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
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.
Friday Cup Series Match 3 - Result
The third match in the series took place on Friday 17 July 2026, with 18 members competing.
Alan Green secured first place with 23lb 4oz from peg 28. Jack Robinson came second with 21lb 13oz from peg 22, and third place went to Dick Cullen, who weighed in 17lb 6oz from peg 14.
Click here for full Match Result
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”.
BBQ Day Match Result -13 June 2026
The annual BBQ Day Club Match was won by Alan Green with 13lb 3oz from peg 22. In second place was Barry Smith with 12lb 4oz from peg 15. In third place was Dick Cullen with 9lb 13oz from peg 18.
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Life Membership awarded to Walt Davies
Walt Davies (pictured below left) was awarded Life Membership at the annual BBQ. The presentation was made by Chairman Barry Smith.
Walt, a former committee member, has contributed to the club over many years, most notably through his regular volunteer work on Sunday working parties, helping to keep Woodfields trimmed back and tidy.
Walt has now decided to step back from the working parties, and the award recognises his long‑standing commitment and service to the Association.
Walt is pictured below installing the new pipe at the inlet back in 2021.
Life Membership awarded to Dave Chambers
Dave Chambers (pictured below) was recently awarded Life Membership by the club.
A master of Pike fishing, Dave has been a member for over 75 years and has an exceptional list of angling achievements.
Most notably, Dave holds the club Pike record at 27lb 4oz, caught at Hyde Lane in 1983. He had previously held the record twice before, with fish of 23lb and 26lb 12oz.
Dave also won the Drennan Cup in December 2008 with a 4lb 8oz Perch from the River Ouse. Over his lifetime he has caught an extraordinary 1,053 Pike, including 23 fish over 20lb — a record that will take some beating.
Jamie Ballinger Memorial Trophy - Result
The Jamie Ballinger Memorial Trophy match was held on Saturday 6 June 2026, with 22 members taking part.
A total of £110 was raised for the British Heart Foundation, so a big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the match.
John Shepley won the match with 6lb 14oz from peg 7. Dave White secured second place with 4lb 6oz from peg 25, and Pat Dunkley finished third with 4lb 0oz from peg 12.
John Shepley (left) is pictured below being presented with the trophy by our Chairman, Barry Smith.
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Newsletter and Match Fixtures 2026/27
The annual BDAA Newsletter and Fixture List (for 2026-27) is now available to view in PDF Format.
Click Here for the 2026 Newsletter
Taster and Coaching Events Announced
We shall be holding a number of Taster / Coaching events for budding anglers of all ages, with families very welcome
click here for details.
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.
BBC SPOTLIGHT - CHANGING THE STEREOTYPES THAT GO FISHING
Click here To view a recent news item on the increasing popularity of fishing with families.
20 July 2026
