Barbel Society Chronology Part 22 – 2016

Committee
President; Peter Wheat
Vice President; Dave Steuart
Hon Vice Presidents; John Found, Phil Buckingham, Dave Mason
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Pete Reading
Treasurer; Dave Powell
Assistant Secretary; Chris Childs
Membership; Dave and Marilyn Brown
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator; Bobby Baker
Fisheries; Lee Wilkes
PR and Marketing; Howard Cooke
BF Editor; Dan Whitelock
Newsletter Editor; Dan Whitelock
Juniors; James Van Gowler
Commercial/Advertising;
Merchandise; Rob Hilton
Website co-ordinator; Simon Asbury
Executive Officer; Phil Buckingham
Records Officer; Rob Swindells

Regions
Berks/Oxford – Paul Rogers and Roger Rance
Lancs – Jerry Gleeson and Matt Marlow – Speakers included Paul Floyd.
Midshires – Bobby Baker – Bransford Fish in
Staff’s – Andy Degville – Speakers included Paul Floyd

Fisheries
Bransford Court, River Teme

Sutton, River Trent

Pixham, River Severn

Kings weir, River Lea – river section. In conjunction with Kings Weir Fishery.

Shows
Twenty first Conference at Chesworth Grange, Kenilworth May 1st; Lee Swords, Stu Walker, Martin Salter, Terry Theobald, Dom Garnett, Paul Garner.

Membership
533

Subscription
£29

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 41 was issued in the summer.

Barbel Fisher 42 was issued in the winter.

Newsletter

Newsletter 61 was published

Move to Digital newsletters

Auction
R and C auction number eleven raised £3000 approx.

Midland Fundraiser made £3000 approx.

R and C
Full details of all Rand C work carried out to completion can be found on the Barbel Society website

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Simon Asbury

Fred Crouch Award to Bobby Baker

Dave Mason Cup to Dave Chambers

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Barbel Society Chronology Part 21 – 2015

Committee
President; Peter Wheat
Vice President; Dave Steuart
Hon Vice Presidents; John Found, Phil Buckingham, Dave Mason
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; Bobby Baker
Fisheries; Nick Jeffs
PR and Marketing; Howard Cooke
BF Editor; Rob Hilton
Newsletter Editor; James Van Gowler, Dan Whitelock
Juniors;
Commercial/Advertising;
Merchandise; Rob Hilton
Website co-ordinator; Simon Asbury
Executive Officer; Phil Buckingham
Records Officer; Dave Mason

Regions
Berks – Paul Rogers – Speakers included Graham Elliott and Paul Monaghan
Lancs – Jerry Gleeson – Speakers included Lee Swords and Gary Knowles.
Midshires – Bobby Baker – Speakers included Pete Reading and Rob Swindells
Wark’s – Chris Mutton – Speakers included Phil Smith
West Midlands – Gary Manders – Speakers included Terry Theobald and Rob Swindells
Oxford – Roger Rance – Speakers included Simon Pomeroy

Fisheries
Bransford Court, River Teme

Sutton, River Trent

Pixham, River Severn

Kings weir, River Lea – river section by arrangement with Kings Weir Fishery

Shows
Twentieth Conference at Chesworth Grange, Kenilworth June 7th; Steve Pope, Howard Cooke, Rob Swindells, John Baker, Des Taylor,Dave Harrell

Membership
589

Subscription
£29

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 39 was issued in the summer.

Barbel Fisher 40 was issued in the winter.

Newsletter

Number 59 was issued in the winter. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour


Number 60 was issued in the autumn. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number ten raised £4000 approx

Midland Fundraiser made £2800 approx

R and C
Ongoing Avon work and Teme study etc.

Tributes
The plaque commemorating Fred Crouch was installed at the Kings Weir Fishery

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Paul Fisk

Fred Crouch Award to James Van Gowler

Dave Mason Cup to Chris Mutton

Miscellaneous
East Midlands Fish in; Berk’s Fish in.

The 2020 vision was mooted.

