Chronology

Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Pete Reading
Treasurer; Martin Howell
Assistant Secretary; Gerry Higham
Membership; Dave and Marilyn Brown
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Rich Frampton
Fisheries; Richard Howell
BF Editor; Rob Hilton
Newsletter Editor – James Van Gowler
Merchandise; Rob Hilton
Website co-ordinator; Simon Asbury
Executive Officers; Phil Buckingham
Conference Organiser; Rich Frampton

Regions
Berks – Paul Rogers – Speakers included Duncan Charman, Steve Pope, Pete Reading, Len Arbery
Lancs – Jerry Gleeson – Speakers included Terry Theobold, Steve Pope, Paul Garner.
Oxford – Roger Rance – Speakers included Dave Chambers
Staffs – Mark Dutton – Speakers included Rob Swindells and Lewis Baldwin
West Midlands – Gary Manders – Speakers included Paul Garner
Yorkshire – Pip Mcguire – Speakers included Tim Ridge and Dave Tipping.

Fisheries
Bransford Court, River Teme

Sutton, River Trent

Pixham, River Severn.

Shows
Eighteenth Conference at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth June 9th; Paul Garner, Bob Roberts and Stu Walker, Rob Swindells, Des Taylor, Dave Harrell.

Northern Angling Show

Membership
550

Subscription
£27

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 35 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 36 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 55 was issued in the spring. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 56 was issued in the autumn. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number eight raised £6382

R and C
Rundown of projects funded or part funded;
River Dane Stocking
River Aire Stocking
Stour Barbel Project – habitat works and stocking
Arborfield Weir Project
Bransford Project – Habitat works
St. Patricks Stream Project – Fish survey and habitat works
Bournemouth University Research Projects – Review of all current barbel research work, tank experiments, scale analysis,
Barbel and Gravels – Phd Project
Cherwell Project – habitat works
Hampshire Avon – Habitat works
River Lea Stocking
Handling Code DVD with Hugh Miles

Seniors
Barbel School on Teme

Fish ins on Kennet and Wye.

Book
Barbel Tales – The first BS book was launched at the Barbel Show.

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Phil Smith

Miscellaneous
The Barbel Challenge in aid of the ABF took place and raised £2k.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Pete Reading
Ass’t Sec; Barry Fox
Treasurer; Martin Howell
Membership; Dave and Marilyn Brown
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Rich Frampton
Fisheries; Richard Howell (Ron Lander)
Communications; Fred Bonney
BF Editor; Fred Bonney
Newsletter Editor; Rob Hilton
Juniors; Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising;
Marketing;
Merchandise and Shows;
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Rich Frampton
Executive Officer: Don Caliendo, Phil Buckingham

Regions
Cheshire – Steve Beech – Speakers included Paul Garner, Ade Kiddell
Glos – Andy Holder – Speakers included Paul Garner.
Lancs – Jerry Gleeson – Speakers included Des Taylor, Chris Ponsford, Dave Mason
Midshires – Rich Frampton – Pub chats
Notts – Patrick Oliver – Pub chats
Oxford – Roger Rance – Pub chats
Staffs – Mark Dutton – Speakers included Gary Knowles
Sussex – Dave Chambers – Speakers included Pete Reading
Wilts – Des Richardson – Speakers included Kenny Parsons
Yorkshire – Pip Mcguire – Speakers included Phil Smith

Fisheries
Downton, Hants Avon.

Wick, Wark’s Avon

Bransford Court, River Teme

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Shows
Seventeenth Conference at Hinckley June 3rd; Dave Harrell, John Wilson, Phil Smith, Avon Roach Project.

