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DONCASTER ROVERS ANNOUNCE VIRGIN TRAINS AS NEW SPONSOR AS NEXT SEASON’S KITS ARE REVEALED The deal expanding on Virgin Trains’ existing sponsorship of the club’s training kit - was unveiled at Doncaster station last week, along with the designs for next season’s kits. Doncaster Rovers’ kits for the next two seasons will be sponsored by Virgin Trains, it has been announced. The traditional red hoops of the home shirt will included

key moments from the last ten years of Rovers’ history including dates, games and players selected by supporters. And the away shirt features a green hoop to mark each year that the Keepmoat Stadium. Club Doncaster head of commercial affairs Andrew Whitham said: “We are pleased to be working with such a well-known company like Virgin Trains which is a

great supporter of the local area. “This partnership builds on our promotion back to League One and is another sign of the development of Club Doncaster. “We marked the 10th anniversary of our move to the Keepmoat Stadium this season, so I’m delighted we could celebrate the best moments of the past decade as chosen by the most important people at the club – the fans.”

Virgin Trains regional commercial manager Paul Smith said: “We’re really proud of what Doncaster Rovers has achieved over the last season and are excited to be part of their promotion story. “We love to play a role in helping and celebrating the success of local people and communities on our route, and this shirt sponsorship is a great opportunity to show just how

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Enjoy a day of traditional family fun at this year’s Weston Park May Fayre, taking place on Sunday 21 May. Attractions are set to include live music on the restored Victorian bandstand, classic and vintage cars, art and craft activities, a vintage and artisan craft marquee, children’s rides, an exhibition from the National Fairground and Circus Archive, and appearances from characters including Star Wars Stormtroopers.

There will also be a wide range of performances and sideshows, including Dr Phantasma, Sam The Scam and the Wonder Wheelers, who will have weird and wacky bikes with them including Penny Farthings and unicycles. Children of all ages are sure to be wowed by Hunter the Sinraptor Dinosaur, whose presence links in with the nearby prehistoric exhibits in Weston Park Museum, while those wanting to learn something new might

enjoy activities with the University of Sheffield’s Confucius Institute, set to include calligraphy, a chopsticks competition and Chinese-themed stalls. Gary Clifton, major events manager at Sheffield City Council, said: “Weston Park May Fayre is an ever-popular fixture in our major events calendar, and is an ideal day out for all the family. “In partnership with the University of Sheffield, this year we have a fantastic range of

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sideshows, attractions and performances on offer, which will bring a touch of the weird and the wonderful to the event. “The location itself also couldn’t be better – set in a beautiful green space just a stone’s throw from Shefﬁeld city centre.” Professor Vanessa Toulmin, head of engagement at the University of Shefﬁeld, said: “The university is delighted to continue its support of Weston Park Fayre. “It celebrates inclusion,

diversity, and creativity for all our communities, including our staff and students, as we share and enjoy one of Shefﬁeld’s most beautiful green spaces.” Weston Park May Fayre is organised in conjunction with the University of Shefﬁeld, Friends of Crookesmoor Parks, The Children’s Hospital Charity and Heart. Theo the Bear from The Children’s Hospital Charity will be accompanying the Stormtroopers as they march around the park, fundraising for the charity’s appeal. Admission is free and the event runs from 11am until 5pm in Weston Park.

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The Seven Years’ War begins when Great Britain declares war on France. Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest. Holocaust: The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz. An earthquake hits northern Algeria killing more than 2,000 people. The Wright brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their “Flying-Machine”. The Good Friday Agreement is accepted in a referendum in Northern Ireland with 75% voting yes. The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland.

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Hallam FM’s Cash for Kids charity has this week launched The Big Audition, a talent competition offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for a local band or solo artist to win a profile boosting package worth over £5,000 including a ‘golden ticket’ to perform at several high profile events. The fundraising campaign, sponsored by Diamond Live Lounge Doncaster and backed by The Mercury, will see the best act crowned at the live final event, held at the 02 Academy in Sheffield on September 29. Registration is now open and the judging panel will shortlist a variety of sound clips and videos submitted by the hopeful acts who are looking for an opportunity to get noticed across the local music industry and increase their fan base. The panel will compile a shortlist and as many as twenty acts will be invited to perform at the semifinal event at the Diamond Live Lounge in Doncaster performing in front of as many as 500 people. Judges on the night will pick ten acts to make it through to the final. The route to the final will include drumming up support and fundraising for Cash for Kids. Each act will be judged on how much is raised throughout the summer, with those raising the most money receiving a slight advantage on the judges’ cards ahead of their performance at the final event, which will see them perform

