December 2003 News


27-12-2003

The Grand Xmas Match was fished on the Rochdale canal at Todmorden by 29 seniors and 6 juniors. The seniors fished on Summit length, with the juniors fishing on Nehesco.

Junior Result:

  1. Ricky Barnes                          1lb 6½oz
  2. Chris Few                                      6   oz
  3. Scott Crossley                               1½oz
  4. Ryan Martin                                      ½oz

Most improved angler was Ryan Martin.

Senior Result:

  1. Steve Baker                        13lb 10½oz
  2. John Mellor                            8lb   1½oz
  3. Jim Newham                          5lb   7  oz
  4. Tommy Dunn                          4lb 14  oz

Only about 3 entrants did not catch.

Pie chips and peas was served to all entrants back at the Hollins Inn after the match. The mayor of Todmorden Cllr Goldthorpe presented all the trophies to the junior and seniors 2003 winners.
The draw for the 5 year membership was won by Mr J.E.Peck of Todmorden.

 

19-12-2003

Members tickets for 2004 are now available see subs for details.

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE TOWN HOUSE IS NOT OPEN UNTIL 01-04-2004. NO KEEPNETS

Members are reminded you can not fish our waters after 31st December until 2004 subs have been paid

12-12-2003

New membership cards for 2004 are now in all our tackle shop outlets. See subs for prices.

Lower Town House Fishery will open to members on 01-04-2004 with keepnets banned except in matches.

The Grand Xmas Match is on Sunday 14th December for junior and senior members only. Ticket only. Tickets are £10 senior £5 junior inc pie,chips, and peas back at the Hollins after the match. Draw at the Hollins Inn up to 9:00 am fish 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Summit downwards. Trophies and prizes will be presented back at the Hollins after the food. Lets see a good turnout. The draw for the 5 year membership will also take place ( for those who paid into the stocking fund).

05-12-2003

Our 2004 members tickets should now be in our tackle shop outlets. No increase in subs for 2004, with an additional water to fish - Lower Town House Fishery.
Seniors     Before 31/01/2004                               £30         
Seniors     After  £1/01/2004                                 £35
Juniors     Under 16                                                £  5
Lady or O.A.P. over 65                                          £15
The above tickets can be bought from tackle shops ot the ticket secretary

Disabled   with DBD384                                        £15
Intermediates:
Age 16      with copy of birth certificate                 £10
Age 17      with copy of birth certificate                 £15
Age 18      with copy of birth certificate                 £20
Age 19      with copy of birth certificate                 £25

Disabled and intermediates only from ticket secretary.

We also have a one-off 5 year membership curently on offer until 31-01-2004 at the latest at £150 also from the ticket secretary.

The stocking fund optional payment may be paid anytime up to the Xmas match - all those who paid will be entered into a draw for a 5 year membership which will be drawn at the xmas match.

Tickets are now on sale for the Xmas match on Sunday 14th December from
Rochdale Angling.
Tight Lines.
Macks.
Fish A'mania.
Shy Bites.
£10 senior , £5 junior.
All presentations of prizes and trophies for both seniors and juniors will take place after the match.
Draw Hollins Inn Walsden up to 9:00 am. Fish 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Summit down.
Prizes Hollins Inn 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Food Hollins Inn 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ( included in ticket price )