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| Phillip | Suggestion Received: Is it possible to include a disabled search in your ALL FORUMS folder,or any of your OTHER folders that could give and receive messages from disabled anglers? Otherwise, could you introduce another catagory in your selection of folders marked DISABLED? This could include information about disabled matches, Fisheries that are wheelchair accessable and holiday sites with wheelchair access. It would be very good if the new folder would also encourage mobile anglers to contribute information and advice to help the disabled members. Phillip pbinc |
| waxlion1 | WCA You are quite right in what you say, I should not tar everyone with the same brush, and it just annoys the nuts off me when I hear people complaining about what they can’t do instead of homing in on what they can do. I never get complaints from my son…..ever! On the PJ front PJ (Peter) weighs in at around 18/19 stone and I have helped him to reach places that he wanted to fish not only the places he could easily reach. One example is he wanted to fish the Severn at Atcham (hope I spelt it correctly). The one swim he wanted to fish (cos he’s an awkward sod) was down a 12 foot shear drop, but we managed, don’t get me wrong it was by no means easy but we made it happen, wheel chair tackle bait brolly kitchen sink the whole nine yards, why? Because he wanted it to happen. Waxlion1 [img]http://images.animfactory.com/animations/animals/foxes/fox_with_sheep_md_clr.gif[/img] |
| Phillip | Thanks to all the members that have taken intrest in my suggestion for this Foruum for Disabled anglers. Lets hope we can get enough intrest for it to take off. I know myself that it is not easy to get a wheelchair and fishing tackle to an accesable swim. pbinc |
| pjroberts31 | Hi Lads Thankyou for your Welcome. PJR31....[img]/smilies/wave.gif[/img] |
| Robbo | Philip, come and join us at the SOUTH CERNEY NATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR ANGLERS WITH DISABILITIES. I guarantee you will have a great time where you can meet lots of new freinds and discuss lots of fishing stories, and most of all have a great day out. Have a look for yourself on our website http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/southcerneyfestival E:mail scfestival@tiscali.co.uk If you want any more info, give me a call. Tight Lines Robbo[:D] |
| waxlion1 | Geoff Thank you for your kind words, although I realise that everything you say about me is absolutely true, I still fell humbled by your comments. Good of yur M8 [:I] Waxlion1 [img]http://images.animfactory.com/animations/animals/foxes/fox_with_sheep_md_clr.gif[/img] |
| Phillip | I must say that PJ.is very lucky to have someone like Waxlion 1 around to take him fishing. There are a lot of disabled anglers like myself that have to get themselves and thier fishing tackle to the swim they want to fish with only a wheelchair or electric buggy to carry it on, as it is there only means of transport. If I want to fish the canals at Bow for example I have to get on a bus with my tackle and have to change at Stratford to get on another bus to Bow. You want to try doing that, and I am sure that many disabled anglers all over the country have the same problem. Tight lines Phil[:)] pbinc |
| WCA | Waxlion1 To say you have never found a fishery you can`t get on with a wheelchair is a very bold statement.Sometimes being in a wheelchair not only means losing the ability to walk but in some cases people have very little if any balance.I`ve fished all my life(last 4 years in a wheelchair due to a broken neck)and I cannot physically get to half the places I used to fish even though I am still pretty fit.Even with assistance some waters are just not accessible in a wheelchair.I don`t know the extent of PJ`s disability so I cannot comment but I think you will find there are a hell of a lot of anglers in wheelchairs that feel quite restricted to where they can fish. Most people I know in `chairs DO think of what they CAN do and not what they can`t.You can`t categorise everyone into little boxes.Wheelchair users all have DIFFERENT levels of disability. Dave |
| Dai Fish | Nice to see you back PJ Dai Fish [img]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/flags/wales.gif[/img] Be nice to your kids because its them that pick your nursing home! |
