A CLUB set up to keep young lads out of trouble and give them a new hobby, is flourishing in Thamesmead.
The fishing club was set up by Gallions Housing Association’s neighbourhood wardens and now boasts more than 40 members including families and girls.
Phil Briggs one of the club founders said: “We used to have mainly boys coming along but now there are lots of families here.
“I’m even more impressed with the number of girls taking up the sport. This year, numbers have gone up 25 per cent.”
Supported by Thamesmead Town Angling Club and the local police, the club is based at the Gallions nature centre in Bentham Road.
There are weekly fishing sessions from 5pm to 7pm every Wednesday.
Membership is open to all Thamesmead residents, but places are limited and the focus is on families and young children.
For details call Mr Briggs on 0800 838481.
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