News
 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wednesday
28th January 2020 |
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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: “ 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. |
| 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 |
| Tuesday
31st January 2019 |
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| The Society would like to wish all our members a very Happy New Year and thank you for your continued support. |
| 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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| We would like to wish all our
members and their families a very Merry Christmas. We are very
grateful for your continued support for Littlemore Angling Society.
Plans are already in place for our members for 2020, so watch this
space. What we will need is the enthusiasm and commitment from all
members. Our portfolio of waters is steadily growing but our work
parties are dwindling. Please support us next year. It will be for
everybody's benefit.
Again thanks for 2019. "Always Investing in Angling" |
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| Christmas Match Switch |
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| Due to the river being in flood, the Christmas match has now been switched to Clattercote Reservoir. Please book in with Alan Campbell if you want to fish |
| Sunday
8th December 2019 |
| Christmas Match |
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| Names are now being taken for this years Christmas Match.
The venue is now at Donnington. Parking is in Meadow Lane just off
Donnington Bridge. Draw is 7.30 on the bank. Peg Fee is £5.00 which includes prize and hot buffet at The Catherine Wheel, Sandford after the match. Optional pools are available on the day Please book in early. Cut off date is Wednesday 18th December |
| Thursday
21st November 2019 |
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Angling Trust Division 2 National Championship 2020 |
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| Next years Angling Trust Division 2
National will take place on Saturday 12th September. The venue is
fairly close to home on the Gloucester Canal. If there is enough
interest from the Regular anglers that have supported the
matches, we will enter a team (Optional pools Available)
All anglers must be Individual Members of the Angling Trust If you fancy it, first make sure that you are available that weekend. We will have dates where we can fish a few practice matches and also anglers that can give us some advice. Please drop Alan Campbell a message if you fancy it
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| Wednesday
20th November 2019 |
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| Gordon Collier won a weekly Angling Times/Bait-Tech prize for his fantastic net of skimmers at Donnington. His winning weight of 28lb 8oz was a stand out winner across the country that weekend. Well done Gordon |
| Wednesday
20th November 2019 |
| New Date For Boddington Match |
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| Re-Staging of the APC Challenge Cup will now take place on Sunday 8th December at Boddington Reservoir |
| Friday
15th November 2019 |
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| This Sundays match at Boddington has now been cancelled on the grounds of Health and safety. A new date will be arranged when the water in the car park and surrounding road subsides. |
| Thursday
7th November 2019 |
| Christmas Match |
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| Last year was a cracking turnout for our Annual Christmas match. We had to split the match over the Meadows and Lock cut at Sandford just to avoid disappointment . So this year we have booked Donnington Up and Down so we can get even more members on the match. Parking is easy and the towpath is a nice walk. To accommodate this we have moved the match from Sunday 15th December to Sunday 22nd December Peg Fee is £5.00 which includes prize and hot buffet at The Catherine Wheel, Sandford after the match. Optional pools are available on the day Tickets will be available from Alan Campbell on match days or via Paypal
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| Monday
21st October 2019 |
| Work Party |
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| Join us this Sunday on the small weir stream to continue the clear up and make it fishable again, Start time is 8.00am |
| Friday
18th October 2019 |
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| Nathan Thompson won a weekly Angling Times/ Bait-Tech prize, with a hard earned net of skimmers at Donnington. Well done Nathan |
| Wednesday
2nd October 2019 |
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| Gerald Perks won the weekly Bait-Tech/Clubman prize with his fantastic 20lb of roach at Sandford. Well done Gerald |
| Wednesday
2nd October 2019 |
| Venue Switched |
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| The match has now been switched to Donnington due to the parking at Sandford and boats moored on the lock cut. Please book in with Steve Pitson or via the Facebook page. Parking is in Meadow Lane |