in front of as many as 1,800 people at the Shefﬁeld City Centre venue. All the money raised by the ﬁnalists and the ticket revenue from both live events will all be donated to Cash for Kids, a grant giving charity that supports sick and disadvantaged children across South Yorkshire. The winner will be crowned The Big Audition champion on the night and will receive a prize package, which includes a photoshoot, website, video shoot, studio time and a 12-month record deal, which will see their tracks released on digital platforms including Google Play and iTunes. The package also includes guaranteed appearances as a warm up act at upcoming events at The Leadmill, Diamond Live Lounge and will feature at music festivals Live in Barnsley and Beanfest in 2018. Allan Ogle, charity manager for Cash for Kids, said: “Some of the world’s biggest musicians come from South Yorkshire and this is a fantastic opportunity to kick start the career for one local act. “We can’t thank everyone enough who has donated towards the incredible prize package to make this happen. We’re excited to not only celebrate the local music heritage but everyone donating or buying a ticket to one of the events will be helping sick and disadvantaged children where we live.”

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Weddings are an ancient custom steeped in tradition, and thus should be celebrated with equal measures of enthusiasm and etiquette. If you're flummoxed by formalities, and puzzled by polite protocol, read on to discover the dos and don'ts of decency! For guests: In the first instance, guests should accept, or decline, the wedding invitation by the RSVP date stipulated on the invite. Once you accept, you are obliged to attend — no last minute changing of plans (unless there is an emergency of course!) When choosing an outfit, it is vital to remember that a bride is the star of the show. It's her day — and as a guest you must not outshine her! Wearing white — or anything remotely bridal in style for that matter — is a big no-no! Arriving punctually for the ceremony is another must — it is extremely rude to walk in after the bride, and what's more, you'll miss the best bits of the marriage itself! It is also considered polite for guests to buy the couple a gift, often from a gift list compiled by the bride and groom prior to their wedding. For bride and groom: The groom and his best man should arrive at the venue at least 20 minutes prior to the ceremony's start. The bride travels to the church with her father. The father of the bride also has the responsibility of making the first

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SUMMER’S COMING - GET AHEAD OF HAY FEVER! Spring and summer are the seasons everyone looks forward to most – apart from allergy sufferers, who often look at the brighter months with trepidation! Don’t resign yourself to being stuck indoors now that allergy season is upon us, use our top advice for beating the worst of it and get out to enjoy the great outdoors. Stay ahead of the counts These days, keeping abreast of pollen counts is easier than ever. From weather segments on the news to comprehensive websites, there’s plenty of ways to stay informed. If you have a smartphone, be sure to download handy apps like Claritin’s Pollen Forecast UK for iPhones and the Pollen Forecast App from A. Vogel. Shift your schedule The pollen count is often at its highest between 5am and 10am, so if at all possible, it’s a great idea to change your schedule for the warmer months and stay

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NEW SHOWS AT SHEFFIELD THEATRES A host of new shows have been added to the Lyceum Theatre’s line-up, including master illusionist Derren Brown, a stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Kite Runner, and looking ahead to 2018, the return of everyone’s favourite ogre in Shrek The Musical. Tickets for the productions go on sale to Sheffield Theatres’ Centre Stage Members on Saturday 13 May and to the general public on Saturday 20 May. The latest stage show from the multi award-winning master of psychological illusion Derren Brown: Underground comes to Sheffield from Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 August. Provocative and entertaining, this spell-binding show offers a unique opportunity to see the ultimate showman perform some of his favourite work, live on the Lyceum stage. Cut loose with rock ‘n’ roll musical Footloose when it bursts onto the stage from Tuesday 29 August – Saturday 2 September. Based on the 1980s film which took the world by storm with its youthful spirit, dazzling dance and electrifying music, Footloose tells the story of city boy Ren who moves to a rural American backwater, where dancing is banned. Starring Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore, the show features a score of classic hits including Holding Out For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and Footloose. TV favourites Paul Bradley (Elliot Hope – Holby City, Nigel Bates – EastEnders) and Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater – EastEnders) lead the cast in Ira Levin’s spine-chiller Deathtrap from Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 September. With a plot full of twists and turns, it’s guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat. The Kite Runner a haunting tale of friendship based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel

