Youngsters have reel-y good time on fishing sessions

Over 100 youngsters had a reel-y good time during the Easter holidays as they participated in angling sessions at Shirebrook Town Park Pond.

The fishing sessions were part of the R U UP 4 IT Easter half term holiday programme organised by Bolsover District Council and the Positive Activities for Young People.

On Tuesday 29th March 2005, 25 young people aged from 8 to 17 years old came to try a taster session of fishing with Bolsover's very own NFA angling coach Alan Hayes and his team of volunteers Robert Hayes, Simon Fairhurst and Tim Fairhurst.

On 31st March and 7th April fishing matches were held, with Tasha Eccles coming out triumphant on both occasions. This was Tashas' first attempt at fishing and on the second match she managed to catch an amazing 2lb 5oz Tench.

Three other young people received prizes for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and a prize went to the best behaved young person. Everyone also received an Easter egg donated to the authority by George Robson, Dovedale Confectionary and Sharon Bown of Cadbury,Trebor Bassett,

Others sponsors that support the fishing sessions are Derbyshire Connexions, Corner Tackle, Bolsover, Leeda and Environment Agency.

The council is also running a free trip to the Chatsworth Angling Fair on 21st May 2005 and anyone interested in attending should contact Alan Hayes on 01246 242321 or 07790 605796.

If you would like to try a taster session in fishing then contact Bolsover District Council's NFA Angling Coach Alan Hayes on 01246 242321 or 07790 605796.