| Thursday
12th September 2019 |
| Fixture Update |
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| The fixture scheduled for Lower Court Farm on Sunday 1st December has now been switched to White Bishops Lake at Bishops Bowl Fishery |
| Monday
12th August 2019 |
| No Match This Weekend |
| Just a reminder that this weekend scheduled match at Sandford has been put back to Sunday 1st September. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
| Friday
9th August 2019 |
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| Saturday
3rd August 2019 |
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| Pete Clarke made it win number 3 this season for a Bait-Tech Clubman award. His fantastic roach haul of 18lb at Sandford was never going to go un-rewarded by the judges. Well done Pete. |
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| Tuesday
30th July 2019 |
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| Permits now available at S.D. Timmo Car Sales, Henley Road, Sandford. Thank you Spencer and Perry for supporting us |
| Tuesday
30th July 2019 |
| Next Match Alders Farm |
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| Names are now being taken for the next match on Pines Lake, Alders Farm. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell. |
| Monday
22nd July 2019 |
| Roach Bonanza |
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| There were three good double figure weights of roach, including this one from David Allsworth in the latest match at Sandford. Pete Clarke continued his rich vein of forn with a fine win result here |
| Thursday
18th July 2019 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Next match is the Sumner Cup and also Round 4 of the Summer League. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
| Thursday
18th July 2019 |
| Thames Shield Festival |
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| Sunday
14th July 2019 |
| Hutchings Back On Track |
| After a bit of a health scare, Brian Hutchings is back on track with a fine match win at Sandford. Full report here |
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| Saturday
6th July 2019 |
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| Pete Clarke won back too back Bait-Tech Clubman awards with his tremendous two match wins at the start of the season. Well done Pete | |
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| Friday
5th July 2019 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Next match is for the R Arnatt Cup at Sandford. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell or via our Facebook page |
| Monday
1st July 2019 |
| Johnson Debut Win |
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| Steve Johnson won his debut match at the club, with an impressive 85-12-00 at Frobury Farm. Match report here |
| Wednesday
26th June 2019 |
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| Pete Clarke was rewarded with a Bait-Tech Clubman weekly prize, with his fantastic 21lb haul of skimmers and perch on the first match of the river season at Donnington. Well done Pete |
| Wednesday
26th June 2019 |
| Fixture Switch |
| The Fixture scheduled for Sunday 18th August 2019 has been switched to Sunday 1st September due to Holiday availability. |
| Wednesday
26th June 2019 |
| Next Match Frobury Farm |
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| Names are now being taken for this Sunday's match at Rickety Bridge lake, Frobury Farm. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
| Sunday
23rd June 2019 |
| Back to Back for Clarke |
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| Pete Clarke won the second match of the season with a quality net of roach at Sandford Result here |
| Wednesday
19th June 2019 |
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Next Match Sandford |
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| Please book in with either Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell for the next match at Sandford this Sunday. |
| Sunday
16th June 2019 |
| Clarke Wins First Match |
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| Pete Clarke got the season off to a cracker with a winning weight of 21-06-00 of skimmers and bits at Donnington |
| Thursday
13th June 2019 |
| Venue Switched |
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| Sunday's match has been switched to Donnington Bridge. Draw will be under the bridge at 7.30am. Parking is at Meadow Lane |
| Saturday
8th June 2019 |
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Next Match Sandford |
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| Names are now being taken for the first match of the "Natural" season. Last year was won with near on 20lb of roach. Book in early to avoid disappointment. Please book in via Facebook or with Alan Campbell. |
| Wednesday
5th June 2019 |
| Work Party Success |
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| A great effort from the few that turned up to prepare the Meadows for June 16th. Thank you Steve Pitson, David Allsworth, Malcolm Smith, Nathan Stoneman and Alan Campbell. All pegs are in at the start of the season apart from 2 that still need working on. |
| Friday
31st May 2019 |
