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Fishing illegally has landed a Birmingham angler with a £1,130 penalty

22/8/2018

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Environment Agency officer checking fishing licences
On Wednesday 8 August 2018, Matthew Holt, aged 26, of Hollington Crescent in Birmingham, was found guilty in his absence at Northampton Magistrates’ Court for using an unlicensed fishing rod and line at Mineral Lakes, Bedworth on 14 October 2017.
Holt was given a fine of £300 and ordered to pay trial costs of £800, plus a £30.00 victim surcharge, after appealing a previous fine of £220.

The case went to trial following an appeal by Holt after he was found guilty of fishing illegally on 14 October 2017. Holt claimed he had a fishing licence, but the court heard evidence from the Environment Agency that showed he was caught fishing with another angler. As the bailiff was taking details of the other angler, Holt hurriedly bought a licence online. The court agreed that Holt was found fishing before he had a licence and believed he would have continued to fish illegally if the bailiff had not arrived.

Andrew Eardley of the Environment Agency said:

“An annual fishing licence costs just £30.00, yet a small number of anglers continue to flout the law and risk prosecution for fishing without a licence.

“When buying a licence online it takes around 30 minutes to become active. It’s important anglers have a licence before fishing; the money from licences is invested into England’s fisheries and rivers; improving the sport of angling.”

Environment Agency officers are out checking licences regularly throughout the year. A licence costs just £30.00 and lasts for 12 months from the day it is purchased.

Anyone witnessing illegal fishing can report it directly to the Environment Agency hotline, 0800 80 70 60. Information on illegal fishing and environmental crime can also be reported anonymously to Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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star-studded 6th annual PDC Fishing Championships Tuesday 28th August 2018

20/8/2018

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The star-studded 6th annual PDC Fishing Championships is almost here - at the new venue of Hampshire’s mega prolific Gold Valley Lakes.

Spectators are also expected to flock to Gold Valley for the charity event run by the Professional Darts Corporation.

It’s on Tuesday, August 28, 11.00am to 7.00pm, and Gold Valley has great facilities as well.

The list of competitors is  
hugely impressive this year, and is featured below. Main sponsors this year are LiveDarts, Dalroad, Carp Couture, Wickman Group and Aachen Wellness.

Organiser Jess Harding explained: “Going to Gold Valley will be great with superb fishing and facilities.

“We are very proud to be supporting Parkinson’s UK as our chosen charity for this years.

“It is free entry, with parking at £10 per car, but with 100 per cent of the money going to charity.

“If you can’t make it, it is also going to be televised on Sky Sports 3. For full details please go to our website www.pdcfishing.co.uk” he added.

Apply for your free tickets by email to: julie@jbdsportsagents.co.uk

Note there is a £10.00 car parking charge per car, money going to charity.

The venue address is Gold Valley Lakes, Aldershot, GU11 2PT.

​​PDC Fishing Champs 2018 line-up
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1. Barry Hearn
2. Rob Cross
3. Dillian Whyte
4. Eddie Hearn
5. Sammi Marsh Wade
6. Spencer Oliver
7. Darren Webster
8. Bob Scott
9. Jake Wood
10. Steve Collett
11. Richie Howson
12. Paul Smith
13. Gary Anderson
14. Michael Smith
15. Ian White
16. Chris Quantock
17. Mark Williams MBE
18. Steve Davis OBE
19. Ian McCulloch
20. Ian Burns
21. Chris Mason
22. Jamie Jones-Buchanan
23. Sam Powell
24. Joshua Charnley
25. Steve Brown
26. James Wade
27. Dean Macey
28. Tim Reynolds
29. Daniella Allfree
30. Charlotte Wood
31. Doug Banks
32. Scott Mitchell

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Lets Go Family Fishing at Bells Mill Fishery

15/8/2018

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Let’s Go Family Fishing events are fun, social & safe fishing days for family groups.
It’s a great way to get the whole family out there doing something different and will show kids new skills to learn in the outdoors.


Venue: Bells Mill Fishery, Stourbridge, DY7 5QT,
​Tel: 
07875 354300

Cost: FREE

Booking: None required – just turn up, sign-in and get fishing!

Dates: Fri 17th / Wed 22nd / Friday 24th / Wed 29th / Fri 31st - August 2018

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Type of Fishing: General coarse angling

Perfect for: Families of all ages and experience levels – complete newcomers very welcome! Parents and grandparents – just bring the kids along and have a go yourself – it doesn’t matter if you are an experienced angler yourself or a complete beginner – come and get fishing!

What happens on the day: The angling activities on offer are designed to encourage adults, children and young people to discover what angling is all about and take up angling. You’ll find out how to use fishing tackle and bait to catch fish and return them safely. Let’s Go Family Fishing Volunteers overseeing the event will also provide you with more info about your local club or fishery so you know how to go fishing again next time.

Tackle & bait: Provided in the cost – just come along – no need to bring anything!
 
DON'T FORGET YOUR ROD LICENCE... You'll need a rod licence when you go fishing - for more information, together with costs and how to purchase visit www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence or call 0344 800 5386. Junior licences for ages 13-16 are free. No rod licence needed for under 12’s. Any questions? Just ask this event's contact person for help.

Disability information: Our “Let’s Go Family Fishing” volunteers are provided with essential better practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled people. Please check with the venue contact for specific details of facilities available.

Event Contact:

Name: Jon Read
Tel: 07875 354300
Email: bellsmillfishery@hotmail.co.uk

Angling Trust Contact:

Name: Dave Evans
Angling Development Officer (South) Angling Trust
Tel: 07854 239 721
Email: dave.evans@anglingtrust.net
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The Evesham festival 2018 will take place on 25th, 26th & 27th August

15/8/2018

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Evesham has developed into a true family day out with a full festival village featuring great bargains on fishing gear, clothing and footwear.

​Children can enjoy the fun fair and angling coaching whilst partners can enjoy the craft village and country produce stalls.



You can call in at the on-site bookmaker to back your fishing favourite and chill out with your favourite beverage in the beer tent.

There is sure to be something to suit your appetite at the huge range of refreshment stalls throughout the meadow.​
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Angling Direct Willenhall store is holding a very special Maver themed open day

1/8/2018

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Calling all match anglers! Angling Direct Willenhall store is holding a very special Maver themed open day on Saturday 4th August from 9:00am until 4:00pm.
To celebrate this special occasion they are offering 10% off everything in store and 20% off all Advanta items. Also, Maver will be supplying goody bags to customers on the day.
In store for the day they have the father-daughter dynamic duo of Tommy and Emma Pickering. They will be sharing their wealth of information on tackle, terminal tackle, and tips with you all.

Maver have also agreed to very kindly donate a rod as a prize, and a day's fishing with Emma Pickering, both of which will be up for grabs in store on the day.

If you want to grab a bargain, meet the Pickerings, and expand your match fishing knowledge all in the same day, come and join them in store from 9:00am on Saturday 4th August; the Angling Direct Willenhall team look forward to welcoming you.
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