Fen Farm Frolics Rally 29

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Hintlesham Fisheries 21st-23rd June 2024

So, the weather finally broke and the sun made a long overdue appearance, temperatures started to rise and smiles on peoples faces flourished as a result.

This venue has been a regular in our programme for a good few years and it is a mystery why it does not get better support.

Although primarily a fishing venue, the owners have landscaped and improved the trees and flora to a high level.  A refurbished CCC 5 site overlooks lakes and looks well maintained.  With the site just 2 miles from Copdock it is an area we know well.

Our rally field was away from the 5 site and at the bottom corner of the venue.  Surrounded by trees and well maintained grass..... it has developed into a beautiful site.  There is more work planned here to convert an area used by the Scouts to increase the size of the rally field to allow bigger attendances. 

As a fisherman, there are not many sites where you are just a few meters away from a picturesque lake.

Our marshals this weekend were Kevin and Dawn who extended a very relaxed approach.  As only 8 vans attended it was one of those cosy rallies where no one was very far away.  Our Saturday evening communal BBQ/group dine made for great conversations and observations. 

Jessi our only junior demonstrated a newly learned ‘yoga bridge’ position and challenged others to do it.  As the mad lot were are, and never ones to avoid a challenge, two ladies joined Jessi on the grass to perform the bridge.  All made for good fun. Well done ladies!

6 people took part in the fishing competition which run from 9am to 3pm.  Half way through Jan brought her husband Neil a cup of tea, she then went on to provide tea and cake to all the fishers, outstanding service, thank you Jan!

Jessi picked up the junior mantle and fished after the adults.  Tutored by Andy, she managed to catch 36 fish giving her the biggest grin on her face.

Everyone who fished caught, it was a lovely day in some warm but comfortable weather.

Andy won with a stonking 34lb showing the rest how its done.

This venue will be in the programme again next year, why not book on and give it a try.






Rob

 

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