Casting my line for the final time
It is
with a feeling of great sadness that I wish to inform all readers that
I have decided to relinquish my position as angling correspondent for
the Worksop Guardian.
This decision has not been taken lightly but after a great deal of soul
searching and deliberation, my personal health, family and full-time employment
have become my immediate priorities.
I took over the role in 1992 after the sad demise of former correspondent
Gerald Rollinson, who died suddenly within a matter of just a few weeks
of being appointed the President of the National Federation of Anglers.
Since then I have published over 620 weekly reports having only missed
three reports during this lengthy period of time.
I have really enjoyed compiling this weekly publication which has proved
to be very popular within the Bassetlaw region.
I have made many friends over the years through telephone discussions
as well as individuals coming to my door to pass on any interesting items
of information for inclusion in the reports.
It is surprising just how many people (many of whom are not even anglers)
who have recognised me and stopped me in the street to congratulate me
on the content and variety of my reports.
I will certainly miss the camaraderie that exists between the subscribers
to the column including club secretaries, outside organisations and individual
members of the general public – so many thanks to everyone who has
supported me.
My ultimate report will be published in the Christmas week issue of the
Worksop Guardian, so if there are any individuals wishing take over my
role as angling correspondent then please contact Guardian sports editor
Matt Halfpenny on 01909 543012 for further information on what the job
entails.
Fossdyke for Sale
The 11-mile
section of the Fossdyke Navigation Canal is up for sale with a 737 lease
and will be auctioned off in London on 4th December.
This is a complicated financial story and the outcome should not affect
the fishing or boating rights on the canal which meanders from Torksey
Lock where the River Trent meets the canal and runs all the way into Brayford
Wharf in the middle of Lincoln.
The canal is currently let to British Waterways who are responsible for
managing the canal and they have a lease until 2740.
The new buyers will not be able to do anything with the canal other than
to use it as an investment to receive a guaranteed income of rents of
around £9,500 per year for the next 737 years.
Those who may be interested in purchasing this picturesque part of English
heritage will be expected to pay around £150,000 to secure the purchase.
For more information relating to the auction telephone 0207 4376977.
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 Lock Keeper Inn, Worksop by-pass and return
after a 45 minute cruise.
At 10am on the 29th November Bassetlaw MP John Mann and the Bassetlaw
Party Chairman will be guests of honour on the inaugural trip.
Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, with each child receiving
a present, and 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 when booking. For further details call Jim on
01246 271923 (evenings only).
Grafton AA/Ken Ward Sports Winter League
The first
match in this popular winter league series was fished on the Tiger’s
Den section of the Chesterfield Canal where top rod was Les Coe (Woodhouse
Inn).
He fished end peg 51 to secure a winning weight of 7lb 9.50z of chub to
12oz that were caught on caster backed up with some small roach taken
on bloodworm and joker.
Gordan Smith (Worksop Senior Squad) was second with 5lb 8oz using similar
tactics at peg 55 on the Ivys.
Other leading weights were Frank Butters (Saxilby A.C.) 4lb 13.5oz, Sean
Peck (Mosborough Tackle) 4lb, Matthew Godfrey (Worksop Juniors) 3lb 13.5oz,
Ashley Nicolson (Worksop Juniors) 3lb 12oz.
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Yours in Sport Glyn |