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Your Support is Required - Competition in January 2019 to raise money to help Tymeika
For those of you who don’t know Keeston resident Tymeika – she is 33, married to James with two children aged 4 & 6 who attend our local school.
Two years ago her life was turned upside down when she suffered a stroke. At the hospital they discovered something odd on her scans & she was later diagnosed with an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) the term used to describe a tangle of blood vessels with abnormal connections between arteries and veins. There was nothing they could do for Tymeika due to its extent & the effects it was already having on her – full right-side paralysis and ataxia. It sadly also meant that she was terminal.
Tymeika was discharged from hospital with a Zimmer frame; she was left like a wounded animal, in agony, unable to communicate fully with a broken body. She was left dragging herself helplessly around the floor daily and fighting endless battles for her basic needs. In addition she was left grieving the loss of her dignity and independence, left watching the sadness in the faces of those who love her.
But two years on Tymeika is still here, refusing to let her situation swallow her up, no matter the pain she has to endure and the battles she has to continue to fight she refuses to let her diagnosis defeat her. Last Easter a physio team visited to see how she was managing the stairs - she was immediately promised a stair lift, but it has still not arrived. Also a wheelchair which arrived from wheelchair services was incomplete and not fit for purpose. It is draining for Tymeika to stay positive when she is constantly begging for essential life enhancing basic facilities.
To add to her intolerable situation, eight days after Tymeika & her family celebrated her 2 year survival day she cruelly learnt that she now has cancer.
Unfortunately, the NHS as wonderful as it is moves very slowly and for someone who has a terminal diagnosis time is the one luxury she cannot afford.
Therefore we want your help to raise as much as we can to help Tymeika to acquire some basic, much needed essential equipment so that she can lead a life with dignity & comfort – things that we all take for granted.
Alan Duthie
Two years ago her life was turned upside down when she suffered a stroke. At the hospital they discovered something odd on her scans & she was later diagnosed with an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) the term used to describe a tangle of blood vessels with abnormal connections between arteries and veins. There was nothing they could do for Tymeika due to its extent & the effects it was already having on her – full right-side paralysis and ataxia. It sadly also meant that she was terminal.
Tymeika was discharged from hospital with a Zimmer frame; she was left like a wounded animal, in agony, unable to communicate fully with a broken body. She was left dragging herself helplessly around the floor daily and fighting endless battles for her basic needs. In addition she was left grieving the loss of her dignity and independence, left watching the sadness in the faces of those who love her.
But two years on Tymeika is still here, refusing to let her situation swallow her up, no matter the pain she has to endure and the battles she has to continue to fight she refuses to let her diagnosis defeat her. Last Easter a physio team visited to see how she was managing the stairs - she was immediately promised a stair lift, but it has still not arrived. Also a wheelchair which arrived from wheelchair services was incomplete and not fit for purpose. It is draining for Tymeika to stay positive when she is constantly begging for essential life enhancing basic facilities.
To add to her intolerable situation, eight days after Tymeika & her family celebrated her 2 year survival day she cruelly learnt that she now has cancer.
Unfortunately, the NHS as wonderful as it is moves very slowly and for someone who has a terminal diagnosis time is the one luxury she cannot afford.
Therefore we want your help to raise as much as we can to help Tymeika to acquire some basic, much needed essential equipment so that she can lead a life with dignity & comfort – things that we all take for granted.
Alan Duthie
Fishing trip to Kilmore Quay - 6-11 September 2018
Shore Fishing
SA1 Fishing Club held an Irish shore comp today (10 September) St. Helens, an easy venue and with a gorgeous beach. We caught flounder and BASS, with Daron Lawry and Paul Apajee winning 1st prize (cash) and a free holiday next year. Well Done, every angler played their part.
SA1 Fishing Club held an Irish shore comp today (10 September) St. Helens, an easy venue and with a gorgeous beach. We caught flounder and BASS, with Daron Lawry and Paul Apajee winning 1st prize (cash) and a free holiday next year. Well Done, every angler played their part.
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Boat Fishing
Having a cracking time here in Kilmore Quay, Ireland - 200 fish caught and 14 species between the 3 charter boats.
