Barbel Society Chronology Part 11 – 2005
2005
Committee
President; Fred Crouch
Vice President; Peter Wheat
Chairman; Steve Pope
Secretary; Keith Truscott, Paul Owens
Treasurer; Steve Hitch
Membership; John Found, Steve Boulton
R and C; Pete Reading
Regional Co-ordinator;
Fisheries; Don Caliendo, (Steve Hastie)
Communications; Martin Ford, Dave Burr
BF Editor; Dave Burr, Steve Pope
Newsletter Editor; Martin Allen, Phil Betteley
Juniors; Phil Betteley
Commercial/Advertising; John Smith
Merchandise and Shows; Mark Fox
Website; Simon Asbury
Conference Organiser; Martin Allen
Regions
Cambs – Mike Bachini and Harry Green – Regular meetings.
Cheshire – Rob Massey, Rob Swindells – Speakers included Dave Mason and Duncan Normanton, Graham Elliott
Essex – Alan Cooper – Speakers included Graham Elliott
Lancs – Dave Brown – Speakers included Dave Mason, Duncan Normanton, Trefor West.
Midlands – Mark Rogers – Speakers included Dave Mason
North West London – Dave Russell – Speakers included Martin Bowler.
Notts, East Midlands – Ashley Burton – Speakers included Mick Wood.
Yorkshire – Paul Owens – Speakers included Fred Crouch and Steve Pope, Chris Ponsford.
Fisheries
Bransford, River Teme
Bransford Court, River Teme
Beauchamp Court, River Severn.
Pewsham Bristol Avon
Topcliffe, River Swale
Sutton, River Trent
Shows
Tenth Conference at Hinckley May 15th; Matt Hayes, Trefor West, Ray Walton, Dave Mason
Go Fishing NEC
Membership
1100
Subscription
£17
Magazine
Barbel Fisher 19 was issued in the spring.
Barbel Fisher 20 was issued in the autumn.
Newsletter
Number 33 was issued in the winter. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour
Number 34was issued in the early summer. Twenty eight A5 pages in colour
Number 35 was issued in the autumn. Twenty four A5 pages in colour
Number 36 was issued in the winter. Twenty four A5 pages in colour
R and C
Conservation statement issued.
More pressure on EA regarding Stillwater barbel
Dedicated account set up for R and C monies.
Campaigns
Non retention of barbel in keepnets launched.
Juniors
Fish ins on Dove, Severn, Kennet.
Seniors
Fish ins on Trent,Wye
Tutorial on Severn
Awards
Gordon Scott Award to Dave Burr
Miscellaneous
Barry Norris ran an online auction that raised £1375 for Children in Need. This paved the way for the R and C auctions.
Sponsored the Bisterne Barbel Match in aid of The Stable Family House Trust
BS Forum made visible to members only.
Mike Burdon passed away.
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