There has been plenty of action at Hockley AC, with Mark Kingswell one winner.

He took top spot with 34lb at New Holland Tractor Plant of Basildon's Christmas match.

Steve Warner was second with 17lb 11oz, Alan Williams third (16lb 6oz) and Kevin Williams fourth (16lb 1oz).

The next match, held by Ilford & District, saw Dave Williams with with a commanding 75lb 2oz. 'Mac the fish' was second (34lb 4oz) and G Walfon third (23lb 1oz).

Trevor Lowry arranged a Sunday sweepstake and Stan Woodruff was the tearaway winner with 103lb 4oz.

Colin Summers was runner-up on 25lb 6oz and Trevor himself was third (20lb 4oz).

The Wednesday silver-fish-only match was again won by Bill Rich, who had to contend with the lake freezing over, with 13lb 2oz.

Dave Hemmings was second (9lb 11oz) and Stan Woodruff third (8lb 6oz).

Published Thursday January 8, 2004

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