard to understand Jackie at times ... something about the liberating of the birds that gives me goose bumps !!! thanks ... well done ...
@waynenewcombe81843 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant 👌
@jaguar420g5 жыл бұрын
I was 12 years old first race North Road Leicester little Red and White Hen my dad gave me came First never will I forget that day,came 5th in the Fed from Thurslo in Scotland end of young bird season if memory serves me right. My dad kept racing pigeons all his life other than when he was at war bless him.
@lukewang43962 жыл бұрын
Time is flying, I was using this kind wood case benzing clock 55 years ago. Nice video.
@LiJoRi8 жыл бұрын
I really want this sport to keep going, I am 15 and its the only sport I enjoy never mind Love!!!
@tylerthorpe54078 жыл бұрын
I'm 15 to its a great sport
@VanTheGamer078 жыл бұрын
ayee im 15
@ayeshaarif17007 жыл бұрын
I love there love for pigeons...this documentry is the best..
@MsCuisle11 жыл бұрын
Very sad to hear about Jackie. Loved the film, the pigeons, hearing Geordie accents again. Many thanks.
@mohammedashraf81474 жыл бұрын
Yup, same to me , Fly High Jackie, Your In A Better Place :)
@bikesfred11 жыл бұрын
real pigeon men and a great documentary and very sad jackie passed away RIP
@davidmasson135811 жыл бұрын
All I can say is that the guys in the film were first class, and so was the film.
@alexdobson60596 жыл бұрын
I don't keep racing pigeons but I do keep pigeons and I really enjoy it
@joellewis48067 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this film... made me think about my second employer long ago who raced pigeons... I wish I would have paid more attention.
@pigeon8169 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video
@barbsmorninggarden79859 жыл бұрын
Anthony Seeley The sad part of this pigeon racing video is seeing the grossly rich building their houses right up against them. Seems an effort to squeeze these beautiful old gentlemen out. Funny, how the grossly rich will say the old ways are wrong, yet after they have effectively squeezed them out (or the old guys die).............they then COPY the old ways as their own and pretend they invented it. And these two men will be erased from history and forgotten. :((
@bencroft701111 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this 2 years Back and found it very interesting as A fancier.
@HoerskoolCarnarvon9 жыл бұрын
just love racing pigeons
@Sabocalypse9 жыл бұрын
good film love pigeons!!
@heyrocknroll11 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic little film. Really enjoyed it.
@fahzanaikram24058 жыл бұрын
it truly is a good sport but now these days people think that pigeons are un hygienic but truly a good hobby which involves love and passion
@superfishplayz60364 жыл бұрын
Nice this was my school work
@katespooner25644 жыл бұрын
It's my school work as well!🏫🕊🐓
@3rogo11 жыл бұрын
The best ducumentary film I ever seen.Congratulations from Romania !
@itaachi14311 жыл бұрын
i love pigeons they are my life
@mohammedashraf81474 жыл бұрын
That's very nice.. That would mean the world to pigeon lovers.
@NATALIHEYKE11 жыл бұрын
Голуби моего мужа принесли много побед... В том числе и победу в Марселе! Но первый раз я вижу, как происходит это действо - запуск! Спасибо!!!
@rockingjosephite11 жыл бұрын
amazing short film :) RIP JACKIE !! we love pigeons
@flyyspit10 жыл бұрын
This doc was too sweet.. TY meer very much..
@fabianfrederickcarolissen8564 жыл бұрын
One word, LOVELY.
@ronaldalan2210 жыл бұрын
Respect! -Norwegian boy
@meerkatfilmsuk12 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the comments, glad you like it!
@gazo80259 жыл бұрын
I love pigeons ,I don't no why!!!
@necmittingirgin76813 жыл бұрын
Maşallah sübhanallah
@bobbypigeons4512 жыл бұрын
Cracking film and well made
@raketjee12 жыл бұрын
realy good movie and both jakie and maurice are top lads ,keep it up guys
@henkrooijakkers52794 жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary! Greetings from The Netherlands
@merx1824 жыл бұрын
Beautifil passion. I have shivers!
@littleanth77274 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film this is
@MrBeprepared12311 жыл бұрын
When I get my birds I hope I can be like these guys when I'm old
@mohammedashraf81474 жыл бұрын
That must mean the world to them/.
@caglar553410 жыл бұрын
an excellent movie
@salvadorcamposjr11 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing Documentary! I'm so emocional...Fantastic job. Congrats from Brazil.
@a2kchi11 жыл бұрын
very good pigeons , thanks for film
@anoshya4 жыл бұрын
People want to travel to the moon when there are great things,like this on earth
@dhivakarraj84002 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@johnkaspers90311 жыл бұрын
greath movie ,good friends with their favorite hobby.
@QBDad1810 жыл бұрын
very cool video....
@SuperMoshak11 жыл бұрын
veldig bra doc . mersi ,fra Iran
@jamesfitzsimons85704 жыл бұрын
who's here in 2020
@maika0staretza11 жыл бұрын
i have watched this 5 times and still like it ......something wrong with me?
@danrizloft0511 жыл бұрын
i salute for both of you...god bless you
@alexsewell95086 жыл бұрын
absolute ledgends these canny blokes like
@afzalbajwamotivation Жыл бұрын
Love u all
@danrizloft0511 жыл бұрын
R.I.P jackie amazing video for Racing Pigeon...
@feliciasimmons22666 жыл бұрын
So an older lady has offered to give me her husband’s coop and racing pigeons (about 30 total). He has Alzheimer’s. I’ve been doing research to help me decide if it’s something I would like to do. I have two young sons. After watching this movie, I’ve decided to give it a go. Great film! Thanks for making it. (Not that it matters, but I accidentally posted this comment on my wife’s account)
@Rosie-xj3fq10 жыл бұрын
superb. Really interesting.
@iramshahzadi63265 жыл бұрын
Very good
@markhutt44944 жыл бұрын
that was a TOP CLASS documentary LOVE IT are the loft's still there
@LumisArms2 жыл бұрын
They are, sadly jackie passed away a few year ago. Morris still has the cree which is officially the uks oldest cree. My uncle looks after Morris' cree as his health isnt too well and i believe jackies son took over his cree. Morris is still full of laughs and his birds are still stunning.
@meerkatfilmsuk12 жыл бұрын
I've added a subtitle track - let me know if there's any errors
@bbrf0334 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Could not have understood much without
@mohammedashraf81474 жыл бұрын
That's very sad... I bet he was a very nice man, and always paid respect to pigeuns.... But now Jack is in a better place. -A nice fan