Post Crabbing
08 September 2004
Dear Crabbing Federation,
We have returned from a day out at the crabbing championships at Walberswick and thought we would write and say a very big, 'THANK YOU'. Six adults and two children arrived not quite sure what it was all about but very willing to find out. We bought a crabbing line, had a very good lunch at The Bell then headed off to register.
We took up position and away we went, we even caught some, much to our delight! We got muddy and wet and we all had a thoroughly good time, everyone was very friendly and helpful and we built up a good rapport with the crabbers next to us, sharing bait, tips and banter.
We all came away with the same thoughts, what a wonderful time we'd had, and a great way to spend a sunny day. We just seemed to keep saying, "We've had a great day!"
We shall be back, as they say, next year and are looking forward to it already. We may even have to come down again, just to practise!
Thank you to all involved in making such a fantastic day.
Kate, Richard, Jasper, Dawn, Andy, Archie, Annie and Paul
Stow-Cum-Quy, Cambridge
Postscript From The BCF
The winner was 9-year-old Imogen Wiltshire from Holton who landed a crab a tad over 4 ounces.
Runners up were:
Jack Foster (Silver) and Guy Foster (Bronze).
There were 662 registered entrants and the sun shone!
Federation thanks must go especially to Walberswick Car Parks Ltd. and their employees and also to Jill Freud and friends.
For next year's competition, please put Sunday,
14th August 2005 in your diaries now!
Robin Buncombe, Vice-President,
British Crabbing Federation
W.I.
The Making Of The Archers
For our meeting on the 13th October, Douglas Ditta will give us an entertaining glimpse of how they make the Archers.
As always we are pleased to welcome visitors and new members.
Julia Josephs