Having a cracking time here in Kilmore Quay, Ireland - 200 fish caught and 14 species between the 3 charter boats.
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PAKA Beach Clean 15 July 2018
Part of the beach cleanup volunteers
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Nathan Dyer (left) and a willing helper
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PAKA joined forces with the charity Children of theDump in cleaning up Swansea beach, this was the second day that a PAKA led clean up had taken place, loads of rubbish was collected including food wrappers to discarded needles, pleasingly not one piece of fishing waste had to be picked up.
A big thank you must go to Nathan Dyer and family for giving up the whole day to help. We collected over £500 for the charity, Chlidren Of The Dump.
The final figure for the beach clean was £590 going to Children of the Dump, We Would like to thank Nathan Dyer and his family the fishing boys from SA1 Fishing Club, and Tiz from the Ship Inn St Thomas, Swansea Council, Associated British Ports and Mumbles Dry Cleaning all who supported the cause, a brilliant effort by all concerned. The sad thing is, the beach was full of rubbish again 24 hours later
A big thank you must go to Nathan Dyer and family for giving up the whole day to help. We collected over £500 for the charity, Chlidren Of The Dump.
The final figure for the beach clean was £590 going to Children of the Dump, We Would like to thank Nathan Dyer and his family the fishing boys from SA1 Fishing Club, and Tiz from the Ship Inn St Thomas, Swansea Council, Associated British Ports and Mumbles Dry Cleaning all who supported the cause, a brilliant effort by all concerned. The sad thing is, the beach was full of rubbish again 24 hours later
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Cleft Lip and Palate Speech Charity Competition 23 June 2018
We had to change the date at the last minute date which may have affected the turn out but, even so 39 anglers booked in and we had a very successful, enjoyable and money raising charity competition.
A total of 55 fish were caught and a magnificent £700 raised for the charity Kids & Speech Therapy.
Peter Evans scooped the first prize with a 91cm smooth hound and Josh Howells was the Junior prize winner a very nice bass.
Daron Lawry donated the first prize and Laura and Nathan Dyer many of the other prizes, thank you very much.
Rob Mainwaring sponsored the Junior prizes. Many thanks Rob for supporting our up coming anglers again and for your support over a number of years.
Anthony Tyrell commented the comp was an awesome achievement, Haydn Woods said well done to all concerned for a brilliant day, Clive Jones well done to everyone that turned up another good Comp plus big thanks to the people that sponsored the prizes
A total of 55 fish were caught and a magnificent £700 raised for the charity Kids & Speech Therapy.
Peter Evans scooped the first prize with a 91cm smooth hound and Josh Howells was the Junior prize winner a very nice bass.
Daron Lawry donated the first prize and Laura and Nathan Dyer many of the other prizes, thank you very much.
Rob Mainwaring sponsored the Junior prizes. Many thanks Rob for supporting our up coming anglers again and for your support over a number of years.
Anthony Tyrell commented the comp was an awesome achievement, Haydn Woods said well done to all concerned for a brilliant day, Clive Jones well done to everyone that turned up another good Comp plus big thanks to the people that sponsored the prizes
Rob Mainwaring Junior Prizes sponsor
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All the Junior prize winners
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Junior prze winner Josh Howells cogratulated by Anthont Tyrell
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Main prize winner Peter Evans with Megan Hall
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The competition took place on Saturday 23 June 2018 - see above
Barbara Cooze and Gareth Crocker Memorial Fishing Competition
We had a brilliant turn out for today's charity match in aid of Marie Curie, raising £1160
55 anglers fished with 9 juniors
Paul Morgan won with 1.19 mtrs of fish
Species caught, Bass, Codling, whiting, rockling and flounder.
1st picture Mal Cooze (left) Gareth Crocker jnr receiving memorial clocks
2nd winner Paul Morgan who took both main prizes
3 Mal and Gareth presenting a cheque of £1160 to Ali from marie Curie
4 juniors receiving their vouchers supplied by Mainwaring Angling centre
55 anglers fished with 9 juniors
Paul Morgan won with 1.19 mtrs of fish
Species caught, Bass, Codling, whiting, rockling and flounder.
1st picture Mal Cooze (left) Gareth Crocker jnr receiving memorial clocks
2nd winner Paul Morgan who took both main prizes
3 Mal and Gareth presenting a cheque of £1160 to Ali from marie Curie
4 juniors receiving their vouchers supplied by Mainwaring Angling centre
Mal and Gareth presenting the cheque of £1160 to Ali from Marie Curie.
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Winner Paul Morgan who took took both main prizes
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Juniors receiving their vouchers supplied by Mainwaring Angling Centre
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Mal Cooze and Gareth Crocker JNR receiving memorial clocks
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Local Supporters of PAKA
Wendy's Sewing House, a local company, has been kindly helping out with things to do with the PAKA kids. Also Mumble Dry Cleaners has helped with donations for bait, dry cleaning our kids and some of the less priveliged people that use the charities that PAKA supports. In recognition for this help and support we would like to bring their services to your attention. Donna Louise Childrens Boutique have supported PAKA Juniors again.
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Donna Louise Childrens Boutique
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E.U. Council agreement on 2018 fishing opportunities secured at 07:40 (CET)
Sea bass
- Gill nets – 10 months of 1.2 tonnes per year (Wales’ red line: 1 tonne)
- Hooks / line – 10 months of 5 tonnes per year (Wales’ red line: 4 tonnes)
- Recreational – 12 months catch and release (but with possibility to authorise a bag limit of one in July and Aug in the light of benchmarking in early 2018)
Also after ICES benchmark exercise in 2018, the Commission will consider if there is a basis for reviewing the measures in place for sea bass and allowing for any landings of sea bass in recreational fisheries.Hot News
Barbara Cooze and Gareth Crocker Memorial Fishing Competition
SA1 fishing club competition with the Ship inn
Club competition for Marie Curie Cancer Care in memory of Barbera Cooze and Gareth Crocker
Swansea Beach by County Hall/Civic centre
Fishing from 11am till 3pm
Entry from 08:30 at the Ship Inn
£12 entry, plus optional pool. Juniors free
Penn points
Awards for longest fish.
Club competition for Marie Curie Cancer Care in memory of Barbera Cooze and Gareth Crocker
Swansea Beach by County Hall/Civic centre
Fishing from 11am till 3pm
Entry from 08:30 at the Ship Inn
£12 entry, plus optional pool. Juniors free
Penn points
Awards for longest fish.
Llantwit Major Open Competition 30 April 2017 - Winners
The competition was very successful, raising £1266 for 'Jade's wish to walk'. The money will help to buy a special walking frame for Jade Owen to aid her walking. Many thanks to all concerned. More information on the Charity Page.
Junior winners receiving their prizes
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Samantha Hazel receiving her prize. Caught 2 fish on her first time out fishing
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SA1 Swansea Beach Open Competition 23 April 2017
Competition Notice
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Olly Davies (age 5) caught his first flounder
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Ashton (age 9) and Olly Davies with their competition catch. Both taught by PAKA coach Paul Morgan
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CLAPA charity competition Sunday 22 January 2017
The Cleft Lip and Palette Association (CLAPA) attracted 55 anglers and raised £795 for CLAPA and £100 coaching sessions. Brooke Jones age 7 years who has gone through many operations to help live with this terrible condition caught the biggest fish of the competition. She beat 48 experienced senior anglers and 6 other juniors. Her Grand Pops never caught a fish all day.
A big thank you to all who helped, participated and most of all who donation so much to help in the work of this wonderful charity.
Thank you, Thank you.
See the charity page for more information
The Hendry Review
Supports the development of the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Charles Hendry his published his Review on Thursday 12 January 2012,this morning.
We are very pleased to tell you that the Review is overwhelmingly supportive. The report makes over 30 recommendations for delivering a tidal lagoon industry bringing maximum benefit to the UK. It also notes the overwhelming support the project has in Swansea Bay.
In the course of the Review Charles Hendry and his Review Team visited Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Liverpool, Bristol and Sheffield. This enabled him to speak directly to people, Including PAKA chairman Alan Duthie, who would be involved in, or affected by proposals for tidal lagoons. The Review received almost 200 responses to the Call for Evidence.
The Hendry Review has set the final piece of the jigsaw in place: a watershed moment for Swansea Bay. PAKA is looking forward to working with Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon in the design of the fishing platforms along the new sea wall and helping with other tourism activities.
An overview of the report and recommendation can be found on the Lagoon page.
A full copy of the review is available here:https://hendryreview.wordpress.com/
We are very pleased to tell you that the Review is overwhelmingly supportive. The report makes over 30 recommendations for delivering a tidal lagoon industry bringing maximum benefit to the UK. It also notes the overwhelming support the project has in Swansea Bay.
In the course of the Review Charles Hendry and his Review Team visited Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Liverpool, Bristol and Sheffield. This enabled him to speak directly to people, Including PAKA chairman Alan Duthie, who would be involved in, or affected by proposals for tidal lagoons. The Review received almost 200 responses to the Call for Evidence.
The Hendry Review has set the final piece of the jigsaw in place: a watershed moment for Swansea Bay. PAKA is looking forward to working with Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon in the design of the fishing platforms along the new sea wall and helping with other tourism activities.
An overview of the report and recommendation can be found on the Lagoon page.
A full copy of the review is available here:https://hendryreview.wordpress.com/
EU Bass fishing measures for 2017
No Change for recreational anglers, same as 2016.
The EU recreational fishing restrictions for Sea Bass in 2017 (including fishing from boat and shore)
The EU recreational fishing restrictions for Sea Bass in 2017 (including fishing from boat and shore)
- From 1st January to 30th June catch and release only
- From 1st July to 31st December one bass per angler per day
- Minimum keep size of 42cm still applies.
Insurance Update
Dear Members
Over the past few weeks I have been beefing up our insurance and have managed to negotiate these addition to our policy at no extra cost . These new additions will come into force from 2nd March 2017, I think you will agree these are valuable additions especially for all PAKA member clubs.
Alan Duthie
Chairman
Alan,
I am pleased to confirm that at renewal we will be including the following additional benefits without charge.
►Professional Liability to cover each Clubs (and PAKA) responsibilities in arranging for Coaches/Instructors to be made
available for its members. This will be to the same Limit as the current Public Liability insurance which stands at £5M.
►Cyber cover to £100,000 – in the event of Hacking, Unauthorised collection of electronic data, breach of confidence,
Infringement to the right of privacy, negligent transmission of a virus etc etc – the list goes on and on!
In all probability, we will also give an option to increase the Limit under the Personal Liability section of your existing policy,
if required.
Anglers First Tackle insurance is a product available from MEAD, administered by our East Grinstead Office, with everything done
Online. It is only available to Coarse and Fly Fishermen/women so, by definition, is only given for inland angling and is
not available or sea anglers.
Kind regards,
Keith @ MEAD
Over the past few weeks I have been beefing up our insurance and have managed to negotiate these addition to our policy at no extra cost . These new additions will come into force from 2nd March 2017, I think you will agree these are valuable additions especially for all PAKA member clubs.
Alan Duthie
Chairman
Alan,
I am pleased to confirm that at renewal we will be including the following additional benefits without charge.
►Professional Liability to cover each Clubs (and PAKA) responsibilities in arranging for Coaches/Instructors to be made
available for its members. This will be to the same Limit as the current Public Liability insurance which stands at £5M.
►Cyber cover to £100,000 – in the event of Hacking, Unauthorised collection of electronic data, breach of confidence,
Infringement to the right of privacy, negligent transmission of a virus etc etc – the list goes on and on!
In all probability, we will also give an option to increase the Limit under the Personal Liability section of your existing policy,
if required.
Anglers First Tackle insurance is a product available from MEAD, administered by our East Grinstead Office, with everything done
Online. It is only available to Coarse and Fly Fishermen/women so, by definition, is only given for inland angling and is
not available or sea anglers.