| Geoff P | PJ. Nice to see you back with us. Having spoken to Wayne, I realise what a diamond you have for a mate. I am in utmost admiration of him. (But don't tell him he might pester me for a reference.) [:D] [img]/smilies/thumbsup.gif[/img]Geoff[img]http://www.animatedgif.net/flags/-flags-uncat/england_gm_e0.gif[/img] Clean Banks Campaign member [url="http://www.maggotdrowning.com/fishingvenuesuk/forum/"]Fishing Venues UK[/url] |
| peter | Hi PJ,good to see you back.[;)] Peter. [img]/myphoto/Datafile2.asp?FileID=885[/img] Make Friends, Go Maggotdrowning. |
| pjroberts31 | Disability is what you make of it NOT what you can get out of it!!!!!! PJR31....[img]/smilies/wave.gif[/img] |
| pjroberts31 | Hi All Yes I am VERY LUCKY to be able to go fishing with Wayne. (WAXY) He is one of the most genuine blokes you will ever meet, he will do anything to help anyone nothing is to much trouble, he’s a real DIAMOND. At the time of our river Seven outing I was a real FAT ”!”£$%^ weighing in at 25 stone, getting down the bank was the easy part, I slid down on my bottom, getting back up at the end of the day was the hard part, by now I was in rather a lot of pain and starting to seize up a bit. Wayne pulled me back up the bank, (he’s open to offer for work, MOBILE CRANE) how I don’t know, I don’t even think he knows where he got that from. Another fishing trip was to Burton Mere, me being the pain in the a£$& that I am I decided near the end of the day that I wanted to go somewhere which looked easy enough to get to, Wayne took all of our tackle over and came back for me, we first came across a foot bridge with 2 steps up and 2 down to Wayne no problem, then we came across a very narrow bit of path to narrow for a wheelchair to Wayne no trouble a little voice came from behind me hang on a minute, before I could argue I was up on one wheel and moving rather quickly towards this little obstacle. He then explained to me that ¾’s of my wheelchair was overhanging the lake, one slip and there would have been a hell of a splash. I know that I have gone on a bit there, but that is only a fraction of what Wayne does for me when we go Fishing, I’ll never be able to repay him never. THANKYOU WAXY THANKYOU MATE PJR31....[img]/smilies/wave.gif[/img] |
| MALC | As most know i'm not disabled but help out with Rugby Disabled AA as their helper come dogs body. Now i don't want to stir up any trouble but Robbo you appear to be having a go at the BDAA for no real reason other than they would not go along with your ideas or thoughts.[?] Firstly if i'm correct you were active with the NFA till you fell out with them and went to the then Angling Link (now BDAA)[?] Where you then fell out with them and now are again active with the NFA and anti BDAA [?] Instead of trying to pull all elements of the disabled angling fraternity together all that appears to be happening is your trying to push a bigger wedge between each group. I may be wrong and if so i apologies but thats the way it reads to me [?] I wont mention what my views are regards the NFA and the way they treat disabled anglers as i've shouted them loud and wide in the past suffice to say they dont do what the average person on the bank wants and are way out of touch of the anglers i know. MALC[img]http://www.maggotdrowning.com/myphoto/Datafile2.asp?FileID=353[/img] IT'S CATCHING ...BUT ARE YOU !!! |
| haydn.borthwick | I agree this would be a good idea. I have a friend who is disabled who could benifit from such a forum....Haydn.. [img]/myphoto/Datafile2.asp?FileID=1151[/img] Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints. |
| Dai Fish | I have been a member of the BDAA for the last two years and have found them very helpful every time I have contacted them with problems Dai Fish [img]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/flags/wales.gif[/img] |
| Robbo | Hi: Dirk. It is well known that I have little confidence in Angling Link or the BDAA as it is now known.However I do appauld people like yourself who are at the grass roots of angling ie club level and not sitting in some ivory tower, knowing little of what is going on. So guilty I may be of many things, but one is not giving credit where it is due.So keep up the good work. As always I hope to see everyone in July. Robbo |
