THE CHRISTMAS CHARITY COMPETITION RESULTS.
This was held from midday on Tuesday 27th December to midday Thursday 29th December.
Sincere thanks to the following, for making this competition possible, and a great success:-
The anglers who entered and donated their fees, to take part at a time of year when they may not otherwise have chosen to fish.
The manufacturers, shops, organisations and individuals who, despite austere times, generously gave goods or vouchers for prizes and/or donated their time, namely, in no particular order:-
Kevin Nash: First Group Western Rail: Korda: Homeleigh Garden Centre: Bristol Angling: The Tackle Barn: CC Moore: PB Baits: Dynamite Baits: Climax Tackle: Shimano: Aquatec: Howdens Joinery: Trakker Products: Aqua Products: Carpology: Exeter Angling: Cornwall Bait Co: Taplow Syndicate Lake: B & M Farm Foods: UK Carp Baits: Dean Channing: Stuart Ryall: Carp Talk, Essex Carp Baits: Hinders of Swindon, Brooking Plant Hire of Loddiswell: Wayne Scotney & Steve Burgess for supplying the pig roast.
A number of members went the extra yard to support this event. I don't wish to embarrass them, or risk missing anyone out, but suffice to say that, on behalf of myself & my family, we really appreciate your support. You know who you are – thank you.
RESULTS & PRIZES.
1st: Nigel Edgecombe with 39lb 2oz mirror carp (PB). Prize: Nash Profilex bivvy
2nd Anthony Locke with 38lb 4oz mirror carp (PB). Prize: Aqua Rucksack.
3rd: Carl Rudd with 35lb 2oz mirror carp (PB). Prize: Nash Barrow.
4th: Mark Pollard with 31lb 2oz mirror carp. Prize: Nash Chair.
Joint 5th: Rob Shann with 34b 8oz sturgeon. Prize: Nash Barrow.
Joint 5th: Jamie Parr with 34lb 8oz sturgeon. Prize: Aqua Holdall.
7th: Martin Lambourn with 25lb 6oz mirror carp (PB). Prize 10k Baitcraft Bollies.
8th: Dale Pearce with 20lb 7oz mirror carp. Prize: Trakker Sleeping Bag.
Due to the large number of donations, the remaining major items were auctioned, and the rest went to raffle.
Anthony Locke with his 38.04 mirror.
Nigel Edgecombe with his 39.02 mirror.
Breakdown of the individual aspects of fund raising.
The money was made up of:- fishing entry fees, collection tins, raffle & auction.
The charity’s collection tins still have to be opened by the Rowcroft Hospice, and we will update the total raised when this is done and all pledged money is received. We can however state that the total will be well over £3000.00.
No expenses or deductions were taken out, as everything other than donated goods & services was paid for by Dave & Joanne. Therefore, the full sum will go to the Rowcroft Hospice at Torquay.
Overall, this was an extremely successful and thoroughly enjoyable exercise. The BBQ breakfast and hog roast went down very well, and the weather was as reasonable as anyone could expect for the time of year.
Following the success of this event, we have already arranged another for 5th, 6th & 7th October 2012, when the weather should be better. The majority of this years’ entrants have put their name down for this, leaving only limited places. Anyone else interested in participating, please give your name to Paul on 07814060147 asap.
The owners and staff at Emperor Lakes would like to take this opportunity to wish all anglers, suppliers & business associates, a very happy & successful new year.
