The John Carr Memorial Rose Bowl was presented this year to Bill Turner. Who, In the opinion of the committee has contributed the most to the club over the last 12 months.

Abbrook Closed

Abbrook will be closed on the 16th December

For a Work party.

Rowing Event

Heads up.
A rowing event will take place on the canal
on the 8th December. Lots of boats, all day.

Due to roadworks,
the back pond at sampford peverell
has no access. The front pond is fine to use.
I will update members when access is available.

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On Tuesday evening Sevi and Natty were presented with the Vranch House Junior cup and goodie bags
as a thank you from the club for all the hard work they put in
and continue to put in helping with open days and learn to fish evenings.
All prizes were donated by committee members. Many thanks guys!

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250 skimmers and 125 crucians (1+ aged) introduced to Harpers on the 20th December 2017, 1st pond (the middle one).

All reared at the EA;s Calverton fish farm using rod licence money.

Bert a new life member wins the rose bowl, picked by the committee
as the most outstanding member of the committee for this year.

                            Scout day at Harpers Ponds

Two groups from the 1st Bishopsteignton scouts, spent a morning / afternoon at Harpers Ponds on Saturday 16th July 2017.
Learning to fish for silvers with a whip pole. Initial coaching was given by qualified club members,
followed by a few hours spent practising what had been learned.
Catches were mostly of roach & rudd, with occasional tench, crusian, or eel.

There seems to be a bit of confusion about the new rod licence.

Here is a link for you to read about it.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rod-fishing-licence-campaign

Exeter and District Angling Association

Has achieved CLUBMARK accreditation

 John worked for a long time in sorting this out for the club.