Canal users asked to be extra-vigilant
All local
anglers and members of the general public are asked to be vigilant while
on the towpath of the Chesterfield Canal.
The Grafton Angling Association need help in their efforts of identifying
those responsible for nearly causing a major fish mortality on their waters.
Sometime on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning the lock gates at
Morse Lock were vandalised resulting in a dewatering of the John Shaw
section.
Apart from the inconvenience caused to the management of the club, boaters
and British Waterways the most fearsome problem was a risk of losing the
fish stocks.
I would ask that members of the general public to notify us if they witness
any irresponsible activity around any lock gates on the Chesterfield Canal.
The emergency free-phone number for British Waterways is 0800 4799947.
Inter-Parish Presentation Event
The fourth
presentation event for the seven groups that took part in the Inter-parish
Councils Annual Millennium Angling Competition was held at Wales Jubilee
Club.
It was staged in conjunction with the Wales and Kiveton Park Colliery
Angling Club’s annual presentation night.
In his opening address, organiser Garry Butt formally welcomed the guests
of honour, the mayor of Rotherham Council, coun Richard Russell and his
wife Patricia.
Host for the evening was Alex McAuslin who had the audience in hysterics
while announcing the competition results.
In the Inter Parish Council’s Angling Competition that was fished
on the Grafton AA waters of the Chesterfield Canal, overall individual
winner was Dennis Bateman representing Thorpe Salvin with 29lb 7oz.
The overall team winners were Thorpe Salvin, comprising of John Evason,
Robert Wombwell, Bateman and Mick Gill.
Section winners were Stuart Lilley (Woodsetts) 13lb 13oz, Dennis Wombwell
29lb 7oz (Thorpe Salvin) 7lb 15oz and Mick Gill (Thorpe Salvin) 16lb 4oz.
The major prize winners for the Wales and Kiveton Park Colliery competitions
held throughout the season were as follows:
Match one (Dick Riley Memorial Cup) John Oliver 9lb 7.5oz, John Smith
6lb 9oz, Danny Buxton 5lb 3oz.
Match two (Meco Dowty Trophy) Garry Butt 1lb 11oz, Alex McAuslin (junior)
1lb 8oz, Kevin Smith and John Oliver 10oz each.
Match three (Robert Coles Memorial Cup) Brian Whilton 14lb 12oz, Alex
McAuslin 9lb 9oz, Garry Butt 5lb 15oz.
Match four (J.W. Broughton Memorial Cup), Alex McAuslin (junior) 18lb
2oz, Harold Edge 10lb 3oz, John Smith 8lb 14oz.
Match five (The Jubilee Cup) Harold Edge 2lb 14oz, Doreen Butt 1lb 12oz,
Shaun Butt 1lb 3.5oz.
Match six (Annual Challenge Cup) Garry Butt 9lb, Danny Buxton 5lb 8oz,
John Oliver 4lb 11oz.
The trophy winner for the biggest fish was Alex McAuslin (junior) with
a carp of 2lb 4oz. The junior section aggregate points winners were Adam
McAndrew (16 points), Jason McAndrew (20) from Steven Booker (23), Alex
McAuslin (25), Trevor Brooks (26), Ross Plant (33), Matthew Hough (38).
In the senior section the aggregate cup winner was Garry Butt (22) from
Harold Edge (33.5) and John Oliver (40.5).
Santa’s Special
The Chesterfield
Canal Trust is once again making arrangements for the Norwood Packet Santa
Special to run cruises along the Chesterfield Canal every Saturday and
Sunday from 11am each day, starting on Saturday 29th November right through
to Sunday 21st December.
The cruises will leave the Lockkeeper Inn, Worksop by-pass and return
there after 45 minutes.
Those entering into the spirit of Christmas will enjoy not only the boat
trip, but they will have the opportunity to meet Santa with each child
receiving a present and the adults will receive a glass of sherry and
a mince pie.
The prices are £3 for adults and £2.50 for children and a
small deposit is required. Details from Jim on 01246 271923 (evenings).
Notice Board
Worksop
United’s next permit holders’ match is on Saturday 23rd November
on the Bracebridge section.
The entry fee is £5 all-inclusive, the draw takes place at 9am and
fishing will be from 10am until 3pm.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |