The Hardy, Greys and Chub Carp Academies recently held their first meeting of 2009.
The meeting, which was held at Kingfisher Lakes, Norfolk, saw all three Academies come together to discuss a range of topics which included existing and future product development, Academy events, media activities and show calendars – laying down the plan for what’s set to be, an exciting year ahead!
The weekend also saw three new members welcomed into the Academies:
Alex Bransby, who was the worthy winner of Total Carp magazine’s Chub Carp Academy competition, and has subsequently been promoted to a full time member.
Expert anglers Jonathan Watt and Lee Taylor have joined the Hardy and Greys Coarse Academy; both are keen anglers and have already had articles published in several fishing magazines.
Hardy & Greys Ltd, Trade Marketing manager, Alan Yates, who organised the event, said:
“We are keen to set a high standard within the academies and having an annual get together is a vital part of this, not only does it give all the members an opportunity to have their input and share their valued opinions, but also how we work more closely with the Academies and improve communication, something I am keen to pursue this year.
“Despite being Valentine’s weekend we had a 95% attendance which shows the members commitment and I would personally like to thank all of them.
“I would also like to thank Kingfisher Lakes and Apartments for the use of their stunning multi-discipline complex. I am sure we will be visiting again and believe that some of the coarse Academy members have already undertaken a feature at the complex since the meeting!”
Kingfisher Lakes was chosen as it offered excellent facilities, modern accommodation with an extremely diverse range of angling disciplines including River, Specimen Carp, match fishing & junior lakes. The venue lent itself perfectly to the diverse range of anglers within the Academies.
Greys and Chub Carp Academies
Hardy and Greys Coarse Academies