Kind regards,
Keith @ MEAD
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Review
The independent Hendy review into tidal lagoon energy in the UK has been completed - and now the UK Government will decide on whether the industry has a future, including a crucial first step in Swansea Bay. Former UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has been gathering evidence for nine months for his inquiry, including visits to all the potential sites and discussions with industry. Now the wait for his conclusions is intensifying. The Hendry review is completed and due to be handed to the UK government.
While Mark Shorrock of TLP is feeling "pretty good about it", it is not known what Hendry's conclusions are or whether ministers will agree. Ultimately the UK Government will have to decide whether generating electricity from the tides is an economically and environmentally sustainable way to produce low carbon energy for the future.
While Mark Shorrock of TLP is feeling "pretty good about it", it is not known what Hendry's conclusions are or whether ministers will agree. Ultimately the UK Government will have to decide whether generating electricity from the tides is an economically and environmentally sustainable way to produce low carbon energy for the future.
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CLAPA FISHING OPEN
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We are organising the following competition on behalf of the Cleft Lip & Palette Association, we have a young junior member who has suffered numerous operations caused by her having a cleft palette at birth, we have raise the the prize money but of anyone would like to donate a raffle prize we would be grateful.
SA1 Wicklow & Kilmore Quay Fishing Trip (11-16 August 2016)
SA1 members went in the MMBFC minibus to Wicklow for a spot of tope fishing with Kit Dunne. What a motley crew we make, might need to have a weight limit at the size of party. Paul Shackley and Haydn Woods shared a room and coordinated their attire before relaxing in the bar with Richard Jones and all the other anglers in the party..
The Irish skippers were brilliant, they took out 15 'boys' to fish for tope and they all caught some, Clayton White landed a 38lb one and this was his first ever fish. Daron Lawly had huge fish that straighten a swivel. What a weekend, what a trip!! Many thanks to Kit Dunne, the Grand Hotel and Whislers for the free booze and food. We are definitely coming back next year.
Cheers Alan and thank you. Was a great two days, great company, Craic and fish.
Last day in Kilmore Quay - what an amazing week. More thanks to the Quay House B&B, Kehoes Pub, John Devereaux, Dick Hayes in Kilmore and again to Kit Dunne and the Grand Hotel in Wicklow. I am totally cream crackered also met up with Hazell. Best week ever. Alan Duthie.
On their last night Alan Duthie had a drink with Pat Mcdonnell of the Quay House B&B and his mate Lee. The talk got around to our competitions and Alan mentioned Cleft Lip & Palate Association (CLAPA). On the ferry coming home Lee, who was returning with them, looked up Alan and gave £100 towards the comp, keep in mind Alan had only met this man for a couple of hours and he shows this amount of kindness. Lee THANK YOU very much.
The Irish skippers were brilliant, they took out 15 'boys' to fish for tope and they all caught some, Clayton White landed a 38lb one and this was his first ever fish. Daron Lawly had huge fish that straighten a swivel. What a weekend, what a trip!! Many thanks to Kit Dunne, the Grand Hotel and Whislers for the free booze and food. We are definitely coming back next year.
Cheers Alan and thank you. Was a great two days, great company, Craic and fish.
Last day in Kilmore Quay - what an amazing week. More thanks to the Quay House B&B, Kehoes Pub, John Devereaux, Dick Hayes in Kilmore and again to Kit Dunne and the Grand Hotel in Wicklow. I am totally cream crackered also met up with Hazell. Best week ever. Alan Duthie.
On their last night Alan Duthie had a drink with Pat Mcdonnell of the Quay House B&B and his mate Lee. The talk got around to our competitions and Alan mentioned Cleft Lip & Palate Association (CLAPA). On the ferry coming home Lee, who was returning with them, looked up Alan and gave £100 towards the comp, keep in mind Alan had only met this man for a couple of hours and he shows this amount of kindness. Lee THANK YOU very much.
