NEW MEMBERS Service Above Self


Jean McNally Braids


Dianne Tullis Braids


Jim Murdoch Clyde Valley


Marina Kerr Eyemouth


Andrew Dawkins Falkirk


Linda Pacitti Falkirk


Stuart Spence Galashiels


Keith Cunningham Hawick


Neil Falconer Kelso


Jean Hobbs Kelso


Harry Armstrong North Berwick


Alan Sykes Thornhill


District Governor Keith and Jean wish all Rotarians and their families in District 1020 a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year


Jedburgh


Last year, like many other clubs, we planted crocus bulbs to bring attention to the Rotary campaign ‘End Polio Now.’


We


plante d th e m around a flower bed at the southern entrance to Jedburgh, the main road from the border. The result in the spring was so pleasing and added so much to the attractiveness of the entrance to the town that we have planted many more crocuses to add to the show early next year.


Junior Fishing The Borders is an area where river fishing is very important to the economy by attracting visitors, but local people are also regularly on the water to test their skills against the trout and salmon.


Jedburgh Rotary Club contains several experienced anglers and they are keen to see the young people continue the traditions and expertise of fishing. Every year the club runs a Junior Fishing event to introduce youngsters to fly fishing for trout and to improve the skills of those with limited experience. In addition these sessions, are, a way of encouraging the participants to treat the environment with


16 increased respect.


This year the club held two events, May and September.


On the morning of 10 September we all met up at the Hass Loch just south of Jedburgh. The loch was donated for the day by the local angling association. The


weather was


overcast, mild and breezy and the boys were quickly organized and briefed. Eye protection, provided by the club, had to be worn at all times and other safety precautions were clearly stated.


Flies were discussed and selected, casts tied on and casting technique explained. Soon the water was being fished. For the first hour there was no action, while the boys got the hang of what they were trying to do. Fish were rising and hopes were high and then the first fish bit. With some assistance one boy landed his trout and you could sense the excitement building around the loch. Soon other fish were taking the fly. Most of them escaped safely but enough were taken to make the boys feel that they had had a successful day.


They were given some lunch and then they returned to the water for a further session before being delivered back to their parents.


It had been a most enjoyable day, the Rotarians having as much fun as the boys. There is no doubt that they will return next year.


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