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Heatwave results in testing times for trout

The Fly Fishers made a return trip to John O’Gaunt Fishery near Romsey in Hampshire. The recent heatwave has taken its toll on fish activity with warmer water temperatures reducing oxygen and consequently making fish less eager to feed. A fast rotation of flies was necessary to tempt the trout and only a few experts managed to complete a full bag of four fish. Successful patterns included buzzers and gold-ribbed hare’s ear. Top of the class was Raymond Willis whose patience and expertise was rewarded with a 10lb bag taking a well deserved first place. Junior, Bradley Slater hooked the biggest fish weighing in at 3lb 2oz. They are pictured above.

Last chance for Rugby Lunch tickets

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its Rugby Lunch, at Hoburne Park, Christchurch, on Friday, September 16. The event includes great entertainment, networking opportunities, and guest celebrity appearances from Tom Shanklin - former Welsh Rugby Union player and David Flatman – former prop for Bath and the England national rugby team turned pundit. The lunch kicks off at noon with welcome drinks and a VIP reception before guests take their seats for a three-course meal and hear from the celebrity guest speakers. There will also be an opportunity to win the famous Knife, Fork, and Spoon game, raffle prizes, and auction lots, of which prizes are donated from local businesses and the community. Tickets are £65 per ticket, and £600 for a table of 10. Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/ rugby for more information.

Legendary golfers on the ball 30 years on

Golden golfers rolled back the years at a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dorset winning the national amateur championships. Every player from the seven-strong team – including Peter McMullen from Ferndown – and its non-playing captain attended the special event to mark their historic victory in 1992 at Kings Norton in Birmingham. It is the only time the county has won the prestigious English County Finals Championship. And they even recreated their winning pose of 30 years ago to tee off the reunion party at Parkstone Golf Club, which was sponsored by regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors. Lining up were Lee James, Peter McMullen, Martyn Thompson, Tony Lawrence, Steve Edgley, Michael Watson, Captain Doug Pratt and Rodger Hearn. The celebration was the first time some of the players had seen each other in many years since claiming the prize three decades ago. Organiser Rodger Hearn, who holed the winning putt, said: “It was wonderful to get the team back together and reminisce about our glorious victory. “As Doug said at the event, looking back it is remarkable to think that it was 30 years ago that we won the championship and what a marvellous achievement that was. “The reunion was a great way to renew old acquaintances as well as celebrate the 30th anniversary milestone with other members of the Dorset hierarchy, led by Dorset chairman Stuart Mackenzie and other committee members including excaptains, former county presidents and dignitaries. It’s about time Dorset won the championship again!” The iconic team members came from all corners of Dorset to claim the championship trophy in 1992 and have become well known in the golfing world. They include Weymouth and Dorchester professional Michael Watson, Parkstone professional Martyn Thompson, former county captains Peter McMullen from Ferndown and Rodger Hearn from Parkstone, and American university champion Steve Edgley from Parkstone. Lee James went on to win the British Amateur Championship in 1994 and was part of the Walker Cup team that beat the USA, including Tiger Woods, in 1994. Sherborne professional Tony Lawrence became a county champion multiple times while non-playing captain of the day Doug Pratt from Weymouth became county president. Nigel Smith, managing partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors, said: “It was a privilege to sponsor the anniversary celebration with some true legends of the game in Dorset. “Their championship success ranks highly in the annals of the county’s golfing history, and the event was a fitting way to mark their achievement 30 years on.”

WATCH THE BIRDIE: The winning Dorset team which won the national amateur golf championships in 1992 recreate their matchwinning team pic 30 years on. In the back row, from left, are Lee James, Peter McMullen, Martyn Thompson and Tony Lawrence. In the front row, from left, are Steve Edgley, Michael Watson, Doug Pratt and Rodger Hearn