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
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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Bryan & Alan Bedward Memorial Series Match 4
The fourth match in the series took place on Saturday 22 August 2026, with 22 members competing.
Martin Yardley secured top spot from Peg 6, weighing in with 12lb 1oz.
Andy Ward finished second from Peg 28 with 7lb 13oz, Third spot was shared between Albert Ward on peg 30 and Pete Wilkins on peg 10 both with 7lb 7oz.
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Friday Cup Series Match 5 - Result
The penultimate match in the series took place on Friday 14 August 2026, with 14 anglers competing.
Ron Snaith secured first place with a very impressive 36lb 6oz from peg 12. Barry Smith took second place with 32lb 8oz from peg 6, and third place went to Dave White, who weighed in 23lb 2oz from peg 8.
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Ron Snaith now leads the series with 34 points, closely followed by Alan Green on 33 points. Everything is still to play for in the final match on 28 August.
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”.
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.
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.
29 August 2026
