News
This section aims to provide an
official update of relevant news and is normally updated towards the end
of the month.
June 2008
- Dane Valley
Fishery was officially opened on the 30th June, this was
reported in the press and photos will be placed here soon. The
waters have been fished regularly with good bags up to 30lb per
session. At the moment we are still formulating the rules which will
not be too onerous. Please for now though refrain from using
keepnets.
- The Weaver matches have got underway with
plenty of Bream showing in the more coloured water.
- Petty pool has done it again this time for
Richie Latham who landed a corking Mirror at 43.6lb see the photo
gallery here.
- Also another photo update for
Little
Billinge from Louis Hunt and
Big
Billinge from Jim Burrows.
May 2008 (Update)
- Dane Valley
Fishery will be opening to all members on the 1st of June. Rules
to be posted on here soon.
May 2008
- We apologies for the web site administration
being down for the last 3 Months. This was due to a computer change
and software availability, but we are up and running again so keep
your information and photos coming in.
- Canal Wides:- The far bank fishing rights
have been sold by the club. This was not a light decision but one
that benefited club more by selling than keeping. We do NOT have a
policy of removing waters from our portfolio and it was thought that
in this instance we would make an exception. The trade off was that
we can still fish the wides from the towpath and from our own
findings the far side was very rarely used. On the positive side,
the club will have the finances in place to finish the big pool at
Dane Valley Fishery.
- The
match list has been updated for
2008-2009
- Please note that Petty Pool will be closed
to all non working party members until 3rd June 2008 (opening @ 9:00
on the 3rd)
- We are recruiting new Bailiffs all the time
and a few new people are joining soon. If you want to become a
bailiff please contact the club.
- The working parties have proved very
fruitful again this year and a big thank you to all who turned up
(No doubt reaping the rewards of Petty and billinge for a month).
Much work was achieved at Billinge, Rookery, Petty and others.
- Work on Dane Valley Fishery has slowed due
to much needed bridge repairs that are required after the flood. New
photos will be published soon.
- A Rowing event on the Weaver this year that
may cause angling disruption is:-
Saturday 8th November 2008, Northwich Autumn Head of the
River Race. (Same as the Spring Head , but ending a little earlier
at 4.30pm).
- Gallery updates (Thank you)
:-
Big
Billinge ,
Little
Billinge
January 2008
- AGM agenda here
- Don't forget the AGM to be held at Witton Albion Social Club on
Wednesday 16th January 2008 commencing at 7.30pm Access is by your
current Membership Card. See you there!
- More update next week s
December 2007
November 2007
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Some further fish stocking has taken place at Vale
Royal Pool 500 6 to 8 inch Tench were stocked and in Dane
Valley Fishery (Formerly Shipbrook Lakes) - Pools 1 & 2 received
their first stocking of fish. 500 8 to 10 inch Tench and 250 4
to 6 inch Chub were stocked
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Gallery updates for the
Eyres Thanks to Michael Hickson and also to the
junior festival
gallery.
October 2007
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British Waterways stop work on the restoration
of Vale Royal Locks due to a Canal breach in South Wales. A compound
will remain in the Blue Bridge Car Car Park and on Hulses Island for
the foreseeable future. Access to the Blue bridge Car Park is still
available using the left hand entrance and fishing is available on
the point and other parts of Hulses Island outside the compound
areas.
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Gallery updates for the
Weaver
September 2007
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As anticipated the work has started on Vale Royal Lock
repairs on the Weaver. This will disrupt our angling on Hulses
Island and the old river for quite some time. The length of anticipated works is forecast to be 12 months, but we will update
you in March if we have any further information. We do not believe
that our restrictions should apply for the whole duration. The
association has been, and will be further reimbursed by this work
and we should get more bank space on the Dredger after the works has
been completed. The following restrcition are in force until further
notice
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The end car park (leading to Hulses Island) is
closed (see works sketch
here)
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All of Hulses Island including the old river is
closed
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Carp parking is allowed at the viaduct car park and
fishing is allowed on the main river here, and for access to Vale
Royal Pool.
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The top car park (at the Blue Bridge) is open for
access down the the left hand entrance and parking needs to be kept
as far to the left hand side as possible (see works sketch
here)
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No parking at the entrance to the lane or on it as
your vehicle is likely to be towed away.
