Big talk by Pete and Phil - Tuesday 4th at Coxhoe Club

Just a reminder to say the club is hosting Phil Kirk and Pete Heywood at Coxhoe Club at 8pm 4th March. If last time is anything to go by it promises to be a cracking night out! These two are hilarious.

Problems at Fairburn

Its been noted over the pat few days there have been reports of vandalism at the RSPB reserve at Fairburn where we have recently acquired fishing rights. Members are reminded to report suspicious activities to the police and not to approach suspected perpetrators.

The RSPB have been reassured that our members are not in any way responsible. Craig our RO has given reassurances that we will keep a look out wherever possible. It was known for some time the areas was a bit rough round the edges but we had hoped that after seeing off most of the trouble by renewed vigilance and increased activity we had seen the last of it. We are hoping this is simply a blip by a few local yobs with nothing better to do.

We will keep you posted of any future activities and if the situation changes.

Fancy Flyfishing?

If during the summer you fancy trying trout fly fishing, Darlington Fly fishers might be worth a look they can be contacted by the following link to their website. They have kindly advertised our talk for us on the 4th March so we are returning the favour!

http://www.darlingtonflyfishers.com/

Links with the R.S.P.B. look good for the future

Chas White, Craig Patterson, Shane Patterson, Peter Green and Colin Goodge all met with the R.S.P.B. yesterday to discuss the really positive work undertaken at Fairburn, and looking at ways of how we can build on that success. Our RO Craig has reported the discussions went really well and we have every reason to be optimistic for the future. More details to follow soon.

Pete Heywood and Phil Kirk come to the region...

The region is honoured to have two piking legends in the names of Phil Kirk and Pete Heywood visit the region on the 4th March.

Venue is the usual Coxhoe Club and the time from 7:30 pm . Tickets are £3.00 for non PAC and £2.00 for members with concessions.

The last visit we had some time ago was a roaring success with a very entertaining evening had by all. We expect this night to be no different. Definitely one not to be missed. There will be an Eddie Turner tackle stand plus the usual raffle and buffet in the interval.

Charity Event at Underbank

There is to be a new "War of the Roses" All for charity. Wakefield and Glossop regions will be holding an event at Underbank Reservoir near Sheffield on February the 24th.

All taking part will be raising funds for Macmillan Nurses cancer support. The cost of this will be £7.50 adult and £5 OAP, disabled and kids with 95% going to the charity. This is a worthwhile charity as cancer touches so many of our lives, so please come along and support it.

For those interested sponsor forms can be obtained from Peter Green from Wakefield region Or Craig our RO details and contact numbers all in Pikelines . Meeting at the Lay-by adjacent to the reservoir on the A616 at around 8.00am

Hope you can all make it to this worthy cause.

Teach in a Big Success

The Teach in organised by Peter Green and members from our region was a big success with around 14 interested anglers turning up on the day.




Shane and Peter were showing people tackle and techniques from their years of experience whilst Craig our RO was reported to be teaching pike how to hide under trees.




Peter was keen to show people his new drifter float rig. Apparently you can see it for over as mile. (only kidding Peter!)