Fred Bonney

Sunday 5th June : 9am start finish around 5pm The Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3JA . Plenty of free parking on site (Just off the M69 on the A5 southbound) The Barbel Society committee are pleased to announce details of ‘The fishing show of the year’! With some of the angling world’s top speakers, such as Duncan Charman, Nick Giles, Ade Kiddell, Dave Mason, Peter Wheat, Dave Steuart, Pete Reading and more appearing on stage in the main hall, you can sit in comfort and listen, as they share their experiences of catching barbel, and other species from around Britain,and further afield. Slide shows, bait making displays and a Q& A forum. If you eventually do need a break from listening to the top tips on offer, you can have a go at Wallis and centrepin casting out on the lake, under the expert guidance of Alan Roe and others; take part in tackle and rig clinics; wander around a superb trade hall where you can pick up the latest bargains ready for the new season, or just relax and chat with other anglers in the bars and café. This year’s show is open to all, whether you are a Barbel Society member or not. Tickets (which must be purchased in advance) are available now from the address below, at a cost of £10.00 for each adult. (All accompanied juniors are admitted free of charge.) Don’t wait, order your tickets now to be sure of attending this fantastic show! Please send your payment, by cheque or postal order for £10.00 per adult ticket, made payable to ‘The Barbel Society’ to: The Barbel Society, 12, Eastfield Road, Weddingon, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. CV10 0BB. (Please include a SAE for return of tickets)

Perhaps I should add that the funding for this project comes entirely from the membership and the annual auctions. The works the R&C fund funds, don't only improve life for barbel, they do improve the lives of all river dwellers. A full report is to go out to the members this month,I'll put a copy on here at the same time.

Good points Budgie, for what uit's worth I agree with your sentiments.

Due to unforseen circumstances we have a change of speaker. Dave Mason will be giving a talk on the River Teme and bait presentation

Press release 28th March 2011 The Barbel Society is delighted to announce today a programme of collaborative research with Bournemouth University. Describing the work, Pete Reading, Barbel Society Research and Conservation Officer, said “This project is a major development in our barbel-related research, and represents an exciting opportunity to ensure our research and conservation measures are based on contemporary and objective scientific knowledge. We are delighted to be able to work with the University in providing the opportunity to increase our knowledge about such an iconic species”. The work will initially focus on deriving an increased understanding on the growth and recruitment of barbel in rivers and lakes in the UK, the importance of growth and recruitment in providing sustainable angling opportunities, and developing a knowledge baseline on the ecology of barbel from across their range to identify potential threats and opportunities to the sustainability of their populations. Work will include age and growth analysis of scale collections and review of scientific literature. Dr. Rob Britton, project manager at Bournemouth University, commented ‘In completing this work, we aim to provide constructive and objective information on barbel ecology that will help the Barbel Society identify their research and conservation priorities in years to come”. Contacts: Pete Reading pete.reading@lineone.net Dr Rob Britton: rbritton@bournemouth.ac.uk

East Midlands Region Monthly social evenings 1st Monday of each month Next meeting April 4th From 8pm atThe Harrington Arms, Sawley , South Derbyshire, NG10 3AU A chance for members and potential new members to meet up and discuss all things barbel and rivers in general over a relaxed beer. For more information Patrick Oliver 07763611556 threeriversanglingadventures@hotmail.co.uk

Gloucestershire Region will be hosting a meeting at the Gupshill Manor in Tewksbury 19th May. Guest speaker Lewis Baldwin will give a talk on his fishing exploits on the Lower Severn. Teme Severn will provide a bait stand. There will a bar and food available on the night. £3 members. £5 non members ( a £2 refund if joining Society on the night) For further details contact Andy - 07527949396 or Tom - 0773983093 All are welcome - please support the local region.

Yorkshire Region meeting 28th July at Wetherby Social Club Sandbeck Way Sandbeck Industrial Estate Wetherby LS22 7DN. Guest speaker Chris Ponsford Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start. Members £3 non members £5 juniors ladies & senior citizens free. Tackle stands will be F.F.F. Feeders, Chris Lythe Centerpins, and Paul Leyton Baits There will be the usual raffle with some great prizes to be won. I look forward to seeing you on the night, Phil McGuire pipmcguire@talktalk.net

Simple response,don't believe all you hear! All the big ol'girls may be dead though.

Just thought, if you haven't heard a few may be interested in this news. http://www.mkaa.co.uk/341_adam.htm

Just reminder to the local anglers to come along for what promises to be a great wednesday evening. I highly recommend the presentation from The Avon Roach Project lads, a real pleasure to see the dedication they have for the survival of Hampshire Avon roach.

Just two weeks to go, time is running short. Sunday 9th May To get your entry ticket(s) send a cheque made out to The Barbel Society to: 12 Eastfield Road, Weddington, Nuneaton, CV10 0BB. Each adult ticket is £10.00. All accompanied juniors (under 18) get free entry. There will be NO entry without a ticket and NO ticket sales on the day!

Hampshire/ Dorset Regional meeting; Wednesday 26th May 2010 St Leonards Hotel 185 Ringwood Road St Leonards Ringwood Dorset BH24 2NP Doors open at 7pm with private bar open from 7:30pm. for 7.30 start Speakers for the evening Graham Elliott Fishing the Wye and other southern rivers Avon Roach Project presentation by Budgie Price and Trevor Harrop The presentations will be followed by a Forum with Peter Wheat, Pete Reading and all of the above. Admission will be £3 for all. For more details contact the new Regional Organiser Steve Piper 07802 566007.

