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Membership Update |
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Please do not leave it too late to renew your
permit. Membership started on the 1st May and you can currently use it
on ODAA waters, Hinksey Lake or the Oxford Canal.
16th June is not that far away and your permit
may not arrive. |
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Tuesday
3rd May 2022 |
Fixtures |
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Fixtures for 2022-23 are now uploaded on the link and available to
download |
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Tuesday
3rd May 2022 |
Work Party |
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There will be a work party this Sunday at
Sandford. We will meet up on the meadows ay 9.00am. Hot food and
drinks and will be available |
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Wednesday
20th April 2022 |
Memberships Frozen
For 2022-23 |
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Prices remain the same as last season and are
now available online. They will be available in the shops by June
When applying for a permit on Paypal, please remember to
SEND money and not REQUEST?
Also don't forget to update your name and
address. Tight Lines |
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Tuesday
15th March 2022 |
Supercup Draw |
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Littlemore have been drawn at home to South
Cerney Gold, in the First Round of the Supercup. The match will be
fished at Lake View Fishery on Sunday 24th April |
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Tuesday
15th March 2022 |
Close Season
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All our waters are now closed until June 16th
2022. Your permit still allows you to fish ODAA waters at Hinksey Lake
and the Oxford Canal from Enslow Marina-Heyford Station |
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Wednesday
23rd February 2022 |
Annual General
Meeting |
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The Annual General Meeting will be held at
Littlemore RBL on Sunday 10th April 2022 @ 1.00pm. All members are
welcome Any proposed rules must be with
the Secretary by 24th March 2022 |
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Tuesday
8th February 2022 |
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Chris Webb will represent Littlemore AS, in
the Garbolino Club Angler of the Year Qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm.
He won the Aggregate Cup series this season,
which gains you automatic qualification the match. Good luck Chris |
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Friday
4th February 2022 |
Browns Store
Closes |
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With immediate effect, Browns
Angling Store at Haddenham has closed down.
We would to thank the Store for selling our
permits and supporting our club. The Company's other stores are not
effected |
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Thursday
6th January 2022 |
A History of Fish
and Fisheries of the River Thames
Cover Price: £25.00
Special offer for
members of the Littlemore Angling Society |
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This recently-published book will be of great
interest to all members of the Littlemore Angling Society. It details
the story fish and fisheries, both for food and sport, of the Thames
including development of fishing clubs, match fishing and a species by
species description. It is beautifully produced and is packed with
anecdotes, old photos and engravings. It has been well-received and
extracts from some reviews are given below.
Extracts from reviews of “A history of fish and
fisheries of the River Thames” “Fish” issue 141(3) Autumn 2021.
“This is a fascinating and attractive book. It
could serve as a coffee table book but is also packed with
information, not only for anglers and fishery professionals, but also
for anyone interested in fish, natural history and the socioeconomic
history of the Thames” “This book is not an angler’s instruction
manual, but it is a must for anglers, as it is for anyone else
concerned with the management of fish and fisheries and the river
environment. It is an easy read whilst also forming a very useful
source of historical information, lavishly illustrated by fascinating
and colourful extracts and images from original sources. My advice is
to buy it now or put it on your wanted-list for Xmas.”
Brian Knights, Chairman Institute of Fisheries
Management, London and South East Branch.
“Classic Angling” No 133, August/September
2021 “Anyone who has fished the Thames will greatly enjoy this book,
the thoroughness of the research and the marvellously evocative
illustrations and photographs from a bygone age”
Keith Elliott, Editor of “Classic Angling”.
Literary Review, Issue 502, November 2021 “Dr
David Solomon, a respected fisheries scientist who has known the river
from childhood, is a keen angler – I first met him on a Cuban
houseboat moored in the mangroves – and his study is energised by
enthusiasm for its subject, the result being judicious, timely and
full of interesting things.”
David Profumo, fishing correspondent for
Country Life magazine
This book is available to Littlemore members
at a discount of 10%, ie £22.50 including shipping to UK addresses. If
you wish to purchase a copy email
djsolomon47@gmail.com,
stating that you are a LAS member, and we will email you a pro-forma
invoice with details for payment by BACS. We will then dispatch a copy
to you by return. |
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Tuesday
4th January 2022 |
Fixtures Update |
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With the river in a bit of a state, we have
decided to move the fixture to a stillwater. Most local canals were
unavailable this Sunday. So we have
moved the date to Sunday 16th January 2022 and the venue will be
Walworth Lake at Bishops Bowl Fishery. |
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Tuesday
21st December 2021 |
Junior Anglers |
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Recently, one of our Senior members Frederick
Coolman, sadly passed away. His family would like to leave his fishing
equipment to some of our junior members. There are 2 poles, a feeder
rod, canal stool, tackle box, 2 chairs etc.
If you would like some of the tackle please message Alan Campbell for
collection
Thank you the Coolman family for helping our Juniors out
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Tuesday
23rd November 2021 |
Sandford Small
Weir (Work In Progress) |
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Thanks to Rod licence sales and Littlemore AS
policy of "Investing in Angling", the Environment Agency awarded us
grant to remove the fallen trees in the weir pool. The Society will
also set money aside to remove a lot of the obstacles and weed in the
pool and stream and install new platforms. Work parties will be
announced in due course. Thanks again to the Environment Agency and
Blue Monkey Trees for your support |
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Wednesday
18th November 2021 |
Venue Change |
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The Christmas match scheduled for Donnington
on Sunday 5th December, has now been switched to Sandford due to the
lack of pegs. Please book in early to avoid disappointment. We will go
back to the Littlemore Rugby Club for food and prizes. |
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Saturday
30th October 2021 |
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A big thank you to all those who took the
time and trouble to write to their MPs on the issue of sewage
discharges into our rivers and to everyone who supports the work of
Angling Trust, Fish Legal and our Anglers Against Pollution Campaign.
As you may have heard, the Lords amendment to beef up the Environment
Bill and force more action to tackle storm overflows was defeated in
the House of Commons on Wednesday (20th October). But that’s not the
end of the story.
Thanks to the many anglers and supporters who wrote to their MP, 22
Tory MPs defied their party whip and joined the Opposition in support
of our campaign by voting for the Lords amendment. This will be key to
us keeping the pressure on the government to act, especially if we can
increase this number next time around.
The Environment Bill now goes back to the House of Lords for further
debate tomorrow (26th October). Discussion is taking place between
campaign groups, including the Angling Trust, and members of the House
of Lords around another attempt to secure action.
And Anglers Against Pollution continues to fight on other fronts. We
are calling on the government to take bold action in giving new
guidance to the regulator, OFWAT, to allow more investment in cleaning
up our sewage systems and make water companies do more to tackle
pollution. We set out the case in our recently published joint report,
Time to Fix The Broken Water Sector which is gaining a lot of support
and attention.
You can rest assured that we are not giving up the fight for cleaner
rivers and will continue to press for meaningful action to tackle the
scandal of sewage pollution. Thanks again for all you did and we will
keep you informed every step of the way.
All the best,
Jamie Cook,
CEO – Angling Trust and Fish Legal
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Saturday
30th October 2021 |
Venue Change |
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Due to the lack of peg maintenance by the
ODAA, we have decided to switch the fixture scheduled for Clifton
Hampden on November 14th to Medley Down. Draw will be at the Perch
Gate. |
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Tuesday
21st September 2021 |
Brian Hutchings
Finishes 7th in Thames Festival |
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Kelvin Tallett won the Thames Festival with a
brilliant 4 points, but Brian Hutchings pushed him all the way
finishing with 6 points and 7th overall. Here is Brian's blog
My Thames Festival 2021
Day 1 - Peg B4 - Culham - 10lb 4oz - 2 points
The day didn’t start well I was 30 minutes late for the draw. All the
other anglers had gone, I spoke to the organiser for some info on how
to get to the peg and best way to approach it. Basically whip short
moving out following the fish as the day went on and don’t bother
wasting 2 hours bream fishing. On getting to my peg I decided on 11m
chop line, 5m whip, 13m pole line and a waggler. The lads around me
were setting up much more which did worry me. I asked one of them to
go easy on me, his reply, I’ve heard that before. Anyway the match
started, the lads left/right balled/cupped in ground bait, I don’t
know why but I didn’t even mix any up, it just didn’t feel right. I
dumped some chop in, then started on the whip, pinging hemp/caster on
my 13m line and feeding my waggler line quite aggressively with hemp.