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Barbel Society Chronology Part 20 – 2014

Committee
President; Peter Wheat
Vice President; Dave Steuart
Hon Vice Presidents; John Found, Phil Buckingham, Dave Mason
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; Bobby Baker
Fisheries; Nick Jeffs
PR and Marketing; Howard Cooke
BF Editor; Steve Pope, Rob Hilton
Newsletter Editor; James Van Gowler
Merchandise; Rob Hilton
Website co-ordinator; Simon Asbury
Executive Officers; Phil Buckingham
Records Officer; Dave Mason

Regions
Berks – Paul Rogers – Speakers included Dave Chambers, Mark Everard, Neil Wayte, Karen Twine, and Pete Reading.
Glos – Andy Holder – Speakers included Martin James
Lancs – Jerry Gleeson – Speakers included Ade Kiddell, Gary Knowles.
Midshires – Bobby Baker – Speakers included Steve Pope, Des Taylor
Wark’s – Chris Mutton – Speakers included Lewis Baldwin and Rob Swindells
Yorkshire – Pip Mcguire – Speakers included Gary Knowles

Fisheries
Bransford Court, River Teme

Sutton, River Trent

Pixham, River Severn.

Kings weir, River Lea – river section.

Shows
Nineteenth Conference at Chesworth Grange, Kenilworth May 4th; John Bailey, Bob Roberts, Paul Witcher, Terry Theobold, Mark Everard.

Membership
550

Subscription
£29

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 37 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 38 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 57 was issued in the winter. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour

Number 58 was issued in the autumn. Twenty A5 pages in colour

Auction
R and C auction number nine raised £7000

R and C
River Lea stocking.

Spawning Survey

Teme Phd

General Barbel Study Phd

Seniors
Fish ins on Severn, Teme, Kennet and Loddon.

Tributes
A bespoke bench was sited in The Compound on The Royalty Fishery in memory of Fred Crouch

BF 37 became a full tribute to Fred Crouch.

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Jerry Gleeson

Miscellaneous
The River Record List was purchased by the Society

Fred Crouch passed away.

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Barbel Society Chronology Part 19 – 2013

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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Barbel Society Chronology Part 18 – 2012

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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Barbel Society Chronology Part 17 – 2011

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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Barbel Society Chronology Part 15 – 2009

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

Regions
Berks – Graham Elliott – Speakers included Phil Smith, Pete Reading, Graham Elliott, Keith Speer, Ian Grant, Ade Kiddell,
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Gav Johnson – Speakers included Gary Knowles.
Hants – Mel Evans – Speakers included Graham Elliott
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Trefor West, Dave Mason and Rob Swindells
Midshires – Rich Frampton – Speakers included Trefor West, Lol Breakspear, Steve Pope, Steve Williams
Notts – David Lake – Speakers included Steve Pope
Wark’s – Steve Barlow – Speakers included Phil Smith
Wilts – Des Richardson – Speakers included Martin Bowler
Yorkshire – Warren Haywood – Speakers included Dave Mason, Graham Elliott

Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme

Bransford Court, River Teme

Beauchamp Court, River Severn.

Topcliffe, River Swale

Sutton, River Trent

Downton, Hants Avon.

Haversham, Gt Ouse.

Wick, Wark’s Avon

Shows
Fourteenth Conference at Hinckley May 3rd; Hugh Miles, Bob Roberts, Gary Newman, Martin James, Len Arbery, Pete Reading.

Membership
700

Subscription
£22

Magazine

Barbel Fisher 27 was issued in the spring.

Barbel Fisher 28 was issued in the autumn.

Newsletter

Number 47 was issued in the winter. Thirty two A5 pages in colour

Number 48 was issued in the autumn. Thirty two A5 pages in colour

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

R and C
Advised club with rights on Cherwell and Evenlode.

EA approached us regarding Ouse barbel project.

The Society issued statement detailing concern on barbel stocks and otter predation.

Juniors
Fishing days on Trent and Wark’s Avon.

Seniors
Fish in on Trent.

First Avon fundraiser.

Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Gav Johnson

Presentations to Dave Steuart and Fred Crouch.

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Barbel Society Chronology Part 14 – 2008

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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Barbel Society Chronology Part 13 – 2007

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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Barbel Society Chronology Part 12 – 2006

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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