Once again South Cerney Angling Club pulled out the stops and organised a cracking event for disabled anglers at their lakes on the Cotswold Water Park in Gloucestershire.

The club had eighty participants taking part this year including three children who fished under the guidance of Angling Trust Angling Coaches. Also a large army of volunteers worked tirelessly to help the day run smoothly and everyone was able to enjoy a hog roast at the clubhouse prior to prize giving and raffle which was carried out by special guest Martin Salter from the Angling Trust.
 
The lakes fished fairly well and top weight was Neil Buckley with mainly carp from Stait Lake in a 83lb 14oz total followed by Anthony Kent with 32lb 12oz of bream from Ham Pool.

Organiser Craig Hunt said:

"Despite the recent weather, it was great that so many were able to attend, and with the help of South Cerney Angling Club, Martin Salter, the coaches that guided the children, and the large army of helpers, the day was enjoyed by all. These people deserve great credit for their hardwork throughout the day.

I'd also like to say a big thank you to all those that helped support the day who include, Howdens Joinery, Hinders of Swindon, D&J Sports, Dynamite Baits, Richworth, Masterline, and many others that are listed on our website, Your support has given eighty disabled anglers a great day out"

Martin Salter, Angling Trust National Campaigns Coordinator added:

"The South Cerney Disabled Angling Festival is one of those long running events that shows our sport at it's very best. It is a real privilege to meet so many committed anglers who have overcome adversity to participate to such a high standard. The Angling trust is proud to support such a great initiative and we hope that it will go from strength to strength."

Full results

Overall Winners
1st - Neil Buckley 83Ib 14oz
2nd - Anthony Kent 32Ib 12oz
3rd - Rod Hurl - 30Ib 12oz
 
Ham Pool Lake Winners
1st Anthony Kent 32Ib 12oz
2nd Brian Rawthorne 26Ib 4oz
3rd A Glass 13Ib 8oz
 
Gillman's Lake - Lake Winners
1st - Paul Brammer 28Ib 2oz
2nd - Martin Kershaw 27Ib 14oz
3rd - Albert Roughly 12Ib 12oz
 
Stait Lake - Lake Winners
1st - Neil Buckley 83Ib 14oz
2nd - Rod Hurll - 30Ib 12oz
3rd - Wayne Burton 26Ib 4oz
 
Top Lady - Jacqueline Searl 7Ib 4oz
Top Junior - Ryan Collins 17Ib 0oz
Top Wheelchair - Wayne Burton
Top Specimen Fish - Gary Brooks 14oz Rudd
 
Winner on Gillman's had an 11Ib carp and a 4Ib bream and the winner on Ham had a  5Ib 12oz tench, the rest were bream.

ENDS
More info: Craig Hunt 07866 492103
For a high resolution version of the image above (Photo of Martin Salter with the prize winners) click HERE