LOCOMOTION SEA ANGLING CLUB
CLUB ACTIVITIES
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MEETINGS
These take place on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at 7:30 pm. They are held in The Locomotion One public house which is on Heighington Lane, Newton Aycliffe.
It is next to Heighington Station and is marked as PH in the centre of the map that you will see if you click here. (Thank you to 'www.multimap.com' for this facility.)
All are welcome at the meetings. The business part of each meeting is usually over quite quickly and there is plenty of opportunity to talk tactics, tell of those caught (or those that got away) and socialise.
New or potential members are made very welcome and given all the information they need to get started. If new/potential members don't have the gear needed, loans can easily be arranged to get them out on their first boat trip. See the membership page for more details.
BOAT TRIPS
Boat trips are usually made on Sundays. See the boat trips page for dates.
Throughout the Summer season (May to October) boat trips are made approximately every 3-4 weeks. The trips are split, approximately equally, between wrecking and rough ground. During the rest of the year monthly trips are arranged.
Trips only proceed if the skipper and boatman deem the conditions safe and suitable - safety is of prime importance.
COMPETITION DAY
One of the boat trips in July is our competition day. See the boat trips page for the actual date. Two trophies and four cash prizes are on offer during the competition.
The competitive spirit is keen and friendly rivalry is the order of the day, yet everyone from the least experienced upwards is encouraged and helped to do their best.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our Annual General Meeting is held on a suitable Sunday morning in the late winter/early spring.
Members of the Committee are elected at this meeting and any important issues, which are likely to affect the Club during the coming year, are discussed. The subscription rate for the year beginning 1st April is decided.
PRESENTATION FOR THE 2005/6 SEASON
Dispay of Club Trophies
Trophy winners 2005/6
Tyne-Tees Packaging Trophy - heaviest fish, Winter - Ian Houghton (3lb 5oz cod).
Les Robson Memorial Shield - heaviest fish, rough ground, Summer - John Ord-Renshaw (16lb 7oz ling).
Founder Members Trophy - heaviest fish, wrecking, Summer - John Battye (14lb 2oz ling).
Allerton Trophy - heaviest cod - Gordon Stuart (7lb 11oz cod).
Locomotion Pub Trophy - specimen fish - John Ord-Renshaw (16lb 7oz ling).
Locomotion Pub Shield - heaviest fish on Competition Day - John Ord-Renshaw (8lb 3oz cod).
VC Carpets Trophy - heaviest catch on Competition Day - Eddie McDonald (16lb 13oz cod).
John Ord-Renshaw was also presented with the Skippers Award for the heaviest fish caught on Charisma during 2006.
PRESENTATIONS FOR 2003/4 SEASON
After the end of the Summer season 2004 we held our combined AGM and Presentations.
The following awards were made for the 2003/4 seasons:
Tyne-Tees Packaging Trophy - heaviest fish, Winter - Barry Shutt (4lb 10oz cod).
Les Robson Memorial Shield for the heaviest fish, rough ground, Summer - Reg Lewis (11lb 15oz ling).
Founder Members' Trophy - heaviest fish, wrecking, Summer - Mick Herron (8lb 9oz ling).
Allerton Trophy - heaviest cod, Summer - Barry Shutt (10lb 7oz cod).
Locomotion Pub Trophy - specimen fish - Tim Randall (3lb 3oz pollock).
Competition Day 2004 awards:
Locomotion Pub Shield - heaviest fish - Tim Randall (10lb 2½oz cod).
V.C. Carpets Trophy - heaviest catch - Mick Herron (15lb 0½oz)
Our annual Presentations were incorporated into our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 8 February 2004 in the Locomotion One Public House.
Six trophies were awarded to four members for the Summer 2003 and Winter 2003/4 seasons.
The Club trophies.
Peter presents Mick with the Founder Members' Trophy .
Reg receives the Club Trophy for the heaviest fish on Competition Day.
Peter with his three trophies; the Les Robson Memorial Shield, the Allerton Trophy and the VC Carpets Trophy.
Details of all the trophies awarded can be found on our trophies page.
Our annual Presentation Evening was incorporated into our monthly meeting on Wednesday 7 March 2003 in the Locomotion One Public House.
Five trophies were awarded to four members for the Summer 2002 and Winter 2002/3 seasons.
The Club trophies.
The trophy winners - (left to right) John Parker, Tim Randall, Reg Lewis and John Battye.
Details of all the trophies awarded can be found on our trophies page.
Our annual Presentation Evening was held on Saturday 30th March 2002 in the Locomotion One Public House.
Reg presents Peter with the Club Trophy for the best specimen fish.
Some twenty members and guests enjoyed good company, a tasty buffet and the presentation of trophies for the 2001 season. Details of the trophies awarded can be found on our trophies page.
The club has obtained a range of tackle; including coated and uncoated pirks, adhesive 'laser' film, muppets, beads, rigs and waterproof over-suits. These are available at very reasonable prices and will be on sale at the next meeting (or contact the Secretary).
Locomotion Sea Angling Club
UK