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POTHOLE-RELATED BREAKDOWNS UP DESPITE MILD WEATHER

and it is very concerning that the roads, strangely, appear to have deteriorated in a mild, comparatively dry winter.” There are though some positives to take out of the latest findings, with the longer-term picture looking more encouraging. Taken from a 12-month average of potholeThe RAC attended over 6,500 breakdowns related breakdowns – and corrected to remove caused as a result of potholes in the first the unrelated longer-term effects of weather quarter of 2017 – a 63% year-on-year rise in and improving vehicle reliability – the RAC spite of decent weather conditions. Pothole Index stands at 2.08, its lowest reading Distorted wheels, damaged shock absorbers since the start of 2008. and broken suspension springs are typical It means that while the quality of the UK’s casualties of poor road surfaces, which are road surfaces is still well below where it was made worse during periods of heavy rainfall a decade ago, the overall picture is starting to and frost. look better. But UK weather between January and March The state of local roads is currently a major was not noted for its inclemency, making the concern to drivers according to the latest RAC rise in breakdown call-outs “surprising and Report on Motoring, with 14% of respondents unwelcome”. saying it was their top concern of 2016, up Not since the first quarter of 2015 has the from 10% in 2015. David Bizley added: “As a nation we still RAC been called out to more pothole-related incidents (6,900). The start of that year though have a long way to go to ensure the whole road network – not just our major roads which saw more days of frost and rainfall than this are enjoying one of the largest investment year’s equivalent. programmes in a generation – is really fit for The figures suggest the condition of the road purpose. network is “balanced on a knife-edge”, with only one season of cold, wet weather needed to “Certainly anyone that has experienced a breakdown as a result of hitting a pothole will cause serious further damage. Having expected to see an overall reduction in know just how frustrating that can be – not to say dangerous and expensive if damage to their breakdowns of this kind, the RAC is particuvehicle is sustained. larly concerned with the results of its latest Pothole Index. The share of call-outs attributed “Local authorities still have a huge funding gap in their roads budget and until central to potholes was 2.7% of all jobs – the largest government is willing to ring-fence sufficient quarterly proportion since records began in funding to bring local roads back into a state 2006. that is fit for purpose, their condition will be This figure can, however, be slightly offset by the fact fewer traditional ‘cold weather’ related subject to the whims of the weather and they will continue to be the poor relation in the nabreakdowns were recorded for the period, including problems relating to car batteries, so tion’s transport infrastructure.” the overall number was down. RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Our figures sadly show a surprising and unwelcome first quarter rise in the number of breakdowns where the poor quality of the road surface was a major factor. “We had expected a figure no worse than that recorded in the first quarter of 2016 (4,026)

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Flights with BA/Aer Lingus from Regional Airports. 3 nights New York at the Edison and 3 nights Chicago at the Sheraton Grand. All flights and baggage included. 12th December 2017 Cost per person £799 based on two sharing bookable with a £75 deposit per person

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£24

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Guest Accommodation overlooking the Glen of Peasholm Park Minutes from the Seafront, Beach & North Bay Attractions

Tel: 01723 365453

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2017 Stairlift to First Floor

SUMMER OFFERS FROM £20PPPN CONTRACTORS WELCOME £18 pppn (room only)

6 & 8 Berth Caravans at Kingﬁsher Fantasy Island to let, both with decking and Mod Cons. Shops & Children’s park on-site, close to amusements and Ingoldmells Market.

DIFFERENT RATES APPLY DEPENDING ON MONTH CALL FOR DETAILS OF SPECIAL OFFERS!

TEL: 07944 534034 OR 0115 9289977

INGOLDMELLS Silver Beach Caravan Park

Spacious 6-Berth, 5 minutes to the beach, book now to avoid disappointment SUMMER WEEKS STILL AVAILABLE

Tel: 07782 251577, 07572 329954 Near or 0116 254 8459 to

Close to Fantasy Island, Arcades, Pubs & Beach

Families & Couples Only No Pets Allowed DATES FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER STILL AVAILABLE FROM £175 PER WEEK

TEL: 07719 600516

INGOLDMELLS

SKEGNESS

NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK LIES SIX MILES NORTH OF SKEGNESS, WE ARE NESTLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HEART OF THE VILLAGE

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000 The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons. Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/bathroom and toilet.

