From 1 March 2014, WADAS members will have access to Barns Court Fishery, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4HQ during daylight hours, seven days a week. Members have to produce both their rod licence and current rule book in order to fish for free on any of the three ponds currently available. Our usual fishery rules apply but in particular: Barbless hooks only, all anglers must have a landing net and unhooking mat, keepnets banned except on matches. Note that chick peas and all nuts are banned and groundbait to be used in moderation. Chairman Dave Harper said: "We are always looking to improve our portfolio of waters and hope this water will provide comfortable fishing with easy access for our pleasure anglers. Match anglers can look forward to a future facility also whilst specimen boys have an ideal stalking pond." New canal book Angling writer and all rounder Dom Garnett has written the first book on Canal Fishing in 34 years and there is a You Tube Video available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUhb8DeC0NY&feature=youtube_gdata_player MBK Junior Open Matches 2014 Date Location Draw Fish Saturday 12th April special guest Alex Clements Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 26th April Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 10th May special guest John Alexander Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 24th May Pump Station, Greatham 12 noon1pm - 4pm Friday 30th May Coloured Ponds, Rake 5pm5.45pm - 8.15pm Saturday 7th June special guest Adrian Eves Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Friday 13th June Pump Station, Greatham 5pm 5.45pm - 8.15pm Saturday 21st June special guest Russ Evans The Obsessed Angler Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Friday 27th June Coloured Ponds, Rake 5pm 5.45pm - 8.15pm Saturday 5th July Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Friday 11th July Barons Ponds, Liss 5pm 5.45pm - 8.15pm Saturday 19th July Pump Station, Greatham 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Friday 25th July Coloured Ponds, Rake 5pm 5.45pm - 8.15pm Saturday 2nd August Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 9th August Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 16th August special guest Keith Arthur Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 30th August Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 6th September special guest Sarah Collins GHoF Pump Station, Greatham 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 20th September Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 4th October Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Saturday 18th October Juniors versus Senior Helpers (Mum's, Dad's & Grandparents) & Winner of Winners Trophy Coloured Ponds, Rake 12 noon 1pm - 4pm Male & female coaches will be on site throughout matches to assist Tackle can be borrowed by PRIOR arrangement ONLY3 Age groups; 13 - 17 years, 9 - 12 years & under 9 years oldA list of rules A fantastic opportunity, this is an invite to a Talk By Keith Arthur. Keith Arthur is kindly giving up his time next Tuesday (28th January) to give a talk at Get Hook on Fishing Ealing from 19.00 – 21.00. This is to help raise some funds for the project, tickets are available on the door and will be priced at £5, refreshments will be provided. Keith will be talking about his angling exploits across the globe as well as offering a question and answer session. This really is a brilliant opportunity to learn from and interact with one of our sports top names. Please pass this information on to your club, friends and any other angler who may be interested! Directions to the site can be found in the following link (there is ample parking in two public car parks): http://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/200878/parks_in_the_borough/663/greenford_parks/2 And the charities website is available to view here should you require any more information on our work: www.ghof.org.uk Looking forward to welcoming you on the 28th! James Thornhill GHoF Ealing Project Manager Regards Grant Fear Grant Fear London Angling Development officer www.thames21.org.uk Mobile 07969645201 A Partnership between the Angling Trust, Environment Agency and Thames 21. For Sale Preston Innovations Space Station Compact. Sold for £100 Dick Hodges Angling Admministrator RIP Hi All Following a phone call this morning from Alan Williams, KFCA Chairman, it is my sad duty to inform you that Dick Hodges, KFCA President, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday 22nd December. Many of you will have known Dick over many years and were aware of his total dedication to the angling world. He will be sorely missed. I will inform you of funeral details when received, as the KFCA will of course send a tribute of some kind , subject to family wishes. Dennis Hon