FISHING

 WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH 

LAKE TWO  

Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru 

5th JUNE 2024 

Place	Peg	Angler's Name	Sponsor/Club	Weight-lb/oz
1st	A12	John ADAMSON	NISA Feeders	110-10
2nd	A15	Jim INNES	Nuneaton Nomad	94-04
3rd	A10	Andy FINDLAY	Preston Innovations & Sonubaits	89-09
4th	B19	Daz MILNE	Hinckley	84-08
5th	B21	LJ STROUD	The Rod Squad	38-13
6th	B11	Ricky ARMS	Hinckley	35-06
7th	A14	Phil HUNT	Grenadier Guards	23-14
8th	B17	Lee STROUD	The Rod Squad	23-04

 

Report: 

June has arrived, and we had hoped for some nice warm weather.  Instead, there was a cold NW wind sweeping across the lake, which, coupled with the mainly cloudy skies meant that top coats were required for much of the day.  On the positive side, we only had the occasional light rain shower – so it could have been worse. The recent changes in air pressure and temperature have taken their toll on sport, and once again for many competitors it was a struggle to string bites together, and although the top four weights were decent, below that there was not a great deal to report. With another excellent attendance, the payout was to the overall winner, and then (by default) to the top two weights on either side of the lake (A and B). Only four anglers on each bank bothered to weigh in, with the higher weights coming from the A bank which included the top three places.  John Adamson on A12 fished his usual 28g Nisa Porky method feeder towards the island and caught mainly carp (from 3 to 9 lbs) plus a few bream for a winning total of 110-10. In contrast, Jim Innes (A15) caught most of his fish (all big carp) on the pellet waggler for overall second with 94-04 to win the A bank pool.  The result may have been reversed if it had not been for lost fish (including a big ghosty). Third place (and taking second in the A bank pool) on peg A10 (again!) was Andy Findlay.  Fishing his usual small method feeder, Andy managed a weight of 89-09 of mainly small carp (3-5 lb fish).  Fourth place and winning the B bank from peg B19 was Darren Milne with 84-08.  Having hooked (landed and returned) a carp before the match when clipping up his pellet waggler (the fish took the band), Daz expected the waggler to do the business.  However, it was not to be and it was only when he switched to bomb and pellet (changing areas a couple of times to keep fish interested) he caught carp steadily (boosting his holiday fund again). 

Young “L J” Stroud was fifth (second on the B bank) with a method feeder caught 38-13 from peg B21, with Ricky Arms (B13) in sixth with 35-06, Phil Hunt (A14) in seventh with a bomb caught 3 fish 23-14, and Lee Stroud in eighth from B17 with 23-04 which included a nice koi. 

Many thanks to all who assisted with the weigh-in.  We are again on Lake Two on Wednesday 12th June – book in to secure a place. 

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

MUSEUM MUSIC

 ‘Music at the Museum’ tickets go on sale 

A SUMMER treat has been lined up for music lovers at one of Erewash’s most historic buildings – as the council takes a leaf from the kind of concerts staged at stately venues. The grounds of Grade II-listed Dalby House – a Georgian mansion that is now the borough’s museum – will host an intimate afternoon of live performances. Top Gary Barlow lookalike Dean Barratt will be taking to the stage with his ever-popular Take@That crew. Also performing will be leading Motown and Northern Soul singer Linzi Jay and fellow diva Laura Elson, who will serenade concertgoers with hits from the 80s. Local people are invited to don their glad rags and bring picnics to the Music at the Museum event on Sunday 30 June. It runs from 3pm to 6pm and is perfect for families to enjoy a summer day out. There will be a small number of stalls – with light refreshments available at the new Dalby House Café.  The award-winning Erewash Museum is near Ilkeston Market Place. Adult tickets for the event are £10 while entry for children is just £1. The council has been able to subsidise the concert using government money from what is known as the Shared Prosperity Fund – which the museum qualifies for. This has helped keep entry fees lower. Tickets can only be purchased from either Ilkeston Town Hall or Long Eaton Town Hall. Their reception desks are open four days a week from 10am to 12 noon. Ilkeston’s town hall is closed on Wednesdays while Long Eaton’s shuts on Thursdays. 

DONALD 109 SALUTES D-DAY COMRADES

 Erewash will be paying homage to its war heroes on the 80th anniversary of D-Day – as the borough’s most famous old soldier makes a special pilgrimage at the age of 109 to remember his comrades. Donald Rose is the nation’s oldest World War Two veteran – and the oldest survivor of the Normandy landings. The ex-Desert Rat will mark Thursday 6th June by journeying from the Ilkeston care home where he lives to be a VIP guest at a commemorative service in Derby Cathedral. Donald was shot in the leg during the D-Day landings. He was part of an advance party in 1944 that placed what were known as beacon lamps on beaches so the Allies could establish their bridgehead to liberate Europe from Hitler and the Nazis. The lamps flashed a Morse code letter every seven seconds so landing craft packed with troops could find their designated drop-off zone. In recognition of his courage, Donald was given France’s highest award – the Legion D’Honneur. 