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| Please download
the latest Littlemore Local |
| Tuesday
28th May 2019 |
| Knock-Out Cup |
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| Draw for the Knock-Out Cup is now on the link here |
| Monday
27th May 2019 |
| Work Party |
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| There is a work party on the meadows this Sunday and the following Sunday to prepare the stretch ready for the new season. Works starts at 8.30am. Bring your tools and PPE. |
| Monday
13th May 2019 |
| Advanced Notice Kayak Race |
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| Falcons Rowing Club will be hosting a Kayak race between Osney Lock and Sandford Lock, on Sunday 23rd June 2019. There will be up to 1400 competitors that day. Advice from Littlemore and ODAA is to give that stretch a miss. |
| Thursday
25th April 2019 |
| New Membership |
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| 2019/20 Membership will be available next week. You can now pay your new membership via Paypal. If you wish to pay by cheque, download the Membership form on the website. Adult £12.00, OAP/Disabled £7.00 and Junior £2.00. Permits will be available in the shops shortly. |
| Tuesday
16th April 2019 |
| Fixtures Out |
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| Next Seasons Fixtures are now on the Fixtures page so you can plan your season now. Please book in early via Facebook or by Message. Cut off date for line ups is 2 weeks before match. Loyalty Points apply on all matches. |
| Monday
1st April 2019 |
| Steve Wins Weekly Clubman |
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| Steve Isaac ended a great season with a much deserved weekly prize from sponsors Bait-Tech. His 41lb of bream at Medley gave the judges the nod on a very hard day. Well done Steve |
| Monday
1st April 2019 |
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| Please download
the latest Littlemore Local |
| Sunday
17th March 2019 |
| Next Match Walters Lake |
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| Just a couple of spaces are left for the first Spring League match at Walters Lake on Sunday 28th April. Please book in with Alan Campbell or via our Facebook page |
| Friday
8th March 2019 |
| Littlemore to face Top Tackle in Supercup |
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| Littlemore start off their quest in the Angling Times/Bait-Tech Supercup with a home draw against our friends at Top Tackle. The match will be fished on the weekend of 13th & 14th April. Venue to be decided |
| Friday
8th March 2019 |
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Next Match
Donnington |
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| Last match of the season is this weekend. The match has now been switched to Donnington. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell or via our Facebook page. Draw is 7.30am |
| Wednesday
6th March 2019 |
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Thomas Wins Weekly Clubman |
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| Thomas Need won a much deserved weekly Clubman award by sponsors Bait-Tech with 48-08-00 catch of bream at Club Lake. He became the 7th angler this season to pick up the award |
| Sunday
3rd March 2019 |
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Isaac Off the Mark |
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| Steve Isaac got off the mark with a fine win at Medley. He had 12 bream on the groundbait feeder with worm for 41-10-00. Full result here |
| Tuesday
19th February 2019 |
| Next Match Medley |
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| Next match up is the APC Challenge Cup at Medley. Draw will be at the Perch Gate 7.30am. Please book in with Steve Pitson or via our Facebook page |
| Tuesday
19th February 2019 |
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Remaining Fixtures |
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mistakes in the permit fixtures. Just to clarify that the remaining
fixtures are:
Sunday 3rd March @ Medley Sunday 10th March @ Sandford Any of the matches that are in doubt, due to conditions on the main river, will be switched to either the lock cut at Sandford or a canal. Hope to see you there |
| Tuesday
12th February 2019 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Next match up is the S H Taylor
Cup on the Meadow. The match has been brought forward to this Sunday
(17th)
Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell or via or Facebook page |
| Monday
11th February 2019 |
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Need Wins Club Lake Leveler |
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| Thomas Need was a well deserved winner on the latest round of the Proir Cup series at Club Lake. He had 8 bream and a couple of unseasonable tench for a convincing win of 48-08-00 |
| Thursday
31st January 2019 |
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taken for this years Spring League. First match is at Walters Lake
on Sunday 28th April. Second match is on Lake 2 at Royal Berkshire
Fishery on Sunday 5th May. Last match is on Sunday 19th May on Match
Lake at Ivy House Lakes.