My whip line was a non starter and binned it up the bank within
minutes, pole out straight over my chop line. Had a few wasps then a
decent perch of 6oz which quickly found itself in the jaws of a 3lb
croc, but I won the battle but it killed the worm line. Out at 13m
single red and I started putting a run of 1/2 oz roach together. The
ground bait boys started well and were well ahead of me and after 2
hours the pole line for all was getting iffy. Out came the waggler,
single red and I was getting 2/3oz roach quite regular and not a bleak
in sight. With 2 hours to go I reckoned I had caught up the lads each
side. Again I don’t know why but I nicked on a tare and had a 5oz
roach first chuck, happy days, stayed on this putting 4-6oz roach in
the net. Ended up 2nd in the section beaten by a 11lb net at the other
end. Well chuffed as I haven’t seen or fished Culham before.
Day 2 - Peg C14 - Abingdon - 7lb 4oz-3 points
Another new venue for me, middle section which fished steady the day
before. Had some great info from a old pal I haven’t seen for a long
time who fished the above section the day before putting 19lb on the
scales. Anyway got to my peg which was between 2 wasp nests, it was
like Heathrow all day. I set up 2 rigs one bulk and one shirt buttoned
at 13m, My trusted waggler, and a half hearted no where to go line at
6m. In hindsight I should have paid more attention to this ‘Drennan’
line. The whistle went and the ground bait barrage started all round
me, them crocs just love the noise. I cupped in 5 balls with a few
casters and hemp. Loose fed hemp over the top and again feeding lots
of hemp on my waggler line. I had 2 good hours over the ground bait
line catching 2oz roach, nothing spectacular but I was enjoying
myself. But like the day before it got slower, I started on double red
ending up on single pinkie. Stayed disciplined and didn’t reintroduce
any more ground bait, just in case I could nick a few later off just
the loose feed. Out came the waggler, single red, float didn’t settle,
3oz roach. Had another 3 in as many casts then it started to get iffy,
had to cast off the feed area to still catch. 2 hours to go had 5lb in
the net which was roughly what the peg gave up yesterday. Then the
wheels came off, nothing back on the 13m line or the 6m line. So now I
really did have nowhere to go, so on to the waggler we trust. Still no
bites, I was just about to put a pinkie on when I remembered yesterday
and the tare. Would you believe it first chuck and again the float
didn’t settle thanks to 6oz roach. Stayed on this until the end
nicking the old decent roach. Well beaten next door with a chop net,
but disappointed I got ounced out by the top end peg. That bite less
hour and failing to pay attention to the 6m line cost me a point.
Gutted, but really enjoyed the day.
Day 3 - Peg A13 - Sandford -10lb 4oz-1 Point
My section was top heavy with stars but I was on home ground and on a
good peg. Set up 2 wagglers one at depth the other mid water, tub of
tares, 4 pint of hemp and a few casters and maggot was the bait for
today. Had 90 minutes to wait for the whistle, couldn’t leave the peg
as the cattle were close by, but the gods were with me today no cows
or crocs all day. The whistle sounded and we were off, fed hemp
liberally and a few caster. First cast on maggot, bleak. Second cast
on caster, bleak. Third cast on tare, nothing. Preserved on the tare
for 2 hours for 11 roach, not overly concerned but getting a bit
frustrated as tare normally kicks in after 1 hour. Then the Salter
boat came pass and turned the water brown. It transformed my peg
immediately and I started catching 2 - 8oz on a regular basis, clicker
said 39 with an hour to go. Then the sun disappeared and so did the
roach ended up with 45 roach and a few chublets. I was so chuffed
winning my section as without doubt it was the hardest in respect of
the other anglers. I finished 7th overall out of 72 anglers which was
well above my expectations as the standard of angler is very good. If
you get a chance to fish it next year, take it, you won’t regret it, a
very well organised event.
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Wednesday
15th September 2021 |
Steve Trotter |
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It is with great sadness to announce the
passing of long time member Steve Trotter. Steve was a regular match
angler who fished numerous club matches and Winter Leagues. Always
first on hand with work parties and genuine nice guy.
Our deepest condolence go to his wife Karen
and two children Jake and Laura. RIP |
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Monday
13th September 2021 |
Thames Valley Air
Ambulance Fundraiser |
Terry Yates is organizing a fundraising event
for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. The match will be on the meadows
at Sandford. Please book in for this match with Terry Yates
(07768651655)
All peg fees will be donated to the Charity by Littlemore AS. We hope
to announce a venue to go back to after the match for a buffet and
prize giving. The match is £20 all in. |
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Friday
13th August 2021 |
Falcons Canoe Race |
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Falcon Boat Club have organised the annual
Oxford Hasler Canoe Race for Monday 30th August, based at Falcon's
boathouse at Donnington Bridge in Oxford. This event usually attracts
around 300 kayakers in a mixture of single person (K1) and two person
kayaks (K2s).
Racing will commence at 10:30am and will finish at about 2:30pm. The
Environment Agency has been informed.
There will be four groups of races:
The lightning race is for juniors under 12 years of age and will start
at Longbridges going up to the entrance of the Cherwell then back down
to Iffley lock, turn and return to Donnington Bridge
The divisions 7,8,9 will start at Longbridges and will go to Osney
lock, turn and return to Iffley then back up to Donnington Bridge
Divisions 4,5,6 will start at Longbridges, go up to Osney then back to
Sandford (portaging at the rollers at Iffley), then back to Donnington
Bridge
Divisions 1,2,3 will start at Longbridges, go up to Osney then back to
Sandford (portaging at the rollers at Iffley), then back to Osney
(portaging at the rollers at Iffley again), then back to Iffley then
finally back to Donnington Bridge |
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Monday
26th July 2021 |
Thames Shield 2021 |
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This years Thames Shield will
take place on August Bank Holiday. It will be fished on Sunday 29th
and Monday 30th August at Sandford. Previous entrants will have first
priority. Cut off date for booking in will be Sunday 1st August, after
that it's opened to all. There will be 2
sections of 12 both days. Payout will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and
5th place and 8 six man sections over the 2 days. Top Tackle are also
kindly donating £100 towards the top 3 anglers. Entrance is just £40
for the 2 days.
Please book in with Alan Campbell
(Refunds will be given at the Committee's
discretion) |
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Tuesday
15th June 2021 |
New
River Season Starts Tomorrow |
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Good luck to all our members starting the new
season tomorrow. A lot of work has gone on down the Meadows to make
the swims more accessible. Work will start shortly on the Small weir
with funding from the Environment Agency and the club. Our policy is
to "Invest in Angling" Thanks to all the
members in the close season for all their hard work, tidying up the
pegs and picking up litter. Now the real stuff begins.
Please get your permit before you fish. You
will pay an extra £5 charge if you do not have a permit.
Tight Lines for the season. |
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Monday
7th June 2021 |
Don't Leave It Too Late |
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Permits are available at all local tackle
shops and online through the website. The shops and Secretary will be
overwhelmed in the next week or so. Please get your permit now, so we
can get you on the bank on June 16th |
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Thursday
3rd June 2021 |
Sandford Meadows
Update |
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Great effort from the Work Party team
yesterday. 3 more pegs cleared and 3 more to do before moving onto the
weir streams.