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722 New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

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From £275 inc. all Linen & Utilities Sorry No Pets PLEASE CALL 07900 863 746 CORNWALL & DEVON

SUMMER BREAKS

07900 083 558 - 07774 586493 NO TEXTs 0121 308 3879

INGOLDMELLS 6/8 berth caravans to let, near Fantasy Island, shops, beach & much more.

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INGOLDMELLS

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Very Clean, Full Facilities Close to all amenities, shops and beach 3, 5, 7 Night Breaks Available

07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

INGOLDMELLS SEAVIEW SITE • Excellent 6 Berth Caravan

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STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS Sorry No Pets

Please Call 01623 812806 or 07974 531256

GREAT YARMOUTH

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HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

£150 p/w off season Pets welcome

For free colour brochure

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• Monday - Friday £90pp • • Any 2 Nights £55pp • 3 Nights £75pp • • Call for Illuminations Offers •

TELEPHONE 01253 627327

LINCOLNSHIRE

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FOR SALE VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

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CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

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6 & 8 Berth Caravans

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£30 deposit per week £180 to £370pw inclusive

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TEL: 01209 860410

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

SKEGNESS

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CORNWALL

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KINGFISHER PORTHLEVEN

SITE

INGOLDMELLS 6 Berth 2 Bedroom Caravan

CLEETHORPES

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OWN YOUR OWN CARAVAN at Sand le Mere Holiday Village Tunstall from £12,995

Dates available from April

• Beach Access • Choice of Pitches • • Fantastic Facilities • • 11 & 12 Month Season •

Please call Mandy on 07852 404450 for details

including 2017 Site Fees

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TEL: 07564 965688

CHAPEL ST LEONARDS

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8 Berth Caravan (1 of 7 on Golden Palm Site), 2009, club, swimming pool on site.

7 CARAVANS AVAILABLE - 2 PET FRIENDLY

HUGE STOCK CLEARANCE SALE Contact Ricky Kemp 07727 047269 • 01964 676313 ricky.kemp@sand-le-mere.co.uk

CHURCH POINT HOLIDAY PARK

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More details can be found at

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Open March - October £170 - £400 per week (Sat-Sat) PLEASE CALL 07598 969257

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Telephone 01642 613888

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£182 per person

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• Excursions to Bath & Winchester

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£369.00

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£305.00

Disneyland Paris

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9th - 11th June

Weymouth

6 Days

11th - 16th June

£386.00

Llandudno

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18th - 23rd June

£330.00

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6 Days

18th - 23rd June

£385.00

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8 Days

8th - 15th July

£489.00

Scarborough

3 Days

15th - 17th July

£149.00

Sidmouth

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20th - 24th July

£409.00

Norfolk

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£289.00

Legoland

Days

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5 Days

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£355.00

Southport

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7th - 11th August

£309.00

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12th - 19th August

£489.00

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£499.00

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You know when you have one of those weeks when everything goes right? That’s me, last week; it appears I could do no wrong, and as a result, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time! That estate lake I’ve mentioned in the past? The tough one, where a couple of bites per day is considered good going? Owned it. I’m not kidding, I’ve had an absolute field day on there, got the pictures, worn the T-shirt, and it was completely unexpected… I turned up bright and early, to find not a soul on the lake, which is unheard of this time of year, so I had my pick of the pegs. I chose to set up once again in Peg One, from where I had taken a trio of hefty bream on my last visit. This time however, it was an all-out method feeder attack, so rather than maggots and the quivertip, I’d taken a pair of Sonik S3 Specialist rods, nice and responsive, with a 1.5lb test curve; just enough to get a small method ball out to the required distances, but not to beefy to negate any fun I might have when latched into a tench or decent bream at range. I swiftly wet a mixture of Spotted Fin Krill groundbait and tiny pellets, combined them, and left it to soak up any excess moisture whilst I got the rods out. I opted for a simple set up, a small method feeder, size 8 swivel, and a pre-tied Guru hair rigs; a short, 4” mono hook length, terminating in a size 12 hook and bait band. That was it; the swivel pushed into the feeder provide some resistance, both feeders had Krill groundbait crushed around them, and on the hook, I banded an 8mm wafter, before hurling them out into open water… a ‘pub chuck’ if you like… Not quite. I know that a sandbar runs from right to left in this swim, and I’d already noted bream rolling over the top, so one feeder lay at the base of the obstruction, and the second was launched as near as I could get it to a bed of succulent bloodworm which the head bailiff had mentioned during a previous visit. Both lines were left to sink, the bobbins clipped up, and I made camp. I’d hoped for cloud cover, but as the day progressed, the sky became brighter, the sun shone incessantly, and the temperatures got higher; not ideal conditions for bream or tench, but who cares, it was blissful, the birds kept me entertained, and there was much else to admire about this stunning fishery… Bleep. The bobbin quivered, and slowly inched upwards… then dropped to the floor. Another bleep, and the bobbin lifted again, then dropped back once more. And again. Bream, had to be. I swept the rod skywards to pick up sixty yards of line, and felt the soft thud of a