We are on our way. Look out Ireland
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What a motley crew, off tope fishing with Kit Dunne I think he might have to have a weight limit in future looking at this picture
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Paul Shackley and Haydn Woods decided to share a room and coordinated dress for the drinks party, make your own minds up
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Richard Jones no class drinking out of the bottle
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Cracking tope for John Hart, nice expression by John and the fish
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What a big one Richard Jones has
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Bull Huss for Colton Jones
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A very big one for Daron Lawly, Much bigger than Richard Jones'
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Mr Barlow with a Kilmore Pollack
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Enterprise trainee skipper -Anthony Tyrell
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Colton Jones bags the rear of the boat
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Wrasse for John Barlow
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Haydyn Woods the wrassecal
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Wrasse for Anthony Tyrell
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Madge our mascot keeping an eye on us, I'm sure her and Tiz slept together last night
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And the winner is Colton Jones trophy present by Marshall Mainwaring
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Marshall and Alan making further presentation
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The merry band of SA1 anglers at leaving party
Swansea Bay Lagoon Update Meeting 14 July 2016
The meeting was very well attended new information was given, but still waiting for the review panel to report in the Autumn. Alan Duthie made a very good presentation to the Review Committee in London extolling the recreational and tourism benefits to Swansea and surrounding areas.
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It was a very windy day for our Ship Inn fishing competition, but all went well and we had a very successful day.
The winners were: Position Angler Fish Size 1st Sean Tucker smooth-hound 57cms 2nd Peter Evans dogfish 54 cms 3rd Steve Tucker smooth-hound 53cms Junior Harvey Jones bass 26 cms Callum Campion and Brooke Jones both received Mainwaring vouchers. A big thank you goes to Anthony Tyrell of the Ship inn, R&D motors, and all the sponsors that gave so generously , Thanks also to Rob Mainwaring of Mainwarings Angling Centre for all the junior prizes. Special thanks go to the guys who put the miles in to make it all work so well: Clive Jones, Paul Shackley, Haydyn Woods, and Marshall Mainwaring, and many many thanks to a special guy who could not fish because of work commitments Gwyn Thomas. Gwyn travelled from Port Talbot paid his entry fee and gave a prize - that was specially brilliant. Alan Chairman |
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PAKA is hoping all its member clubs will be able to support the above event
BBC film a Juniors coaching session on 30 May 2016
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The BBC came along to a PAKA coaching session on Monday, 30 May 2016 and recorded the kids and family coaching day. The BBC programme is for a X-Ray holiday special and is due to be screened in July. Nick Skinner of the BBC thanked Paka for organisng of the day. Alan Duthie would like to thank Mainwarings Angling Centre for supplying the bait and ABP for their help and permissions to use the West Pier. And a big vote of thanks to PAKA faithfuls Clive Jones, Paul Shackley, Haydn Woods and Marshall Mainwaring who stayed all day helping out.
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PAKA junior appears in Sea Angler with 25lb conger eel
Under the guidance of Alan Duthie and MMBFC Oystercat skipper Dean Gifford, Zach Fisher caught a 25lb conger eel when out fishing on the Club boat Oystercat. 13 year old Zach caught the conger on a bait of mackerel and squid mounted on a 7/O hook on a running leger.
Twelve Knights Open was a resound success raising a good sum of money for charity.
The Twelve Knights open was held on Aberavon beach today (15 May 2016). The weather was good but with a wind chill this did not put the anglers off. Booking-in was at the hotel and after the presentation free sausage and chips was available provided by the Hotel. Angela Jones and Lucy Worrall presented the prizes to the winners of the Twelve Knights open fishing competition. Thanks to Angela and Carl Jone of Twelve Knights Hotel for helping PAKA raise £730 for Tenovus and PAKA kids coaching.
The Twelve Knights open was held on Aberavon beach today (15 May 2016). The weather was good but with a wind chill this did not put the anglers off. Booking-in was at the hotel and after the presentation free sausage and chips was available provided by the Hotel. Angela Jones and Lucy Worrall presented the prizes to the winners of the Twelve Knights open fishing competition. Thanks to Angela and Carl Jone of Twelve Knights Hotel for helping PAKA raise £730 for Tenovus and PAKA kids coaching.