We really need a good push from members to get
all our fishery ready for the new season. Even if it's just a litter
pick around the weir streams, this will be one less job to do before
we embark on some serious tree clearance. Next work party is on Sunday
6th June 2021 |
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Tuesday
11th may 2021 |
Work
Party |
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We have a work party this Sunday at Sandford
Meadows. Work is nearly complete, we just need a few hands on the
party before moving onto the weir streams. Breakfast Rolls and hot
drinks are available. Please bring your own cup and PPE, Work starts
at 9.00am. |
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Friday
30th April 2021 |
Open Fires |
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We want all our members to enjoy the fishing
at Sandford, and hopefully experience the prime fishing it offers with
the new season looming. We are also striving to make the swims more
accessible to our members with regular work parties.
Last season, our water keepers and members made
numerous complaints about the open fires left burning over the
weekend.
We have now decided that NO open fires will be
allowed. We want to provide swims that are clean and fit for angling.
It is not a campsite.
Regular checks will be made each evening and
early morning.
Please do not abuse this Rule or you will lose
your permit. We have a duty to look after the land for Oxford
Preservation Trust, Reading RDAA and our Landlord.
Night fishing permits are only available
through the Secretary. |
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Thursday
29th April 2021 |
Membership Renewal |
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If you are still fishing ODAA canal and
Hinksey Lake, just a reminder your 2020-21 permit will run out this
Friday. Please renew it now at all local tackle shops or
for renewal |
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Wednesday
21st April 2021 |
Focus on Gary
Clayton and Anglers Against Pollution |
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A massive thank you to Angling Trust
Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) Officers David Wilkins, Janusz Kansik
and Nino Brancato, and VBS volunteer Gary Clayton, who all took part
in a litter pick at Sandford Lock on the Thames this month! Gary
Clayton spoke about why he feels it’s important to support Anglers
Against Pollution and protect our waterways.
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Monday
22nd March 2021 |
Membership 2021-22 |
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We are now taking online membership sales
from the website. When doing it via Paypal please make sure your
postal address is up to date. If you are ordering permits for the same
household, please just add a comment in the notes box to save the club
Postal and Paypal charges.
Permits will be in the shops shortly
Please also familiarise yourself with the
General Rules. Any angler without the correct permit on the bank will
be charged an additional £5.00 on top of their permit/day ticket. |
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Sunday
21st March 2021 |
2021-22
Fixtures |
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Fixtures for next season have now been
finalised. Good mix again of both River, Commercial and Canal venues.
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Saturday
13th March 2021 |
River Close Season |
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Last year saw a significant increase in the number of anglers,
with many taking the opportunity to try fishing for the first time or
after some years. This is great news for angling and we hope those new
or returning to the sport are enjoying it.
We want to take this opportunity to make those new to the sport aware
of the coarse fish close season which starts Monday. This is to
protect coarse fish during their main spawning season and help fish
stocks flourish. The close season runs from 15 March to 15 June
inclusive and you cannot fish for coarse fish on Rivers or Streams. You can
still fish on the Canal at Enslow to Heyford and Hinksey Lake in
Oxford. Your 2020-21 permit will continue to April 30th 2021.
Our Water Keepers and Environment Agency officers, will be
patrolling rivers during the close season as part of the annual
Operation Clampdown. As well as checking for close season angling,
they will also be making sure other serious offences aren’t taking
place under cover of the close season. If you see any illegal fishing
or anything else that poses a risk to fish, please report it on 0800
80 70 60.
Remember the coarse fish close season and help protect the fish you
love.
Thank you for your continued support,
2021-22 Membership will be available shortly
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Monday
8th March 2021 |
Last Match |
If Government restrictions are lifted after
March 29th, we will have one last match to round of the season. It
will be a Prior Cup match and also incorporate the KO Cup Final
between Brian Hutchings and Kevin Dolton. The match will be on Sunday
4th April at Lakeview. 18 places available
Priority will be for the anglers that have taken part in previous
rounds of the competition. Let me know if you can fish before I
open the booking to others that want to fish. |
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Sunday
14th February 2021 |
Water Pollution at
Sandford |
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Yes, it has been very wet. Rivers swollen and
many fields flooded. Water meadows doing what they were meant to do?
But should this be an excuse to continue to pollute our rivers with
raw sewage, often from storm overflows and sewage treatment works that
have suffered years of under investment?
Littlemore Angling Society Water Keeper Gary Clayton and drone pilot
Des Warne witnessed raw sewage pouring out of the Oxford Water
Treatment Plant on Saturday 6th February just below the city at
Sandford

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Thursday
4th February 2021 |
Membership 2021-22 |
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Membership prices for 2121-22 have been set
by the Club Officers. Adult £15.00
OAP/Disabled £8.00
Junior £2.00
Night Fishing Permit for Sandford Weir Streams £2.00
Day Ticket £3.00 (From the Secretary Only)
New Membership will be available online from
April 1st and in the Tackle shops from April 14th.
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Saturday
23rd January 2021 |
Report Pollution
At
Northfield Brook |
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It’s every angler’s worst nightmare to
encounter a pollution incident, but what would you do next? Sadly,
these events still happen, but as anglers we can help protect the
places we love. Quick action could potentially save the lives of
thousands of fish! Here is our quickfire guide to reporting pollution
incidents, along with the wider action we’re taking to keep our waters
beautiful.
The pollution of our waterways is still a sad reality each season, but
there is action we can take in both the here and now, and a longer
term basis. As anglers, there is always the chance we will be first on
the scene, witnessing an outbreak as it happens. Whether it’s the
sight of dead or dying fish in the margins, or a nasty-looking
discharge leaking into a river, the time to act is right away! Please
don’t leave it to someone else.
While no angler ever wants to see a pollution incident first hand,
it’s important we’re ready to act.
So, let’s imagine you’ve arrived at the waterside and seen something
alarming. What happens next? Here’s a quick, easy to follow summary of
what to do:
REPORTING POLLUTION: AN AT-A-GLANCE CHECKLIST
The number to report an incident is simply the one printed on your
fishing licence (0800 80 70 60 for England, Northern Ireland or
Scotland, or 0300 065 3000 for Wales). However, before you make the
call, here are some key things that you’ll need to report:
Your exact location. If you are near a named bridge, road or feature,
this will help. Or better still, get an exact reference, because the
call handler will be at a central office and is unlikely to have local
knowledge. One useful tool here is the UK Grid-Free Phone app, which
will quickly give you a reference point. There’s also a similar
version for i-phones HERE.
The date and time: Take a note of the exact time you noticed the
incident.
Describe what you have witnessed: A clear account is a huge help. Can
you see any discharge? Is there a foul smell? Perhaps you can see fish
struggling?
Can you see the source? While this won’t always be obvious, you might
be able to see where the pollution is coming from. If so, be sure to
include this, because it could be critical.
Pictures or footage: These days all of us have portable cameras with
our phones. Images or a short video can be very helpful in gathering
evidence, whether you record discoloured water or fish and other
wildlife in distress.
Get an incident number: Rather like reporting crime to the police,
every case will be given a case number. Do ask for this and request
that you want to be kept informed going forward.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS AND INFORMATION:
The Environment Agency has its own dedicated page on reporting
incidents, including those of different categories such as collapsed
river banks and illegal waste dumping.
Besides the awful, headline-grabbing incidents of pollution that
occur, there are also many less obvious ways that our waters suffer.
Alarmingly in 2020, not a single river or lake in England made the
grade when it came to being within legal limits for harmful
pollutants. Whether it’s insecticides, sewage and other harmful
substances seeping into our rivers, or indeed plastic pollution, we
are determined to fight for a cleaner future. But we need your help!
Here are some of the measures and campaigns that matter.
FISH LEGAL
Simply by becoming an Angling Trust member, you are directly
supporting our dedicated team at Fish Legal. Their efforts, which are
100% funded by you, have taken hundreds of polluters to task over
recent years, winning tens of thousands in compensation for angling
clubs and fisheries. It’s worth remembering that without the vigilance
of anglers and the expertise of Fish Legal, many of these cases would
never have gone to court at all! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
ANGLERS AGAINST POLLUTION
Our headline campaign is pushing hard to protect and restore aquatic
habitats where you live. Whether it’s working towards tougher
regulations or banging directly on the doors of decision makers, we
are insisting that it’s time for change and a complete rethink of how
we manage our precious freshwater and marine eco-systems! Besides
being an Angling Trust member, there are several really simple and
effective ways you can help us get this vital message out loud and
clear, inluding our Anglers Against Pollution Campaign.
