South Cerney Angling Festival - National course fishing competition for disabled anglers held near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Details of the day and venue.
Disabled Angling in the South West - Kingswood Disabled Angling Club and West Country Disabled Angling Association. Venues, membership, meetings, league and fixtures.
North East Disabled Anglers - Welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced anglers and offers help, events and news.
Norwich Disabled Angling Club - Club information, recommended lakes and rivers, match dates and contact information.
Wey Valley Disabled Anglers Association - Promotes, assists and organises fishing for the disabled and encourages fair competition between disabled and able bodied anglers. With news and advice articles. Surrey
Scottish Lame Ducks - Enables the disabled to flyfish or be taught the art of fly-fishing and casting in safety and comfort. Includes gallery, member profiles and results.
Danglers - Birmingham based club run by and for disabled anglers. Weekly midweek trips and contests throughout the summer at wheelchair accessible venues with parking and toilets.
The Manderson Trust - Provides opportunities for the disabled to enjoy angling, on lakes near Over in Cambridgeshire. Details of activities and events, with information about the lakes, facilities, membership and pricing. (May not work with all browsers.)
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