The AGM took place this evening at The Prospect Club Willington. The results of debates will be published by the Secretary in due course. Some highlights follow

Mr Ray Lumb stepped down as Chairman of the Club. W&DAC wishes to thank Ray for many years of dedicated service to the club, his association with W&DAC goes back decades, as far as the 60s, possibly even the 50s if anyone can remember that far back. Thank you Ray and all best wishes from all of us.

The vacant Chairman’s position will be filled by Eric Clegg, formerly club Secretary. A number of resulting changes to the officials and committee will be published by the secretary in the near future.

The presentation of trophies (sponsored by Anglers Lodge at Jubilee Lakes) took place tonight. The club is very grateful to Sandra at Anglers Lodge at Jubilee Lakes for this sponsorship.

The prize of a Hardy Ultralite CLR reel provided by Anglers Lodge at Jubilee Lakes was won by junior member B Haslam, winner of the T.O Mounter Memorial Trophy. He was not able to attend the meeting but will no doubt be thrilled when he learns of this fantastic prize.

Sponsorship for 2015 will be for the Dr Chesters Senior Competition.

Senior Trophies

The T.O. Mounter & Sons Cup : For the largest migratory fish caught by a senior member.

• The winner is S Pearsall for a 10.5 lb Sea Trout

The Dr. Crichton Cup : For the largest Brown Trout caught by a senior member.

• The winner is E Clegg for a 2lb fish

The T. O. Mounter Memorial Cup : For the 1st Salmon of the season caught by a senior or junior member.

• The winner is B Haslam for a 10lb Salmon

The J. T. Bell Memorial Cup : For the 1st Sea Trout of the season caught by a senior or junior member.

• The winner is S Peasall for a 10.5 lb Sea Trout

The K. D. Johnson Cup : For the heaviest “bag” caught by a senior member.

• The winner is N Fletcher for a bag of 6lb 9 oz (3 fish)

The Dr. Chesters Senior Competition  : For the largest fish caught.

• The winner is B Conway for a 1lb Brown trout

Junior Trophies

• The Junior Competition : for the Millennium Trophy

• The winner is Dylan Clegg for a 1lb Brown Trout

• The Dr. O’Grady Cup : for the largest Brown Trout caught by a junior member.

• The winner is Dylan Clegg for a 1lb Brown Trout

• The Challenge Cup : for the largest migratory fish caught by a junior member.

• The winner is B Haslam for a 10lb Salmon

Thank you to all who attended and displayed their passion and commitment to W&DAC. If you were not able to attend tonight please be sure to put the 1st Thursday of February in your diary for next year. Your contributions are important to the future strength of the club.