Cramond Angling Club

Veolia Water have kindly agreed to an onsite visit at the East Calder STW, this will give us a great opportunity to understand the sewage treat process and hopefully their investment programme.

Thank you from the Marine Conservation Society! Thank you to all who have taken part in our Adopt-a-Beach events at Cramond during 2009. We held 4 events this year, including Beachwatch Big Weekend in September, and your help was very much appreciated. During these 4 events a total of 177 volunteers picked up an absolutely amazing 428kg of litter. Well done everyone! And an extra big “thank you” if you are new to the group, as it is always a bonus to get new volunteers!

The first event of 2010 will take place on Saturday 6th February I hope that you will be able to come along to this event, and if you can bring along friends or family to help out that would be even better! The meeting point will be at the start of Cramond causeway at 10am.

Please bring suitable outdoor gear for January, and a flask of tea might also be a good idea. The event will last approximately 2 hours. A perfect opportunity to get out in the fresh air and burn off a few Christmas calories! Please contact me on 0131 226 2391 or anne.saunders@mcsuk.org if you have any queries or to let me know if you can come.

Future Cramond Adopt-a-Beach dates for 2010 (all Saturdays at 10am):

• 17th April
• 19th June
• 18th September (Beachwatch Big Weekend)

The Adopt-a-Beach and Beachwatch projects, as well as the other projects that MCS runs, would not be possible without our supporters. We are a charity, and all donations and membership subscriptions go toward our work to protect our seas, shores and wildlife. All donations and subscriptions are gratefully received, so please take a moment to look at our revamped website www.mcsuk.org for memberships and turtle adoptions (perfect Christmas presents!). Thank you for your continuing support of the MCS Adopt-a-Beach project at Cramond. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list please let me know.

Visit Midlothians first annual Game, Sea & Pike fishing show being held on Sunday 21st Feb (12pm-4pm) at the Craigiebield House Hotel in Penicuik FREE ADMISSION. The angling show features special guests Hywel Morgan (World Class Fly Caster) and Shaun Cumming (Scottish International Shore Angler) who will be on hand throughout the day offering top tips, techniques and demonstrations. Hywel will also test your skills with fun fly casting competitions and tuition. Fishers will be selling tackle on the day with exclusive “FISHING SHOW ONLY OFFERS” and ”INCENTIVES” for ordering new kit for the 2010 season. In addition Fishers will have a vast selection of fishing kit on show with representation from leading tackle suppliers Hardy, Greys, Wychwood, Snowbee, Leeda, Rio & Many more making this an angling event not to be missed. This event has been organised by Fishers and Fishing around Scotland from the lothians for additional fishing show info check out www.freewebs.com/tom562

The Official Opening Ceremony

Gather around School Brae Car Park for the opening ceremony.