Booking will be subject to Club Loyalty Points as there are limited pegs on the venues. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Tuesday
22nd January 2019 |
| Next Match, Club Lake |
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| Reserve List Names are now being taken for our next match at Club Lake on Sunday 10th February. There are only 21 pegs available and Loyalty Points will apply. Cut off date is Sunday 27th January. |
| Monday
21st January 2019 |
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| Please download
the latest Littlemore Local |
| Monday
21st January 2019 |
| Perks wins Steve Denny Shield |
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| Gerald Perks is hard man to beat at Sandford at the best of times, but when the going is tough he manages to wangle a few fish out. He won the Steve Denny Shield with a perch and a few chublets on the waggler with maggot |
| Monday
21st January 2019 |
| Work Party Cancelled |
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| This weekends work party has been postponed due to availability. A new date will be announced in February |
| Tuesday
15th January 2019 |
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Angling Times/Bait-Tech Supercup 2019 |
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| Names are now being taken for a 20-man squad to enter the Angling Times/Bait-Tech Supercup 2019. We have a good reputation in the competition. So is it our year to reach the Grand Final? Please contact Alan Campbell if you wish to be included in the squad. Cut of date is end of January |
| Monday
14th January 2019 |
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River Closed Season, Your Say |
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| It's an issue that has divided anglers for years. Now everyone can officially have their say on the Coarse Fishing Close Season on rivers in England. From today until March 11th, the Environment Agency is consulting on three options: keeping the current close season, changing the dates of the close season, or removing it altogether. Our Lines on the Water blog gives more details about the
consultation here
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| Friday
12th January 2019 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Names are now being taken for the Steve Denny Shield at Sandford. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell or via our Facebook page |
| Wednesday
9th February 2019 |
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Match Date Change |
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| The match scheduled for Sunday 24th February 2019 at Sandford, has been brought forward to Sunday 17th February 2019. This is due to availability of the Match Secretary and other officials. |
| Tuesday
8th January 2019 |
| Work Party At Weir Stream |
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| There is a work party this Sunday at the Small Weir Stream, Sandford. Gloves and a bit of muscle are needed to help with the clearance. Work starts 8.30am. Free Parking permits available at the Kings Arms if you are there by 8.15am. If not please park at Sandford Lane |
| Tuesday
8th January 2019 |
| Campbell Wins Canal Grueller |
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| Conditions were difficult with a low clear Canal, but Alan Campbell was sat on a bunghole end peg and won the match convincingly with 8lb 12oz of small roach and skimmers. All the fish taken on punch bread down the boat track |
| Wednesday
2nd January 2019 |
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Gerald Perks Wins Clubman |
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| Gerald Perks became the 6th angler this season to win a prize from Bait-Tech with his match winning 25-09-00 of roach and chub last month at Sandford. Well done Gerald |
| Friday
21st December 2018 |
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you all to a very memorable 2018.