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Preparation work and assessment is underway for
pools one and two on the Shipbrook complex. We are seeking approval
from the EA of stocking densities and species, also peg construction
and planting is being planned. More photos will follow in the next
update.
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BW have been continuing their removal of Pennywort
weed along the Weaver. This will be work in progress as we have been
lobbying hard to make this happen. It is a real nuisance to all
water users and so far they have removed over 1000 tons!!
here is an
excerpt from their letter to us.
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Approval for a marina on the canal wides has now
been granted. Further updates of how this will affect the club will
detailed next month.
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More photos have been added for the
Weaver and
Big
Billinge, Thanks Chris.
August 2007
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The Junior festival was concluded this Month. A big
thank you to Christine for running the event photos can be found
here
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Shipbrook Lakes continues with bridge strengthening
which became urgent after all the recent rain.
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A Weaver Waterways Watch document can be found
here. This may be of some use to
you.
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Photos have been coming in thick and fast thanks to
all concerned. See updates
Big
Billinge,
Budworth and Little Oaks
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A new link to the River Angler has been added go on
have a look here
July 2007
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Updated the
Shipbrook lakes page and new photos.
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The EA report has come back from Little Oaks. To
conclude their findings the fish that died (160 Roach and Bream) had
a number of bacterial complaints chiefly whitespot. It is though that the fish became stressed in the warmer weather which was excaserbated due to the heavy stocking
program. There were no viral problems at all and all the indications
now are that the fish are well. Please note that there is still a
keepnet ban on this water.
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Gallery updates for the
Weaver,
Big
Billinge,
Trent & Mersey and
Budworth.
Once again thanks for these.
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Don't forget the Junior Festival is underway on the
Oak Tree section of the Weaver see here
for details.
June 2007
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I've updated the
Shipbrook lakes page so you can monitor the progress.
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Little Oaks is now open with a STRICT keepnet ban.
Although the EA have not informed us yet as to what the fish deaths
were caused by they have been no repeats and the fish have been
assessed as healthy.
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2 matches that were initially missed off the 2007
match list have now been added. These are:- Drennan Super League on
Sunday 5th of August pegs 1 - 100 , Sunday 19th August pegs 1 - 100.
The match list has been updated you can download it
here
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Gallery updates for
Work parties and the
Weaver
May 2007
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Shipbrook lakes has finally started to happen. This
project has been long in the waiting but its finally underway thanks
to the EA, who have substantially funded the project along with ourselves. A dedicated web page will be created soon on this site
featuring photos and progress along with all the information
associated with it.
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Little Oaks remains shut due to the fish deaths which
we are waiting results on shortly.
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A big thank you to all who did the work parties, I
hope you are enjoying your rewards on Billinge and Petty
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for any fluff chuckers amongst us there is a fly tying
introduction on Wednesday the 23rd of May at the Northwich station
buildings click
here for more information
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More
Big
Billinge and
Petty gallery updates
April Update 2007
April 2007
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Much work has been achieved this month as the work
parties have been in full swing, Vale Royal Pool has benefited
immensely by these. A big thank you to all who contributed. Petty pool and Big Billinge will be available to fish for those work party
members who qualify. A prize of a week's fishing in France for 1
person will be awarded for the most meritorious catch this month.
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We need some immediate repairs to our headquarters
these being:-
If there are any members who can do the club a
favour (cheaply) please contact the Secretary Roy on
01606 786787
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More pictures have been added to the gallery for
Big
Billinge,
Canal Pit
and Little Oaks.
Thank you for these (keep them coming!)
March 2007
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The long awaited first phase of Shipbrook lakes is
about to get under way. We are re-evaluating our out-of-date
costing's and work will begin soon. Details of what is planned and
when will be posted on here soon.
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There are a number of members who have shop bought
membership cards from 2006 that have not been entered on our
database, and as such will NOT receive a reminder. If you purchased
your card at a tackle shop and your card number is listed here then
please contact the secretary on 01606 786787 as soon as possible.
(Numbers are:- 0013, 0192,
1578,1579,1580,1582,1583,1584,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856)
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The re-stocking has finished now until later in the
year when we will introduce more Tench into Eyres Pit and Vale Royal
Pool.
