Society set for its big night

7:00am Thursday 15th May 2008

Evesham Jubilee Society

MEMBERS are reminded that tomorrow night is the society's big night of the year.

It's the presentation evening when all cup and shield winners and members are urged to attend.

As always assistance with the catering and raffle will appreciated - bring something on the night that starts at 8pm at Hampton WMC.

The Centenary Trophy match was well attended with 31 members spread over all three pools at the fishery last Saturday.

Fred Reynolds on Withies peg 11 won the match weighing in 71.8.0 to see off the challenge of Tim Hunt (J39) with 36.12.0, largely helped by a 12lb 8oz carp, and Brian Bennett (J18) with 36.1.0.

Other weights: 4 Chris Taylor (J25) 29.8.0; 5 Gary Seadon (P3); 6 Shaun Sawyer (Withies) 25.12.0.

The final round of the Fishery Spring League takes place on Sunday, draw at 9am.

Evesham and District Disabled AC

FISHING was excellent in the glorious weather with sport coming thick and fast and there were no dry nets.

The eventual winner was new member Pete Willis with 149-0-0 ahead of Wayne Panting (133-0-0) and Clive Leeming (119-0-0).

Other weights: Colin Townsend 93.12.0; Russell Davis 87-4-0; Antony Icke 69-8-0; Tony Hirons 58-0-0; Bob Southall 49-0-0; Bill Scarrott 43-0-0; Cyril Thompson 35-0-0; Ron Williams 34-0-0; Ray Woods 30-4-0; Mick Leeming 28-8-0.

The next match is tonight at Jim's, Manor Farm, draw at 5pm, fishing for three hours from 6.

Members are also in action on Sunday at Piddle Lakes, draw 8am fishing 9am until 2pm.

Evesham WMC

MEMBERS are reminded that the annual general meeting will take place at the club tomorrow night from 8.30pm.

Rules for the lake and matches will be decided on the night. Fixture lists for the new season will also be handed out.

Mosella Manor Farm Leisure

Match results - May 7 (Island): 1 Adrian Davis (Gloucester) 143.4.0 (peg 6); 2 Andrew Wheeldon (Chalbrough) 117.0.0 (4); 3 Tommy Barnes (Fishing Republic) 84.4.0 (8). May 8 (Affordable Open, Island): 1 Andy Pollard (Mosella SW) 287.10.0 (37); 2 Pete Clarke (Maggots End) 180.0.0 (32); 3 A Davis 178.8.0 (14). May 10 (Island): 1 A Davis 118.2.0 (23); 2 Paul Caswell (Shakespeare) 117.2.0 935); 3 Stefan Trevelyn (Maggots End) 108.4.0 (25). May 11 (Island): 1 Jason Evans (Spa Match Group) 75.10.0 (11); 2 P Caswell 63.0.0 (32); 3 Neil Jones (Specialist Baits) 62.0.0 (27); 4 A Davis 57.8.0.

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