CFPAS Family Open
Day
Sunday 19th July
2009
We were greeted by a mild day
with a light breeze as we entered Milton Country Park our venue for
the open day. As we set up the clouds were getting greyer but as
always when you start a fishing session your nervous anticipation of
what may unfold takes hold.
Thoughts of a whopper and big nets of
fish come to mind and as you tackle up you often think back on the
good times .Today was no different except it was going to be a
coaching day, half hour sessions for anyone who wanted to have a go
and so that excitement is transferred to those you are introducing to
angling. Let there be no doubt though to see the joy on someone's face
as they catch their very first fish is as equally rewarding as any
personal success. five angling coaches were ready to help, John, Will,
Alan, Tony, and myself along with waggler and pole demonstrations from
Daren, Matt and Ian.
The organisation of the day is down
to John who is to be congratulated for all his hard work because let there
be no doubt a huge effort is needed to put on an event like this. The
environment agency were there with their tank of fish and display.
Pond
dipping treks were available and goody bags for all.
The Tweedy
burgers were not available this year but instead we were treated to huge
bacon baguettes and steaming hot tea and coffee courtesy of the parks coffee
shop. My bacon filled roll was somewhat light on the old bacon and only
after the coaching session did I learn that Will had borrowed some bacon
from my roll! A big thank yoyo to Roy and Sharon who with military precision
booked in the participants sorted the goody bags and kept everyone happy and
thanks to Mick for helping the old man back with his tackle I was not
putting on the limp honest! Just under 50 coaching sessions were delivered.
Here are some of the fantastic responses we received...
Jack (7) and Kate (5)
Had a fishing tutorial with Graham.
He was fantastic!, Patient, Knowledgeable + Handsome
Jenny Walsh.
Excellent coaching session with Graham Tweed. The children loved it and are
keen to go fishing with their parents. Thank you V much
S Hiydinger.
It was really fun!!
We had a Lovely Day
Learnt Lots
Jamie Stanard and Grandad
It was very good and I would like to come again.
Great Time and THANK YOU so much for the time and patience extended to Tom
and Ross.
Steve
Blackburn – Age 50
1st time fishing since I was 9, when I went fishing got wet and
never went again.
Got really wet today but will be coming again thanks to the professional
help of the fishing club.
Will be something I definitely take up with my daughter due to the whips
given to us today.
Thank You.
Josh
& Steve found it very enjoyable. Very good coaching. Thank you.
Immy age 10
Thank you for my first fishing day, thanks
It was very good because I like animals.
A very good day out well run – My son and grandson had a lovely day.
Thank you very much
Tim.
Thanks a lot we are so happy to
learn how to fish. That is our first time for fishing. We will try to do it
by ourselves.
The day was very well organised and the people were very helpful. We spent 1
hour with John Pope and he was very knowledgeable.
Many Thanks.
It was great fun, thanks very
much.
Brad & Dylan
I didn’t catch any fish and I was beaten by my younger brother – Brad
Dylan – Very excited having caught 3 fish.
Many thanks for providing this opportunity. It was very good.
I took my
grandson for his first fishing attempt.
Caught 4 fish + really enjoyed it.
The goody bags are excellent too – Many thanks.
Dear Organiser,
We just want to say a huge thank you for putting on this lovely event for
the children. Its been a great intro to fishing – really spurred us on
to take the kids (we both fished as children ourselves). Thank you
also for the lovely gifts of the poles and accessories. Fantastic morning
John Pope was very patient and informative.
Thanks Again
The Hewitts.
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Contact
Information:
Club Address:
Club
President: Graham Tweed
Address: 27a Villa Road,
Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NZ
Telephone: (01223) 234616
before 9pm
Membership:
Address: 39 St. Johns Close,
Needingworth, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TT
Telephone: (01480) 301694
before 9pm
Membership:
alirev@tiscali.co.uk
Webmaster:
alirev@tiscali.co.uk
