6^th January, 2009 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes

It is with great sadness that I must report that on Friday last Warrington Anglers stalwart and Vice President Ged Ashbrook passed away after a short illness. Ged was a member from early childhood and served on the committee for thirty five years in various capacities, being our Chairman for ten years until he retired in 1994. Even so he continued to retain more than a passing interest in WAA affairs and was someone who I could always call on for confidential advice. He was truly one of anglings gentlemen who I fear are a rarity nowadays. Ged leaves a widow Molly who by association has been inextricably linked to Warrington Anglers.

There will be a service followed by cremation at Warrington Crematorium at 1-30pm Thursday, 15^th January, 2009. Please no flowers by request but donations may be made to the Stroke Society or Diabetes Association.

With all of our canals and stillwater fisheries frozen solid members pinned their hopes on Sundays Mersey series to hopefully catch a few fish. Alas it was not to be and turned out to be a grueling marathon for the hardy nineteen anglers who took part. There were eleven blanks and winner Barry Chambers only needed 1-7-9 to take the money. Runner up Ste Lewis weighed in just two roach for 0-13-8. I have no doubt that they will be back this coming Sunday so let's hope the fishing improves.

Over the New Year period we have been visited by the 'litter gremlins' both at Grey Mist Mere and Rixton Claypits. To the mindless morons responsible whose disgusting habits cause problems for respectable anglers may I wish you the most miserable year imaginable.

As a result of the above we are having a litter cleanup on Saturday 10^th January so if any member fancies lending a hand meet 10am on Grey Mist car park.

We are also looking to recruit members as water keepers/bailiffs for Cicily Mill Pool and High Legh Pools. Anyone interested who fancies putting something back into your sport please email/ring me as below.

Just a reminder that members must first register to access our internet member only forum.

Please let me have your catch reports on 01928 716238 FAX 01928713898 or e-mail frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk.

HQ Parker Street will be open on Friday evening as usual between 7 & 9-30pm for subscriptions, new members, etc.

Frank Lythgoe

Results:

Mersey Series

1) Barry Chambers 1-7-9

2) Steve Lewis 0-13-8

3) Ray Everson 0-7-11

Coming Events:

SUNDAY

Mersey Series draw 9am Victoria Park