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As most members are
aware we hold this match each year for a chosen
Charity, this year it was the Michael Sobbell Hospice
at Mount Vernon Hospital.
The day started with
all the usual banter in the cafe, then down to the
Colne for some pics of the lovely fellas taking
part, only 2 people are not in the photo who took
part, Keith Arthur because he gets there late and
the good looking one behind the camera, oh, that
was me.
We had the draw and
there were a few sad faces as the main river was
still high and running and most wanted the backstream.
Martin who just happened to do the pegging drew
the flier on the point, some said they saw a piece
of paper stuck to his hand but we could not prove
it.
Terry was on the backstream
and started slow but picked up a couple of Chub
and bits, then to everyones surprise Richard Smith
drew a good peg, he nearly passed out with the shock.
There were a few dry
nets on the day with some of the pegs with big fish
in not playing the game, Steve Hardy had his pole
smashed by a big Barbel, and Bob Horwood also lost
a big barbel, you cant beat bad luck.
The good luck went
to Mike Horwood who drew peg 47 plonked on 2 maggots,
threw it out in front of him,turned around to get
a bankstick and spotted his rod going in, only to
pick it up and have a Chub of 5-4-0 and it was enough
for him to win his section with, cant beat good
luck.
Bob Hawes came out
with the best idea on the day, as you can see from
the teams me and him were with Richard and Terry,
he suggested we share the money won between the
team, they were then 2nd and 3rd and we were nowhere,so
has they handed over there well earned cash me and
Bob thanked them and told them they can fish with
us again next year.
The winning Team on
the day Was the Dolphin Allstars,
see below for teams
The Teams on the day
were as follows, i dont normally put these in but
when you see our total raised you can understand
why i want everyone to know who helped us get there.
Harefield
Harlots ( Harefield tackle), Jamie Nash,
Bob Lane, Lindsey Scott, Anthony Sparrow.
Dolphin Allstars Derek Turton,
Martin Harper, Ketih Arthur, Brian Dart.
Fishermans Follies (Fishermans
Cabin) Bob Blackburn, Steve Hardy, Dave Dorsett,
Peter Kay.
Dons Dingbats Bob Hawes, Don Wilkinson,
Terry Burgess, Richard Smith.
Willies Wonkas Willy Noble, Ross
Dawson, Cliff Fox,Dickie Penn.
Brians Barmy Army Brian Eggleton,
Bob Horwood, Roy Perry,Mike Horwood.
When you realise that
there was only 24 Anglers and we were able to hand
over a cheque to Steve Grudgings from the hospice
for the sum of £3,269-00
you can see why i am typing this out with a big
smile on my face as this was a terrific effort.
I would like to thank
Carl Stacey who put his fee for tree removal last
year to the charity, also Harefield Tackle who collected
separate from the team and raised over £200-00.
Bob,Cliff, Martin
And Brian for coming down with me the day before
to clear some swims to make them fishable.
We were lucky enough to get tackle items for prizes
From Gardiner Tackle, Fox International, Korum,
and D and A Tackle, these companies send them to
me after just one e,mail and i would to thank them
very much they are much appreciated.
Also to Noel in the
Dolphin for such a good spread as always. Keith
Arthur for presenting the winners awards and for
highlighting the clubs match on his radio programme,he
actually caught a few this year on a new peg, he
might know what he is doing after all. But lastly
i would like to thank all the people who dug deep
to back a very worthwhile cause with such a great
amount.
Don Wilkinson,
Hon Sec.
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