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Thursday
7th January 2021 |
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Good morning everyone
The Government have now formally responded to the representations made
by the Angling Trust. We have promoted the huge benefits of fishing on
individual health and wellbeing and have been able to present a case
to which the Government have listened. On this basis I am pleased to
announce that fishing will be permitted during the third national
lockdown in England.
The Head of Sports Participation at DCMS confirmed the following;
“fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the
rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and
limiting the time spent outdoors”
This has also been confirmed by DEFRA;
“Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing
(incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered
exercise and are hence permitted.”
We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers
have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is
once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we
must stick to the Government’s rules and ensure that angling remains
part of the solution and does not cause problems.
Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the
new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly:
- This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very
different to how we have been allowed to operate since May
- We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law
requires a ‘reasonable excuse’ to leave your home or penalties will
apply.
- The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise,
which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although
outdoor recreation is not.
- Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing.
- The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing
whatsoever.
- To remain within the law you should follow the government’s
guidance, and only fish locally within the district where you live. If
you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your
daily exercise in other ways.
We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many
others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the
rules.
I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust
and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this
outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and
existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to
go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and
join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together!
Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/
Stay safe and very best fishes
Jamie Cook
CEO – Angling Trust |
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6th January 2021 |
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LOCKDOWN UPDATE
Evening Everyone
Following yesterday's written communication from the Cabinet Office
that fishing is to be prohibited throughout the third national
lockdown period we contacted supportive MPs and highlighted the
problems with this decision and the logic behind it, with a view to
securing a safe return to angling as soon as possible.
Late this evening I was informed by DCMS
officials that the Government are again reconsidering their position.
It would appear that the definition of "exercise" may well be wider
than the previous ‘running, walking, cycling’ and we have insisted
that the Government recognise both the physical health and mental
wellbeing benefits of angling in any decision they make. We strongly
believe that exercise should not simply be limited to high impact,
aerobic activities which the first lockdown proved led to many in
society being left without the means to maintain an active lifestyle.
The Government has heard our case loud and clear and it was repeated
with some force by MP’s in this afternoons commons debate. We hope
that they will now acknowledge, as they have before, that fishing is
part of the solution and not part of the problem.
We are expecting to see the publication of revised guidance and
supporting FAQ’s from the Government tomorrow. We will immediately
share these with the angling community the moment they become
available. We are working as hard as we can for our members and the
sport we all love and when we know more so will you.
This is incredibly frustrating for all of us. Anglers have acted with
huge credit throughout this period and I thank you for your support.
Please stay safe
Jamie
Jamie Cook
CEO – Angling Trust
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Wednesday
6th January 2021 |
Work Party
Cancelled |
Due to the latest lockdown restrictions, this
Sunday's scheduled work party has been cancelled. If you still want to
pop down and do some maintenance work, please download the Compliance
form
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Tuesday
5th January 2021 |
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After today's announcement that all fishing
must stop during this latest Lockdown, the Society has closed all our
waters at Sandford and Kennington. RDAA waters at Sandford and TVAA
waters at Weirs Lane are also out of bounds.
Anybody found fishing on these waters will be asked to leave and run
the risk of losing their permit and future applications.
We would like to take this opportunity, of thanking the Angling Trust
for getting us out on the bank through this Pandemic.
Stay Safe everybody
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Tuesday
5th January 2021 |
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STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLING TRUST ON THE
NATIONAL LOCKDOWN RULES IN ENGLAND
The regulations have now been published and confirm this evening’s
message from the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the
decision that fishing will not be permitted during this national
lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would ask
anglers, fisheries and clubs to respect these rules and the reason
they have been put in place; to help save lives and support the NHS.
Individuals should not go fishing from midnight tonight (5th Jan) and
clubs and fisheries should close their waters to anglers. We will be
publishing more detailed guidance on specific areas like bailiffing
and fishery maintenance once the Government regulations have been
examined.
Over past few weeks we have been in communication with the Government
at the highest possible level. We have presented a strong case on how
fishing could continue safely during the third national lockdown. We
have explained that fishing benefits physical health and mental
wellbeing and that it is regularly the only form of activity
individuals undertake.
My team and I have consistently presented the arguments ahead of the
changing government guidelines, which have allowed fishing to remain
permitted continuously since the first national lockdown was lifted in
May. We have been successful when other sports have not as all anglers
will know.
However, with 60,000 new infections announced today the Government
have taken the decision that leaving home for recreation or leisure,
including all forms of recreational fishing, should be prohibited in
England during this third national lockdown period.
I thank you for your support and for being a credit to our sport. As
members, you can rest assured that the Angling Trust will continue to
represent our sport at the highest level and will present proposals
for the resumption of angling when it is safe and sensible to do so.
We will come through this period of national crisis. We will fish
again, but until then, please, stay safe.
Jamie Cook - CEO Angling Trust
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Monday
4th January 2021 |
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We need to await tomorrow’s
publication of the regulations necessary to enact this evenings
announcement on a national lockdown by the Prime Minister. We will
take professional advice and carefully review what they mean for
angling and then publish guidelines for anglers, clubs, fisheries and
all associated with our industry. We have spent today lobbying Cabinet
members for outdoor recreational activities to remain specifically
permitted and are disappointed that this may not be the case. We will
publish an update here and on the Covid section of our website.
We will be extremely busy working on this and request that at this
stage you do not contact with individual questions. Thank you.
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2020 has been the biggest challenge in the
history of Littlemore Angling Society, but thanks to the help of the
Angling Trust, we have continued to fish throughout this terrible
pandemic. Some matches have been lost but we may still catch these
back if we get back into Tier 3 in January. Thanks again to all our
anglers for complying with the guidelines and protocol on matches.
Hopefully we all have a better year. Stay safe |
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Thursday
31st December 2020 |
Work Party |
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We will have a Socially Distanced Work Party
on the meadows on Sunday 10th January. There is a tree to be removed
on the bank and some pegs to level to lay down gravel mats.
If the river has receded, we will try and get
a team in the small weir pool. |
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Thursday
31st December 2020 |
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Our forthcoming fixture at Royal Berkshire
Fishery (10/01/21) has been cancelled due to the Covid 19 Tier
movement guidance |
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Tuesday
29th December 2020 |
AGM Announcement |
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The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for
Sunday 28th March 2021. It looks highly likely that we will not be
allowed a gathering of any sort.
We could possibly do this via Zoom or
Facebook. If you wish to join by Zoom please send me your email
address
In the meantime can you please
send me any proposals for Rules/Rule Changes before March 1st.
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Tuesday
29th December 2020 |
No Permit, No
Fishing |
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We understand that some tackle shops may not
be open yet, but it is not acceptable that 5 anglers in 2 days have
been asked to leave our waters They had
no permit and no intention of buying one. We are quite fortunate that
we still have the lock cut to fish. This is for our members that have
paid. Our bailiffs will continue to ask non members to leave
If you wish to purchase a permit or day ticket
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Wednesday
23rd December 2020 |
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We would like to wish all our members a very
Merry and Safe Christmas and a Happy New Year.
