Masonic Fishing Charity Event – Cottington Lakes Nr Deal
Thursday 12th June 2025
Masonic Fishing Charity Event – Cottington Lakes Nr Deal
We arrived Cottington lakes, near Deal for our second event of the year, lucky enough to have another bright and warm day. The usual Bacon Rolls and Tea/Coffee were provided to fuel the Anglers ready for the day ahead and when the 2 Schools arrived around 10am, we were paired up with our Students.
The Silver Fish were plentiful but the smaller Carp a little harder to come by, though some of the Anglers and Students were more fortunate than others … was it skill or simply just luck?
We were pleased to have APGM, Trevor Carter, along with our current Chairman, David Alexander and first Chairman, Peter Brooshooft, who strolled around the lake with words of encouragement.
At the usual juncture, the lunchtime Bell sounded and off we went, following the smell of the cooking Sausages and Burgers! After lots of shared stories by Students and Anglers of tactics and catches, we were back to our chosen pitches for another hour of fishing before the final event of the day.
After words of thanks and congratulations, APGM Trevor Carter made the presentation of Angling Ability Certificates and Medals to all of the Students who took part and that, as always, is accompanied by loud cheering and hearty applause!
Attached are several images of the day and a particularly nice one of the Students and Teachers from the Fifth Trust in Canterbury. The Fifth Trust Students also gave everyone of their paired anglers a “Thank You” Card, which was very welcome and much appreciated.
Trevor presents one of the students with their Certificate.
The next event of the East Kent Masonic Fishing Charity is at
Chart Fishery, Chart on Thursday 10th July
We are always looking for more Anglers, so would love you to join us. All tackle is supplied but you can bring your own if you want. If interested, please contact: Richard Dixey at –
