A whole seasons training came together for another titanic struggle on the park rounders pitch for Taylor Bracewell solicitors as they played Crozier Jones accountants – and WON!
After a narrow defeat earlier in the year by a Yorkshire Bank team this time the solicitors were on the ball and after a first innings lead of 6 – 5 eventually ran out 26 – 11 winners.
There were some suspicious ‘no balls’ but betting in this area was almost nil – OK it was nil. There is to be no inquiry!! However it was rumoured that a ’Ringer of Sandall Park’ assisted the solicitors but we are ready for a News of the World ’sting’.
A great time was had by all – exactly what parks should be used for. There was even talk of a charity tournament next year – so watch this space.
Thanks to everyone for using our park – come again any time.
Well we thought he looked like a tank commander – but apparently it was cold at 6.30am and this is what the best dressed fishermen wear when no one is looking!
So congratulations to Lucan Handley for catching the first ‘legal’ fish since fishing started again today.
There does seem some justice in Lucan catching the first one given the effort Laura and Lucan have put in to get fishing up and running in the park again.
We will be starting a ‘Hall of Fame’ of photographs of the biggest fish caught in the lake. The Anglers of Sandall Park will decide which fish qualify – so all photographs and details to them please.
With fishing starting again today below are published the agreed rules of the club.
Barbless hooks only;
Dawn till dusk fishing only;
Extreme care when fishing near birds;
ALL fish to be returned;
No spinning or livebaiting;
Max 3 rods;
Fishing in designated areas only;
No carp in keepnets;
Keepnets only in matches;
Landing nets to be used for all fish.
All enquiries about the club or membership please to Lucan Handley on lucanhandley@googlemail.com or by mobile on 07970313564.
The FoSP tombola at Roger Tuby’s fair on the bank holiday weekend raised a much needed £120.
Can we thank everyone that supported our stand and also Roger Tuby for inviting us to put a tombola on. Also thanks to the FoSP members who ‘manned’ the stall and delivered the gazebo and prizes to the site.
We understand some fishermen are getting a little excited…… OK a lot excited about fishing in Sandall Park again.
Who can blame them? There are not many fishing places where you can come and spend the day fishing while the kids enjoy the play facilities. Who’s more excited, the fishermen or the kids?
Expect to pay £3 for a day ticket to fish or pay just £24 for the whole year – you know it makes sense. We wish all responsible fishermen well and who knows the next ‘Twotone’ (the record carp that died last week) could be just one catch away in Sandall Park!
One week today the park will host the third Aurora 5km Care to Run/Walk/Jog.
It’s a great cause and a great way to see the park. Just two laps of the park and you’re there! The start will on the old golf course – so if you don’t want to take part just come and support the event.
Carolyne Hodgson from Yorkshire TV will be there to present the medals. For more details of the event and how to enter click here.
When fishing resumes on the lake on the 1st September there will still be some areas of the lake out of bounds for fishing.
The areas will be the ‘North Bank’ from the privet hedge round to the willow tree and the whole peninsular where most park visitors go to feed the wildlife.
FoSP has supported the re-introduction of fishing to the park under the supervision of the new angling club on the understanding that these two areas are strictly ‘no fishing’ and remain a sanctuary for the wildlife in the park.
Fishing in no fishing areas has always been the main area of conflict between irresponsible fishermen and other park visitors. This ultimately led to the fishing ban over the last five months. We ask that the restrictions in these areas be respected.
We are delighted with the collaboration between The Anglers of Sandall Park and FoSP and see it as a positive step forward in the development of activities in the park.
The weather looks like not being too bad this weekend but in any case Roger Tuby’s fair is in the park right through until Monday. All rides are 99p so there is plenty to do no matter what the weather.
The Friends of Sandall Park will also be there with their tombola stall – call and visit us and find out what’s happening in the park and what is planned for the future.
There are plenty of other things to do as well – find out what and check the weather forecast by:
In the greater scheme of things kids making their mark on picnic benches is not the worst thing that has happened in the world. But it does look a mess and it also attracts copycats.
This also looks pretty bad on fairly new benches – especially when we have gone almost a year without any damage whatsoever. Well thats school holidays for you!
Do you recognise any of the names? Someone usually does – if so let us know in confidence please or you could ring CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 and possibly get a reward.
This lucky webmaster is dead chuffed! ‘cos he’s won £40 this week on our weather lottery – that is two £20 wins.
FoSP run a ‘Weather Lottery’ it helps support the group and gives you the chance to win large amounts of money as well! If you want to know exactly how it works – just click on the icon below and all will be revealed!
If you want a personal explanation just contact us via our contacts page and we will arrange to explain it to you.
The lease for fishing in the park has today been signed and fishing in the lake will commence again on 1st September.
It is important that the Anglers of Sandall Park (ASP) get full support from…… well, anglers in Sandall Park and a way of showing this is to join ASP and have your say on the way things are run.
Our congratulations to Laura and Lucan Handley for making this happen and good luck with the venture.
A reminder - there is the inaugural meeting of ASP in the Wheatley Hotel on Sunday 29th August at 7pm.
Thursday 26th – Monday 30th August - Sandall Park Roger Tuby’s Fun Fair is back in Sandall Park and starts this Thursday. You can also help support the Friends of Sandall Park by visiting our tombola stall at the fair on Sunday AND Monday.
All the money raised will help develop the park. Our thanks again to Roger Tuby for inviting us to the fair and supporting FoSP.
