HERO MEMBERS WIN HUMANE SOCIETY AWARD

TWO CLUB members have been awarded a Humane Society citation after rescuing another member who fell into the water after suffering with a suspected heart attack at our water at Frogmore.

Simon McNamara, despite being poor swimmer, tied a rope around his waist and went into the lake to search for the member who had already disappeared below the surface. His brother Glen then joined him in the water followed by David Farrant who lives in the house nearby.

After some searching, they found and dragged the lifeless body from the lake. With instructions relayed from Ambulance Control by mobile phone, another member Bob Viner administered cardiac pulmonary resuscitation and, after several minutes, the member began to breathe again and was taken to hospital. In addition to the award, the trio won the personal praise of Major General Christopher Tyler, Secretary of the Royal Humane Society, he said: "All three men swam at least ten metres in very muddy water as deep as three metres. They could have easily got into difficulties themselves, yet they selflessly searched for their fellow angler". "Without their actions, this man would surely have died. They richly deserve these awards".

No date has as yet to be set for the presentation and the member concerned has since fully recovered.

Note: This information was obtained via a Press Release sent to the local  newspaper. The VAC acknowledges that other members were also involved in this rescue and saving of a life.

Riverside Club House - Official Opening

It's been a few months now since VAC President Dennis Bateman officially opened the club house at Riverside Road. So my apologies for not publishing this sooner and also for the quality of the picture which is a scan of a print of a scan !! 

Match News: Results have continued to be poor during January with an 8lb weight of skimmers at Cowroast on the GUC let down by poor backup weights and numerous dry nets. Weather conditions have meant that matches scheduled for club river venues continue to be diverted to semi-frozen still waters. Click here for details of recent VAC Championship Rounds.

Half Price Membership

Prospective new members can still join the VAC at half price. That means adults can join for just £27.50 + £25 annual subscription providing full access to our waters until next June (subject to applicable close season restrictions).

For further information simply go to our Subscription Page by clicking here.