Carp fishing competition

An ex-Army serviceman has organised a charity fishing match in Essex.

Holdfast Training Services Ltd, who provide training support for the Corps of Royal Engineers, is hosting its fifth annual ‘Carpers for Veterans’ fishing event at Oak Lakes Fisheries in Southminster between 20 and 22 September. 

A mix of anglers, veterans, serving members of the Armed Services and civilians, have signed up to take part in the 48-hour competition which will see them fighting it out to catch the five biggest carp. 
 
As well as the bid to be crowned top angler, there will also be an opportunity to hook a great prize in the weekend’s raffle and auction which local businesses have donated generously towards. 

In the first four years that the competition has been running, it has raised over £14,000 for our charity.

Mark continues:

“Every single one of the competitors feels that way too. It really is the highlight of their angling calendar; they return each year for the camaraderie.

“Carp angling is a passion for me. I’m able to raise money for a worthwhile charity while doing something I enjoy. I take huge satisfaction when the group of anglers turn up and are buzzing to get started.

“For some of the veterans that take part, this event is an opportunity to spend 48 hours alongside other people with a military background and that means a lot to them.”
 

Would like to show your support and help the organisers raise as much money as possible for our blind veterans?