Just in case anybody heard Fisherman's Blues yesterday and were mislead by a 'phone in guest, tickets are available as stated above.

'Running Water 2010' is now just four weeks away, and promises to be the fishing show of the year. A very busy and varied speaker room will be complimented with a full tackle and trade hall, where exhibitors will be demonstrating and selling the very latest gear and bait. This year's impressive list of exhibitors include: Pallatrax, Kingpin Centrepins, Peregrine Rods, Kryston, P.Line, Yum Yum baits, RodsnReels, Teme Severn, Trefor West, Fisky's Fantastic Feeders, The Mill Tackle Company, Catch Pro, Bob Buteux books, The PACGB, Platinum Baits, Barbel Days and Ways, MicroBite Alarms and Coleman. As well as being able to view and purchase just about anything you might need for the coming season, there will also be Barbel Society membership joining and renewal stand, Barbel Society Fisheries stand and a large range of Barbel Society merchandise available, as well as a special display by the Barbel Society Junior Section. There will also be catering and refreshments available

Start time 9:15 close 17:00. I hour lunch two breaks for refreshments and shopping. Details of dealers to follow.

300 attending so far, get your tickets soon!!

Welcome to the Barbel Society Website. The national organisation for all barbel anglers. We had a limited response to the appeal for information last year, but the Barbel Society takes the view that a long term record of spawning behaviour will not only help to protect historic spawning sites, but also build on our very patchy knowledge of how spawning success can vary from year to year. We would ask all clubs, riparian owners and anglers to help to pool their observations so that we can pass on this information to the Environment Agency, and inform further research.

Sunday 9th May 2010 at the Hinckley Island Hotel, A5, Watling Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire. LE10 3JA The Barbel Society are proud to present ‘Running Water 2010’, a celebration of fishing in rivers. Following the massive success of last year’s Barbel Show, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, but with a slightly different focus, towards all species that swim in rivers, both here at home and abroad! This year’s speakers include; • Pete Reading talking about avoiding Hippo as he tries a river or two abroad, although I guarantee that barbel will get a mention; Phil Smith (He of the amazing record of 16 double figure barbel from 16 rivers in one season!) talking about the challenge of catching record sized fish; Pallatrax on rigs and tackle needed to deceive, with practical demonstrations up on the big screen; Martin James on – well who knows, this one could go anywhere but we guarantee you will be spellbound as Martin is a top class speaker; Gary Knowles on catching big fish from northern rivers (and anywhere else he fishes); Trevor Harrop and Budgie Price from the Hampshire Avon Roach Project, with pictures and reports on the amazing progress so far; As well as listening to great talks, you will also get the chance to buy the very latest tackle, clothing, books, DVD's, rods, reels and baits from the well stocked trade room; learn how to cast with a centrepin reel by the lake; book a day's tuition with one of the professional angling guides attending or pick up tips on tying rigs or knots using some of the fantastic Kryston products. There really is something for everyone. Non-member tickets for the Barbel Society show, ‘Running Water 2010’ are now on sale. The take up of tickets for this year's show has been absolutely fantastic so far, with over 250 Barbel Society members already booking their place. With this in mind, and given the fact that there will be a limit on ticket sales this year, could anyone on here who has not applied for their ticket and wants to attend, please do so as soon as possible. If you require non-member guest tickets, they must be obtained prior to the show, by sending a stamped, self addressed envelope with a cheque, made payable to 'The Barbel Society' to: 12 Eastfield Road, Weddington, Nuneaton, CV10 0BB. Each adult guest (non-member) ticket is £10.00. All accompanied juniors (under 18) get free entry. There will be no entry without a ticket and NO ticket sales on the day!

UPDATE: Doors open at7pm with private bar open from 7-30. Admission will be £3 for all. Pete Reading will do a short update on Research & Conservation, followed by a short break before Chris Holley does 30/40 minutes on his chosen subject.

Note for your diaries more details to follow soon. Meeting Wednesday 31st March 2010 at St Leonards Hotel 185 Ringwood Road St Leonards Dorset BH24 2NP For more details contact our New Regional Organiser Steve Piper 07802 566007.

Come along and meet Andy & Tom on wednesday night , let them know what you would like from a regular meeting.

The new Gloucestershire Region of The Barbel Society is to hold it's first meeting on 10th March 2010. 7:30pm at the White Hart in Cinderford Glos - GL14 3ER The intention of the meeting is to understand and assess the interest for a region and to discuss the wishes of those attending meetings in the area. All welcome. No charges, just a friendly chat over a drink. Please come along to this meeting to allow Tom and myself to gauge the interest in a regular get together. For further details please contact Andy Holder on 0781 6407086 or Tom Nutbrown 0773 9838093

Thursday 22nd April 2010 The Wiltshire Region of The Barbel Society invites All Anglers to An Evening with Dr Mark Everard Author of The Complete Book of Roach & Barbel River Doors open at 1900 for a 2000 start Admission on the door £3 members, £5 non members, juniors free. There will be a raffle on the night and a possible tackle stall. North Swindon Working Mens Club 104 Cheney Manor Road Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2NR For more information contact Des Richardson Mobile 07525974132

Just moving up for those that may have missed this.