A sad farewell to ‘Mr Fixit’

ROUND four of the Carp­R­Us Murcia Series was fished at the Embalse de Argos, Murcia. Although a long way to travel this venue often provides exceptional sport to make the journey worthwhile. However, as always, conditions play a big part in fishing and while two days early the local temperature was some 34°C on the day of the match it was some 10°C cooler with a blustery wind which did not aid presentation.

This did not stop Doug Hornblow running out clear winner with 36.441kg taken using either method feeder or slow sinking feeder and pellets, and to think he did nothing but moan when he saw his peg was on the cold side! A long way behind in second was Steve Fell with 11.40kg from peg 4 caught using either method or cage feeder and wafters, third was Alan Davis from peg 1 with 10.10kg (method feeder and wafter) and fourth from peg 5 was Nick Bastock (method feeder and maggot). Second, third and fourth were all on the warm side.

Monday May 8 we said goodbye to Terry ‘Mr Fixit’ Screen, 79 who sadly passed away the previous week. Terry was a founder member of Carp­R­Us and other local fishing clubs and was well known to many outside of the clubs. He was instrumental in establishing angling on the southern Costa Blanca including helping to create new venues that everyone could enjoy.

He had time for everyone and would often regale you with tales of his fishing exploits both back in England and here in Spain. He was a font of knowledge and a dab hand at fixing all sorts of broken fishing tackle. He will be sorely missed not only by his family but by the whole of the fishing community on the Costa Blanca.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp­r­us.wee bly.com or on the Facebook page Carp­R­Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

Walking football

ESQUINA PARK Rangers Quesada, travelled to Mojacar on Saturday May 13 to compete in the Los Amigos Walking Football Charity Tournament. Esquina are the current Trophy holders from 2021. Six teams were involved from the Almeria region and also one team from the UK. Esquina desperate to retain the trophy to add to their vast collection won their five games, scoring a total of 14 goals and only conceding three. A great team effort from all the players..

If you are interested in joining the Esquina Park Rangers Football Team, please email: esquinaparkrangers2018@ yahoo.com

Betty Henderson

IN a heartwarming development, one local charity has received a transformative grant from Caixa Bank. The Asociación Help Vega Baja’s President, Michele Masson, together with the charity’s treasurer accepted a grant of €2,000 from Gema at Caixa Bank in La Zenia on Wednesday, May 10.

Help Vega Baja’s President, Michele took to Facebook to express the charity’s delight at receiving the much­needed funding which will go towards their project in establishing a support group for caregivers.

Initially, the group plans to

Anna Ellis