Looking back on the year, I think the highlight for us was the work done on the small weir stream. I think you all know this was a project close to my heart to get the work done for years and I can only thank Jeff Woodhouse (Thames Valley Angling Association) for his knowledge for securing £12,000 funding from Thames Water to do this. Four new stages and a lot of tree clearance in the stream, the fishery we all once knew. is starting to take shape. However this is only a Work in Progress. Since then more trees have fallen into the stream. Work parties are planned for the New Year, please attend. Club matches are going from strength to strength. For those that have never fished a club match, please come along. It's nothing too serious. A few anglers are using the new club water at Rose Island. We hope to have a couple of matches there next season, but first we will look at the access to it. Lastly thank you all to the committee for funning the club on the hop so to speak! Committee meeting have been difficult to arrange this year due to work commitments. Hopefully that should change in the New Year. We strive to be an angling club and not a match group. That is why we invest in our club. Anything that our members think we can improve please give me a call Have a great Christmas and a better New Year Alan Campbell |
| Friday
21st December 2018 |
| Next Match, Three Pigeons Lock |
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| Names are now being taken for the Canal Cup at Three Pigeons Lock on Sunday 6th January. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell for pegging purposes. |
| Thursday
20th December 2018 |
| Work Parties |
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| There are a couple of work parties lined up for the New Year, to continue the good work of improving the small weir stream. This is vital to us if we need extra pegs on the cut. Please come along with tools etc.. but more importantly, gloves and safety glasses. Dates are Sunday 13th and Sunday 27th January |
| Sunday
16th December 2018 |
| Ashley Wins First Match |
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| Ashley Davis picked up his first piece of Silverware at the club. He was a convincing winner on a very hard river at Sandford. Full report here |
| Wednesday
5th December 2018 |
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Christmas Match |
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the Christmas match at Sandford. Confirmation of attendance for the match will be Wednesday 12th December. Please book in with Alan Campbell or Steve Pitson (new number 07944335837) Prizes and a buffet after the match at the Catherine Wheel, Sandford. Please do not turn up without booking in, as there may not be a place if the match is switched to the lock cut Draw is at a slightly earlier time of 7.15am in the Kings Arms Car Park |
| Sunday
3rd December 2018 |
| Win Number 3 For Gerald |
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| Gerald Perks made it a hatrick of wins on the river with a brilliant net of chub and roach on the Thames at Sandford. There were some fantastic back up weights as well . Full report here |
| Wednesday
28th November 2018 |
| Next Match at Sandford |
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Sandford this Sunday
Please note that due to the last few days of heavy rain and more forecast, the match may be moved onto the lock cut. A decision will be made in due course. |
| Sunday
18th November 2018 |
| Gerald Perks Wins 2 on the Spin |
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| Gerald works claimed back to back wins on the Thames with a hard earned net of skimmers, roach and chub at Sandford full report here |
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18th November 2018 |
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| Wednesday
7th November 2018 |
| Brian Hutchings Wins Clubman |
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| Brian Hutchings was rewarded with a Bait-Tech Clubman weekly prize, with his fantastic 44lb haul of Roach at Boddington Reservoir. Brian became the 5th Littlemore angler to pick up a prize this season from the sponsors. Well done |
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| Wednesday
7th November 2018 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Names are now being taken for the next match at Sandford. This is the first match of the Winter League series. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Thursday
25th October 2018 |
| Next Match Medley |
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| Please book in for next match at Medley. For pegging purposes we need to know how many is coming. Draw is on the bank at the Perch Gate |
| Thursday
25th October 2018 |
| Work Party |
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| There will be a work Party this Sunday around the Weir Streams to move and cut down some fallen trees. Please bring tools, bin bags and gloves |
| Friday
19th October 2018 |
| Next Match Boddington |
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| We have just a couple of places left for this Sunday's match at Boddington. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Wednesday
3rd October 2018 |
| Next Match, Bishops Bowl |
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| Names are now being taken for the last match in the Aggregate Cup series. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Wednesday
26th September 2018 |
| Next Match W Henwood Cup |
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| Names are now being taken for this Sunday's match. It is the last match in the Summer League and also incorporates the Knock-Out Cup Final between Pete Clarke and Steve Pitson. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