Secretary Kent Fisheries Consultative Association The funeral of Dick Hodges will be held on the 15th January at 11.30am at the Eltham Crematoriam. After the service there will be a reception in the boat house in Danson Park, Bexleyheath, all are invited. Dennis, Bob and myself will be attending, representing the KFCA. If you are intending to go would you please let me know so that I can estimate the numbers for them. We will be sending wreath or a donation to charity.RegardsAlan Appeal for Tackle Some members may recall Steve Alborough who has appeared as a guest on our Thames matches as well as taking part in our Thames Championships. He has had his tackle stolen and clearly misses his fishing! If you can help him out in any way, give him a call! Pat Hill Matches 2014 The big news is that the Bob Nudd Junior Match has been discontinued after 14 years. In its place will be an "Invitation only" event to be held on Sumners Match Lake on Saturday, 28 June. More details later. As usual, juniors are welcome on the matches listed below as well as seniors. Deatils from Pat Hill on 01293 871198 Day Date Venue Comments Saturday April 5 Sumners Match Lake Saturday April 12 Sumners Match Lake Wednesday April 23 Sumners Match Lake Saturday May 3 Jennys Lake, Stammerham Wednesday May 28 Slaugham Match Lake Saturday June 14 Sumners Match Lake Saturday June 28 Sumners Match Lake Junior Match by invitation only Saturday July 12 Snake Lake, Deans Farm Saturday July 19 Five Oaks Fishery Thursday July 31 Slaugham Match Lake Saturday August 9 Clover Lake, Stammerham Pairs Match Friday August 22 Sumners Match Lake Saturday September 13 Clover Lake Saturday September 27 Ribbon Lake, Sumners Saturday October 4 Snake Lake, Deans Farm Peter Hill Memorial Match ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ See the first version of next season's fixtures now - click here ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Tackle for sale For Sale: Daiwa Tournament Pro 16m Pole with the following:an original unused Tournament rod/pole holdall with new diawa blue tubeshalf extension butt section, short no 4's4 top kits all brand new & unused : (2 match & 2 power interlastic carp both worth £85 each)The main part of the pole is of a good secondhand condition and is approx 4yrs old although it hasn't been used for the last 18 months. I bought it as a spare but is sat in my garage unused.I am offering it for sale at £950 ono. Also: Preston Pro roost kit(designed to take 8 top kits) new condition, never been used still in bagsells for approx £37 in shops, for sale £25onoIf anybody is interested in the above please telephone me and I'll bring it to the next match that I attend. Regards Steve Mullins 01306 886199 Angling Trust Resumes Recruitment for Voluntary Bailiff Service in the South East The Angling Trust have resumed recruiting for the Environment Agency South East Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS). This will close at the beginning of March pending the April 2014 induction and training day. Expressions of interest for the South East area or for the planned expansion of the service into other areas should be sent to [email protected] ================================================================================ = Join us for the RiverFest 2013 Final - Spectators Welcome! Over the weekend of 16th/17th November, 60 anglers will be competing to win a share of £24,000 in the first ever RiverFest final on the River Wye at Hereford. The winner will walk away with a cool £10,000, which is the biggest prize ever for a river competition! We'd like to invite you to come along to watch the action with us. Parking and entry is free for Angling Trust members and you'll be able to watch and meet some of the best river anglers in the country doing their stuff. There's a path all the way along the match length and access is easy. Cars should be parked in the field adjacent to the Hereford Rowing Club at the bottom of Greyfriars Avenue, HR4 0BE. Spectators will also have the use of the facilities and be able to get refreshments at the rowing club where there will be a bookmaker present to take bets on your fancied anglers. In addition, Dave Harrell, the man behind the RiverFest concept, will be on hand to answer your questions and to show you his full range of DH Angling products. The draw takes place each day at 8am and the club is open to Angling Trust members from 9am. Fishing is from 10.30am until 3.30pm each day. We hope to see you there! ================================================================================ = Angling Trust Membership now available on monthly Direct Debit We've responded to feedback from anglers by introducing a new monthly subscription option. Individual members can now spread the cost of Angling Trust membership over 12 months by paying just £2.50 a month with Direct Debit.