TWO hard frosts killed off any chance of good sport over the weekend and as a result, match weights were low.

Anglers practising for the next North Wessex Winter League semi-finals on Devizes AC's waters on the Kennet and Avon Canal near Semington were rewarded with some good catches of around 10lb, but elsewhere in the area it was very hard going.

Ivy House lakes can always guarantee some sport in these conditions but these were much lower than usual last week.

match results

Wed Jan 14: 1, Alan Oram (peg 47) 18-4-0; 2, Paul Mansley (33) 18-2-0; 3, Elick Payne (31) 15-9-0.

Friday Veterans: 1, John Read (43) 20-7-0; 2, Art Kemble (41) 16-6-0; 3, Graham Rose (46) 11-9-0.

Sat Jan 17: 1, Paul Connor (46) 22-0-0; 2, Paul Ogbourne (24) 17-8-0; 3, Mark Boston (45) 16-6-0; 4, Richard Baston (13) 15-13-0.

Half the lake at Roughgrounds was frozen for Highworth AC's Last Catch Trophy on Sunday. Due to this weights were very low with the odd small roach feeding.

Gary Laidler again topped the scales with his 1lb 6oz take, and was followed by Brian Holness (1-1-0) and Mick Mills (8oz).

BCA match at Sabre lake: 1, Paul Wallis 12-8-0; 2, Ian Parker 5-5-0; 3, Mick Robins 4-2-0.

The Peatmoor Junior Winter League 10-13 year age group was won by Ed Bryant with 10.5oz. Runner-up was Nathan Reeves (1oz) and in third place, with 0.5oz, was Danielle Freeman.

The 14-16 year age group was won by Troy Weaver with 3lb 8oz. Runner-up with 2lb 8oz was Russel Willmot and in third place John Gaylard with 3.5oz.

The Intermediate age group was won by Mark Kimber with 1lb 5oz. In second place with 1lb 1.5oz was Daniel Black and in third place Gareth Jackson with 8oz.

Cloverleaf AC at Ivy House (new canal): 1, Cliff Brown 7-6-0; 2, Bomber Sainsbury 4-4-0; 3, Nick Stallard 2lb.

Weekend and Future Angling Activities

Fri, Jan 23: Ivy House Lakes Veterans match.

Sun, Jan 25: Danny Bohane memorial match on Devizes ACs waters of the Kennet and Avon at Semington and Seend Park. For those who are registered. Draw 8am at Seend Village Hall. Breakfasts from 7.30am. Book on either 693460 (HOA1) or ring Neil on 01488 71743.

BCA match on Hungerford's Upper Dunmill. Draw 8.30am. Fish 9.30am to 2.30pm. Register on 705119.

Coleview Chub Cup on Upper and Lower Rushy. Breakfast 7am. Draw 7.30am at Coleview Centre. Ring Ian on 692700 to confirm attendance.

Tues, Jan 27: Upper Thames Protection Society AGM and Open meeting. Find out why the Upper Thames is dry, the gravel pits low and why Swindon is putting a strain on our water resources. Three guest speakers at Cricklade Town Hall 7.30pm.

Sun, Feb 1: North Wessex Winter League second semi-final on Devizes ACs waters at Seend.

Isis AC Open at Sutton Benger.

Sun, Feb 15: Chippenham AC Bob Taylor Memorial Charity Match on their River Avon. Proceeds to Air Ambulance. 60 peg limit £15 all in. Ring 01249 659210 to book.

The Andy Mundy Memorial Pike Cup on Andy Lake No 13 at Cotswold Water Park, South Cerney.

Draw 8.30am. Fish 9am to 3pm. Donations will go to the ACA. Further details from Sandy Harris on 01285 641264 (evenings).

Also South Cerney AC's Pike Cup (re-fish). Draw 8am Ham Pool. Fish 10am to 3pm.

Sun, Feb 22: Raychem AC match at their lagoon. Draw 9am. Fish 10am to 3pm. Register names with Trevor on 725779.

Sun, March 14: Raychem AC last cast match at Greenhill Fishery. Limited to 15 pegs. Draw 8am. Fish 9am to 2pm. Register names with Trevor on 725779.