| dirk | Hi Robby after reading your posting I was very confused? Let alone new Disabled Anglers such as Phillip coming on to the scene. I was perplexed in what crime I had committed in offering help and advice to my fellow disabled angler. Three years ago I found a charitable organization called the BDAA and found they were there as a champion, for all disabled anglers, the more I got involved, the more I found that those involved with the BDAA had a passion and the determination to help their fellow disabled person. They are also guilty, of wanting to offer free help and advice Discriminating against people by denying them access to society and sporting activities will only be stopped if those being denied these opportunities have a big enough voice. And I feel that by joining the BDAA I am helping to achieve these objectives. If this is also a crime then again I am guilty. You cannot slur the reputation of a charity or the people that voluntarily work within the charity, without understanding firstly what they are doing, what they wish to achieve, and the background of the staff I personally before my disability worsened, used to voluntarily help Disabled/blind children in disabled schools. At present the BDAA run a children's day. And in the future wish to broaden their involvement with Special schools. Others that have got involved with the BDAA have brought their expertise in various areas of disability. And this will continue as others come on board. The BDAA have asked me to clarify that we receive no government funding Robby, and function only on charitable donations, and the good will of their representatives. The Governing Bodies who receive funding for angling are the NFA, NFSA, S&TA. The BDAA have a wide-range of angling activities including Sea, Coarse, Game & Specimen of which competition angling is only 10% and all are under represented in the main stream. I as a competitor at the South Cerney Festival and I know that many other competitors are also BDAA members, have nothing but praise for you and your helpers, in creating a marvelous day, which is enjoyed by all, and that goes for the BDAA. You say (if it's not broken leave it alone) but until disabled anglers all over the country, have access to participate in their sport, in comfort and safety it cannot be left alone. Again Guilty. |
| Robbo | Norman: I did pick your e-mail up and replied to it but it was sent back because of your address. so send me the right one mate. you sent:- norman@sedgwick.co.uk |
| Admin | As requested Phillip, We'll see how it goes and if it gets enough use then I'll create a Category for it with seperate options in it [:)] Have fun, Dave |
| norman sedgwick | Robbie have a look in your messages. Norman norman |
| Robbo | Hi: Dirk: I see angling link are at it again, yes that is what I am saying the bdaa was set up by a few bodys and never asked any members whether they wanted it or not, I would not call that very democratic would you?. I also wish that both representations angling link and nfa would get their act together, maybe its not just you two but the sports council also. After a long debate with a top representitive from the sports council, he informed me that the nfa was the main body handling Anglers with Disabilities, now you say that it is the bdaa or what ever, what I would like to know is: who receives the money that is issued each year for the advancement and development of the Disabled Angler,? I have not seen it yet, For new Disabled Anglers coming on the scene It must be very confusing for them, Please, for godsake if it is not broken, leave it alone. Tight Lines Robbo ([?][}:)]Robbie) |
| dirk | Hi Phillip, my name is Dirk Williams. I am also a disabled angler, and the (east midlands) Regional Manager for the British Disabled Angling Association. The BDAA is a registered charity No: 1074729 established to develop and promote angling opportunities for disabled people in the UK (Website: www.bdaa.co.uk). Within the website you will find the contact number of the Regional manager in your area; he will also be a disabled angler, and will be only too willing to give you any help and advice you require. And that of course goes for any disabled angler around the country. The BDAA is also in partnership with English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) The English Federation of Disability Sport is the official, national umbrella body responsible for the development of sport for disabled people in England (website www.efds.co.uk), empowering disabled people through sport! The BDAA have appointed 8 new Regional Managers in line with the EFDS structure, and are currently appointing 