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
A big thank you to Richard Bellamy and his team at Contract Furniture Group, who have very generously donated new garden furniture to the club.
The chairs and tables will be put to excellent use by members throughout the season.
We would also like to thank Andy Ward, whose efforts made this possible.
Stan Smith 2026 Match Result
The Stan Smith Trophy — incorporating both the Pairs and Individual competitions — took place on Saturday 3 October 2026, with 20 members taking part.
In the Pairs match, Dick Cullen and Dave Wight emerged as clear winners with 16 points, pictured below.
In the Individual competition, Pat Dunkley (pictured below) secured first place from Peg 8 with an excellent 12lb 3oz. Dave White finished second from Peg 31 with 11lb 14oz, and Neil Stopps took third place from Peg 17 with 7lb 9oz.
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Special General Meeting
The Special General Meeting held on 3 October 2026 to consider and adopt the constitutional amendments required for the club to become a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) was attended by 26 members.
The motion to adopt the constitutional amendments required for CASC registration was Proposed by Simon Bumstead, Seconded by James Cavendish and carried unanimously by the members present.
Minutes of the meeting and revised constitution will shortly be publised and available on our Rules web page.
Updated Match Fixtures 2026/27
The Fixture List (for 2026-27) has been updated and is available to view in PDF Format.
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Copper Horse Farm Lake
While conditions remain relatively dry, the lake will stay open. Please check the signage at the gate adjacent to the bungalow. Vehicles may cross the field and park beside the lake, but members must assess ground conditions before attempting to drive across.
Autumn Cup Series Match 2
The second match in the series took place on Friday 25 September 2026, with 12 members competing.
Neil Stopps took top spot from peg 30, weighing in 11lb 11oz. Dave White secured second place from peg 24 with 11lb 10oz, narrowly missing out on the win. Third place went to Barry Smith, who weighed in 10lb 13oz from peg 22.
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Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Series Winner
The final match in the series took place on Saturday 19 September 2026, with 16 members competing.
It was a tight finish, with Dave White, Martin Yardley and Ron Snaith all ending on 42 points. With the series decided on highest accumulative weight from the five scoring rounds, Dave White’s total of 55 lb 9 oz earned him the overall victory.
Dave White, pictured right below, receiving the trophy from club president Pat Dunkley.
In the match itself, Barry Smith secured first place with 17lb 9oz from peg 6. Dave White took second place with 15lb 12oz from peg 12, and third place went to Pat Dunkley, who weighed in 13lb 6oz from peg 8.
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Benard Lewis Trophy Match
The annual Bernard Lewis Trophy Junior Match was fished on 12 September 2026.
Six youngsters took part, with Albert Ward — fishing his final junior match at Woodfields — taking top spot with 7lb 12oz from peg 22.
Isla Davies secured second place with 14oz from peg 31, and her brother Charlie weighed in 7oz from peg 33.
Albert, pictured left below, is shown receiving the trophy from Chairman Barry Smith.
Autumn Cup Series Match 1
The first match in the series took place on Friday 11 September 2026, with 12 members competing.
Richard Latimer took top spot from peg 22, weighing in with 18lb 11oz. Second place was shared between Dick Cullen on peg 8 and Barry Smith on peg 34, both recording 17lb 1oz
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Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Series Match 5
The penultimate match in the series took place on Saturday 5 September 2026, with 19 members competing.
Martin Yardley secured top spot from Peg 15, weighing in with 15lb 5oz.
Dave Cullen finished second from Peg 28 with 12lb 13oz.
Third place went to Ron Snaith who weighed in with 11lb 0oz from peg13.
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As we head into the final match, it is all to play for, with only three points separating the top three positions held by Martin Yardley, Ron Snaith, and Pete Wilkins.
2026 Friday Cup Winner - Alan Green
Alan Green, pictured right below, receiving the trophy from last year’s winner, Pete Wilkins.
In the series, Alan accrued 41 points, with Ron Snaith finishing second on 37 points, and Barry Smith taking third place with 35 points.
The final match in the series took place on Friday 28 August 2026, with 16 anglers competing.
In the match itself, Alan Green secured first place with 23lb 5oz from peg 14. Barry Smith took second place with 13lb 1oz from peg 22, and third place went to Andy Franklin, who weighed in 12lb 13oz from peg 1.
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Summer Cup 2026 Result
The Summer Cup match took place on Saturday 8 August 2026 with 17 members competing.
Martin Yardley secured top spot from Peg 12, weighing in an excellent 29lb 2oz.
Dave White finished second from Peg 9 with 25lb 11oz, and Barry Smith took third place from Peg 22 with 20lb 8oz.
Martin (right) is pictured below being presented with the trophy by Club President Pat Dunkley.
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Thames Valley Police Cup - Junior Trophy Result
18 July 2026 - Four young anglers fished the match. Freddie Newton-Bird won the match with an impressive 7lb 10oz, including a 3lb 3oz tench, which is a fantastic weight for a two hour match.
| Pos | Name | Weight | Peg |
| 1 | Freddie Newton-Bird | 7lb 10oz | 35 |
| 2 | Isla Davies | 2lb 4oz | 31 |
| 3 | Charlie Davies | 2lb 2oz | 28 |
| 4 | Ollie Davies | 1lb 1oz | 30 |
Freddie (right) is pictured below being presented the cup by club chairman Barry Smith.
Also Freddie is pictured below with this fine tench.
Seniors Cup Result
Ron Snaith won the Seniors Cup (formerly the OAP Cup) with a combined weight of 37lb 7oz across the three matches.
Pat Dunkley took second place with 31lb 6oz, and Jack Robinson finished third with 31lb 2oz.
Ron (right) is pictured below being presented with the trophy by Club President Pat Dunkley.
For the final standings for the Seniors Cup Click here
The Seniors Cup is won by the highest total weight over the first three matches of the Friday Cup series.
Junior Match - Woodfields
The annual Junior Open Trophy match took place on Saturday 13 June at Woodfields. Ollie Davie (pictured right) won the Junior Open Trophy with 8oz, and his brother Charlie (pictured left) won the Pete Callow Trophy for “Most Fish Caught”.
Club Caps for Sale
We still have a few left. Contact Simon on 07767 663928 or email him at info@bdaafishing.org.uk to order one. Price £15.
5 October 2026