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Chairman Alan Duthie went the House of Commons to represent anglers for the Tidal Lagoon. 'What a great and humbling evening, met loads of MP's who now know how important this project is, thanks to Tess and Mark for the opportunity it was more than worth it'. Well done Alan top man very smart, from Clive Jones. Well done Mr Duthie good job someone's looking after the fishermen, from Paula Jones. More information about the developments with the lagoon can be found on the Lagoon Fishing page. |
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MUMBLES Pier is closed to the public due to storm damage The Victorian-built structure will not be open for the rest of January after inspectors discovered storm-related damage. This was described by a spokesman for pier owners Ameco as a "list" in the platform. But it is not considered a major concern, and the comings and goings of the Mumbles lifeboat crew at the all-weather lifeboat station at the end of the pier will not be affected. The fishing plate forms at the end of the pier are closed until further notice due to the structural work taking place. |
 Angela Jones presenting Lee Jones with the
Fishing Holiday in Ireland prize.
Lee Jones won the PAKA Irish Fishing Trip Raffle Prize Worth £900, but he did buy £40 of tickets. The raffle raised £500 for Lucy Worrall to help with her rehabilitation. The Twelve Knights Hotel have asked PAKA to do a fishing competition with Brains giving £500 sponsorship. So a very fruitful night on the 20 January. Well done all you members who attended and took part and many thanks.
Angela and Carl have confirmed they are sponsoring the Twelve Knights open competition to the sum of £500. The event will take place on Aberavon Beach,15 May 2016 fishing from 11am to 3pm. |
Angela Jones also presented her ward (Angela Jones Trophy) to Marshall Mainwaring for his tireless charity work.
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Cancelled due to adverse weather.
Clive Jones was organising the Ray Neale memorial match, to be held at LLanstephan on the 17th January 2016. Participants to meet in MacDonald’s, Carmarthen, at 8am. |
Western Super Mare Fishing Trip
Clive is also organising a trip to Weston Super Mare, planned for the 27th February 2016. Clive will be taking all the equipment down in his van and Peter Jervis will be providing a bus at a reasonable cost. |
Sea Angling 2016 Research – Welsh Anglers Wanted! To complete a short survey to help improve the information available about recreational fishing in Wales. Sea anglers are currently a little unrepresented in research activities in relation to conservation. Sea Angling 2016 research need to hear from you whether you have been sea angling a lot recently or even not at all! Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/seaangling2016 to complete the survey.
Further details can be found on the Conservation page.
Further details can be found on the Conservation page.
Sea bass catch and release January - June. 1 bass per angler per day July - December
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New EU recreational fishing restrictions for Sea Bass in 2016 (including fishing from boat and shore)
Sign the petition: Gill netting should also be prohibited during the closed season The current restrictions on recreational anglers should also be in place on commercial activities. The European union have done their best to reverse the damage done to the bass fish stocks , yet the UK government decided to ignore the basic facts ,and allow gill netting to continue, a single gill nett can wipe out hundreds of fish in one swoop so how can this be acceptable , it make a mockery of the restrictions placed on recreational anglers. If you agree then sign the petition at: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/116747 Government responds to all petitions that get more than 10,000 signatures. So far there are 12,598 signatures (11Jan.) but more there are, more effective the petition will be. At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament.
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PAKA Irish Fishing Trip Raffle Prize Worth £900 - The 3 day all inclusive fishing holiday was won by Lee Jones.
You will recall Marshall Mainwaring won the prize on the night. He then donated it Angela of the Twelve Knights who in turn could not use it due to ill health and gave it to the Lucy Worrall fund. So the prize is to be raffled off again at the PAKA meeting on Wednesday, 20 January 2016 to be held at the Twelve Knights Hotel, Port Talbot, and the money raised will go to the Lucy Worrall Fund. The meeting will start at 7.30pm The Karen Thomas Memorial Fishing Competition in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care was held on the 6th September 2015. Joint winners: M Cruickshank and P Curtis Junior winner: Josh Davies Cheque presented to Marie Curie representative Sara Bass on the 24th September for total £1330. Gwyn Thomas is a very proud man. Many thanks to all who contributed and participated. 
Cheque for £1330 being presented to Sara Bass of Marie Curie
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Gwyn Thomas caught this 24lb Tope while boat fishing off Jersey on 24 May 2015.
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Marshall Mainwaring very chuffed at catching a 3 bearded rockling whilst out fishing from the Oystercat Sunday, 15 February 2015.
