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Keynsham Angling Association was founded on 2nd July 1903 after a conversation between a 'few local anglers' who decided an association should be formed amongst the many anglers of Keynsham. Membership was initially restricted to Keynsham residents. The press cuttings below contain details of the original committee members and of the initial meetings and events. Anyone in possession stories, clippings, photos or memoirs of the Association through the years should feel free to contact the club - details on the 'Contact' page. All input would be gratefully received in an ongoing attempt to chronicle Keynsham Angling Association's first 100 years of existence.
First ever press report which appeared in the Bristol Times & Mirror, 6 July 1903 
Bristol Times & Mirror, 18 June 1904 
First AGM report, Bristol Times & Mirror, 4 June 1904 
Signature of Dr. Charles Harrison, the Club's Founding President, 1903 
Keynsham A.A. enamel badge 
Keynsham Angling Association crest 
Association licences through the years (click to enlarge) 
Centenary poster (click to enlarge)
Club Presidents - 1903 To Present Day
Dr Charles Harrison 1903 - 1919 A.W. Richardson 1919 - 1921 Charles Martin 1921 - 1922 F.R. Hucklesby 1922 - 1929 W. Pepperell Pitt 1929 - 1937 Dr C.F. Sharman 1937 - 1959 Leslie W.H. Sheppard 1959 - 1972 J.R. Bowland 1972 - 1974 Alfred (Fred) R. Veale 1974 - 1975 Roger Palmer 1975 - 1999 Ken Jerrom 1999 - 2005 Mike Taylor 2005 - 2007 Richard Denning 2007 - present day
Honorary Secretarys - 1903 To Present Day
Charles Martin 1903 - 1920 George Gunstone 1920 - 1931 William F. Upton 1931 - 1950 Alfred (Fred) R. Veale 1950 - 1972 Brian Veale 1972 - 1979 George Bingham 1979 - 1982 Charlie Horswell 1982 - 1983 Arthur Edwards 1983 - 1993 Ken Jerrom 1993 - 1997 Warren Bates (and Becky Bates) 1997 - 2002 Jason Allen 2002 - 2003 Mike Ewins 2003 - 2005 Jason Allen 2005 - present day
Honorary Treasurers - 1903 To Present Day
George H. Morris 1903 - 1910 William J. Lane 1910 - 1917 George Gunstone 1917 - 1931 William F. Upton 1931 - 1950 Alfred (Fred) R. Veale 1950 - 1972 Brian Veale 1972 - 1983 Geoff M. Williams 1983 - 1994 Brian Swindle 1994 - 1996 Roger Stone 1996 - 2004 Paul Jolliffe 2004 - 2005 John D. Heys 2005 - present day
The Novice's Vow
Written by President W. Pepperell Pitt in the early 1930s, all novices were required to sign a copy of this vow on admission to the Honourable Society of Anglers. How the times have changed! I PLEDGE by everything most dear By rod and creel and fishing gear By listless pool and rippling stream By gamesome trout and portly bream NEVER at any time to poach Another's waters, NOR encroach Upon his baited swim. I SWEAR I will not any means unfair Employ NOR e'en make a dish Retain an under-limit fish Except for bait; NOR seek a reason For taking fish when out of season. I VOW to skirt all crops and grass To close all gates through which I pass And lest he from my side should roam To leave the faithful hound at home To clear all litter from the banks And earn thereby the farmers' thanks, Remembering whatever I may Bring out with me TO take away NEITHER to friend or foe will I About my catches brag or lie BUT do to the fraternity As I would have them do to me These rules inviolate I PRAY To keep unto my dying day.
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