Frank Crane passed away peacefully at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on 10th October, aged 77years. Frank was a devoted club member (and previous auditor for the club) who spent many happy hours walking the banks of the Avon in and around Ringwood in search of specimen Roach. He will be sadly missed by all.

Frank's funeral service will take place at Bournemouth Crematorium on Friday 24th October at 1.15pm. His family have requested donations to Ringwood & District Angling Association and these may be sent to Barrow Bros. & Tapper, 29a, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1HB. Tel. 01425 472104