If you are out and about on the bank stay
safe. |
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Wednesday
23rd December 2020 |
The Abingdon Bridge
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Sundays Christmas Match peg fees and after
match raffle raised £57 and was donated to the Abingdon Bridge
Homeless Charity. Well done all. Paul and Jordan will be sleeping
rough outside McDonalds Abingdon between 23rd-26th December, to raise
funds for the Charity. Good Luck If you
wish to donate to the Charity
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Saturday
12th December 2020
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Christmas Match |
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Sunday 13th December is the last chance to book in for this seasons Christmas
Match. We have 30 pegs on Donnington for the match. Please book in
with Alan Campbell by 7pm tomorrow. There is a prize for every angler
and also £100 Gift Vouchers from Top Tackle. |
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Sunday
29th November 2020 |
Fixtures Resume |
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All of our fixtures will resume starting this
Sunday at Boddington. Places are still available for this and our
Christmas match on Sunday 20th December at Donnington |
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Saturday
14th November 2020 |
Litter Pick
Cancelled |
Tomorrows litter pick has been cancelled due
to the rising river. We will try and organise another next weekend
together with a work party. |
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Wednesday
11th November 2020 |
Next Match |
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If lockdown is lifted on the 2nd December our
next match is the M Whipp Cup at Boddington Reservoir. Please book in
with Alan Campbell |
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Monday
9th November 2020 |
Lockdown Litter
Pick |
We are looking for volunteers this Sunday to
litter pick around the lock cut and weir pools. PPE is required and
Social Distancing is a must.
Meet at the Lock at 9.00am where Lock Keeper
Aidan will have bin bags and sharp bins if needed
You must also download this consent form to
carry out the work.

If you are buying PPE and tools to carry out
the litter pick, please send receipts to Alan Campbell and the club
will reimburse you. Thank you |
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Wednesday
4th November 2020 |
Fish safely,
locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown |

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COVID-19 UPDATE
The regulations are clear and you can only leave home to fish with
members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other
individual. The Rule of Six is now effectively the Rule of Two for
most of us. The tightening of the rules on ‘gatherings’ means that
match fishing or any other organised fishing event is PROHIBITED by
law during lockdown.
This puts paid to our match this Sunday at
Pondwood Fisheries and Donnington on the 22nd. However we hope to
catch these back, once there is a return to the three tier system of
restrictions.
We also want to as many of our members to tidy
up our waters, with a bit of socially distancing maintenance. If you
got tools that can help us tidy up a few pegs please do so. We will
also hope to arrange some maintenance work on weekends.
Please download the form if you wish to help
us out

We have some great fishing out there so get
out and enjoy and stay safe |
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Wednesday
28th October 2020 |
Fixtures Update |
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Last Sunday's cancelled match, has been
re-arranged for the Oxford Canal at Elizabeth Jennings Way. Please
book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
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Monday
26th October 2020 |
Get Off the X Box
and Get on your Tackle Box |
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Free Junior permit and Tackle Box sticker for
all under 16 anglers applying this week. This is only available
online. Please claim you free permit
here |
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Saturday
24th October 2020 |
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The river is carrying a lot of extra water
and more rain is forecast. Not only that parking in the field would be
impossible.
The club has decided to postpone Sunday's match and try and fish it
again next Sunday |
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Friday
16th October 2020 |
Lost Property |
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Have you lost your nets!
If you recognise these are yours, do not worry,
they are in safe hands with our Water Keepers, waiting for you to come
and collect them
Thanks to their vigilante surveillance, can
you please reward them when you pick them them up with your permit (If
you have one)
On a serious note, the Environment Agency are
constantly monitoring Sandford together with our Water Keepers. If you
are caught, we will fight for the highest punishment |
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Monday
5th October 2020 |
Next Match |
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Please book in for our next match at
Donnington. The match has been re-arranged away from Sandford due to
the high river, Parking is in Meadow Lane. Draw is 7.30am under
Donnington Bridge. This is the last match in the Summer League and
also a KO Cup Match |
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Friday
25th September 2020 |
Take Your Litter
Home
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Our Bailiffs are constantly complaining,
about the amount of litter left behind by night anglers.
If this continues at this rate, night fishing
may well be removed.
Our Bailiffs will be monitoring who is in the
swims that night and checking in the morning. Don't risk your permit
for being lazy
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Tuesday
22nd September 2020 |
Next Match |
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Names are now being taken for the
Vice-Presidents Cup Please book in via Facebook or phone/message Alan
Campbell. Please arrive in the Meadows by 7.15 to avoid delaying the
rolling draw |
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Tuesday
22nd September 2020 |
Thames Festival
Result |
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Congratulations to Cameron Hughes, winning
the Thames Festival with a perfect 3pt score and a fantastic 48-4-12
weight. The match was held on the Thames at Culham, Abingdon and our
club waters at Sandford. Sandford fished
practically well with several double figure nets over the 3 days. |
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Wednesday
2nd September 2020 |
Water Booked |

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Sandford will be used for the Thames Festival
on Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September. |
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Wednesday
2nd September 2020 |
Next Match |
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Names are now being taken for the Aggregate
Cup match at Clattercote. This has been moved due to essential
maintenance at Buscot Park. We have 20 pegs on the match. Please book
in early in case I need to book anymore pegs. Please book in with
Alan Campbell |
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Monday
17th August 2020 |
Next Match
Littlemore A.S/Top Tackle Thames
Shield |
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This years Thames
Shield will take place over the August Bank Holiday on Sunday 30th and
Monday 31st August.
Donnington will not be used this year due to
Social Distancing. The match will be at Sandford and Folly. Entry fee
is £40 for the 2 day festival. There will be 4 section payout each
day. Prize money will depend on entrance. Top Tackle have generously
donated prizes of £50, £30 and £20 for the top 3. The match is open to
any ODAA Club angler.
Draw for venue will be at Redbridge Park &
Ride on Sunday 30th. Draw for pegs will take place at the venue you
have drawn. Please book in with Alan Campbell or Wayne Gray at
Top Tackle. |
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Tuesday
4th August 2020 |
Next Match |
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Names are now being taken for the Tony Perks
Roach Cup. 2 nets are required for the match if you wish to compete
for the trophy. All species will be weighed for the Pools Win |
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Tuesday
4th August 2020 |
Fixture Update |
Due to Maintenance work at Buscot Park, the
second round of the Aggregate Cup will be fished at Clattercote
Reservoir on Sunday 6th September. |
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Tuesday
4th August 2020 |
Garbolino Club
Angler of The Year |
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Steve Johnson will represent Littlemore
Angling Society, in the Garbolino Club Angler of the year Semi-Final
at Todber Manor. The match will be on Friday 11th September. Good Luck
Steve |
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Thursday
23rd July 2020 |
Next Match |
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Names are no being taken for the next match
at Sandford. Please book in with Alan Campbell or on our Facebook
page. 24 pegs available on the Meadows. If we are over subscribed,
the lock cut will be used. We want all our members to fish. A Live
draw on Saturday 1st August, will be used to advise the anglers where
they will be fishing. |
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Thursday
23rd July 2020 |
Knock-Out Cup 1st
Round |
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Next Sunday is the First Round of the
Knock-Out Cup. Terry Yates will defend his title with a draw against
Steve Pitson. Full Draw
Malcolm Smith v Steve Pope
Terry Yates v Steve Pitson
Brian Hutchings v Nathan Thompson
Gerald Perks v Steve Isaac
David Allsworth v Steve Eeles
Alan Campbell v Vernon Adams
Andy Webb v Chris Webb
Kevin Dolton v Pete Clarke |
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Monday
13th July 2020 |
Next Match |
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Next match is the First Round of the
Aggregate Cup. The match will be at Bishops Bowl Fishery on White
Bishops Lake. Please book in with Alan Campbell. |
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Monday
13th July 2020 |
Littlemore Bow out
of Supercup |
Littlemore lost out in the First Round of the
Angling Times/Bait-Tech Supercup. The
match was a real grueller for most and only 3 anglers broke double
figures.
The match was won by South Cerney with 10pts.
Littlemore and Elgin tied on 13pts
Littlemore had the Individual winner of Chris
Webb. He had 72-13-00 of bream on the pole with pellet. |
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Thursday
9th July 2020 |
Water Booking
Change |
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Banbury & District AA water booking at
Sandford this Sunday has been switched to Sunday 19th July. |
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Tuesday
30th June 2020 |
Next Match |
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Names are now being taken for next Sunday's
match at Sandford. Only 24 pegs are available, so please book in early
with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell. 24 places only are available due
to peg maintenance, weed growth and cattle drinks.