Membership
600

Subscription
£25

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 33 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 34 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 53 was issued in the spring. Thirty six A5 pages in colour

Number 54 was issued in the autumn. Thirty two A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number seven raised in excess of £5k

R and C
Continuation of work from 2011

Seniors
Fish ins on Kennet

Fourth Avon Fundraiser

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Pete Reading

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Pete Reading
Treasurer; Will Golightly, Martin Howell
Membership; Dave and Marilyn Brown
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Rich Frampton
Fisheries; Richard Howell
Communications; Fred Bonney
BF Editor; Fred Bonney
Newsletter Editor; Rob Hilton
Juniors; Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising;
Marketing;
Merchandise and Shows;
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser;
Executive Officer: Don Caliendo, Phil Buckingham

Regions
Glos – Andy Holder – Speakers included Lewis Baldwin. Fish in on Wark’s Avon
Hants – Paul Martin – Pub chat
Herts and NW London – Brian Pope and Dave Russell – Teme fish in.
Lancs – Trevor Hoyne – Speakers included Lee Swords
Midshires – Rich Frampton – Speakers included Dave Mason and Rob Swindells
Oxford – Roger Rance – Speakers included Jane Seymour EA, Pete Reading, Steve Pope
Yorkshire – Pip Mcguire – Speakers included Chris Ponsford

Fisheries
Downton, Hants Avon.

Wick, Wark’s Avon

Bransford Court, River Teme

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Shows
Sixteenth Conference at Hinckley June 5th; Duncan Charman, Ade Kiddell, Pete Reading, Dave Mason, Dave Steuart, Neil Stephen

Membership
600

Subscription
£23

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 31 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 32 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 51 was issued in the spring. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 52 was issued in the autumn. Thirty two A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number six raised £5900

R and C
Five year rundown;
Stocking the River Dane
Stocking the River Aire
Habitat works on Dorset Stour and stocking
Habitat works on River Loddon
Habitat works on River Teme
Financed a fish survey on St. Patrick’s stream
Financial support to Bournemouth University research projects including a review of current barbel research, tank experiments into food competing, scale reading study, compiling research data base.
Funds to A PhD student researching effects of barbel on gravel mobility and structure.
Habitat works on River Cherwell
Habitat works on Hampshire Avon
Putting the Handling Code on DVD with help from Hugh Miles

Seniors
Barbel School on the Teme

Third Avon fundraiser

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Martin and Richard Howell

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Pete Reading
Treasurer; Will Golightly
Membership; Dave and Marilyn Brown
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Rich Frampton
Fisheries;
Communications; Fred Bonney
BF Editor; Fred Bonney
Newsletter Editor; Rob Hilton
Juniors; Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising;
Marketing;
Merchandise and Shows;
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Will Golightly
Executive Officer: Don Caliendo

Regions
Cheshire – Gav Johnson, Steve Beech – Speakers included Steve Pope, Steve Beech, Martin James
Glos – Andy Holder – Fish in on Teme
Hants – Steve Piper – Speakers included Graham Elliott, ARP, Peter Wheat, Pete Reading
Herts – Brian Pope – Speakers included Fred Crouch and Steve Pope
Midshires – Rich Frampton – Teme Fish in
Notts – David Lake – Pub chats
Wilts – Des Richardson – Speakers included Mark Everard
Yorkshire – Pip Mcguire – Speakers included Lee Swords, Sean Meeghan

Fisheries
Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Downton, Hants Avon.

Wick, Wark’s Avon

Shows
Fifteenth Conference at Hinckley May 9th; Pete Reading, Phil Smith, Simon Pomeroy, Martin James, Avon Roach Project, Gary Knowles

Membership
650

Subscription
£22

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 29 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 30 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 49 was issued in the summer. Thirty six A5 pages in colour

Number 50 was issued in the autumn. Twenty A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number five raised £4500

R and C
Spawning Survey

Scale Project

Juniors
Fishing days on Trent, Kennet and Wark’s Avon

Seniors
Fish in on Trent,

Second Avon fundraiser

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Mike Osborne

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Vice Chairman; Mark Fox
Secretary; Steve Richardson, Mike Osborne
Treasurer; Will Golightly
Membership; Mike Berridge
R and C; Pete Reading, (Steve Richardson)
Regional Co-ordinator; Dave and Marilyn Brown
Fisheries; Mike Osborne, Ron Lander, (Warren Haywood)
Communications; Fred Bonney
BF Editor; Fred Bonney
Newsletter Editor; Dammian Kimmins, Fred Bonney, Rob Hilton
Juniors; Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Marketing; Mark Fox
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury (Mike Berridge)
Conference Organiser; Mark Fox
Executive Officer: Don Caliendo

Regions
Berks – Graham Elliott – Speakers included Graham Elliott, Steve Pope, Pete Reading, Guy Robb
Cheshire – Gav Johnson – Speakers included Ade Kiddell
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Midlands – Carl Salter – Wye Fish in.
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Pete Reading
Yorkshire – Warren Heywood – Speakers included Ade Kiddell, Pete Reading

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Downton, Hants Avon.

