Memorial and Over 60's matches - 25th and 28th September 2022
The result of the Memorial match on Willows on 25 Sep had no bearing on tables but there was the Keith Scriver and Norman Unwin trophies up for grabs.
On a bright and warm morning, 14 anglers prepared for battle on Willows for the Memorial Cup. After a cool night the fish were reluctant to feed early on, but gradually bites were forthcoming. Some anglers started on silver fish and some sat it out for Carp. Defending champion Richard Faithful retained the trophy with 17lbs 10oz from Peg 32, all caught late in the match. Second was Henry Sadler with 16lbs 8oz from Peg 26 including one Mirror Carp (13lb 8oz). Third in the frame was Les Durnford, Peg 39 with 14lbs 1oz, including one Bream (5lb 8oz). A well supported match in memory of Newbury members who now fish the lakes of heaven. Tight Lines, Henry Sadler.
Result - 1st Richard Faithfull with 17-10-0, 2nd H Sadler 16-8-0, 3rd L Durnford 14-1-0, 4th D Smith 13-2-0, 5th J Heaver 12-13-0, 6th S Thame 8-1-0, 7th R Spiers 7-8-0.. K Rolfe, K Halsey, S Myers D Clarke, S Bailey-Price. R Wiggins and W Squires DNW.
Over 60's Match
With a small field of seven quality anglers, battle was fought at Bellwood in the next round of the Over 60s League. Winning the day was Bill Bowsher with an impressive 8lbs 4oz, fishing Peg 7. Second, Richard Wiggins with 7lbs 8oz and third, Steve Thame with 6lbs 14oz. Bill Bowsher leads the league with 53 points followed by Richard Wiggins with 41 points and Steve Myers third with 40 points. Henry Sadler
Result: W Bowsher 8-4-0, R Wiggins 7-8-0, S Thame 6-14-0, M Burrows 5-12-0, K Hodges 5-4-0, L Durnford 2-3-0 and B Pallett 1-7-0.
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