Cut off date for the match is Wednesday 1st July. Loyalty Points will
apply.
Pools will be £10 all in.
This match is now Fully Booked
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Monday
15th June 2020 |
Tight Lines |
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Good Luck to all our members out on the bank
today. |
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Thursday
11th June 2020 |
First Match |

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Names are now being taken for our first match
of the season. We are expecting a good turnout, so please book in
early with Alan Campbell and please do not turn up late. Gates will be
locked at 7.20.
Cut off date for Loyalty Points will be
Sunday 21st June when line up is announced
How we will Run The Matches
Next to the fixture on each match, a link will
explain the peg, pools, section pools and league pool. Peg fee is
mandatory, pools are optional. You may pay by Paypal (leaving a note
what you are paying for) but we will still accept cash payment in a
sealed envelope of the correct payment.) Download and Print off the
form, tick what you are paying for and place in an envelope. If you
don't have a printer just writedown what you are paying (most will be
all in)
Match Secretary/Captain of the Day will draw
peg numbers going down the list of anglers booked in
Payout will be paid out via Paypal or cash at
the next match.
Pool Sheet can be downloaded below. Fill it
out and place in an envelope together with payment.
Peg
Fee £2.00 |
Pools
(Optional) £5.00 |
Golden
Peg (Optional) £1.00 |
Section Pool (Optional) £1.00 |
Summer
League (Optional) £1.00 |
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Monday
8th June2020 |
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Our Supercup match v Elgin and
South Cerney is back on. We will fish the match at Club Lake on
Saturday 11th July |
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Saturday
6th June 2020 |
Match Secretary |
Due to work and family commitments, Steve
Pitson has decided to step down as Match Secretary. The Club would
like to thank all the effort and commitment Steve has done for the
club on match days for a number of years
We are now looking for an Interim Match Secretary
for the coming season. Most of the match bookings and pools will be
done online to speed things up. We need someone that will be at most
matches and record the results with the help other members. Please
contact Alan Campbell if you fancy a go. There is free membership and
an Honorarium. |
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Thursday
4th June 2020 |
First Match
Sandford |
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The opening match of the season will start at
Sandford. We hope to fit the postponed Aggregate Cup match later
on in the season. If we can't, it will be a 3 match series.
How we will Run The Matches
Next to the fixture on each match, a link will
explain the peg, pools, section pools and league pool. Peg fee is
mandatory, pools are optional. You may pay by Paypal (leaving a note
what you are paying for) but we will still accept cash payment in a
sealed envelope of the correct payment.)
Payout will be paid out via Paypal or cash at
the next match |
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Tuesday
2nd June 2020 |
Looking Good Down
The Meadows |
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It's the first time since last year, that we
have had a chance to get down on the Meadows. Lots of work needed
doing, and a good turnout of volunteers turned out Sunday to prepare
the bank for the magical 16th. Pegs were levelled and grid tiles were
laid. Trees were trimmed back and gates repaired.
Thank you to all the volunteers. Once again
"Investing in Angling" |
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Saturday
30th May 2020 |
Work Party |
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There will be a work party on the
Meadow tomorrow from 8.00am-Noon. We will work on separate pegs to
avoid working in close proximity. Please bring tools and PPE. Hand Gel
and Drinking water is also a must. |
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Tuesday
26th May 2020 |
Match Fishing Gets
The Green Light |
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Robust new best practice guidelines published
by the Angling Trust to bring match fishing in line with COVID-19
procedures have now been agreed by the government as a basis for
competitions to resume immediately. These include no gathering of
competitors for the draw or prize giving and special equipment and
arrangements to maintain social distancing during the weigh-in.
The Angling Trust guidelines were produced in consultation with
leading anglers, organisers and fisheries in the match fishing
community across all angling disciplines.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) made clear
in their announcement and supporting literature on 13th May 2020 that
it was unlikely that competitions could be undertaken across any
sporting discipline.
However, the Angling Trust compiled a case for the best practice
guidelines to form the basis on which match fishing can comply with
both the overarching government guidance that accompanies the
Coronavirus regulations and the specific prohibitions on public
gatherings of more than two people from different households. Failure
to follow these guidelines would almost certainly invalidate the
insurance of clubs or fisheries and will certainly expose anglers, and
therefore the wider public, to a great risk of infection.
In last week’s submission to the DCMS, Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook
set out the reasons why competition fishing was different to other
sports in ways which make it potentially compliant with the correct
safeguards in place.
Fishing competitions involve no contact between competitors and is
more or less the comparison of catch returns at the end of the day
Social distancing is maintained at all times during an angling
competition
There are no spectators
No competitor is allowed to make contact with another competitor or
their equipment
The Angling Trust best practice document was presented to Sport
England and the DCMS last week who agreed that they were ‘sensible’
and could be issued this week as the basis for a safe resumption of
match fishing in England. In response, DCMS also stated that they were
looking for sports to satisfy themselves that all guidance they are
producing for their members adheres to the overarching guidance
published by the government.
Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook welcomed the response saying: “We were
always committed to move through the phases of our plan for the
resumption of all forms of angling as quickly as possible, bearing in
mind the changes in government guidance and the need to present
angling as a safe and responsible outdoor activity.
"It’s because we have acted sensibly and professionally that the
government is happy to see the Angling Trust guidelines as the basis
for a return to competitive fishing in all angling disciplines.
"My message to match anglers and organisers is not to take this for
granted, particularly when many other sports are restricted to
participation with no more than one other individual. By all means
enjoy fishing matches again but please do so safely by following our
guidelines to minimise the risk.”
Following the easing of some of the lockdown restrictions on May 13th,
general guidance to anglers in the Angling Trust’s When We Fish Again
report will be revised. The changes will include:
A resumption in match fishing in line with best practice guidance
The use of keep nets will be permitted for all anglers
Kayak and boat fishing in freshwater
Steve Ringer said: “As a match angler first and foremost this is great
news and it is a credit to the Angling Trust’s approach that we find
ourselves back so soon. We must however now make sure we justify this
by meeting the guidelines and setting an example to all. Its good to
be back!”
Chris Clark, BCAe said: “I’m delighted to hear the news that match
fishing can resume and commend the Angling Trust on their work in this
area. It’s incredibly important that everyone, organisers and anglers,
play our part and follow rules, guidance and best practice to ensure
competitions are safe for everyone involved.”
Ifor Jones, of Fishery Management Draycote-Eyebrook-Thornton, said:
"It’s great news that anglers will be able to fish competitions once
again and I applaud the Angling Trust for being proactive and
supporting the safe reintroduction of competitions. I look forward to
welcoming competitive anglers to our fisheries in due course.”
Aaron Grantham of Lindholme Lakes said: “Great to see that the hard
work and commitment from the Angling Trust and all the other
individuals involved paid off. We can now get match fishing going
again in a safe manner."
Dave Harrell added: “I’m delighted with the news that competition
fishing is back. The important thing now is that all match anglers
respect the current situation we are in and work closely with
competition organisers to ensure that we have totally safe events.
"We’ve got long daylight hours at present so we must take our time and
think carefully about our actions when it comes to things like
weighing in." |
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Saturday
23rd May 2020 |
Preparing for
Matches |
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The Angling Trust have put forward our case
to get Match Fishing back on the agenda. If all pegs are available by
our first match at Sandford, then there will be no issues with social
distancing. However we will have to play it by ear when we come to
fish Commercial venues. There may be a reduction in pegs.
Plans for Matches
Booking in payment of Pools / Entry money
- Anglers should "book in" to a competition
as per normal either through our Facebook page. phone or SMS.
- Pools and peg fees should be paid as
stipulated on the website. There will be a link to pay via Paypal.
