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Current News

26-07-2010    - Some more info on Cherylee's success at the Commonwealth Games:

“The SA lady Cherylee Powell was the top woman angler in the Wales 2010 Commonwealth Competition, and
came 10th overall against the men, a truly stunning performance from her.

In the 11 teams,
Australia World team won Gold
England Silver
Scotland Bronze

South Africa 5th
Wales Dragons 6th
Wales Kites 7th

What makes the results of SA team highly recommendable is the following:
We beat the 2 local Welsh Teams
Australia, that won the gold, came from the world champs, So they had a 3 week prep time.
Australia's second team, came 2 weeks ahead to scout the waters and do prep work.
We arrived 5 days before and half the team had some serious viruses etc.
Cherylee arrived the day the competition started, and had no practice sessions!

The SA ladies team did well, winning a session or 2 and being voted the friendship team of the tournament. 

Cherylee Powell, had a very good tournament. Simon Kidd, a member of the England National side, lost 2 sessions to her.
Some might say, it is the luck of the draw, maybe, but if the fish is in your peg, you still have to get them to take your fly, set the hook and land the fish.
A couple of the international guys could not do that, so well done to Cherylee.”

The SA Ladies Team with the prestigious Friendship Trophy (Cherylee second from left)

13-07-2010    - Please be careful when placing wood next to the coal stoves.  There is enough heat generated out the side of the stove to potentially ignite the wood.  This nearly happened in the shareholders block recently when a smouldering piece of wood was discovered that could have caused a major problem.  Please keep an eye out and make sure there's sufficient space between the stove and the pile.

05-07-2010    - TFFC was represented at the Bells Corporate Trophy Challenge in Nottingham Road in the 3rd leg.  Although the team did not make the final, great fishing was had, lots of Bells consumed and we even managed to walk away with a few prizes.  We definitely would like to make this a regular trip and hope more TFFC members are able to make the trip for 2011.  Team was (left to right), Hugh Dean, Vic Dean, Craig Lowe (guest) and Kieron Dean.

05-07-2010    - The 2009/2010 Fishery Report has been posted.  Click here to download.

29-06-2010    - Congratulations are extended to Cherylee Powell for her amazing performance at the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Wales.  In an overall field of 58 (men and women), Cherylee came 10th and the ladies team came 1st, beating Scotland.  An awesome achievement!!!

21-06-2010    - Further info published about the anchor worm problem currently being experienced at the farm.  Click here for the info.  Please note that the catch limit from Dam 1 is dropped with immediate effect, however the daily overall limit remains.

08-06-2010    - Congrats to Cherylee Powell for being selected to represent SA at the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Wales to be held from the 22nd to the 26th of June.  We wish her the best of luck.  Click here for more info on the Championships.  Cherylee is second from the left in the photograph below.

27-05-2010    - Info published about the anchor worm problem currently being experienced at the farm.  Click here for the info.

18-01-2010    - A branch from the old Oak Tree behind the house nearly takes out a bakkie.

04-12-2009    - Please note that there have been repeated power outages at the farm recently.  Please go prepared.  The problem is not at Middelpunt but somewhere on the Machado - Dullstroom lines which are supposed to be upgraded fairly soon.

09-11-2009    - Congrats to Cherylee Powell for coming second in the Ladies Nationals 2009 at The Bend in kZN.  Her Limpopo team also won the Nationals title.

05-11-2009    - Update on NEMBA AIS Regulations.  Click here to download.

07-01-2009    - Pictures uploaded from Michelle Ziemons of the dams flooding mid December.

                        Click here to go to the gallery.

11-12-2008     - Updated TFFC Information sheet added.  Click here to download.

                       - Link removed to the Dullstroom Weather website.

03-12-2008     - Link added to the Dullstroom Weather website as submitted by one of our members.

01-12-2008     - Revised club rules posted.  Click here to download.

23-11-2008     - AGM minutes are now available.  Click here to download.

16-10-2008     - New FOSAF Application Form for 2009 form is now available.  Click here to download.

08-06-2008     - I received an excellent suggestion from one of our members for a farmhouse layout to help when booking rooms with Sheila.  Check it out - Farmhouse Layout.  Drew it from memory, please let me know if there are any errors.

I receive numerous emails from members thanking me for the excellent newsletters.  Although I'd love to take credit for them, Stephen Meyer is our News Compiler and Editor.

Comments received on recent newsletters via email from members:

"PLEASE JUST CHANGE THE CLUB EMBLEM  WITH THE SLEEPING BEAUTY WHO DISGUISES HIS BEER TIN WITH SPRITE .  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND TO THE  REST OF THE COMMITTEE THANKS."

"Your news letter is excellent, I really understand the effort."

"I have also like to know a bit more about these graves, I think if we ask Fanie he might be able to give us more info of these people since he's been farming and living in the area for years."

"Thanx for a great newsletter - I always enjoy reading it."

"Thank you for a wonderful newsletter!  Colourful and interesting.   

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