WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH

   LAKE FOUR  Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru 

28 FEBRUARY 2024  

1st		Matt GAETTO	Long Eaton Victoria AS	105-09
2nd	6	Clive OLIVER	Mallory	63-14
3rd	11	Gaz KITCH	Wykin Fishing Club	49-10
4th	4	John LACK	Northampton	44-04
5th	8	Ricky ARMS	Hinckley	40-12
6th	9	Peter STOCKWIN	23Northampton	25-07
7th	21	Allan NEALE	Nuneaton	19-10
8th	13	John ADAMSON	NISA Feeders	11-14
9th	2	Karl EMANUELE		10-04
10th	19	Phil HUNT	Grenadier Guards	5-10

 

Report: 

From arrival at the venue and up until around midday, competitors thought they had the wrong day as it was dry, and although overcast and cloudy with a brisk SW wind, reasonably pleasant. Then we were all brought back to earth as the rain commenced and continued in various forms (from drizzle to moderate) right through the remainder of the match and the weigh-in.  Combined with the wind it was most unpleasant for anglers on pegs 2 to 13  However, despite the weather, the “sell-out” match fished quite well, with ten weighing in.  Prizes were paid to the top two, then default winners from each bank (pegs 2-13 & 17-25). Matt Gaetto, drawing 23 and sheltered from the weather, was only one peg away from his previous outing on the lake and made it two successive wins with an excellent weight of 105-09.  He started on the pellet feeder to take six carp in the first two hours before switching to pole and pellet (at 14 metres in only four and a half feet of water) to catch a mix of carp and F1s for the rest of the match. 

The next five weights were all from the opposite bank, where anglers faced the wind and rain, which inevitably influenced their tactics, as all caught fishing the method feeder.  The only pegs with a dearth of fish were the end (albeit the shallower ones), as all others appeared to catch in the deeper water. 

Clive Oliver led the field with 63-14, a mix of carp and bream, from peg 6 to take second place, followed by Gaz Kitch (who had the same peg, 11, as in the previous week) with 49-10.  Gaz won his bank prize. The other leading weights were John Lack (peg 4) with 44-04, Ricky Arms (8) with 40-12, and Peter Stockwin (9) with 25-09. 

The winner of the other bank was Allan Neale (peg 21) who scooped the prize with 19-10.The photos of the winner is an archive shot (due to the heavy rain throughout the weigh-in), and my thanks to Matt and Clive for covering until I was able to catch up with them for the last few weighs. 

For the next couple of weeks, I have booked Lakes Three and Four, and if necessary, will split the match over the two lakes, which will hopefully avoid further “sell-outs”.  Hopefully, this will cover us until the mud dries up and we can return to Lake Two. 

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

SUPERFAST BROADBAND

 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash have access to superfast broadband  

Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the news that 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash now have access to superfast broadband thanks to the Government sticking to its plan to deliver ‘Project Gigabit’. Over a million properties across the UK, including homes, businesses and public buildings, now have a seamless internet connection following Government investment, delivering on their plan to create a brighter future for everyone across the country. The Government announced Project Gigabit in 2019 – a flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities access to lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. The Government is working with broadband suppliers to achieve at least 85 per cent gigabit coverage of the UK by 2025, and nationwide coverage by 2030. We are already ahead of target – the plan is working. 

Maggie said: “Families and businesses across Erewash rely on the internet every day. Whether residents are surfing the internet or using it for work, I know how frustrating slow internet connection can be.It is great news that thanks to the Government’s Project Gigabit, 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash now have access to superfast broadband. This is making work and leisure faster for Erewash residents and is helping to grow our local economy.The UK is rolling out gigabit networks faster than any country in the EU and shows that the Government’s plan to turbocharge British broadband is working.” 

The majority of premises can now access gigabit-capable networks and is a significant improvement in a short timeframe, with the UK currently building gigabit networks faster than any EU country. Better connectivity boosts productivity for businesses and unlocks new digital opportunities for people in every corner of the country, as the Conservative Government sticks to the plan to help to grow the economy and create a brighter future for all.  