Peg Fee is mandatory. Pools is optional. Please leave a note
on the Paypal transaction of what you are paying. Wherever possible,
we will avoid cash transactions. Anglers paying by cash should place
money in a sealed envelope
Arrival at venue
- Competitors should travel in accordance
with current Government guidelines only.
- At Sandford, please be prompt and give
yourself plenty of time. We need to close the gates at 7.20am and
disinfect.
- On arrival at the venue vehicles should pay
strict attention to signage and park under the instructions of the
fishery/organiser.
- On leaving the vehicle, strict social
distancing measures must be adhered to at all times maintaining a
minimum of 2 metres apart. No physical greetings handshaking etc. to
take place.
The Draw
- The draw should be held in accordance with
the clubs pre-stated process to ensure social distancing is
maintained..
- The Match Secretary will draw all the pegs
for all the anglers.
- When a peg is allocated the angler should
immediately make their way to the fishing location as normal.
Weighing in
- At the end of the competition, competitors
will be expected to remain at their pegs until the weighing official
arrives.
- Strictly no anglers are permitted to follow
the scales. Ensuring safety and adherence to the social distance
guidelines during the weigh-in is the responsibility of the Match
Secretary.
- Two weighing officials will be appointed,
one to weigh the fish and the other to record the weights.
- Weighing officials should consider the use
of gloves and masks as a precaution and maintain social distancing
measures at all times.
- The angler should remove their keepnet
themselves and transfer the fish into the weigh sling without
breaching social distancing guidance (weigh slings of a
self-supporting design achieve this).
- he angler must then step away to allow the
weighing official to come in and weigh the fish. The weighing
official then calls the weight and the anglers must agree that they
are happy with it. The weighing official then returns the fish to
the water.
- The process is then repeated if several
weighs are required. Social distancing guidelines i.e. the 2m rule
should be obeyed at all times. Once weighed in the angler will pack
up and return directly to their vehicle.
In order to avoid breaching Government rules
on organised gatherings special attention should be made to the
announcement of results at the end of the match.
Payouts / collection of winnings
- The club will post results of the match
online as soon as possible for competitors to view
- The club will payout winnings directly into
the angler’s bank account by electronic means. (Paypal)
- Anglers without this option will be paid
out in a sealed envelope. They can collect it from the Secretary or
pick it up on the next match available.
At the end of the day please stay alert. If
you can think of any other guideline that we can use, please
email the Secretary
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Sunday
17th May 2020 |
Night Fishing At
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Just a heads up to all members that want to
Night Fish the weir streams this year. 1st of all you must have a
"Night Fishing Permit" You can request one (Free of Charge) through
the Secretary when you order your permit online.
If you buy your permit through the fishing
shops (when they open) and you require a "Night Fishing Permit" then
you must send a Stamped Addressed Envelope together with your
Membership Number to the Secretary. We do not issue any permits on the
bank, and you will be asked to leave if you do not have one.
General Rules for Night Fishing the Weir
Streams only
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No enclosed bivvies to be used only open fronted shelters.
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No bed chairs allowed on the rivers2
Rods Maximum
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Anglers are permitted to leave their ‘swim’ for a maximum of 90 minutes in any
one single 24 hour period. Any longer and the ‘swim’ must be vacated.
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Do not leave rods unattended
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Swims cannot under any circumstances be ‘reserved’ by placing buckets etc.
into swims.
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Fish retaining ‘sacks’ or Keepnets are not allowed
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Monday
11th May 2020 |
Fishing Resumes |
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The Prime Minister has announced that as from
Wednesday we can resume fishing. We are quite fortunate we have a
stretch of canal from Bletchingdon to Upper Heyford on the club card .
We also have Hinksey Lake in Oxford. All this through our affiliation
to ODAA If you are going out to fish
these venues, please adhere to the Government/Angling Trust
guidelines.
- Please do not fish near moored boats.
- Keep 15m apart from other anglers
- Do not clutter the towpath. Other people
need to walk there.
- Try fishing where the towpath is wider.
- Do not use keepnets
- Use PPE to open and close gates etc...
- Carry Hand Gel
........most of all get out there and enjoy
it. Stay Safe, Stay Alert
Don't forget your Rod Licence and Club Permit.
More details here
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/fishing-skills/get-fishing-in-six-easy-steps
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Monday
11th May 2020 |
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The Angling Trust has given a warm welcome to
the announcement today (May 10th) by Prime Minster Boris Johnson that
recreational fishing looks set to resume in England on Wednesday, May
13th.
The Prime Minister announced the resumption of ‘unlimited outdoor
sports’ from Wednesday providing they are conducted alone or with
members of the same household and that social distancing rules are
followed at all times.
A government source confirmed that “outdoor exercise includes angling,
golf, water sports and tennis providing social distanced from
Wednesday.”
The decision to include outdoor activities such as angling in the
first wave of newly permitted activities followed weeks of intense
advocacy and lobbying by the Angling Trust which unified the angling
community like never before and saw over 8,000 individual emails sent
to MPs and dozens of articles in the regional and national press in
support of a safe return for angling.
The Prime Minister is making a full statement to the House of Commons
tomorrow and the Angling Trust will be seeking clarification about the
reopening of tackle shops and confirmation of any restrictions on how
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Sunday
10th May 2020 |
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We don't know when the Government will decide
to ease restrictions and allow angling to recommence. However, when
they do, it will be essential that fisheries and clubs prepare
properly to ensure that angling is safe for all and that social
distancing measures are adhered to. To help clubs and fisheries
prepare, we have drawn up a set of guidelines which are now available
to download |
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Sunday
3rd May 2020 |
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We want to express our full backing for the
sensible and professionally presented proposals that the Angling Trust
submitted to government this week to get us all back fishing safely as
soon as possible.
Unfortunately match fishing simply can’t happen under the current
public health guidelines on social distancing and the prohibition of
public gatherings. One of the key arguments to permit fishing to
resume at all is that ‘angling is a largely solitary activity’ and
however well-managed a competition is, there is no way to avoid it
being a gathering of people from different households.
We will still hold out to get our fixtures
started for the start of the season. However this looks highly
unlikely under the current circumstances.
We are also looking at ways to stop social
gathering.
- Paying pools up front will be a no brainer.
We can do this via Paypal when you book in. We can also payout
this way.
- Drawing can be done by the Match Secretary
only
- We hope to have a cradle to make weighing
in a single man process.
These are just some ideas. If you have any
please email Alan Campbell.
We may also get the go ahead to start getting
down to Sandford and start the work parties. Again this will have to
be done within Government guidelines
In the meantime Stay Safe |
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Friday
1st May 2020 |
New Membership
Starts Today! |
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2020-21 Memberships are now available
through the club website only. At the moment we can offer Paypal and
cheque requests . Due to the shops being
shut, this is the only option. When the shops re-open, this will also
cause an issue as the outlets will only offer CARD only sales due to
Government restrictions with handling money. Permits are sold in the
shops CASH only, due to the VAT payments. This could result on a delay
for your permit, as the shop will have to send the application to
myself
So please use the Membership request through the club now. We are
geared up to get your permit to your door, without even leaving the
house (unless you are posting)
If you are requesting a Night Fishing permit for the weir streams,
these will only be issued through the club. They will not be
distributed to the shops.
Thanks again for your continued support
Stay safe.
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Monday
27th April 2020 |
Angling Trust
Proposal To Get Us Fishing |
A Big Day for Angling - with the launch of
the Angling Trust’s ‘When We Fish Again’ report. These proposals have
been sent to Government to get us back fishing as safely as possible
under new guidelines which would see the phased resumption of the
sport we all love. They have been drawn up in consultation with some
of the biggest names in angling. The plans are already being
considered by government ministers ahead of their next review of
restrictions on May 7th. Watch our video to find out more |
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Stay Safe |
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Monday
20th April 2020 |
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The Angling Trust has launched a new website
- Fishing Buzz - to keep anglers and their families entertained during
the Covid-19 lockdown and help relieve some of the stress and worries
we’re all experiencing right now.