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bream as it rolled once in the shallow water. As usual, it surrendered easily, but at 6lb, it was a nice fish to start with, and was quickly unhooked and photographed. With the bream supported in the sling to return it, as I walked to the water’s edge, the other bobbin rocketed off, and the alarm sang (well, the receiver, I’m deaf as a post, so have it vibrating in my pocket!) as a chubby tench took off with my hook bait. This one took a couple of minutes, but was safely landed and weighed at 5lb 2oz; a fine fish indeed! I got both rods back in, and picked up my book… Roughly every thirty minutes, my relaxation was disturbed by another fish. I lost a decent bream at range, but my total for the day, despite the conditions, was seven good bream between 6 lb and 7lb 8oz, and seven tench, all ounces either side of 5lb. Fourteen fish, and one lost! On this venue, that counts as a rare result, so I packed up, returned to the van, and drove home… just as the first spots of rain hit the windscreen… result! The day after, the temperatures had plummeted, a brisk northerly wind had sprung up, leaving a proper chill in the air. The water I intended to target doesn’t fish well after a change in the weather, so I wasn’t that hopeful, and set up in a peg which offered more in the way of shelter from the bitter wind, than it did in fish catching potential. My set up was exactly the same as the day before, a small method feeder packed with bait, lowered into the margins in front of me. The Sonik S3 Specialist will easily cope with my intended target, carp to 20lb, and is soft enough that I don’t lose many fish under the rod tip when fishing at point blank range. It slows the first big run into open water, and then when the fish is beaten, absorbs any last minute lunge beneath the rod tip; it is probably my favourite rod at the moment, fun, yet with a bit of grunt… The wind was biting, so as I sat huddled beneath the brolly, I thought I’d give it a couple of hours to see what happened. Within ten minutes, my first fish, a low double, was swiftly returned to the depths, the rig reset, and I nestled back under shelter. For five minutes. Another good double took off across the lake, and I stepped out into the wind to deal with it. Brrr! Two fish in the first fifteen minutes, wasn’t in the script, I had hoped for the odd one, and was surprised with two together. Thirty minutes elapsed before another screaming take (well, the vibrations made me jump!) and a third double figure fish was tamed; highly unusual on this water after a cold night! A fourth take saw me in contact with a fish which plodded about in deeper water some forty yards out. It gave the slow thudding head shake of a big mirror, but I couldn’t gain line; this one had me on the ropes! There is, like at many waters, a ‘mythtery’ fish, often reputed to go over 30lb, it’s been caught by many, but photographed by none, and it’s always a ‘mate of a mate’ who caught it, but forgot the camera (or the scales!) each time. I call them ‘mythtery’ fish (mainly because I used to like Toyah Wilcox, a flame haired siren of my 1980’s with a strangely attractive lisp) but they are fish of myth and mystery. Always there, never caught, but maybe this was indeed that behemoth of lore? Ten minutes passed, and I still wasn’t any closer to my quarry, nor had I seen it, but

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it was still pulling back hard. It wouldn’t come up in the water, it wouldn’t come closer, but I felt in control, and was confident (and curious) to see what I presume was very big mirror carp. By now, the wind was making my mainline sing as it quivered under the pressure, a sound which always takes me back to a forty-five minute battle on a size 20 hook to 2lb bottom with a fish I never saw before it snapped me some thirty years ago as a junior… I still love that sound. Sadly, it ended abruptly. With a huge surge of energy, the fish pulled away again, and as the line wailed in the wind, the hook pulled out! The loss of pressure on the other end is always an awful feeling, but this one truly had me intrigued…was it the ‘mythtery’ after all? I’ll just have to keep trying… The day got better however, with a gentleman visitor I’ll call Keith (because that was his name) who popped in to see me, (whilst his wife shivered on a nearby bench) to spend a few minutes in pleasant chatter, which is always appreciated, and the fishing didn’t let up either whilst we gossiped. By the end of the day, I’d amassed a total

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