Dick Walker using a Glass Hardy Matchmaker and a 'Speedia'
centre pin reel on the Great Ouse downstream of Thornton Bridge (c) Photograph by Fred J Taylor.News
All six juniors fishing the Bernard Lewis Junior Trophy caught fish with Ollie Davies, pictured below, taking top spot. Well Done to Ollie! Also well done to Jack and George Otter who fishing their first match came 2nd and 3rd respectively.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Ollie Davies | 1lb 2oz | 32 |
| 2 | Jack Otter | 0lb 12oz | 36 |
| 3 | George Otter | 0lb 11oz | 37 |
Autumn Cup - Match 1 Result
The first match in the Autumn Cup series was held on Friday 12 September with 14 members taking part.
Pete Wilkins took top spot with an impressive 15lb 9oz. Dave White came second with 4lb 13oz and Pat Dunkley was third with 4lb 3oz.
Click here for Current Standings and Individual Match Results
New BDAA President Elected - Pat Dunkley
At the AGM in May, Pete Williams stood down as president after being in the post for just over forty years. Pete after serving a number of roles was actually elected as President at an AGM held on 10 April 1985.
The club wishes to thank Pete for his service though he will continue as a Trustee.
It was agreed at May's AGM for the committee to appoint a replacement which was duly completed at September's Committee Meeting, when Pat Dunkley was elected to the position of President for the club to serve for a period of three years.
Pat has had long history being involved with the club, supporting the club in more recent years with his volunteer work at working parties and supporting the running of the match programme so is well suited for the role.
The President's role is primarily an honorary role, though it does carry the duties of chairing the AGM, signing off the both the minutes of the AGM and the audited accounts for the club.
2025 Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Trophy Winner - Pete Wilkins
What a finish to the match series with Pete Wilkins taking the trophy by the smallest of margins - a mere half point. And with only 2.5 points covering the top five positions it was all very close.
Going into the match, Pat Dunkley had a two point lead over his nearest rival Pete. However, with Pete scoring 7.5 points and Pat scoring only 0.5 point in the final match and with both having to drop there lowest score it resulted with a half point victory for Pete.
Gavin Bedward, (pictured left below), presenting the Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Trophy to winner Pete Wilkins.
Top five:-
| Pos | Name | Points |
| 1 | Pete Wilkins | 41.5 |
| 2 | Pat Dunkley | 41 |
| 3 | Neil Stopps | 40 |
| 3 | Dave White | 40 |
| 5 | Gavin Bedward | 39 |
The sereis has been a great success with 30 anglers participating in one or more matches.
Click here for full Final Standings and Individual Match Results
2025 Summer Cup - Winner - Pat Dunkley
Pat Dunkley won the the Summer Cup with an impressive 54lb 11oz over the six match series.
Jack Robinson, pictured left, last year's winner, presented the trophy to Pat.
Top five weights:-
| Pos | Name | Weight |
| 1 | Pat Dunkley | 54lb 11oz |
| 2 | Barry Smith | 38lb 13oz |
| 3 | Dave White | 30lb 9oz |
| 4 | Andy Franklin | 29lb 7oz |
| 5 | Pete Wilkins | 29lb 2oz |
2025 Friday Cup Winner - Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins, pictured right below, being presented the trophy by our Chairman Barry Smith.
Going into the final match Pete had a 5 point lead over his nearest rival Pat Dunkley and secured the series win by coming fourth in the final match thereby scoring 7 points to give him a total of 45 points.
Ron Snaith came second in the series on 38 points with Barry Smith coming third with 36 points.
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Match Fixtures Updated - New Series Added
We have added an Friday Autumn "Float Only" Series to the club's Fixture List. See the latest updated 2025/26 BDAA Match Fixture List which is available to view or download. click here
We have also changed the Stan Smith Memorial Trophy Match from a Team of 4 Match to a Pairs Match.
To enter please add you name and that of your partner to the list in the log cabin or email us.