| Wednesday
19th September 2018 |
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| Please download
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| Wednesday
19th September 2018 |
| Work Party |
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| I think we all agree, we need to get down on the Meadow and open up a couple of swims that are un-fishable at the moment. Tools required saws and ropes etc. Don't forget gloves and eye protection |
| Tuesday
11th September 2018 |
| Next Match, Secretary's Cup |
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| Next match up is the Secretary's Cup at Sandford. We are expecting a big turnout for this match so please book in early. Please again book in with Alan Campbell or Steve Pitson for pegging purposes |
| Monday
10th September 2018 |
| Pete Clarke Wins Clubman |
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| Pete Clarke is the third angler this season to pick up a weekly Bait-Tech Clubman prize. His total catch of 15-13-00 of roach and perch at Sandford was enough to get him the nod from the judges |
| Wednesday
29th August 2018 |
| Next Match Sumner Cup |
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| Next match is this Sunday at Sandford. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes. |
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29th August 2018 |
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| Thursday
23rd August 2018 |
| Next Match Thames Shield |
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| Next match is the ODAA/Littlemore AS Thames Shield to be fished at Sandford and Donnington over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Draw is at Meadow Lane off Donnington from 7.30am to 8.00am on both Sunday and Monday. Fishing Times are 10.00am-3.00pm. Entry fee is a total of £36 to be paid on Sunday morning to cover both days peg fees, pools and prize fund. After each day the results will be at the Duke of Monmouth on Abingdon Road. |
 Wednesday
8th August 2018 |
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Angling Trust Urges Clubs and Fisheries to increase licence applications for the control of cormorants and goosanders |
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| The Angling Trust is urging angling clubs and fisheries to submit more licence applications over the coming winter to ensure that the maximum number of birds are controlled. Government ministers have made it clear that they won’t consider raising the current 3,000 cap on the number of birds that can be shot until we can demonstrate that demand for licences is outstripping this figure. Although the 3,000 figure was narrowly missed in 2016/17, last year’s figures dropped to around 2,400. The Trust is also urging angling clubs and fishery owners to work together with its Fishery Management Advisors and to apply for Area Based Licences. Some of the worst affected areas in the country are where the local angling community has failed to work together in this way. The Angling Trust believes that these birds belong on the general shooting licence along with magpies and crows for as long as their conservation status is not threatened. The Trust has been continuing to make the case for increased control of cormorants and goosanders and has held several meetings recently with senior civil servants at Defra, Natural England, Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency to try and secure greater protection for fish stocks. Angling Trust is going to work with Natural England to provide better guidance to fishery managers about how to submit a successful application. Extensions into April and May can be applied for to protect migrating salmon smolts where relevant and if there is a cold winter in continental Europe and a significant influx of cormorants as a result, then additional licences could be issued at short notice. In Wales, the Angling Trust is part of a new review group which has been set up to make recommendations to government early next year for policy to help protect fish stocks, and in particular salmon whose numbers have crashed on some rivers. The Angling Trust is working with colleagues in the European Anglers’ Alliance on a Baltic cormorant management plan and is also promoting a European-wide management plan at a meeting in Brussels scheduled for the autumn. Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal said: “We are doing all we can to protect fish and fishing from the rising numbers of cormorants and goosanders on our rivers and lakes despite substantial political resistance. We need the angling community to pull together by submitting a large volume of high quality applications, with our support, for Area Based Licences to control these birds at sustainable levels.” |
| Tuesday
7th August 2018 |
| Next Match Sandford |
| Names are now being taken for the next match at Sandford. Two nets are required for this match. One for roach (for the Roach Cup) and another for any other species. Overall weight will win the prize money. Please book in with Steve Pitson or Alan Campbell |
| Tuesday
31st July 2018 |
| Next Match Tunnel Barn Farm |
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| Names are now being taken for next Sunday's match on the prolific House Lake at Tunnel Barn Farm. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Monday
23rd July 2018 |
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ODAA/Littlemore A.S August Bank Holiday Thames Shield |
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| Names are now
being taken for the 2 day festival on the Thames at Donnington and
Sandford on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August . The event is open
to club anglers only. No sponsored anglers can enter.
