Age Concern aid A cold day for fishing

THURSDAY February 2 saw Carp ­ R ­ Us returning to the El Bosquet complex, fishing pegs 17 to 40. Upon arrival it was showing ­2oC and a low cold mist hung over the complex. It did not bode well, especially as these pegs had not been producing many fish recently. However, the sun did come out later.

Dave Hutchinson drew the lucky peg 26 which not only gave him €10 but saw him on the favoured peg. He fished pole and maggot for eight carp and a total weight of 6.12 kgs to come out overall winner. Alan Smith on peg 37 fished very fine using maggot and punched bread to winkle out a few small mullet, then a carp later on, for 3.22 kgs and winner of his section. Ken Willcock on peg 22 was the final section winner with 2.40kgs on pole and pellet. There were four dry nets.

On Wednesday February 8, the Club will be holding its 2022 trophy awards with lunch at Giovanni’s in Almoradi. Then on Thursday return to the Rio Segura at Bigastro / Jacarilla.

For further information visit www.carp ­ r ­ us.wee bly.com or the Facebook page Carp ­ R ­ Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

ELCHE has proved its commitment to sustainability and the environment, transporting nearly 10 million passengers by bus in 2022.

The figures released on Thursday, February 2 are a 23 per cent improvement on figures from last year. A total of 9.9 million passengers travelled by bus in Elche during 2022. Local councillor for Public Transport, Esther Díez explained, “This data reflects a return to normality after the pandemic, with passengers returning to public transport.”

Díez believes 2023 will be another crucial year in achieving the city’s public transport goals.

Elche City Council has been trying to incentivise local residents to travel by bus as it is more sustainable than travelling in their own vehicle. Policies include a free and reduced ticket price scheme, which meant that 60 per cent of users travelled for free, and another 20 per cent used a longterm discounted subscription.

Data also revealed that the city’s B line bus was the most popular service in 2022, with 1.3 million passengers opting to travel on it. After national legislation changed on Tuesday, February 7, wearing a mask on public transport is no

The main topic was how the members wished to continue in the future as the membership has declined. It was felt that for the time being there would not be any speakers booked, but there would be a monthly luncheon meeting.

There will not be a February meeting but a lunch would be arranged for Wednesday March 8 to celebrate National Women’s Day. The venue for this will be announced nearer the time.

As the members do not wish to disband the club, there will be further discussions on what format the meetings will follow in the future.