WALKING HOCKEY

the island or from the area behind the islands. In general, they were between three and five feet down and were looking for a slowly retrieved fly. Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Buzzer, Bloodworm Bibio and Spider were the favourite patterns.

Spaces are still available for the competition in aid of Strathcarron Hospice on December 27. Please contact the fishery for further information.

Best bags: Danny Doherty (Denny) five for 13lb 5oz including a Blue, plus seven caught and returned (c/r); Alan Stirling (Bonnybridge) four for 12lb 12oz including three Golds plus one Brown c/r; Alan Johnston (Neilston) four for 12lb 12oz including a Blue; Jim Spiers (Falkirk) three for 11lb 4oz including a Blue and a Tiger; Alan Armstrong (Dollar) three for 9lb plus two c/r; Scott Douglas and Finn caught three Tigers for 7lb on bait; Heather Johnston (Neilston) two for 7lb; Stuart McKay (Bonnybridge) two for 6lb; Mark Sheridan two for 5lb 8oz; Robert Park (Lennoxtown) 4lb Rainbow; Tam Clark five c/r; Dave Lyon five c/r including a Gold.

Active Stirling in partnership with Stirling Wanderers Hockey Club and Scottish Hockey are bringing walking hockey to The PEAK with sessions starting on Tuesday, January 7.

Walking football and netball have already been established by Active Stirling - slower versions of the sports for people who would like to get involved in a team sport but are looking for less physically demanding ways to exercise.

Active Stirling’s Ruth Henderson, Community Activation Officer said: “The sessions not only provide that tailored level of exercise but also a fun, social activity which in turn improves physical and mental health.”

Free taster session is on Tuesday, January 7 at The PEAK then every Tuesday from 11am-noon for ages 16 and up. More information on 01786 273555.