Erewash’s Deputy Mayor Harry Atkinson will also be attending the Derby Cathedral service – while back in Erewash commemorations will be held at Ilkeston’s Cenotaph and Long Eaton War Memorial. Mayor of Erewash Cllr Kate Fennelly will attend both events in the borough. The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill, will join her at the Cenotaph service, which commences at 10:45am. Mrs Fothergill will then head to the Erewash Museum to view its Yarns of Valour exhibition. It features a life-size crocheted statue of a soldier. The service at Long Eaton War Memorial will begin at 6.30pm. 

Erewash will fly special 80th anniversary flags as bells ring out across the nation. An official poem that has been written includes the line: “More than five thousand ships, the biggest Armada ever seen, sailed from British shores and our fields of green.” It ends: “Over ten thousand casualties the Allies had that first day. With over four thousand dead, a heavy price to pay. “D-Day made heroes, in that hell unknown. Helping turn the tide of war, as the enemy were overthrown.” 

Donald’s son David Rose, 74 – a retired NHS hospital technician living in West Hallam – said: “He didn’t want the medals, he wanted no fuss at all and he just got on with it.” 

The old soldier’s invitation to Derby Cathedral comes a month after the Canal Vue care home organised a wartime-themed party for him. It was covered by the local TV news and included a Spitfire flyover. Naomi Allsop, who is Donald’s care home activity co-ordinator, said: “He’s a beautiful soul inside and out. All the staff love him.” 

BOLD AS BRASS

 If we may be so bold something to trumpet 

MUSIC-lovers across Erewash are being invited to a summer season of proms – as the borough council’s popular Bold as Brass concerts get under way again. This year’s calendar of free performances feature a total of seven over two months. All take place on Sundays apart from the finale, which will be at the Erewash Museum in Ilkeston on Saturday 17 August.This is the full programme that has been unveiled by Erewash Borough Council: 

Sunday 2 June: Ilkeston Brass Band, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, 2pm. 

Sunday 9 June: Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, West Park, Long Eaton, 2pm. 

Sunday 7 July: Derwent Valley Wind Band, Stanley Village Hall, 2pm. 

Sunday 14 July: Derwent Valley Wind Band, West Hallam, 2pm. 

Sunday 28 July: Ilkeston Brass Band, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, 6pm. 

Sunday 11 August: Silver Prize Band, West Park, Long Eaton, 2pm. 

Saturday 17 August: Ilkeston Brass Band, Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, 1pm. 

The Erewash Museum is near Ilkeston Market Place and is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Entry is free. 

WAR ON JUNK FOOD

 Mum’s war on junk food for busy nurses   

A mum shocked by hard-pressed NHS staff having no time to eat healthily has teamed up with Nottingham University and won backing from Erewash Borough Council to offer nutritious meals that key workers can grab. Ex-mental health worker Emily Willis, 37, successfully applied to the council for a  research and development grant to solve a junk food epidemic that also hits police and firefighters. The authority’s funding provided a major boost as she launched her own company to tackle the problem. More local businesses are now being invited to apply for a fresh round of R & D grants. Emily was toiling as a care home deputy manager during lockdown when she was reminded how key workers often have breaks so short that an unhealthy snack is all that keeps them going. Her solution is a range of tasty frozen meals that can be heated up in no time. The Long Eaton mum and her partner Luke, 39, went on to set up a business catering to hospitals and other busy workplaces. The company not only aims to provide nutritious microwavable options but also hi-tech vending machines. Mother-of-one Emily, whose Long Eaton firm I’m So Good! is based in New Tythe Street, said: “It all stems from me being a key worker during lockdown – working long hours and not eating correctly for what my body needs. I understood that as a care worker I needed to eat more nutritiously at an affordable price. As I ate better I performed more efficiently.” 

Her company – originally founded as Kitchen Prep UK – has been perfecting mouthwatering menu options including Chicken Jerky with Lime, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato, Cod Broth with Courgette Zoodles, and Chakalaka Style Tomato Risotto.

Locally-sourced ingredients are used and packaging is recyclable. No lids have to be pierced and no stirring is needed. There are dairy and gluten-free options.  Recipes have been perfected with the help of nutritionists, dieticians and food scientists at Nottingham University’s Food Innovation Centre. A survey by the Institute of Health and Social Care found 84 per cent of NHS staff do not have access to a hot food service when working a 12-hour night shift. The NHS has long been worried about the impact on patients when hungry staff end up exhausted and lacking in concentration.  

Emily’s challenge has been to get microwave times down to around five minutes. Her application to Erewash council for an R & D grant saw her awarded £15,000. The funding is from a government pot known as the Shared Prosperity Fund – so is not Council Tax money. I’m So Good! says its mission is to “provide healthy meals to busy staff in settings such as hospitals, care homes, schools and anywhere else with little to no provision for healthy eating options”. 

The firm’s website touts a range of freezer dispensers called iVend. There is also an iGrab option with a barcoded iWave microwave – plus an iBean coffee station. 

Councillor Curtis Howard, who is Erewash’s Lead Member for Town Centres, Regeneration and Planning, said: “The council is proud to support local business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Ms Willis is an excellent example of hard work and dedication, marrying business with our respect for key workers and a desire to improve society. I am pleased that we have been able to put this Shared Prosperity Fund money to good use, and hope that we will be able to back local businesses well into the future.” 

Firms have until Friday 2nd August to apply for the latest round of R & D grants from the council. Further information is here: www.erewash.gov.uk/r&d