40 places are available. 20 anglers will fish at Donnington and 20 at Sandford. Then change places the following day. Entry fee is £10 for the 2 days. Pools on the day will be £10. Peg fees are £3.00 each day. Payout will be announced on the day, depending on all pegs taken. Winner will be decided on points over the 2 days. Please book in with Wayne Gray 01865 201020 (ODAA) or Alan Campbell 07789334710 (Littlemore A.S) |
| Tuesday
17th July 2018 |
| Steve Pope Wins Clubman |
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| For the second match running at Sandford a Littlemore Member has picked up an Angling Times/Bait-Tech Clubman prize. Steve Pope was the man this time with a superb 16-08-00 of Roach |
| Tuesday
17th July 2018 |
| Next Match Alders Farm |
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| Names are no being taken for the next round of the Aggregate Cup on Pines Lake. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Tuesday
17th July 2018 |
| Terry Collects British Citizen Award |
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| Littlemore's
Mr
Nice Guy, Terry Yates won a British Citizen Award for serving his community for three decades as an entertainer hosting charity events. In 30 years he has raised £6,000 for Sobell House Hospice in Oxford and Macmillan Cancer Support following the death of his wife Anne who was cared for by both. Terry also suffered a heart attack while taking part in a club competition in 2017 but is still planning fundraising events. He said: “Community and communication equals a better quality of life. “We don’t need to be rich or lead a lavish lifestyle, just having friends and family can make us rich beyond our wildest dreams. “It’s very difficult to put a figure on the amount I’ve raised over the years, as I have done it without looking for recognition, so didn’t keep a count. “I am sure my dear wife Anne will be looking down on me with a huge beaming smile when I get presented with my medal.” |
| Friday
6th July 2018 |
| Thomas Need Wins Clubman |
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| Thomas Need's first match at Sandford was a memorable one for him. He won the match comfortably with 19lb of Roach on the wag and mag. He was also rewarded with a prize from Sponsors Angling Times/Bait-Tech Clubman |
| Thursday
5th July 2018 |
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years Knock Out Cup. First Round is Sunday 15th July at Sandford
Brian Hutchings v Mark Smith Paul Hitchman v Chris Webb Pete Clarke v Keith Harvey Kevin Dolton v Tim Allen Dave Allsworth v Terry Yates Alan Campbell v Steve Pope Malcolm Smith v Gerald Perks Vernon Adams v Steve Pitson 1st Round Reserves
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| Thursday
5th July 2018 |
| Next Match Sandford |
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| Next match is the R Arnatt Cup. Pegs are limited to 21. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Thursday
28th June 2018 |
| Next Match, Sandford |
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| Next match is the J Henwood Shield. There are just a few places left at this weekends match. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
| Thursday
28th June 2018 |
| Sandford Small Weir Clearance |
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| Work from Aquamaintain is now complete at Sandford Small Weir Stream. It is now up to us all to Maintain it. Thank you very much to Jeff Woodhouse, Stu Manwaring, Thames Water and the guys at Aquamaintain Gfm for helping us out. The work to clear the weed and silt will be ongoing at later work parties |
| Tuesday
24th April 2018 |
| Next Match S J Taylor Cup |
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| Next match is the last official match of the 2017/18 season. This was a match postponed due to the bad weather. The match will take place next Sunday (29th April) on the Oxford Canal at Enslow Wharf (Rock of Gibraltar) on Sunday 29th April 2018. This is the last match in the Top Tackle Points Shield and Prior Cup. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes. |
| Tuesday
24th April 2018 |
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years Spring League has been boosted with prizes for the top three
at the end of the series. We would like to thank Top Tackle and BJP
Insurance for their kind gestures.
1st place will receive a £50 voucher from Top Tackle and £25 from BJP Insurance 2nd place will receive a £25 voucher from Top Tackle and £35 from BJP Insurance 3rd place will receive £25 from BJP Insurance |
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15th April 2018 |
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Littlemore
are through to the next round of the Angling Times/Bait-Tech
Clubman, after a narrow victory at Buscot Park. Steve Pitson lead
the way with 39lb 15oz of bream for top place but it was the ground
out section wins that clamed the victory. Next Round is the weekend
of June 16th/June 17th
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| Friday
13th April 2018 |
| Fishing At Rose Island |
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| The club are
pleased to announce that we now have the fishing rights at
"Rose Island" Kennington. The bream and roach fishing is
fantastic along the stretch. Access is via Cow Lane at Kennington
and then over the Pedestrian Bridge over the railway lines. Fishing
is from the Railway Bridge down to Fiddlers Elbow.
