WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH LAKE TWO

 Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru 7th June 2023 

RESULT

Place Peg   Angler's Name    Sponsor/Club     Lbs   Ozs

1st     A11    Shane SAYER      Bennett's Tackle & Bait         149-06

2nd   A21   Chris HARRISON        Baileys of Warwick        116-04

3rd    A6     Mick GLOVER    Painted Lady Angling Club    89-01

4th    B11    Simon SKELTON         Dynamite Baits              87-03

5th    B14   John ADAMSON Nisa Feeders Products           81-04

6th    B19   Rob DRAWBER  Leigh Anglers                           72-01

7th    A13   Jerom PETERS   Netherlands                               63-01

8th    A15   Ricky ARMS                 Hinckley                            61-01

(Paid the top four places)

Report:

In spite of the continuing cold East wind, it was a beautiful clear and sunny day and although carp could be seen swimming all around the lake they were loath to feed in quantity.

 Shane Sayer on peg A11 caught all carp on the method feeder fished to the island, and was a clear winner with 149-06, with Chris Harrison (A21) taking second place with a 30 carp catch weighing 116-04, again with most fish taken near the island.

Three weights in the "eighties" followed, Mick Glover (peg A6) taking third place with 89-01, again with an all-carp catch but taken on bomb and pellet, with Simon Skelton (B11) in fourth with 87-03  which included 46-14 of bream, taken on pole fished meat over ground bait, with John Adamson (B14) in fifth spot (and just out the money) with 81-04.  John included 24-01 of bream, mostly taken on pole and pellet, the rest carp all on the method feeder to the island.  Rob Drawber (B19) was sixth with a method feeder caught 72-01.

Many thanks to Simon for his efficient scales duties.  The photos show the top 3 placed anglers with part of their catches.

NB.  Nisa Opens are held every Wednesday on Lake Two at Makins Fishery (see Facebook "Nisa - midweek open matches" to book a place). 

THE HOLE IN THE WALL

A Long Eaton pub has had its asking price slashed by £40,000. The Hole In The Wall in Regent Street closed in September 2022 and has been sitting empty for the last nine months. The 19th-century free house  is now available for offers in the region of £260,000 to be considered by Long Eaton-based estate agent Wallace Jones.

NEW NATURE RESERVE

Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new local nature reserve at West End Drive in Ilkeston. An online consultation is now open and people are encouraged to have their say on the proposals, including possible names for the nature reserve. Residents can take part in the survey, which is open until Sunday 25 June, at erewash.gov.uk/haveyoursay  Questions include whether people currently visit the site and whether they support the proposed nature reserve. Councillor Joel Bryan, Lead Member for Environment at Erewash Borough Council, says: “The proposed new nature reserve would bring many benefits for residents of Erewash, the wider community and visitors to the area. Being adjacent to Straw's Bridge Local Nature Reserve, Manor Floods and Pewit Car, the site will provide a nature corridor, linking existing green spaces in the borough, in line with the council’s strategy.”

The nature reserve is one of 11 projects set to benefit from the council’s successful £2.8m bid to the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. If you would like to know more about the proposal and consultation, please contact jaimey.lim@erewash.gov.uk  or visit erewash.gov.uk/pewit. 

MAGGIE THROUP

Maggie urges colleges across Erewash to bid for new funding from the Government to boost skills training

Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash is encouraging colleges and further education providers across Erewash to bid for extra investment from the Government by Tuesday 20th June 2023 to boost local skills training. Local communities across the country are set to benefit from a share of £165 million to improve skills training in their area and help get more people into jobs closer to home. The new funding from the Government’s Local Skills Improvement Fund will be used to renovate facilities with up-to-date equipment, help to upskill teachers, and deliver new courses in key subjects. Maggie commented: “Investing in education and skills will unlock future growth, boost productivity, and help build the skilled workforce of the future in Erewash. That is why I welcome the extra £165 million investment in skills training from the Government and encourage colleges and further education providers across Erewash to apply for their share to help get more people into jobs closer to home. This new funding will deliver the skills our local employers need, while levelling up skills training across the country and helping to grow our economy.”

New courses that will receive extra funding include those providing training in green construction, carbon capture, and cyber security, and those that meet the needs of local employers. Successful applicants will receive funding to invest in initiatives responding to the priorities in each area’s Local Skills Improvement Plan, created by employer bodies in every region to make sure post-16 technical training responds to local needs. The extra investment will provide a boost to local economies, as businesses will have access to the skills they need, delivering on the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy, as the Government works to deliver all five of its priorities: halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats. More information about how to apply for funding from the Local Skills Improvement Fund can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-funding-from-the-local-skills-improvement-fund

ROTARY CLUB OF CHURCH WILNE

Rotary Club of Church Wilne, Tony Waldron (AG) - Dolly Shepherd the Edwardian female balloonist – who never gave up.

The Rotary Club of Church Wilne recently welcomed District Assistant Governor, Tony Waldron to its speaker evening, he gave a very entertaining and inspiring talk on Dolly Shepherd, a truly amazing lady from an incredible family. In 1905 she was a pioneering balloonist and popular figure, drawing large crowds, overcoming danger and learning to walk again after a serious accident. Tony was keen to raise her profile, her story is relevant today, for more information visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Shepherd

Moly keen to live life to the full, flew with the Red Devils parachute regiment, aged 90 plus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Devils_(Parachute_Regiment). For more information about our club and its activities or you can email the Secretary at rccw1200@gmail.com Or visit our website at - https://www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk/index.html

Rtn Dr John A Cook