Thames Valley Police Cup - Junior Trophy Result
19 July 2025 - Four young anglers fished the match. Charlie Davies won the match with 2lb 3oz which is a very good weight for a two hour match.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Charlie Davies | 2lb 3oz | 25 |
| 2 | Ollie Davies | 0lb 8oz | 24 |
| 3 | Ava-Mae Stairs | 0lb 7oz | 40 |
| 4 | Jasper Stairs | 0b 3oz | 2 |
Charlie is pictured below being presented the cup by Barry Smith.
Friday Cup Match 3 Result
The third match of the Friday Cup series was held on 18 July with 20 members taking part.
Top three:
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Barry Smith | 13lb 3oz | 26 |
| 2 | Ron Snaith | 8lb 8oz | 12 |
| 3 | David White | 6lb 2oz | 34 |
OAP Trophy Result
Well done to Pat Dunkley who won the OAP trophy. Pat was always favourite to win the trophy going into the final match following his tremendous result in match one when he weighed in with 26lb 11oz.
Pat (pictured right) was presented the OAP Trophy by Simon Bumstead.
Top three listed below.
| Pos | Name | Weight |
| 1 | Pat Dunkley | 34lb 2oz |
| 2 | Ron Snaith | 16lb 15oz |
| 3 | Jack Swallow | 12lb 4oz |
Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Trophy Match 2
The second match in the series was fished by 21 members on 12 July 2025. This match is fished in two sections - Pat Dunkley with 14lb 9oz won the match and topped section 1. Dave White, came second, topped section 2 with 10lb 3oz. Andy Ward came third in the match with 7lb 11oz - second spot in section 1.
Friday Cup Match 2 Result
The second match of the Friday Cup series was held on 4 July with 19 members taking part.
Top three:
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Pete Wilkins | 12lb 11oz | 26 |
| 2 | Alan Green | 7lb 8oz | 18 |
| 3 | Ron Snaith | 6lb 14oz | 14 |
Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Trophy Match 1
This match is fished in two sections - Andy Franklin with 15lb 0oz won the match and topped section 2. Pat Dunkley topped section 1 with 14lb 11oz. Barry Smith came third in the match with 12lb 9oz - second spot in section 2.
Friday Cup Match 1 Result
The Friday Cup series got off to a flying start for Pat Dunkley (pictured below) with a lake record-breaking match weight of 26lb 11oz.(which included 14 tench).
This is certainly the highest match weight for a four hour match since we started excluding common and mirror carp from matches.
Again, another record for the Friday Cup as the match held on 20 June was fished by 21 members.
Top three:
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Pat Dunkley | 26lb 11oz | 35 |
| 2 | Pete Wilkins | 7lb 4oz | 34 |
| 3 | Jack Swallow | 7lb 1oz | 33 |
Reminder on Litter and Discarded End Tackle
Could members please take extra care with what they are leaving behind at the lake and ensure they leave the pegs clear of litter and any accidently discarded tackle. On one occassion we have had a fishing rig with a large barbed hook inadvertently dropped between the inner and outer gates that could have posed an injury risk.
Just take extra care and have one last sweep of the peg before you leave. Thank you.
New "merch" for 2025
These are now for sale price £15. Contact Simon on 07767 663928 or
email him at
info@bdaafishing.org.uk
to order one.
These are a limited addition so get your orders in early to avoid disappointment.
Newsletter and Match Fixtures 2025/26
The annual BDAA Newsletter is now available to view in PDF Format.
Click Here for the 2025 Newsletter
For the most up to date Fixture List click here
BBC SPOTLIGHT - CHANGING THE STEREOTYPES THAT GO FISHING
Click here To view a recent news item on the increasing popularity of fishing with families.
Privacy Notice for GDPR Compliance
In order to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force on 25 May 2018 the club has undertaken a Data Protection Impact Assessment and has now published a Privacy Notice. Click Here for the BDAA Privacy Notice
14 September 2025
