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Awards and Competitions
Alan Faulkner Memorial Award
Sponsored by Suzuki Marine, the Alan Faulkner Memorial Award has been created by the Trust in memory of its Founder President who died in November 2002. It is an annual award and goes to the game fishery that, in the judges' opinion, provides disabled anglers with the most outstanding service, facilities, opportunities and access.
The Trust is delighted to have Suzuki Marine sponsor the award.
Their input undoubtedly helps raise the award's profile and encourages more fisheries to provide suitable access
and facilities.
“Suzuki is pleased to support the Wheelyboat Trust and the work they do
in ensuring the sport of fishing is available to all anglers.”
- Marine Division Sales & Marketing Manager Richard Whittaker
2007 Award
Nominations for the award in 2007 have now closed. The winner will be announced shortly.
2006 Winner - Lake of Menteith
The Lake of Menteith in Stirlingshire is this year's winner of the Alan Faulkner Memorial
Award. The presentation took place at the CLA Game Fair at
Broadlands in Hampshire. Douglas Fraser, assistant manager of the Scottish fishery, received the prize of a
4hp outboard from Richard Whittaker, Sales and Marketing Director of the
sponsors, Suzuki Marine. Bernard Cribbins hosted the ceremony in
front of a packed grandstand on the river Test and Andy Beadsley, Wheelyboat Trust Director,
presented Douglas with a framed certificate.
The Lake of Menteith is Scotland's premier rainbow trout fishery and has long been accommodating disabled anglers on its 720 acres. This last year, though, has seen a considerable investment in new facilities principally with disabled anglers in mind. There was stiff competition for the award this year and the judges had several excellent candidates to consider. The Lake of Menteith, however, excels in all categories and the judges felt the overall contribution the fishery makes to accessible angling in Scotland put them ahead of the field.
Wheelyboat Trust Rainbow Reel-In Competition
2007 Winners
Sponsored by Corus Tubes, the Wheelyboat Rainbow Reel-In Competition held at Eyebrook Trout Fishery came to a close on 1st October with four anglers netting generous prizes to a total value of £700.
Ken Waters of Wing, Rutland won a £400 Eyebrook Tackle Shop voucher for the heaviest bag of 8 fish, weighing in at 17lbs 11ozs.
Fred Kettle of Wigston, Leicestershire, won a £200 voucher for the heaviest single rainbow which tipped the scales at 5lb 4ozs.
Don Pack, of Wellingborough, and John Gale, of Wing, both won £50 vouchers after their names were drawn out of the hat.
Ken is delighted to receive his prize from Ray Prince, a Trustee of the Wheelyboat Trust.
Sponsored by Corus Tubes, the Wheelyboat Rainbow Reel-In Competition runs at Eyebrook Trout Fishery until 1st October. It is open to all Wheelyboat users (disabled anglers and their fishing partners) and offers some fantastic prizes.
The heaviest bag overall wins a £400 tackle voucher and the heaviest rainbow overall wins a £200 tackle voucher. There is also the chance to win two ‘out of the hat’ £50 vouchers simply by entering. Prizes for the heaviest bag and rainbow each month are also up for grabs, sponsored by Stuart Illsley from Eyebrook Tackle Shop. Eyebrook Trout Fishery sets the standard for disabled-accessible fisheries - a warm welcome, excellent facilities and first class fishing is guaranteed.
The Wheelyboat Rainbow Reel-In is the icing on the cake for disabled anglers at Eyebrook and an opportunity simply not to be missed. Entry costs just £2.
The Trust is very grateful to the competition's organiser, Sue Hiatt, who is also one of its Volunteer Regional Coordinators. It is also indebted to Corus Group and Eyebrook Tackle Shop for their generous sponsorship and the staff at Eyebrook for their enthusiastic support.
Wheelyboat bookings: 01536 770264
Website: www.eyebrook.com
Ken Waters (left) has won the monthly round twice so far for the heaviest bag. Here Stuart Illsley presents him with his latest prize.
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