Haversham, Gt Ouse.

Shows
Thirteenth Conference, renamed The Barbel Show at Hinckley May; Pete Reading, Mark Lloyd, Phil Smith, Will Golightly, Ade Kiddell, Stu Morgan, Guy Robb and Lee Swords

Go Fishing 2008

Membership
850

Subscription
£20

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 25 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 26 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 44 was issued in the winter. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Number 45 was issued in the spring. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 46 was issued in the autumn. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Auction
Rand C auction number three raised £7540

R and C
EA / BS joint statement issued re Stillwater barbel.

Financial aid to River Aire restocking.

Juniors
Fishing days on Trent, Kennet, Severn.

Seniors
Fishins on Trent and Severn, Avon and Stour.

Avon Charity Match

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Dave and Marilyn Brown

Miscellaneous
Join a Friend membership initiative.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Vice Chairman; John Found
Secretary; Steve Richardson
Treasurer; Steve Hitch, Will Golightly
Assistant Secretary; Bernard Cornish
Membership; Steve Hastie, Mike Berridge
R and C; Pete Reading, (Steve Richardson)
Regional Co-ordinator; Neil Degg, Mike Bachini
Fisheries; Mike Osborne (Phil Betteley, Ron Lander)
Communications; BF Editor; Jon Berry
Newsletter Editor; Barry Norris, Jon Berry, Damien Kimmins
Juniors; Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury (Mike Berridge)
Conference Organiser; Mark Fox
Executive Officer: Don Caliendo

Regions
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Gav Johnson – Speakers included Mike Bachini and Harry Green, Lee Swords
Hants – Mel Evans – Speakers included Steve Pope and Fred Crouch, Ray Walton, Peter Wheat, Pete Reading, Chris Holley
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Dave Mason
Midlands – Carl Salter – Speakers included Ashley Burton, Guy Robb and Stu Morgan
Notts – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Phil Smith
Shropshire – Ade Williams – Speakers included Stuart Court and Dave Mason, Ade Kiddell
Staffs – Dave Riley – Speakers included Steve Beech, Ade Kiddell, Trefor West.
Yorkshire – Warren Haywood – Speakers included Lee Swords, Mick Wood

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Brockamin, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Downton, Hants Avon.

Shows
Twelfth Conference at Hinckley May 13th; Graham Elliott, Dave Mason, Ashley Burton, Stu Morgan, Lee Swords

Go Fishing 2007

Membership
850

Subscription
£20

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 23 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 24 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 41 was issued in the winter. Thirty two A5 pages in colour

Number 42 was issued in the spring. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 43 was issued in the autumn. Twenty A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C Auction number two raised £5k.

R and C
First projects for funding; Upper Dorset Stour stocking, Upper Thames Barbel Project, Habitat works on the River Teme.

Request for ideas for funding in Midlands and North.

Request for more individual help.

The EA published their findings on Stillwater barbel.

Stour stocking took place

Juniors
Fishing days on Severn, Kennet and Trent

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to John Found

Presentations to Don Caliendo and John Found in recognition of service to the Society.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Vice Chairman; John Found
Secretary; Paul Owens, Steve Richardson
Treasurer; Steve Hitch
Assistant Secretary; Bernard Cornish
Membership; John Found, Steve Hastie
R and C; Pete Reading, (Steve Richardson)
Regional Co-ordinator; Neil Degg
Fisheries; Don Caliendo, (Mike Osborne, Phil Betteley)
Communications; BF Editor; Jon Berry
Newsletter Editor; Barry Norris
Juniors; Phil Betteley , Will Golightly
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Martin Allen
Executive Officer: John Found

Regions
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Rob Massey, Rob Swindells – Speakers included Fred Crouch and Steve Pope, Ashley Burton.
Hants – Mel Evans – Speakers included Trefor West
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Steve Pope and Fred Crouch.
Midlands – Carl Salter – Speakers included Chris Ponsford, Stef Horak, Phil Smith, Dave Burr.
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Trefor West.
Notts, East Midlands – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Trefor West, Lee Swords.
Shropshire – Ade Williams – Speakers included Steve Pope and Fred Crouch, Dave Mason.
Staffs – Dave Riley – Speakers included Mick Wood
Yorkshire – Paul Owens – Speakers included Matt Hayes, Trefor West and Tony Miles, Dave Mason.

