TIGHT LINES

WEDNESDAY “NISA Feeders” OPEN MATCH
MEADOWLANDS FISHERY - LAMBSDOWN
28th April 2021

 1st         Chris LEE 152-15
2nd       John ADAMSON    110-03
3rd        Mick BULL   107-12
4th        Andy FARNDON  96-03
5th        Tony LAMB   74-01
6th       Allan NEALE   61-01
7th       Terry WINSTONE 56-15

8th       Colin PERRY  55-07
Number of pegs:  11 Paid Top Three

For the fourth week in succession anglers had to combat a cold and strong NE wind blowing straight down the lake, but in spite of that everyone caught fish and decent weights were recorded. Top weight was taken by Chris Lee from peg 27.  Chris caught decent carp on pole, with pellet and corn as bait, mainly from the margins, and put an excellent 152-15 on the scales for a clear win.

At the other end of the match length on peg 1, organiser John Adamson enjoyed an excellent day, and catching smaller carp on bomb and pellet  (mainly between 3 and 6 lbs) he put a total of 110-03 on the scales to take second place, just enough to push Mick Bull (peg 9), who had 107-12 of decent carp, into third place.  Mick caught mainly on pole and corn. Andy Farndon (peg 3) filled fourth place with a method feeder caught 96-03, just missing the money.

 NB.  ‘NISA Feeders’ Opens are at Meadowlands Fishery every Wednesday. You must book a place before 10pm the previous Monday evening (see Facebook: Nisa - midweek open matches), draw in car park 8:30am-9:00am, fishing 10:30am-4:30pm.  

EREWASH IN BLOOM

The time has come for people in Erewash to once again showcase their fantastic flower displays and gardens through an annual competition run by Erewash Borough Council. The hugely popular Erewash in Bloom crowns winners across a range of categories, all of which will help make Erewash bloomin’ marvellous this summer. The competition is being held online this year due to the fallout from coronavirus and entries are now open. Unlike previous years where judges visited the gardens of finalists, this time entrants will be asked to submit five photographs per category through an online entry form. There are 11 categories for residents, community groups, businesses and schools, with final judging by a virtual panel in August. The top three entrants in six of the categories, including best front garden and tallest sunflower, will receive cash prizes or vouchers. There will be certificates and trophies for the winners in the other five categories. 

Residents can enter using the online form at www.erewash.gov.uk/erewashinbloom where photographs for each category can be uploaded. Entries close on Friday 2nd July. Entries can also be posted to: Erewash in Bloom, Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA. Please include your name, contact details and which category you are entering.

MAGGIE BACKS FAN LED REVIEW OF FOOTBALL

Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the publication of the terms of refence for a fan-led review of football by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt. Hon. Oliver Dowden CBE MP. The review, which is part of the Government’s 2019 General Election manifesto, will be wide-ranging in scope and examine the potential for changes to ownership models, governance, how finance flows through the game and how to give supporters a greater say in the running of the game. The Secretary of State has appointed former Sports Minister, qualified FA football coach and avid football fan, Tracey Crouch MP to Chair the review, with the final report expected to include recommendations on what steps can and should be taken, and how they should be implemented. Speaking about the fan-led review, Maggie said:

“Following another turbulent week off the pitch with the controversy surrounding the proposed formation of a European Super League, I am delighted that the Culture Secretary has brough forward the Government’s fan-led review of football. Football means so much to many people across the country and teams are ultimately nothing without the loyal fans who support them through good times and bad. Tracey is a fantastic advocate for the grass-roots game, and I have no doubt she will lead this root and branch review with the same passion she shows for her own team….even if it is Spurs! I look forward to inviting her to a match at one of our amazing local clubs here in Erewash in the very near future, so that she can see for herself the immense contribution that loyal fans make to community football.”   

LETTER

 TERRIBLE REFLECTION OF TIMES

Dear Editor,

The murder of Sarah Everard is a terrible reflection of our times. And that a policeman can commit this atrocity, who is supposed to be protecting us, more so. But, even worse, highlighted by the reaction to it, it shows up a growing sexual apartheid. The numbers of women the target of such attacks, have not increased in 20 years, and 3/4 of the victims are male. I recall a similar atmosphere being about in the 1970s, but when I looked at the figures, found that young males, into which category I fell, were most at risk. Indeed, I was the victim of an attack in 1971. In those days, men and women were fairly close together, now there is a widening gulf. The murder of Sarah Everard is grist to the mill for the feminist man haters. It suits their misandrist agenda. Their approach is to say "Women good, men bad". This is the source of their spat with transgenders. I am in agreement with Anne Widdecombe, not someone I would usually agree with, who says "Women have never had it so good". What happened to the Equal Pay Act, and the Sex Discrimination Act? 

 'Our Silent Emergency' presented by Roman Kemp, at 9pm on BBC1 TV on Tuesday 16th March drew attention to the national emergency of male suicide. They account for 3/4 of this phenomenon. Women treat men very harshly, and this contributes critically to low self-esteem. I witnessed a friend of mine receiving such harsh treatment, and I recall an occasion when I was within earshot of such haranguing when I was at work. and there is also the reality of lesbians attacking heterosexual males. Women cannot expect to be the perpetrators of such dross without consequences. Yes, some men are over-zealous in their pursuit of women. So, this situation is a scenario of 2 sides. We are all responsible. But, the outlook is bleak. With the antagonistic, antithetical culture originally perpetrated by Margaret Thatcher, narrow-minded attitudes have become the norm. We need to get back to the old ideals of Love and Peace from the progressive decades of the '60s & '70s.

 C R Davis

RAIL VICTIM NAMED

The name of a man who died after being hit by a train at Long Eaton railway station has been released at the inquest into his death. Dylan Slezak died after being hit by a train on Thursday, April 15th. Emergency services were called to the station at around 7.13pm, but sadly the 49-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Slozak, whose address was given as the Novotel hotel in Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton, was identified by his fingerprints. His provisional cause of death was given as severe chest and abdominal injuries caused by a rail collision.

Lousie Pinder, assistant coroner for Derby and Derbyshire opened an inquest into his death at Derby Coroner's Court on Wednesday, April 28th. She confirmed that multiple agencies including British Transport Police are drafting reports that will be used in the full inquest. She adjourned the hearing for six weeks at which point it will be reviewed.