Tenkara day rewarding SPRITE volunteers

Three local guides — Paul Gaskell and John Pearson (both of SPRITE and Discover Tenkara) along with Orvis guide Stuart Crofts — gave a free guided tenkara experience valued at over £500 on Saturday. The event was run as a thank-you to people who have supported SPRITE over the last few years. We were delighted to receive very generous donations direct to SPRITE charitable funds from two attendees (one a brand new member and one existing member) that totaled almost £100. Very many thanks for such generous donations (whether volunteering in kind” or in cash) as all will be focused on continuing to look after the river and educate people in the value of their urban rivers and wildlife.

Some selected quotes from attendees include:

I’ve learned more this morning than in the last 5 years of fishing”

Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic Tenkara Day’ on Saturday. I had a great time, learnt masses and masses and I was really touched by how generous everyone was with their time and knowledge – regardless of how many questions that I asked!!”

Hi Guys, Just a note to say I really enjoyed the Tenkara day on Saturday. I
have made a donation through paypal“


My moustache from Movember” was still very much in effect (as seen in some of the pictures below!) and any last minute donations to that worthy cause should be aimed here: http://​mobro​.co/​p​a​u​l​g​a​s​kell2.