Olney and Clifton Fishing Association
ishing season on rivers ended on 14th March. FIt has been quite a difficult season , with floods creating uncomfortable conditions and lower fish
catches .
Even so, barbell 141b 6oz, bream Sib 3oz (voted best specimen) , Chub 61b10oz, perch 31b9oz (and even larger ones reported unofficially) and tench 61b10oz have been recorded. Match weights to 161b1oz were obtained, which is quite good considering the conditions .
The new season starts on 16th June. Membership cards will be available from 1st June and sold at The Cabin , near The Two Brewers , on Sunday 15th June .
The club caters for pleasure anglers, and specimen and match fishermen of all ages . Junior anglers have two matches and can fish in all other club matches (for excellent prizes!) . The club has two qualified angling coaches who provide tuition and advice to anglers.
More information can be found at the website www.olneyfishing.co.uk. Alternatively,phone David Partridge on 240061 or Kevin Lake on 713186 .
Olney Table Tennis
The Olney-based TTOFS Club (Table Tennis for the Over Fifties) recently held its annual tournaments, which were played in a competitive but fun way . The results were as follows:-
Ladies ' singles Mens' singles Mixed doubles
Winner Rita Daggett, runner-up Sheila French Winner Bob Mungham , runner-up Geoff O'Brien Winners Maureen Etheridge and Bob Mungham runner-ups Rita Daggett and Steve Armitage
Members were particularly grateful to chairperson Carol Clarke , who once again efficiently organised the tournament for them .
This friendly club, who meet at the Olney Centre, now has over 30 members and there is a waiting list. If you would like your name added to the list, please contact Lynda Batty on (01234) 712461 . The level of skill has increased tremendously with regular practice, so some ability in the game is necessary .
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