1. I see the Wye and Usk foundation are having another auction to raise fund, Some err interesting lots to say the least, see below.

2. http://www.wyeuskfoundation.org/down...d=4566&sf=true 

    The most eye watering one was the one below and no mention of lunch either.  You are however guaranteed at least a significant 'pull'  - perhaps several.  However £300 to start the bidding = is there really someone out there with more money than sense.???
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4. Lot 7: A guided day’s Trout fishing on the middle Usk for 2 rods. A day’s trout fishing on a private beat of the middle Usk for two rods, guided by Simon Evans, Chief Executive of the Wye and Usk Foundation and experienced Usk angler. ”Fishing with Simon” lots are usually very popular, very enjoyable and usually very productive (no pressure Simon!). The winning bidders last year caught 32 wild browns to over 2lbs. The best time of the year is from April to June when the middle Usk can provide some of the finest wild brown trout fishing in the UK. Dates to be arranged with Simon directly. Starting Bid: £300 Bid

See some excellent shots of Wye salmon trying to take the falls at Pant Mawr on the upper river
taken by Ian Spalding.   Good stuff Ian and hope you don't mind me repeating the below shot here.
Go to the Fly Fishing Forum, Wye 2017 thread to see more.