Folks,
Some of you may have seen information about this and it's all coming together nicely
The first 'River Don Open Day' will be held at Castle Forbes on Sunday the 24th of May, a poster for the event is on the front page of this site
http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/news.html and further details will appear on
www.riverdon.org.ukThe idea
Well, it's pretty simple really.
Get all the relevant organisations in one place at the same time, throw in some well known angling 'faces', activities, casting tuition, competitions etc. Plus an auction of some excellent lots donated in aid of the River Don Trust plus local businesses (small and large) selling/demonstrating their products and crafts plus some kids stuff too and you have the first event of its kind on Donside.
The focus is very much River Don, for local anglers and those further afield, it will be a chance to put faces to names and more importantly to put your questions to members of the Trust team, the RDBTIA, DDSFB members and Jim Kerrs' team about what is going on with the river, what the future holds and how you might be able to help. Amongst other things, the new RDBTIA River Don roving ticket scheme (an affordable 1 day or 6 day ticket which gives access to many miles of the Don) will also be launched on the day.
It's a free to enter event; all we would ask is that anyone coming through the event on the day supports the Trust by bidding generously at the auction or with a donation. Not much to ask really
There will be 2 marquees on the day, one for angling and one for the local businesses, an outside caterer and something for the kids - so a family event. Please do support the day and come along on the 24th.
I hope to see you then
Hamish
PS - If you'd like to help out on the day, donate something to the auction or would like to partcipate then email me
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