60 regional representatives. We are there to help, whether you are interested in Course (match), Course (general), carp, game, sea boat or shore fishing. My specialist area and responsibilities within the BDAA are Match fishing. The BDAA each year run a National competition, with eight qualifying rounds from all around the country, concluding with a final, which last year took place at Woodlands View (Worcestershire) These matches are always something special. They bring together anglers of all abilities, with wide-ranging disabilities, who are always willing to show others how they have overcome difficulties with their particular disability, in relation to angling. Dates and venues for this year will be available shortly. Membership is free, and details available on the website. I have been a member of MD's for nearly a year now, and have found the guys to be a very caring bunch, and always there to support disabled anglers. I am fortunate to fish against and take money off some of them occasionally. I would list them, but they know who they are (Limetree boys) and anyway the list would be far too long. One in particular had got that upset with being beaten week in week out, that he started taking a cuddly RED toy with him to cuddle. Recommending wheelchair-friendly fisheries is a hard thing to do. I found out things that were not immediately apparent to me until I started going out with wheelchair users, and seeing them struggle on terrain that I found easy on crutches. We are lucky at the BDAA because we have experienced wheelchair users that go out to venues and physically check that they are accessible before recommending them. There is a booklet available from the BDAA (Disabled Access Guide to Fisheries). This has been endorsed by the Environment Agency, and details can be found at www.bdaa.co.uk. Alternatively this booklet will soon be available to down load from www.efds.co.uk in PDF format. |
| fishing_mad | oh yeh i word of warning!! hambleton fisheries may be difficult to get to without help [:)]Fishing Mad[:)] |
| angler-mark | Hi Phillip [:)], If you ever get around the Derby/Notts area, we have a 20 peg stretch of the Trent at Barrow-on-Trent, that has platforms on all the pegs to enable anglers like yourself fish the river with safety in mind, We held the Trent Fish-in on it last year, you can also park your car behind the peg you are fishing on. [:)][:)][:)] If you want more details just send me a PM [:)] Tight Lines Mark [img]http://www.webdeveloper.com/animations/bnifiles/dolph.gif[/img] |
| Ian C | Hi Phillip [img]/smilies/hello.gif[/img][img]/smilies/hello.gif[/img] Great idea matey [:D][:D] Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with your area. I hope these are of some use to you...[:)] http://www.essexangling.co.uk/tour5.htm http://www.sportslinks.info/angling.htm#essex http://www.woodfordas.co.uk/ http://freespace.virgin.net/r.spencer/Venues/Essex/fishersgreen.htm http://www.leevalleypark.com/html/sports/angling.htm Tight lines [:)] Ian C |
| toma | Great idea, Philip,, nice one Dave for including the Disabled Forum,,, Well done, [:D][:D] [IMG]http://smilies.networkessence.net/s/otn/animals/bablefish.gif[/IMG] catch me if u can Andy, |
| Digger Barnes | Hi all, i am Match and Club Secretary for raddaa, Rugby and district disabled anglers association ,although we dont have waters of our own,all the waters we do fish are suitable for disabled anglers,Check out our web site and in particular the fixtures page.[url]http://clik.to/raddaa[/url][img]/myphoto/Datafile2.asp?FileID=576[/img] |
| RoyC | Links For Disabled Anglers Bury Hill Fisheries [url][/url]www.buryhillfisheries.co.uk The British Disabled Angling Association [url][/url]www.anglinglink.co.uk Roy (Have a nice day) |
| Geoff P | The Fenrod, in the Enterprise Park, Swansea has a dedicated disabled anglers peg. White Springs, Pontardulais is also quite good as you can drive literally to the peg. [img]/smilies/thumbsup.gif[/img]Geoff[img]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/flags/england.gif[/img] Clean Banks Campaign member |
| RoyC | Hi What a brilliant idea Lake John Fishery Galley Hill EN9 Has three purpose built ramps for disabled people, leading from the car park to edge of the large lake [url][/url]www.lakejohnfishery.co.uk Or if you phone Colin the owner on 07958938153 he will give you more information So come on MDs lets all think of the places we have fished where it could be possible for disabled anglers to fish Roy (Have a nice day) |
