Published on 31st May 2004
In association with the Loughs Agency, which has its headquarters on the River Foyle, the Londonderry YMCA wanted to develop a comprehensive ‘fishing experience’ for young people in the North West of Northern Ireland. Dreamstore provided funds to train three leaders for a planned series of courses for young people. This seed funding enabled access to other funds which required trained coaches to lead programmes.
Published on 29th February 2004
Dreamstore Fishing Action Zone at the NEC Go Fishing show in 2004 was the launch of Dreamstore UK. Supported by the Environment Agency, for the first time ever, many not-for-profit organisations were brought together in a single open space. The British Disabled Angling Association, Get Hooked on Fishing, Wheelyboat Trust, Eden River Trust and other members of the Association of River Trusts, along with the Salmon and Trout Association and the National Federation of Anglers development teams, all worked with a great spirit of co-operation and enthusiasm to create something accessible and fun for the public. National Fishing Week was launched on the central podium of the zone as was Sport Relief’s Fishing Megamatch.