The celebration was organised in combination with "The Padvinders" from Sint-Job-in't Goor. For the first time we went to the north of the province Antwerp to attend a celebration, and we have to say, they know how to hae a good time. Standing, together with ambiance.
The E10 Hoeve in Brecht, where it all took place, exudes class. Good food in a beautiful setting.
It has been known for a long time that there is a band between "The Padvinders" and La Colombe Joyeuse. Roger Geysen, Chairman of the Padvinders also sits in the governing board of "La Colombe", hence the successful marriage. This celebration took place at the same time as the Olympiad in Poland, meaning that a few tenors were not present.
The place of honour European Cup Herman Van Rompuy was handed over by Senator Peter Van Rompuy, son of the chairman of the European council.


Jos Joosen winner end classification European Cup

The governing board of "La Colombe Joyueuse", founders of the European Cup,
from L. to R : the gentlemen Roger Geysen, Emiel Audenaerde and Chairman Danny Vanbael

Roger Geysen during his speech

Mr. and Mrs. Joosen were presented the European Cup by Senator Peter Van Rompuy

End classification European Cup
1. Joosenn Jos, 2. Batenburg van der Merwe, 3. Vanwildermeersch-Vincke, 4. Serrurier Alain, 5 . Sack-Schipperen, 6 . Stevens Rik, &
Tronquoy Philippe, 8. Laurent Andre, 9. Depasse-Lardenoye, 10. Frenken Brothers

Places of Honour, Brussels Pau
Comments
Jos ,van harte gefeliceerd met wederom een bevestiging van het grote presteren op de grote Fond.En nog bedankt voor de sportieve geste door mij 5 duiven te schenken voor het aanmelden van een U grote favorieten die zich had vergist en bij in Budel terecht kwam. Daarna heeft de duif wederom bij U goed gepresteerd.Nogmaals veel succes in de toekomst. Jan Rutten Budel