| fishing_mad | hi im not disabled but i would like to say this is a good idea i have been fishing a few times were i have seen people in wheelchairs struggaling to get to there peg and not one angler has helped them there that interested in fishing they pay no notice. anyway i think alot of disabled anglers might be okay fishing at hudsons farm near st micheals the donut has bad access but the specimin lake is good on some peggs also there are always people there that'll probably help and the fish just want to be caught. :)Fishing Mad:) |
| chub | I regulary fish the river derwent in matlock bath witch has a purpose built area for disabled anglers its behind the mining museum through the park and over the bridge i always go and help out if i can if i see them struggling [:D] i love catching chub |
| TINY | Excellent idea Phil.Sometimes the able bodied forget that being disabled can cause problems. Im sure that all users of maggot drowners will help solve any problems that you may have. Good man. Andy |
| boydweddell | Philip. Regarding holidays The Winged Fellowship Trust run a fishing fortnight at at least 2 of their centres that I know of. I do some voluntary work at one of them Skylarks West Bridgeford Nottingham. The centre caters for people with disabilites to have planned breaks and at the beginning of September one of the themes is a fishing fortnight with venues in Derby, Lincoln, South Yorkshire and Leicester. Some of the MD's turned up last year to give a hand. Some of the Guests have been comming for over 20yrs. I can recomend the fortnight it is greta fun.[;)] Boyd Weddell |
| fishing_mad | once agian well done phil this is a great idea [:)]Fishing Mad[:)] |
| Glenn Archer | Andy can be contacted as follows: email him at his works via andy@comtecprinting.co.uk or give him a ring at work on 01226 241246. Tight Lines |
| boydweddell | I apologise as I have not been on the site for a while, however, it is great to see how much interest and information this topic has generated. Just to confirm Philip's entry about WACAC in Northumberland. I am a member of this Club and they do have 2 waters with excelent facilities for disabled anglers Brenkley and The QE Lake with purpose made pegs. Brenkley in addition has excellent access to these pegs aswell. The Club has its own web sight www.wacac.co . Just one other point I noticed an article in The Sunday Sun angling section last week. The Disabled Angling Masters comes to the region in the summer. The venue will be the prolific Woodlands Lakes near Thirsk N.Yorks. Two semi-finals to be held in June with the final in August. Entry cost is £20 for the semis and £10 for the final. Full details can be had by writing Andrew Archer, 18 Haworth Close Monk Bretton, Barnsley S.Yorks. S71 2QH. Hope this is of some use. Woodlands is an excellent venue, I have fished it on a number of occasions. Cup of Tea and a Fag. Boyd. Boyd Weddell |
| waxlion1 | Disabled access? I understand the problem that wheel chair bound people have with fishing, as PJ (who has not been on MD for a while uses a wheel chair) and I have been to many different venues and never found a fishery that we could not handle. There are many types of disability not only physical, I know only too well, as my son has Downs Syndrome. At least when you are physically handicapped you have the ability to sense danger, my son doe’s not and therefore will probably never be able to be left to fish a swim on his own. If he’ll ever be able to fish at all? Instead of seeing what you can’t do, think of what you can. PJ and I have fished in Ireland for a week fishing any swim we fancied and we have fished many, many different venues and never worried about accesses. we just make it happen. Waxlion1 [img]http://animatedgif.net/cartoons/anilion1_e0.gif[/img] |