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Brockamin, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Pewsham Bristol Avon

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Shows
Eleventh Conference at Hinckley May 15th; Tony Miles, Trefor West, John Bailey, Gary Knowles, Ashley Burton, Gary Newman, Marl Lloyd, Steve Beech, Steve Pope and Fred Crouch

Go Fishing NEC

Carp and Coarse Show, Wembley.

Membership
850

Subscription
£17

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 21 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 22 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 37 was issued in the winter. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 38 was issued in the early summer. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 39 was issued in the autumn. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 40 was issued in the winter. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Auction
Barry Norris organised the first R and C auction on the BS website forum. A huge success raising over £5k.

R and C
The Handling Code was updated

Financial support for stocking River Dane.

Monitoring British Canoe Union.

Juniors
Fishing days on Dove, Severn and Kennet.

Seniors
Fish ins on Teme, Severn and Wye.

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Dave Russell

Presentation to Steve Pope for services to the BS.

Miscellaneous
The NFA adopt the BS Handling Code.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Keith Truscott, Paul Owens
Treasurer; Steve Hitch
Membership; John Found, Steve Boulton
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator;
Fisheries; Don Caliendo, (Steve Hastie)
Communications; Martin Ford, Dave Burr
BF Editor; Dave Burr, Steve Pope
Newsletter Editor; Martin Allen, Phil Betteley
Juniors; Phil Betteley
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Martin Allen

Regions
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Rob Massey, Rob Swindells – Speakers included Dave Mason and Duncan Normanton, Graham Elliott
Essex – Alan Cooper – Speakers included Graham Elliott
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Dave Mason, Duncan Normanton, Trefor West.
Midlands – Mark Rogers – Speakers included Dave Mason
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Martin Bowler.
Notts, East Midlands – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Mick Wood.
Yorkshire – Paul Owens – Speakers included Fred Crouch and Steve Pope, Chris Ponsford.

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Pewsham Bristol Avon

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Shows
Tenth Conference at Hinckley May 15th; Matt Hayes, Trefor West, Ray Walton, Dave Mason

Go Fishing NEC

Membership
1100

Subscription
£17

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 19 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 20 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 33 was issued in the winter. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Number 34 was issued in the early summer. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Number 35 was issued in the autumn. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

Number 36 was issued in the winter. Twenty four A5 pages in colour

R and C
Conservation statement issued.

More pressure on EA regarding Stillwater barbel

Dedicated account set up for R and C monies.

Campaigns
Non retention of barbel in keepnets launched.

Juniors
Fish ins on Dove, Severn, Kennet.

Seniors
Fish ins on Trent,Wye

Tutorial on Severn

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Dave Burr

Miscellaneous
Barry Norris ran an online auction that raised £1375 for Children in Need. This paved the way for the R and C auctions.

Sponsored the Bisterne Barbel Match in aid of The Stable Family House Trust

BS Forum made visible to members only.

Mike Burdon passed away.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Keith Truscott
Treasurer; Steve Hitch
Assistant Secretary; Bernard Cornish
Membership; John Found, Steve Boulton
R and C; Mike Burdon, Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Paul Owens
Fisheries; Don Caliendo (Steve Hastie)
Communications; Martin Ford, Dave Burr
BF Editor; Dave Burr
Newsletter Editor; Martin Allen, Phil Betteley
Juniors; Phil Betteley
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Martin Allen (Phil Betteley, Dave Burr, Keith Truscott)