We will also be holding a Junior Competition along this stretch so watch out for details |
| Monday
9th April 2018 |
| 2018-19 Fixtures |
| Next Seasons Fixtures are now on the link. Commercial Fisheries will need to booked. Please download the form and send it to Alan Campbell. |
| Friday
30th March 2018 |
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Weir Stream Clearance Ready To Start |
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| Work is ready to start at Sandford Weir Stream to clear fallen trees and other debris from the river. The work is to be carried out by Aquamaintain, but we will need volunteers to clear and burn some of the wood. As soon as a start date is announced I will rally the troops. In the meantime please leave the area as it is, as we are awaiting a Biodiversity report from the Environment Agency to see if there are any nesting birds there. | |
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| Thursday
29th March 2018 |
| S H Taylor Match Confirmed |
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| Last official match of the 2017/18 season will now be fished on the Oxford Canal at Enslow Wharf (Rock of Gibraltar) on Sunday 29th April 2018. This is the last match in the Top Tackle Points Shield and Prior Cup. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes. |
| Wednesday
28th March 2018 |
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Dolton Wins Clubman Award |
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| Kevin Dolton claimed a weekly prize from Angling Times/Bait-Tech Clubman for his fantastic net of bream at Club Lake. Well done |
| Friday
23rd March 2018 |
| Supercup Venue Confirmed |
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| We
will fish against Elgin AC at Buscot Park on Sunday 15th April. The National
Trust venue opens the grounds from Sunday 1st April for anglers to
have a fish. We hope to have a full practice on Sunday 8th April.
More details to follow
Details: Buscot Park, Faringdon, |
| Thursday
15th March 2018 |
| River Season Ends |
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| The river season came to an end yesterday, but there is now need to pack your gear away. Your permit still covers the ODAA canal from Bletchingdon to Heyford and also Hinksey Lake. |
| Wednesday
14th March 2018 |
| Next Match Oxford Canal |
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| Next match is the APC Challenge Cup. The match will be fished on the Oxford Canal, Kings Bridge. Draw is 7.30am. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes |
| Friday
2nd March 2018 |
| S H Taylor Match Off |
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| Due to the adverse weather, this Sunday's match has been called off. |
| Monday
22nd February 2018 |
| APC Challenge Cup Re-Arranged |
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| The match that was called off in December because of the snow, has now been re-arranged for Sunday 18th March. The venue is the Oxford Canal at Kings Bridge. |
| Sunday
21st February 2018 |
| Next Match S H Taylor Cup |
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| Next match is a Top Tackle Points Shield match Medley. We will be fishing the top end of Medley and can park at Godstow Lock. Please be there for 7.00am prompt. This is also the last match in the Prior Cup Series. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes |
| Sunday
21st February 2018 |
| Spring League 2018 |
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| Names are now being taken for the Spring League which kicks off at Club Lake on Sunday 22nd April. Next match is at Tunnel Barn Farm on Sunday 6th May and the last match is at White Bishops Lake at Bishops Bowl on Sunday 20th May. Please book in with Alan Campbell |
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| Please download
the latest Littlemore Local
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| Saturday
27th January 2018 |
| Next Match K Mills Cup |
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| Next Match is on Sunday 4th February. Due to the rising river, we have decided to move the match onto the Lock Cut. Please book in with Alan Campbell. There are 16 pegs available. Match Booking Priority Points Apply. |
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| Tuesday
9th January 2018 |
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Next Match M Whipp Cup |
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| Next match on Sunday 21st January will now be fished on the Thames at Medley. Hopefully the river should be fishable. If not we will make a decision to fish a canal or Stillwater. |
| Tuesday
2nd January 2018 |
| Next Match R C Smith Cup |
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| This Sunday's match scheduled for Sandford has been switched to the Oxford Canal at Three Pigeons Lock. Draw is at 7.30am on the bank. Please book in with Alan Campbell for pegging purposes |
| Thursday
28th December 2017 |
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