Charities Championship Final 2008

We've had some fantastic support again this year,  this being our 4th year of raising funds for our chosen charities Macmillan Cancer Support & Rainbows Children's Hospice.

The guys and gals at Disabled-angler.co.uk are all extremely proud of all those that take part in our matches giving up their hard earned cash some contributing to nearly all the matches we have on offer and have been since we started. It seems more like an extended family taking part than open matches these days. 

Every year we're adamant that every penny we raise goes to the charities themselves but without sponsorship it would be impossible and this year we were very grateful to have Woodford Plant Hire join our family picking up the cost for all the trophies and admin costs.  Those red shirts and hats emblazoned with their companies name and the new Dangler logo certainly stand out from the crowd, thanks guys as we've said all year with out your support it wouldn't happen.

Winners Steve Parker & Kevin Folwell

Well the weather didn't stop the days enjoyment although it did try.  There was two matches as always in progress, Bucko likes to stretch his organisational prowess and what an organiser he is but don't let him know I said that.  With his good lady Lynda by his side  they certainly make a great team.  

After one of Rita's hearty breakfasts the anglers we're ready for the draw 30 anglers we're to fish the final on Trotters and a further twelve had been invited to fish on Moby Including last years winner Andrew Willett he's more into swimming this year than fishing .

Anglers armed with wet weather gear made ready for the whistle but would it fish? and as you can see from the picture the boss was being a little optimistic in his T/Shirt he might have been distracted by the angler on the next peg though Billy Wilson,  he was in for a quiet match then, did I say that .  Bucko has had an apprentice watching him all season, I think it could be a long apprenticeship poor guy . 

Team Winners (Morris Dancers) 162Ibs 1oz

The Moby Match fished by 12 anglers was won by Andy Willett winning the
G. D Summer trophy

Andy Willett 37Ibs 12ozs

Second W Smith with 35lb.02 and third Debbie Keary 25lb.00 sections (A) went to Ray Bayfield with 14lb 08, (B) Mark Luckett 19lb.14, (C) B Jaques and (C) G Wooley 18lb 05.

Del & Rita (Holy Farm) receiving thanks from (Woodford Plant Hire)

Saying thank-you to the team of fundraisers never seems enough some how, this year again Andrew Archer supported disabled-angler with his match up North at Langwith Lakes and Vince & Peter with their supportive match down South at Monk Lakes thanks guys your all diamonds disabled-angler wouldn't be the same without you support.  

There's only one charity events coordinator and that's our very own Bucko again he has proved if proof was needed in his organisational skills, I had a dabble at organising matches many moons ago and I can tell you it's not an easy task he has my utmost admiration for the work he does for the charities, he's irreplaceable you could say he's a keeper. 
Another dangler that we all love is Roger and his wife Lyn our secret Raffle collector I haven't told him about that bit though , Rogers always there to great the competitors with a big smile on his face and a cup of tea in his hand a mug of tea and a flask of tea.  All the certificates were very kindly and professionally formatted by Roger again this year thanks mate.

There's quite a gang of supporters that help out every match from weighing-in to taking the draw names to working out the pools monies, If I try to list them all I'll miss someone out, so to all of you guys a big thank-you your help is much appreciated.

Well another year over a done with, just the charities Presentation cheque to organise by the man-in-charge, we'll let everyone know when that will be and everyone that wishes to join us is very welcome.