Regions
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Rob Massey – Speakers included Gary Knowles, Tony Miles, Trefor West, Chris Ponsford.
Essex – Alan Cooper – Speakers included Ray Walton
Hants – Mel Evans – Speakers included Pete Reading
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Martin James
Midlands – Mark Rogers – Speakers included Chris Ponsford, Trefor West, Tony Miles
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Graham Elliott, Steve Pope, Martin Bowler
Notts – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Gary Bayes, Bob Roberts.
Staffs – Neil Degg – Speakers included Graham Elliott
Surrey – Tony Farmer – Speakers included Trefor West
Yorkshire – Paul Owens – Speakers included Trefor West, Martin Bowler, Bob Roberts

Shows
Ninth Conference at Hinckley April 18th; Bob Roberts, Ian Welch, Mick Wood, Adrian Busby

Go Fishing NEC

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Bushley River Severn

Pewsham Bristol Avon

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Membership
1050

Subscription
£17

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 17 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 18 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 29 was issued in the winter. Four sheets, colour, giving sixteen A5 sides.

Number 30 was issued in the late spring. Six sheets, colour, giving twenty four A5 sides.

Number 31 was issued in the late summer. Four sheets, colour, giving sixteen A5 sides.

Number 32 was issued in the winter. Five sheets, colour, giving twenty A5 sides.

R and C
Aims outlined; Membership feedback, monthly report to be given, policy statement on stillwater stocking and close season, respond to Green Party, Talk to EA, archive scientific papers.

Made commitment to build up a fighting fund.

Juniors
Fish ins on Kennet, Severn

Seniors
Fish ins on the Wye and Trent, Royalty and Throop

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Phil Betteley

Miscellaneous
Sponsored the Bisterne Barbel Match in aid of The Stable Family House Trust – this was the start of what became the Avon Fundraiser.

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Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Phil Buckingham, Keith Truscott
Treasurer; Steve Hitch
Membership; John Found
R and C; Mike Burdon
Assistant Membership Secretary; Steve Boulton
Regional Co-ordinator; Dave Johnson
Fisheries; Don Caliendo (Steve Hastie)
Communications; Martin Ford, Dave Burr
BF Editor; Dave Burr
Newsletter Editor; Martin Allen, Phil Betteley
Juniors; Phil Betteley (Mark Fox, Lyn Hurst, Neil Degg)
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Martin Allen (Phil Betteley, Dave Burr, Keith Truscott)

Regions
Berks – Peter Dennis – Speakers included John Baker, Trefor West
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Rob Massey – Speakers included Chris Ponsford
Midlands – Mark Rogers – Speakers included Martin Bowler
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Marc Laynes
Notts, East Midlands – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Archie Braddock
North West Region – Phil Betteley – Speakers included Archie Braddock
Staffs – Neil Degg and Steve Boulton – Speakers included Gary Knowles
Surrey – Lyn Hurst – Pete Reading, Tony Miles,
Yorkshire – Ian Sadowski, Paul Owens – Speakers included Mick Dinnigan, Mick Wood

Shows
Eighth Conference at Hinckley May 18th; Pete Reading, Jeremy Wade, Peter Stone Auction, Chris Ponsford

Go Fishing NEC

Royal Lancashire

Tight Lines 2003

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Hill House, River Severn

Bushley River Severn

Upper Hampton, River Severn

Pewsham Bristol Avon

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Membership
1000

Subscription
£15

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 15 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 16 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 24 was issued in the winter. Four sheets, glossy and colour cover, giving sixteen A5 sides.

Number 25 was issued in the summer. Three sheets, glossy and colour cover, giving twelve A5 sides.

Number 26 was issued in the autumn. Five sheets, colour, giving twenty A5 sides.

Number 27 was issued in the winter. Four sheets, colour, giving sixteen A5 sides.

Number 28 was issued in the winter. Five sheets, colour, giving twenty A5 sides.

R and C
Proposed study of barbel populations on all rivers

Juniors
Fish ins; Hants Avon, Severn. Dove,

Seniors
Fish ins, Wye,

Tributes
Peter Stone Commemorative Plaque installed on bridge in Wolvercote.

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Trefor West

Miscellaneous
An auction was held to sell Peter Stone’s tackle, proceeds to the family.

Sponsored the Bisterne Barbel Match in aid of The Stable Family House Trust – this was the start of what became the Avon Fundraiser.

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