Angling for fun on the Calder & Hebble

Two coaches from the National Fishing Association, Dennis Dolan, who is head coach for the North East Region and Harry Lodge from Wakefield, will be joining members of the BAA and staff from British Waterways and the Environment Agency to provide expert instruction and equipment on the day which runs from 10-4pm.

Calderdale Council’s Activity & Community Development Team are promoting it as part of their ‘Do Something’ programme for children this summer which is being co-ordinated by Colin Crowther, Calderdale’s Sports Development Officer. British Waterways will also be providing some angling-connected ‘goody bags’ for the budding anglers to take home with them.

Clive Milsom, Honorary Secretary for BAA said: “We are really looking forward to holding this taster day and to introducing some local youngsters to the pleasures of angling in their local waterway during the summer holidays. We are grateful for the support from both the Environment Agency and British Waterways and hope that this is the start of a regular event.”

Rob Broadbent, British Waterways Angling Co-ordinator, Yorkshire, said: “We are pleased to work with Brighouse Angling Association in encouraging young people to be aware of, and enjoy their local waterway.”

Places are limited and need to be reserved by contacting contact Clive on 01274 875968. More information about Brighouse Angling Association is available from www.brighouse.co.uk and fishing on British Waterways canals and rivers from www.waterscape.com. Anyone wanting to find out more about fishing on British Waterways canals in Yorkshire should contact Rob Broadbent on 0113 281 6885 or email robert.broadbent@britishwaterways.co.uk.