Leamington AA is organizing a charity match in aid of the Acorn’s Children Hospice in Birmingham on the Grand Union Canal on Saturday November 1st.

The 50-peg event will take place on the Richmond Road stretch at Solihull with the draw at 8.30am and fishing from 9.30am to 2pm. Bloodworm and joker are not allowed.

Shakespeare has stepped in with some tackle donations to be awarded through a raffle at the presentation at the club HQ five minutes from the canal after the match.

Tickets are £15 all-in with £3 going to the charity, £2 for food and the rest to be paid out.

Places must be booked in advance by October 26th through John Davis, tel 0121 608 2547 after 6pm or 07719 922288.