ANGLING: The 2006 River Alne Championship was fished at Alcester and the title went to Mark Sheeves (Alcester AA) who caught a dozen chub on pole and maggot for 14lb 6oz.

Riverside angler Harry Barber was second with 7lb 14oz ahead of Glyn Blewett (4lb 2oz) and Richard Hall (3lb 12oz).

The third round of Lodge Park AC's 'float only' league took place on Lodge Pool with the honours going to Monty Salisbury with 4lb of roach.

He just edged out Glyn Blewett with 3lb 14oz while Barry Blewett (3lb 3oz) and Bob Allen (3lb 2oz) completed the top four.

Astwood Bank AC held an aggregate match on Wood Bevington Pool.

Top rod on the day was Ron Evans who caught two carp and small fish for a total of 11lb 6oz.

Second was Rod Spooner with 4lb 10oz with Bob Evans' 4lb 9oz securing fourth. Section winners were Paul Heath and Jason Evans.

An EGM has been called for members of Throckmorton AC on Monday, February 27. The meeting, at the Twisted Boot Bar, Kings Court Motel, King's Coughton, starts at 8pm and all members are urged to attend.