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It has come to our attention members night fishing on
numerous waters not designated as such. This has led to an increase
in night patrols, be aware if you are engaging in breaking these
rules you will be caught and punished.
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Some more photos, this time from
Canal Pit
Thank You.
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Don't forget the work parties starting soon.
February 2007
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A pretty quiet month in February. The fish stocking
continued with Eyres receiving about 500lb of mixed Skimmers,
Hybrids, Rudd and Roach and some Perch. Little Oaks received 100
Chub and 30kg of Bream between 8-10oz. There are still some fish left to be
stocked but we might have missed the opportunity due to the time of
year. more news to follow next Month.
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Cheshire got its' fair brunt of the weather in
February with a good few trees felled. Some good work was done to
remove these from Petty Pool and work will be carried out in March
to clear Little Billinge.
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The new Joining page has been added to the site
here with links to application forms.
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The 2007 match list is now on-line
here with a PDF version available
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More photos for the gallery of
Big
Billinge, thanks for these keep them coming
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Just a reminder don't forget the working parties in
April. Click
here
for information
January 2007
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You may or may not be aware that our long standing
chairman Fred Egerton passed away on Boxing Day. This is a very sad
loss for this club and as such, we have placed a permanent reminder
of him here.
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The planned Re-Stocking has taken place the following
fish have now been released:-
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Vale Royal Pool:- 400 Crucians 3"-5", (Chub & Tench
still to come)
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Little Oaks:- 1200 Bream 4"-6", 1000 Roach to over
8oz (Chub still to come)
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Eyres Pit:- 750 Crucian 3"- 5", (8"-10" Bream,
Tench, Rudd, Roach & Hybrids still to come)
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Please note that fish shelters have been placed in
Eyres Pit, Vale royal Pool and Little Oaks. They marked on the water
by plastic bottles. 4 shelters have been installed at Big Billinge
these are marked by red markers. Please do NOT fish up to these as
they are larger under the water than the Red markers would suggest. We aim to put a natural islands on top to mark
these.
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More photos have been added for Big Billinge, Eyres
Pit, Little Oaks, Dane and Vale Royal Pool.
December 2006
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The planned Re-Stocking didn't take place which was a
real disappointment. The plan was to install a pump at Vale Royal
Pool and for a day and half pump the water out to lower the level
for netting (the first task was to net out any grass carp and move
them to Eyres Pit). Due to the bad weather softening the ground the
pump was too heavy and as such kept sinking into the mud! After
manually shifting 3 tons of hardcore the pump was finally in place.
This put the plan back a day and as the stocking company were booked
out the following days they could only carry out the netting. The
re-stocking will happen shortly though and details will be posted
again.
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The 2006 AGM minutes have
been put onto the site along with This year's
agenda. See you there
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The HQ will be closed on the 22nd and the 29th of
December. It will re-open on the 5th January 2007
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We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our
members a very merry Christmas and a great new year, All the best!
November 2006
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The planned Re-Stocking is taking place in December
and as such Vale Royal Pool and Eyres Pit will be closed for a week
from the 7th December. As promised we have news of what is going in
where: -
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Eyres Pit: -
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Tench - 950 (to 8oz)
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Crucian Carp - 1000 (4-5")
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Bream - 400lb (all sizes)
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Rudd, Roach and Hybrids - minimum 100lb
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Vale Royal Pool: -
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The AGM will be held on Wednesday the 17th January
at 7:30pm at Witton Albion Social Club Northwich. All notices and
proposals should be sent so that they are received before the 4th
December 2006. any such proposals have to have a proposer and a
seconder signature.
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The Gallery has been updated with some long awaited
photos of some of the leviathans in
Petty (thank you to Martin Fox
for these)
October Update 2006
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Please note that the access to the anglers car park in
the Kingsmead estate is having maintenance work. If the access is
blocked please park with due consideration of the house owners.
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Gallery Update for
Little
Billinge and
Big
Billinge
October 2006
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Petty continues to produce big carp. This time its the
big male @ 41.6lb. Some of the carp in here have a fantastic growth
rate and it won't be long before this record is surpassed!
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Eyres Pit has had the first fish shelter installed
with others planned. These will be in place to accommodate the
re-stocking in December.
