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| Les caught several nice roach |
War is a truly awful result
of unresolved conflict but while horrible humans are in positions of power and
corruption, they will always be a threat to our peace and safety. So we should
be eternally grateful that there are those that are prepared to put their lives
on the line to protect us and our country’s interests.
Casualties of these horrible
conflicts are almost inevitable and though those who suffer are ‘only doing the
job they chose’ we need to show our gratitude for their courage in any way that
we can. So last week, the Wimborne and District Angling Club reached out to military charity Help for Heroes who support service personnel and Veterans whose lives have been effected by their military service and organised some fishing
for them at our delightful three lake Kingsbridge complex in sunny Dorset.
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| Chris Yates talking quietly about the joys of stalking ... and it worked |
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| WDAC Welfare Officer Sean Harris offering some amusing encouragement and leg pulls |
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| committee member Ian helping them to catch lots of fish in the sun |
Many of our members attended
to help and coach those that needed it and everyone had a great day, with
numerous fish caught, including roach, bream and many good carp. Several
families of the servicemen joined in and caught lots too.
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| Rob Hughes showing the way to success |
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| Rob with a pretty ghostie |
There was even a BBQ laid on
to sustain the Help for Heroes participants so they could catch even more and with
England’s International Carp Captain Rob Hughes and the legendary ex. carp
record holder Chris Yates there to help, a good time was had by all.
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| a happy gathering of friends |
What’s more, one or two who
never have the courage even to go outside enjoyed their time by the waterside,
maybe because they were among those whose easy and light-hearted manner allowed
them to relax and catch fish.
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| Keith with yet another skimmer |
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| Veteran himself and club secretary Stuart's great friend Mark with another chunky carp |
There is no doubt that
angling provides rare healing properties and it’s the club’s intention to
repeat the dose for Help for Heroes as often as possible. Long live those brave men and women who
struggle as a result of looking after us all ... and what we all enjoyed on this
day was the smiles and laughter. Happy days for all our Band of Brothers.
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| friend Steve finally landed this lean and fiesty carp after the sort of battle he enjoys |
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| WDAC's indefatigable secretary and organiser of the event Stuart Hitchman enjoying the moment with Mark |
