The first Sea Angling and Boat Show will take place at the Nissan Sports & Social Club, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3NS
on Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th October 2008.

Opening times – 10.00 a.m. both days and closes 5.00 p.m. Saturday and 4.00 p.m. Sunday.

Entry to the public is £3.00 – under 12 year olds free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

There is quick and easy access to the Show from the A19 trunk road and it is well sign-posted to the Nissan Factory, which is next to the North East Aircraft Museum.

There is plenty of free parking, with food and drink available all day, each day, in the upstairs lounge. 

Some of the top names in angling will be at the show and giving talks and presentations in the lounge, with “question and answer” sessions.    There will be tackle and casting demonstrations from the experts including World Casting Champion Danny Moeskops from Belgium, North East expert Gary Pye, Roger Mortimore, England International Julian Shambrook, Mike Thrussell, England International Jim Dobie, Dave Barham, Barney Wright, Dave Lewis, Steve Souter, Jim O’Donnell, plus others.

The R.N.L.I. will be carrying out safety checks, free of charge, for boat owners who bring their life jackets to the show.  They will also give demonstrations on the correct use and handling of distress flares.

Among the exhibitors present will be Shimano U.K. Ltd., Century Composites Ltd.; Any Fish Anywhere; Central Fisheries Board, Dublin; Anglers World Holidays; Bluefin Charters, Co. Sligo, S.Ireland;  Get Hooked on Fishing; Amble S.A.C.; Carraighaholt Sea Angling, S.Ireland; Seaham S.A.C.;  N.F.S.A.; Amble Marina – with boats and engines; Bella Vista Hotel, Cobh, S.Ireland; Sea Bait Ltd.; North East Tackle Supplies; Bonito Charters, Downings, S.Ireland; Royal Quays Marina, North Shields; P.A. Lynch Ltd., Morpeth – with boats and engines; Smart Fishing U.K.with angling videos: Kings Angling & Activity Holidays; The Helm Hotel, Westport, S.Ireland;  High Octane Angling (Calcutta Lures); Din Tur – Norwegian Holidays; Dromagowlane House, Beara Peninsula, S.Ireland; Sea Safety and R.N.L.I.; Highland Sea Charters, Shetland Isles; Billy’s Tackle, North Shields; Wallsend Tackle Centre, Alnmaritec Ltd. – aluminium boat builders; Amble Boat Company

Further details from :
Sam Harris
Telephone : 0191-5184561 or e-mail samharris01@aol.com