DRAYCOTT VICARAGE

 Council dismay in fight to save old vicarage  

A villages historic former vicarage is poised to be bulldozed after Erewash council lost a battle to save it. The authority backed angry residents in Draycott by pushing Historic England to list picturesque Ferrestone House – a grand gothic revival residence built in 1875. The crusade to save it saw the council issue a preservation notice. This acted as a temporary reprieve while Historic England considered whether the building was worthy of listing – which would have meant an application to demolish it could be vetoed. The public body, which is sponsored by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, has now dashed villagers’ hopes by ruling that the property does not meet its criteria. A letter from the town hall to residents explains: “The law stipulates that in such circumstances, the Building Preservation Notice must lapse and the property is therefore subject to no special protection. 

“Consequently, in light of Historic England’s decision, the council has no alternative but to grant approval for the means of demolition and restoration of the site, which it has done.” The letter stresses: “The council believes that Ferrestone House has architectural and historic merit.”  

The much-loved building, which stands in extensive grounds, is valued at almost £1.3million. When the potential demolition was discussed by Draycott and Church Wilne Parish Council the meeting saw its highest ever attendance by the public. Some were described as being “genuinely distressed”. The parish council said Draycott would be robbed of its character by the loss of a “fine example of gothic revival Victorian architecture”. 

The vicarage was sold by the Diocese of Derby in 1961 and was recently advertised with local estate agent Robert Ellis. It used to be the home of Mr Jack Goss, the manager of Long Eaton’s Woolworths. A tour showing the house’s elegant interior can be found at Property Showcase: Ferrestone House, Draycott - YouTube 

Borough councillor Alex Breene, who is Lead Member for Town Centres, Regeneration and Planning, said: “The council took swift action following residents’ concerns over the fate of Ferrestone House – but sadly it was in vain. We explored every avenue for preservation and are extremely disappointed by Historic England’s decision. Fine old buildings like this are what make the borough so special and we do not want to lose them.” 

BURNS NIGHT

 Church Wilne Rotary Satellite Club Burns Night at Risley Village Memorial Hall 

We recently held our annual Burns Night at Risley Village Memorial Hall with family and friends including guests from Rotary clubs from Derby. The evening included the Haggis being piped in, the traditional address to the Haggis, Scottish fayre, a quiz and entertainment we raised almost £500 towards The Rotary Foundation Charity. A Good time was had by all with guests already looking forward to the next one!  

Further details about Church Wilne Rotary may be found on our website here: https://www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk 

Or you may contact the Secretary at rccw1220@gmail.com 

Rotarian Dr John A Cook. 

PEWIT GOLF COURSE APPOLOGY

Erewash council apologised to residents after it had to halt a town hall meeting – because there was no room for all those who turned up wanting to know about the future of Ilkeston’s former Pewit golf course. The public gallery at Ilkeston Town Hall has space for only 18 spectators so officials let 40 more into the Mayor’s Parlour next door to listen in via an audio link. That still left others outside. Proceedings were eventually adjourned after 15 minutes amid repeated problems with the relay equipment. The Scrutiny Committee was meeting on Thursday 15th February over plans to turn some 17.4 acres of the defunct municipal golf course into a nature reserve while disposing of a seven-acre parcel at West End Drive that has been identified as surplus to requirements. 

The committee will now reconvene at 7pm on Wednesday 21st February. The meeting will be moved to the borough’s other town hall in Long Eaton – which has space for almost 150 including in overflow areas. For residents unable to make the extra journey the council is arranging for proceedings to be live-streamed on YouTube. Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson said: “We are committed to transparency in all we do – so could not carry on with the meeting while people were excluded or unable to follow what was happening. I know some people are saying there is some kind of ruse to hold the meeting further away from Ilkeston – but while its town hall is where we would ideally want the meeting to take place Long Eaton’s has the facilities.”