We are 21…………………………………………………. (Again, for some of us)

There are a few new members who will be receiving this as their first newsletter, and on behalf of the club, welcome… As a rule there are 2 issues of Pondlife per year, one around Christmas and one now to keep you informed of all the important bits as well as the trivia….

The closed season is now upon us & some members are asking about pond open / closed arrangements.
A few things to note:

As a trial the committee has decided to keep both Rotherfield AND New Pond open throughout. New Pond will remain open to club members ONLY and Rotherfield will be available to day ticket anglers as well as members.

These are the only waters open and the river stretches and Cooks pond remain closed until June 16th

Also the club’s website is going from strength to strength with the expertise of the webmaster and his apprentice at the helm, If you are web friendly check out it’s many features and if you have any pictures or info that you might think are of interest then send them in to the webmaster and he will get them online… www.rotherac.co.uk

Bailiffing:
You may have had your membership books checked by club bailiffs during the season, if this is the case then thank you for your co-operation, if not then the bailiffs are sorry that they missed you and will catch up with you as soon as they can.  As members of the club you are invited to check that others that you find fishing our waters are actually members or have day tickets. There are the minority who flout the rules and it is these guys that will push your subs up eventually by not paying their way ….

Christmas Draw:
Many thanks to all members who sold Xmas draw tickets, the people that bought them and those who donated prizes. The draw raised in excess of £500 for the club coffers and these people won something:
£100 First prize went to Mrs. Bourner of Bognor with the following receiving various prizes of wines spirits & assorted goodies.

Massey    Petersfield
Burchell    Midhurst
Thompson    Midhurst
Vowells    Fernhurst
Merritt    Midhurst
Friend    Milland
Ralph    Fernhurst
Mellish    Midhurst
Clark    Bognor Regis
Cobbold    Lurgashall
Peacock    Littlehampton
Howie    Greatham
Lutman    Stedham
Wadey    Stedham
Palmer    Midhurst
Moulding    Milland
Brown    Littlehampton
Barnard    Midhurst
Hanks    Leeds
Woodward    Crawley

Match Reports:
Once again the veteran’s matches seem to have drawn the oldies out of the woodwork on the sunnier days with the series being well attended as usual.
Mixed bags were the order of the day on most occasions and the eventual winner was John Dudman.

The club again, retains the Lake Trophy and Rother Valley Shield and has seen the 3 Counties League Teams enjoying success with teams winning the Top Team title and the A League and following hot on the heels in the other leagues.

Trophy winners for this season are:

Matchmans Cup    R Stevens
Junior Matchmans Cup    A King
Junior Championship    M Bernard
Pavey Shield    A King
Summer Carp Cup    J Williams
Les Hames Memorial Trophy    N Merritt
Petworth School of Motoring Shield    N Merritt
J Humbles Memorial Trophy    N Merritt
Aitchison Cup    A King
Christmas Cup    M Clark
Committee Cup    I Osborne
White Horse Cup    L Elder
Rother Cup    S Worth
Crawley Cup    A King
Bill Ford Rosebowl    I Osborne

Closed Season Matches:
There will be 2 matches arranged for the “closed season” for the old fellas’ these will both be held on New Pond, the first on the 1st May with the second following on the 22nd May. Draw time is 9am; all members with veteran’s concessions are welcome.

For the less enthusiastic, Bob Stevens is organising a series of 4 Sunday matches for those who are interested, details are on the website and notice boards, but basically:
April 12th New Pond
May 10th New Pond
May 17th Rotherfield Pond
May 24th Rotherfield Pond
08.00 Draw Fish 09.30-15.30
Open to ALL individuals, Pools are £10 per person per match
Enter as pair for ADM Trophy; score as follows, 1pt for win, down to number of entrants

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE….
There will be a change of venue for this year’s Annual General Meeting:
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Rother Angling Club.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th May 2009 at 8.00pm at The Midhurst Club, North Street Midhurst

(Between the estate agent and the fast food outlet opposite Loch fyne restaurant at the bottom of North Street.)
There is ample free parking available in the car park behind the bus terminus for members to park.
Please join us and have your say…!!

The Rother Angling Club Membership Application and Renewal Form For the Season 2009/2010

Payment for New Applications or Renewal of Membership will be accepted by post to;
Mr C Cobbold, 19 Greengate, Lurgashall, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9ES

Please DO NOT CALL at the above address for this purpose at ANY time, without first telephoning 01428 707670

Cheques to be made payable to “ Rother Angling Club” A Stamped-Self Addressed envelope, (min 5”x7” A5) must be included for Postal Applications.

When completing this application please PRINT clearly and include all relevant information

Name……………………………………………………………………………

Address………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………

Tele …………………………………………………………..Email……………………………………………………………..

Please tick as appropriate                New Member Existing Member
Senior…………………………..                £47.00        £37.00

Intermediate
Date of Birth……………………………………….        £33.00        £28.00

Junior
Date of Birth………………………………………..        £23.00        £18.00

Senior Citizen
N.I.Number…………………………………………        £33.00        £28.00

Disabled
Blue Card Number…………………………………        £33.00        £28.00

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The main point of the website is to deliver, the right content, to the right eyes (unless you are boss-eyed, in which case a mirror is available).

I understand that the web can be complicated, with lots of flashing images, pictures, movies and what-not.

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I want to make sure it’s easy for you to navigate, use and put your comments on.

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HELLO!

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