| Robbo | Malc. I quite agree with you about the NFA, But I think you are getting the wrong end of the stick, I was with the NFA for 13 years building up access and places to fish for the Disabled Angler along I might add,with a lot of good people, who gave there all for the project, We built up the regional officers mainly Disabled and Able bodied,also the Regional matches and the National championships going onto the International and finally the World Championships,It took some doing but we did, as for leaving the NFA,I did this because, after I rode my Electric Wheelchair from John-o-Groats to Lands End to raise money for Disabled Anglers and Handicapped children, they told me they would back this trip 100% yes you guessed it they let us all down so you see I dont back the NFA,as for Angling link then,I gave them all the help and my experience for the last thirteen years but all I saw was the copicat of what was done before within the NFA. It seems that both sides are the same,all I am looking for is a fair deal for my fellow Disabled Anglers,its not a lot to ask is it?, I just wish that both sides just might ask the Disabled Angler what they want and stop trying to make their decisions for them. There you are Malc, the full story, I think that everyone has their democratic right to have their say and vote for what ever they want not someone else making decisions for them,Me I am just Happy organising the SOUTH CERNEY NATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR ANGLERS WITH DISABILITIES, that is held each year for disabled anglers. Many thanks for your comments I hope this answers all your queries,and may I say Malc keep up the good work with the boys, I am sure they really appreciate what you do for them. Im still catching: Tight Lines Robbie (Robbo)[:0] |
| Phillip | Phillip Robbi,Dirk. Let's not have a slagging match with each other. I am sure that each assosiation is doing a or tring to help disabled anglers which is what this site is all about. If we fight with each other we will get nowhere. Lets just try and get any infomation from whatever or however wishes to help us. Tight lins to all Phillip[:)][:)] pbinc |
| Phillip | Horman I have had the same problem in replying to your email address as Robbie has could you confirm your address? Phillip[:)] pbinc |
| MALC | Wise and good words Phillip we should all take notice. MALC[img]http://www.maggotdrowning.com/myphoto/Datafile2.asp?FileID=353[/img] IT'S CATCHING ...BUT ARE YOU !!! |
| phil | Back to the original thread, Wacac (WWW.wacac.co.uk) have a couple of waters which are accessible by wheelchairs north of Newcastle ,as I know a number of wheelchair users who fish them, I think Leazes Park in Newcastle must also be wheelchair friendly, that's due to reopen in march so could be another idea for the north east, and is available on a day ticket. |
| Phillip | I have been informed that the Lea Navigation at Waltham Abbey has disableb swims for people with disablites. The swims are on a concrete footing with a stop bar, I am going to find out more info. Will keep you informed if practicable. Phillip[:)] pbinc |
| Phillip | The Lea Valley Park Waltham Abbey. The Lea Valley Park has a vast number of swims for disadled anglers, aproximatly covering the length of the river Lea, the disabled stands are moestly concreate and you can drive your car directly to where you want to fish. You can get a gate key from Waltham Abbey information centre for £10.00 and a season ticket costs £9.00 this year. When you apply for a season ticket they will send you a list of places that you can fish, this also includes some pits and lakes which you will have acsses to on your ticket. So any disabled anglers who want to fish on the river Lea this seems a very good deal as you can fish Dobbs wier which has Barrbel, Tench, Bream,Roach and Chubb. Which I have been informed are large. So any disableb angler living in the North and North East of London this could be a good venue. I for one shall try it out. Phillip[8D] pbinc |
| Phillip | I have received a large number of emails from abled bodied members and disabled anglers from the Maggotdrowners about the disabled forum on this site and would be grateful if they could also put their information onto the site under DISABLED ANGLERS as it is not just me that requires this information but disabled anglers all over the country. I must say that I am overwhelmed by the responses that I have received from my inital suggestion for a disabled site to be included in the Maggotdrowners forum. thanks to all tight lines. Phillip.{also known as Yorkie in London)[:)] pbinc |