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Generally this year most members have been exemplary,
but as always we have had a couple of incidents this month. One a
litter problem and one an abuse problem. If you witness any other
member breaking rules or behaving in a manner as to bring the club
into disrepute then please call the club telephone number: -
01606 786787. Remember these are your waters as
well.
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A couple more photos have been added to the
Billinge
Gallery as always please forward on you want to be included (Not
necessarily of fish)
September 2006
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Not much club information to note this month, but there
has been some interesting captures in our waters:-
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Petty Pool has produced another corking Mirror of 40.4lb
that means there are two separate carp that have broke this barrier.
Also numerous carp over 20lb have been coming from Eyres Pit. The Dane
and both Billinge pools continue to fish very well.
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A couple more photos for both Billinge pools have been
added
August 2006
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Please note the Club Headquarters
will be closed on Friday 15th September 2006. No administration
will take place. Please forward this information to persons who do not have access to this website.
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It has come to our attention that Night lines have been
set at a number of waters around our region. These barbaric traps are
for the sole purpose of catching fish for the table. We ask all our
members to remain vigilant on all waters and to report anything
suspicious.
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Some more photos have been added to the gallery
(Billinge, Budworth,Weaver and Junior Festival). Thank you for these.
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As promised we are investing heavily in a
restocking program for some of our waters. We have now agreed that over £10,000.00 will
be spent in rejuvenating Eyres Pit and updating the stocks in Little
Oaks and Vale Royal Pool. The latter being stocked with 'Winter' fish
such as Chub. This is a huge undertaking and highlights our commitment
to continually improve the club waters. Details of what and when will be
published here in the next couple of months.
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As mentioned in previous postings we still require
committee members. If you fancy getting involved and having a big say in
our club please get in contact.
July
2006
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As the Summer swelters on
newsworthy items have got a bit thin on the ground!
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The EA visited Eyres pit and have
recommended fish shelters to be installed, so we are looking at the
various types and will soon be acquiring them for the Autumn.
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Members have begun to send Photos
in for the Gallery. These are much appreciated thank you. recent
additions include The Weaver, Big Billinge, Little Billinge and Vale
royal Pool. any photos are welcome.
June Update
2006
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URGENT NEWS: -
Due to retirement and relocation
NAA has a number of vacancies to fill: -
Hon. Treasurer.
After 12 years at this post Hugh
Arathoon is stepping down. This position requires a person who
preferably has a financial background or an understanding of
accounting. The role isn’t too demanding and does carry an honoraria
(remuneration)
Assistant Secretary.
Richard Terrace is relocating away
from the area and as such is forced to give up this challenging
position. The post is varied and includes tasks such as: - Member
admin, correspondence and headquarters presence. It would be useful if
anybody who is interested in this post is PC literate and has some
experience with dealing with the print and media. Again this position
carries honoraria.
Head Maintenance Officer.
This post requires managing the
maintenance and upkeep of all our waters.
Please
Contact us on 01606 786787
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Eyres pit is to receive a visit from the EA next week to
aid in a fish protection exercise. This will be by way of weed planting
and fish shelters. It is hoped that after a recent netting campaign
where almost no fish other than Carp were found we can restock this
water in the Autumn.
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Vale Royal Pool & Little Billinge will be netted again
in Autumn. This will be to thin stocks of small silver fish which will
be used to re-stock Eyres Pit.
June 2006
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Little Oaks has received a stock
of around 250 Roach up to a pound but mainly around the 4oz mark. This
fishery will be made clearer and more fishable over the next couple of
months. It will also receive further stocks towards the end of the year.
This pond can be reached by parking in the blue bridge car park. Walk
towards the Oak tree length and through the style. The fishery is just
on your left through a gate. See here
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Cormorant ravaged Eyres Pit is
going to undergo a weed planting exercise so as to aid protection of
fish once they are stocked. The idea is to turn this fishery into a
premier mixed fishery. Carp are still the predominant species in this
pool although the number have been thinned dramatically to allow other
stock to flourish. This fishery has recently benefited from many work
parties.
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Little Billinge has undergone an evaluation netting and
the signs were very very encouraging with good numbers of small Tench
and Crucians that are now breeding again.
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Petty and Big Billinge have been fishing well for Carp
to the lads that did the work parties. Please note Petty will be
available to all on June 1st and Big Billinge will be available to all
on June the 16th.
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