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KEN LAURIE: our latest honorary member

FANCIER TRIBUTE

THE Scots Fancy Specialist Club (SFSC) has honoured its recently retired secretary, Ken Laurie, with honorary membership of the club in recognition of Ken's superb work in promoting the variety and supporting the club. Ken joins the ranks of the previously honoured members Mike Purdam and Ronnie Nelson as recognised alumni of the club and Keepers of the Dream.

Ken's birdkeeping has long roots.

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