Enjoy fly fishing? Then, why not sign up to take part in Macmillan’s annual fly fishing event ? we have 18 fantastic fisheries who will be hosting events throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland, from May to November, so what are you waiting for? You’ll have a fun day out, whilst raising money to help people living with cancer in your area. To register, or for further information, call Linda Forsyth on 0800 064 9999.
Last year hundreds of anglers fished and raised a huge amount of money to support Macmillan, enabling them to help many more people who needed their care.
At each fishery you will have the chance to win £ 1,000 tagged fish, as well as prizes for heaviest bag, second heaviest bag and highest sponsorship raised.
Fisheries taking part are:
Lochter Fishery & Country Club, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Woodford Fishery, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim
Storr Lochs, Portree, Isle of Skye
Harelaw Trout Fishery, By Neilston, Renfrewshire
Carman Fishery, Renton, Dunbartonshire
Butterstone Loch Fishings, Dunkeld, Perthshire
Wellsfield Trout Fishery, Denny, Stirlingshire
Springwater Fly Fishery, Maze, Co Antrim
Tildarg Fishery, Ballyclare, Co Antrim
Mossat Trout Fishery, Nr Alford, Aberdeenshire
Rothiemurchus Trout Fishery, Inverdruie, Aviemore
Kingennie Fishings, Kingennie, Broughty Ferry
Stoneyfield Lochs, Invergordon, Ross-shire
Craigmore Fishery, Randalstown, Co Antrim
The Watch Reservoir, Duns, Berwickshire
Newton Fishery, Wormit, Fife
Broom Fisheries, Nr Annan, Dumfriesshire
Springwater Fishery, Dalrymple, By Ayr
The fishery fee must be paid to the fishery on the day of the event. You may enter as many fisheries as you wish, provided you have the required minimum sponsorship, of £ 50, for each of your entries. If you have not raised the minimum level of sponsorship, which is £ 50, you will not be eligible for the £ 1,000 prize, or other prizes.
For further information, or to request your fundraising pack, please phone Linda Forsyth on 0800 064 9999 or email your request toflyfishing@macmillan.org.uk.
FISHINGmagic notes:
About Macmillan Cancer Relief
Macmillan Cancer Relief provides the expert care and emotional support that makes a real difference to people living with cancer. They offer a range of innovative cancer services and are at the heart of improving cancer care throughout the UK.
For cancer information and support, contact the Macmillan CancerLine (Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm) by freephone: 0808 808 2020, textphone: 0808 808 0121 or email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk; or log on to www.macmillan.org.uk.
Macmillan are campaigning to get a better financial deal for people dealing with cancer. Visit A Better Deal or call 0800 500 800 for more information about their Better Deal campaign.
