The annual fisherman’s supper was held at the Kylestrome Hotel in Ayr last friday evening and I’m sure everyone will agree that it was a great success. The venue was filled to capacity and although we all felt a bit like sardines in a tin, the food was excellent and I’m sure no one left hungry or disappointed.
Dr Andy Walker and Robbie Duncan were the guest speakers and both kept the audience entertained and in good spirits. Tom Lothian, MC for the evening conducted a very well supported auction for fishings kindly donated by members. Brian Shaw our senior biologist gave a brief summary of ART’s work during 2011 and highlighted the importance of our supporters during what can only be described as difficult financial times. The final amount raised by the event has yet to be calculated but on the night the raffle raised over £900 with the auction bringing in the order of £500 for which we are all very grateful. As Tom Lothian pointed out, running the Trust takes an incredible amount of money so every penny that is raised or donated by members and supporters helps us to deliver the valuable work that we do. With around 100 people in attendance on the evening, the support for the Trust is obvious and much appreciated.

Tom Lothian conducting the auction with Robbie Duncan, Dr Andy Walker, Brian Shaw and Janette Galbraith looking on.
Janette Galbriath is our administrator and events co ordinator. She kept tabs on who won what, will post a list of winners on the blog in the next few days.

Fran Millar of Scottish Water admiring her prize. This table walked away with several prizes on the night including the top raffle prize, a Bruce and Walker 15' Norway Salmon rod!
At the dinner this year we had many new and some very familiar faces too. Our thanks to all those who attended or supported the evening and especially to those who generously donated prizes and fishing. Finally we would like to thank the Kylestome Hotel and their staff for looking after us so well.
Fisherman’s Supper Raffle Draw – Donator & Prize Winners List
Xmas Raffle Prizes 2011
Donor Prize Winner
1. David Cosh Bruce & Walker Norway 15ft fly rod Richard Docherty
2 . ART Stinchar Map Arthur Fleming
3. Wm Grant & Sons Bottle of Money Shoulder Whisky Robert
4. Carlos Van Heddegem Bottle Pinot Noir WineI Ian Hughes
5. David Slider Bottle Jack Daniels Alistair Duguid
6. David Slider Box flies Alistair Duguid
7. ART River Stinchar Map Arthur Fleming
8. ART River Stinchar map David Slider
9. Robin Wilson Bottle of whisky Alison Edmund
10. Brian Shaw Box of “Ayrshire Flies” Paul Christie
11. ART Polo shirt Ross McCulloch
12. ART River Stinchar map Craig Hastings
13. Alex Anderson Bottle of whisky David Russell
14. Tom Lothian Bottle of whisky Fran Miller
15. Energy Agency Umbrella Kenny Hislop
16 ART Bottle of Port Carlos Van Heddegem
17. ART Fleece Sam McSkimming
18. Gamesport Daiwa fishing bag Alison Edmund
19. ART Stinchar Map Gordon Dawson
20. Ian McGregor Bottle of wine Gordon McDermid
21. David Watson Book Nick Quick
22. Gillian McIntyre Voucher for Gailes Restaurant Pamela Watson
23. Ian McGregor Bottle of wine David Stewart
24. Ian McGregor Fishing Reel Steve Mason
25. ART Bottle of sparkling wine Kenny Gibson
26. ART Bottle of Sherry Stephen Fraser
27. ART Bottle of sparkling wine Paul Christie
28. Phil Haughton Bottle of Gin Billy Galbraith
29. Energy Agency Umbrella Alistair Duguid
30. Energy Agency Umbrella Robbie Duncan
Auction Lots 2011
Carrick A.C. – 2 Rods for 2 days on River Girvan, date to suit angler
Winner:- Alistair Duguid
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Lord Richard Wellesley – 2 rods for 1 day on the Knockdolian beat of the River Stinchar
Winner:-Paul Christie
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Andrew Cowan – 2 rods for 1 day at Hallow Chapel, River Stinchar in August
Winner:-Gordon McDermid
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Lawrence Dalgleish – 2 rods for 1 day at Blackhill, R Doon with lunch at the Riverside Inn
Winner:-Stuart Lang
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Lord Douro – 2 rods for 1 day at Dalreoch Sporting Estate, River Stinchar
Winner:-Norman Geddes
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Stuart Lang -2 rods for 1 day at Balnowlart, River Stinchar
Winner:-Ross McCulloch
Janette Galbraith