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Adrian Rippon - nice codling
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Daron Lawry - codling susi
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John Elvins - spur dog
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Lee Jones has a jump for charity and raises £1000
Lee Jones of the Pleasure Anglers and Kayakers Association during the actual charity sky dive.
Picture below from l/r Carl Jones of the Twelve Knights hotel with his wife Angela, Chris Purdue and Bella Tudor of Y Rhosyn Palliative care unit in Port Talbot, Angela is an out patient of the hospital and the £1000 raised will help with the care of patients in the unit.
Picture below from l/r Carl Jones of the Twelve Knights hotel with his wife Angela, Chris Purdue and Bella Tudor of Y Rhosyn Palliative care unit in Port Talbot, Angela is an out patient of the hospital and the £1000 raised will help with the care of patients in the unit.
Gwyn Thomas, Sainsbury's Manager, presented a voucher for £20 to Alan Duthie, PAKA Chairman, to help with support the Juniors Fishing Weekend. See poster to the right. Many other donations have been made to help the event take place. Angela, 12 Knights providing tents, Marshall Mainwaring medals, Matt Taylor camping & workshop facilities on his farm, soft drinks from the Ship Inn, £10 voucher from a butcher for meat, and more. Many thanks to all who are contributing, and to those giving freely a helping hand at the weekend camp.
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The camp was very successful and a a big thank you is due to all who took part, helped out and provided sponsorship.
The PAKA team: Alan Duthie, Clive Jones, Lee Jones, Ali Jones, Paul Shackley, Daron Lawry, Marshal Mainwaring. Sponsors: Matt & Sian Taylor for use of Heol Farm. Angela of 12 Knights Hotel for the camping equipment Mainwarings for the bait Sainsbury's for food vouchers Bwyd Butchers for meat NSA Afan for the supply of a laptop computer Marshal Mainwaring for the medals MMBFC for the free use of the minibus. |
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Swansea Bay Lagoon: PAKA is supporting the development of the lagoon, the new seawall which will replacing the breakwater will provided many more fishing opportunities for anglers. The development can be followed on their website and you can leave comments on our blog page concerning the lagoon.
Our chairman Alan Duthie is participating in the consultation with regards to sport of fishing and wishes to know the views of PAKA anglers. |
Skydiving Lee Jones
Lee Jones did a very successful skydive on August 17 raising £1200+ money for Ty Rhosyn Palative Care Unit in Port Talbot. 100% of the money is going to Ty Rhosyn Palative Care Unit. Lee will paid the full cost of the skydive £220 as his contribution on behalf of Anglea.
Angela the stewardess of the 12 Knights Hotel, Port Talbot is being cared for in Ty Rhosyn Palative Care Unit. Angela and the 12 Knights have been fantastic supporters of PAKA and our charity fund raising competitions, so we wanted help Angela and the work of Ty Rhosyn Palative Care Unit. Lee Jones came up with the offer to make a difference and we supported him whole heartedly with his preparation and money raising. You can still donate by contacting Lee on 07772163336 or lee.jones78@btinternet.com |
CATCH OF THE DAY Gwyn Thomas of CwmavonSAC and MMBFC clubs when out fishing on MMBFC's Oystercat caught this 2lb 2oz black bream off Langland. Oystercat had a party of 10 members out for a day's fishing on the marks around Langland and Oxwich. Fishing low water, several species and sizes were caught and a good day was enjoyed by all, excellent weather, sun cream required and John Elvins' sausage baps went down very well with a cup of tea. Skipper for the trip was Richie Pearce. |
Breakwater news: Swansea Breakwater
The breakwater has been inspected again by ABP engineering and found to be undermined and unsafe. Therefore, there can be no fishing from the breakwater until repairs have been carried out and this could take some time. You will appreciate ABP and PAKA have to ensure the breakwater is 100% safe for fishing. |
PAKA's First 'Purple Heart' Award At the AGM, 9 April 2014, Marshall Mainwaring was awarded a 'Purple Heart' Trophy for his outstanding services to the Association's charity activities and providing substantial donations. 
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