| Ian C | Hi Phillip, Three venues in/around Derby spring to mind as being suitable for disabled anglers... Firstly, Melbourne Pool right next to Melbourne Hall. There is a section of road (60 or so yards long) which is right next to the lake (about 20 acres). The wall is about a foot to eighteen inches high next to the road and the lake is on the other side of that. The depth is pretty uniform and rarely goes over four and a half feet, though this year it is rather weedy! Tickets (£5.00)can be bought from Melbourne Tackle and Gun (right next to the turn-in for the Hall). Further details from the tackle shop... 64, Church St Melbourne Derby Derbyshire DE73 1EJ Tel: 01332 862091 The next venue is in a Derby park and called Alvaston lake (£3.00 per rod). This is over 12 acres at a guess and is man-made (concrete bottom). There is a fairly wide path all the way round this lake and it is relatively close to the car park. There are no platfroms here, but the water level is only an inch or two below the path. The depth is fairy uniform at around three and a half feet. There are some big carp in here!! The other venue is another park venue called Markeaton park (£3.00 per rod), but this venue only has three platfroms specially provided for wheelchair use as far as I know. You may be able to get more info on fishing at these parks (not Melbourne pool) by contacting Derby City council? ... [url="http://www2.derby.gov.uk/derby/services.nsf/Public/AllServices/1BD2D25EA9C9BB128525691800688276?OpenDocument"]Here[/url] I'll try and add more local venues, if required , as and when I find them. Hope these are of some help. Ian C (Just shortening the Link - Dave) |
| Phillip | Ian C. I must thank you for the Lee/Lea River, information that you put on the disabled anglers forum, I have since got intouch with the Lee/Lea Valley website Watham Abbey and have gained some information aboubt thier facilities for disabled anglers. many thaks. Phillip[:)] Yorkie [:D] pbinc |
| Ian C | quote:
Originally posted by Phillip
Ian C. I must thank you for the Lee/Lea River, information that you put on the disabled anglers forum, I have since got intouch with the Lee/Lea Valley website Watham Abbey and have gained some information aboubt thier facilities for disabled anglers. many thaks. Phillip[:)] Yorkie [:D] pbinc
Hi Phillip, Just goes to show what a great idea you had in the first place eh! [:D] Maybe the mods can make more regional folders for you and put my last posting in one for the midlands? Ian C |
| Phillip | I have had numuruse replies to my suggestion of starting a disabled forum on Maggotdrowners. I must thank Ian C for his information regarding the Lee valey park. Ihave had a Talk with Tom who is a bailiff on the Lee Navigation in conection with joining the Lea Consortium. They also run disabled matches,and OAPs on the first Wednesday in August.If I remember rightly I fished in one of there matches a few years ago. They might still run these matches I shall try and find out. This match if I remember was a good day out. Even if I suffered afterwards. pbinc |
| Glenn Archer | If any of you live in yorkshire, and want to join a disabled club then give Yorkshire Tykes (www.yorkshiretykes.co.uk) a try. The website is in its infancy so not a great deal of info on it yet. They have both disabled and able bodied associate members. Disabled county matches and open type matches throughout the season. Best water for access in Yorkshire is Woodlands Lakes at Thirsk. ALL pegs are accessible with no exception, not like a lot of venues that have only so many or the odd one. Join soon or you may miss the coming trials for the county teams (April-May). Tight Lines P.S. There are similar clubs in the Midlands and Lancashire. P.P.S contact YT for more venues in the Yorkshire region that are suitable for disabled anglers. |
| Robbo | Nice one Glen. The more info. we receive the better it is for the Disabled Angler. Well done. Robbo |
| Robbo | Glen Archer. I had a look at their website Glen but I could not find their E-mail,or their telephone number, do you have them[?] Tight Lines Robbo |
| Glenn Archer | Sorry for the delay, first time on net for a few days. Yes I do have them Robbo. I will email them to you shortly. |
| Glenn Archer | Robbo ..tried sending email to you but it appeared to fail. Send me your email address please (mines glennarcher@supanet.com) |
| Phillip | PJ Nice to hear you are still going fishing, and that you have a friend like (Waxy). And from some of the replies that have been put on this Forum you have made a lot of friends over the years. I would hope to meet you and (Waxy), some day on a bank by the Lakes or Rivers that are disabled friendly. I now fish on the Lee canal system now that the river section is closed. Tight lines.[:)] Phillip (YORKIE) pbinc |