It’s packed with news, views, tips, videos, advice and more! Learn how
to tie the perfect fly, revisit the work of our marine team in 2019,
watch Jeremy Wade catch arapaima on a fly in an episode from River
Monsters, stay fit with some crazy carpy workouts or take a trip back
in time with our look at angling in a bygone age.
We’ve even got a section specially for kids! And we’ll also be sharing
content from some of the top names in the sport so if you are a
manufacturer, fishery or other angling organisation and want to help
us keep the fishing habit through this period please get in touch at
suggestions@fishingbuzz.co.uk and we will be happy to work with you.
We’ll be adding new content daily – and if there’s anything you’d
particularly like to see just email us at suggestions@fishingbuzz.co.uk
or send us a message on Facebook.
Don’t forget to let all your fishing friends know about Fishing Buzz! |
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Tuesday
7th April 2020 |
Lure Angling |
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Predator fishing is a wildly popular branch
of our sport in the UK with many specialist predator anglers and
clubs. UK anglers use a variety of natural and artificial baits in our
hobby, but this attitude is not shared across the globe with many
areas such as the US preferring to solely use artificial lures.
The reason for these differences in methods is unclear. Consequently,
Atticus Albright, a masters student at the University of Durham has
chosen to study the attitudes of UK freshwater predator anglers
towards both natural and artificial baits and has requested the aid of
the club. He hopes to reveal the most popular predator baits, why
anglers use them as well as whether the use of natural dead baits has
any significant impact on our native stocks of bait species such as
lamprey.
In order to do this he will need to conduct telephone questionnaires
with anglers so that they can express their opinion. The phone
questionnaire will be short, and completely confidential. If any
predator anglers are willing to help please contact him at
atticus.j.albright@durham.ac.uk." |
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Thursday
2nd April 2020 |
Annual General
Meeting |
Obviously the Annual General Meeting will
have to be put on the back burner for the time being.
We will try and organise a
meeting/presentation when we get the ok.
In the meantime, if you have any proposals
please still email them to me or phone me. If it' a match rule that
may effect the coming season, I will put it to the vote on our
Facebook page. Stay safe |
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Wednesday
25th March 2020 |
Spring
League 2020 |
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this
years Spring League has been cancelled. |
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Wednesday
25th March 2020 |
Latest
Advice-Stop Fishing and Stay Safe |
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We must all do what is required of us by the
Government and work together to fight this pandemic. Therefore, until
further notice we should all refrain from fishing. This is about
saving lives and supporting the NHS.
COVID-19 Resource Hub
For Individual Anglers |
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Sunday
15th March 2020 |
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Littlemore will face South Cerney Gold and
Elgin AC in the first round of the Angling Times/Bait-Tech Supercup.
The match will be fished at Club Lake on
Sunday 26th April 2020 |
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Sunday
15th March 2020 |
Next Match |
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Last match of the season will be fished at
Club Lake, Orchid Lakes. Please book in as normal with Alan Campbell
or Steve Pitson. Draw time is slightly later at 8.30am |
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Sunday
29th December 2019 |
Spring
League 2020 |

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Dates and Venues
have now been sorted for the Spring League 2020
Sunday 19th April Ivy
House
Sunday 3rd May Hunts
Corner Pond
Sunday 24th May Frobury
Farm
Please book in early as we
have limited pegs on these venues. Loyalty Points will apply for all
matches
Please book in with Alan
Campbell |
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Tuesday
3rd March 2020 |
Next Match |
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Hopefully the Thames should be fining down.
Please book in for the last match of the season on the river. Draw is
on the bank at the Perch gate.
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Sunday
23rd February 2020 |
Next Match |
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Next match is the re-arranged R C Smith Cup.
We will fish the match over the 2 lakes at Laura's Lagoon. Please book
in with Alan Campbell or Steve Pitson |
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Sunday
23rd February 2020 |
Possible new
Gravel Pit Excavation |
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A new quarry site is being proposed by Oxfordshire County Council, in
Nuneham Courtenay/Sandford border next to the River Thames.
The site allocation is currently open for consultation until 4th March
2020
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Thursday
20th February 2020 |
Fixtures Update |
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The RC Smith Cup will now take
place at Laura's Lagoon on Sunday 1st March. The S H Taylor Cup has
been switched from Sandford to Medley Down. Both fixtures are subject
to weather and river conditions |
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Wednesday
19th February 2020 |
Venue Switch |
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This Sunday's match has been
switched to Lakeview Fishery in Worminghall. Please book in with Alan
Campbell. We are limited to 18 pegs only |
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Friday
14th February 2020 |
Now Storm Dennis
Cancels Sundays Match |
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This Sunday's match has been cancelled due to
"Storm Dennis" coming in over the weekend
As always, Health and Safety comes first. The re-arranged date/venue
will be announced soon. |
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Wednesday
12th February 2020 |
Next Match |
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Next match is the re-arranged Keith Mills
Cup, this Sunday at Donnington. Draw is on the bank at 7.30am sharp.
Parking is at the Cricket Pavilion.
We are aware of "Storm Dennis" this weekend. A
decision will be made Saturday if the weather puts anglers at risk due
to high winds!
Please contact Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
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Friday
7th February 2020 |
Storm Ciara Cancels
Sundays Match |
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Due to the predicted storm that is heading
our way, we have decided to cancel the match this Sunday on the
grounds of Health and Safety. The match
will now take place the following Sunday at Donnington |
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Wednesday
28th January 2020 |
Promoting Fishing on Old Father Thames |
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Two
long established angling clubs in the Oxford and Reading areas have
decided to enter into a new water sharing agreement with aim of
encouraging more anglers to experience some of the great fishing that
the River Thames has to offer.
Reading & District Angling Association (RDAA) have offered Oxford
based Littlemore Angling Society (LAS) members free access to over two
miles of the Thames at Northmoor and Sandford weir stream in return
with help with bailiffing and
maintenance. Littlemore are offering RDAA members fishing on their
waters at Sandford Meadows and Kennington below Oxford. The
arrangements exclude match days but both clubs are in discussions
about the possibility of holding joint matches on the river.
Both these stretches of the Thames produce excellent bags of roach,
big catches of bream in certain areas as well as chub, barbel, pike
and perch to specimen sizes.
Angling Trust Policy Chief and RDAA President Martin Salter said:
“The middle Thames is full of fish these days and some of the recent
match weights have been nothing short of spectacular yet outside of
competitions it is rare to see more than a handful of people fishing
this wonderful river. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to open up
more fishing for members of both clubs and we hope our partnership
will encourage other angling associations to enter into similar
arrangements. After all, why compete when you can cooperate.”
Alan Campbell, Secretary of Littlemore Angling Society added:
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We already have the fishing on some of the bank opposite the RDAA
waters at Sandford Weir and I know our barbel anglers in particular
will welcome the opportunity to have full access to the weir pool. The
RDAA stretch at Northmoor, above Oxford, has a good pedigree but has
been under fished for years. It will certainly be another good option
for our members and we know that the Reading anglers will enjoy some
of the great roach and chub fishing that we have to offer below the
weir stream at Sandford Meadows and for the bream up at Kennington.
This arrangement is a ‘win win’ for both clubs.”
Thames specialist and angling journalist Keith Arthur said:
“How refreshing to see clubs who could easily be rivals collaborating
to achieve the best outcomes for their members and, especially, the
future of some brilliant wild fishing on the River Thames. In most
walks of life there’s no doubt teamwork has enormous benefits and this
is a fine example.”
The
new arrangements come into force from June 16th 2020
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Wednesday
28th January 2020 |
Venue Switched |
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The Keith Mills Cup scheduled for Sandford on
Sunday 9th March 2020, has been switched to Donnington up. Draw and
fishing times remain the same. |
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Tuesday
21st January 2020 |
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This Sundays match has been postponed due to
the state of the river. A new date/venue will be announced shortly |
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