This match is held annually as a get together with the spirit of Christmas in mind.

Turnout was good, albeit with a few guests. What happened to Martin Tinald, was he too full after Christmas to turn up? It was Malcolm Golding's first Christmas trip for five years - nice to have his support.

Danny Peet turned up after a three and a half hours drive from Sheffield only to find that the match was not on the 26^th that he had chosen. So he went home!!! May be next year?

The day was cold, a few degrees above zero, with a gentle breeze from the north.

At one stage around lunchtime a few flurries of snow fell, barely visible.

Fish were scattered all around the lake although better results were to be had at the northern end nearer to the shelter of the trees. The bay on the far side (in the north west corner) appeared to offer the best results again. Perhaps this was because of the shelter of the trees or because it had been stocked there at some time. A few early limits came from that area.

Fishing was steady and by mid morning most people had fish, the odd person having to struggle although generally not for long.

By lunchtime (noon) it was time for the cooking to commence. Dave Blanchard was supposed to start the cooking at noon in the clubhouse but somehow confused noon with 1pm. So Ray and John lit the gas and got underway. Dave eventually turned up at 1pm. Everybody then tucked into the burgers and some drink.

Those with fish to catch eventually returned to continue their quest of four fish.

All in all it was a good day with high spirits of the Christmas period.

The lakes over the road were full so the Lechlade fishery had a busy day.