From some of the highest points on the planet to some of the lowest, from the coldest to the hottest, real life action hero Bear Grylls has seen and conquered it all. The first groundbreaking series Born Survivor: Bear Grylls will be released for the first time on DVD in three parts; Mountains; Deserts & Swamps and Scotland, courtesy of Demand DVD in February and March 2009.

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts & Swamps

Dropping into the harshest deserts, most barren plains and deadliest swamps on the planet, Bear faces the challenges of surviving alone on the African Savannah in Kenya, the Everglades in Florida and the bush of Kimberley, Australia.

Confronted by some of the deadliest animals on earth, Bear demonstrates how to prevent sunstroke, live off the carcasses of dead animals, survive confrontations with elephants, rhinos and lions and shows how drinking your own urine can save your life.

Title: Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts & Swamps
Release date: 23 March 2009
RRP: £19.99

Further Information:

For further information or any press materials please contact: Miles Weaver at Aim Publicity on 0208 245 7903 or email miles@aimpublicity.com

Other Bear Grylls adventures on DVD:

• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Mountains >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Scotland >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Survivor >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Patagonia and Panama >>

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From some of the highest points on the planet to some of the lowest, from the coldest to the hottest, real life action hero Bear Grylls has seen and conquered it all. The first groundbreaking series Born Survivor: Bear Grylls will be released for the first time on DVD in three parts; Mountains; Deserts & Swamps and Scotland, courtesy of Demand DVD in February and March 2009.

Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Mountains

Bear travels the world’s most extreme mountain ranges, from the icy peaks of the Chugach Mountains in Alaska to the Andes in Ecuador, from the Alps to the Rockies to the Sierras, he demonstrates how to survive in some of the most inhospitable places on earth.

Faced with piranha, giant weevil grubs, alpine storms, raging rapids, blizzards and raging winds of deathly cold, Bear is forced to ride the rapids of the Amazon on a single tree trunk, build snow shelters and endure a plunge into a freezing lake, all with a pocket knife and the clothes on his back.

Title: Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Series Mountains
Release date: 23 February 2009
RRP: £19.99

Further Information:

For further information or any press materials please contact: Miles Weaver at Aim Publicity on 0208 245 7903 or email miles@aimpublicity.com

Other Bear Grylls adventures on DVD:

• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Deserts and Swamps >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Scotland >>
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Survivor
• Born Survivor: Bear Grylls Patagonia and Panama

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"Pads Army" is now associated with and sponsored by MONK LAKES FISHERY in
Kent

The Lakes now have 80 swims for Disabled Anglers.

Pads Army and Monk Lakes' owners are hoping to have nearly all swims done by April 2009. Monk Lakes Fishery is still the best fishery in Kent and its going to get better.

Our Charity Fishing Match details for 2009 will be avilable soon so please watch this space. We are Planing a young Anglers session for those who have not fished before ... the details are being sorted out.

Paddy of PADS ARMY
Paddys Angling Disabled Support Group. Charity No 1118422.

‘Men don’t come much tougher’
The Sun

‘Bear is the first sex symbol of the post apocalyptic age’
The Times

Bear Grylls is an adventurer, record breaker and real life action hero. Experience his latest adventure from the comfort of your armchair as he braves the blistering heat and deadly sand storms of the Sahara Desert in Born Survivor – Sahara.

Bear Grylls has a built a huge following with his Born Survivor TV Series, originally screened on Discovery Channel, numerous television appearances and best-selling book Facing Up. Born Survivor – Sahara will be available courtesy of Demand DVD
on 28 January 2008.

No stranger to extremes, Grylls become the youngest Briton to climb Everest earning a place in the Guinness Book Of Records, prior to this he was the youngest Briton to climb Mount Ama Dablam in the Himalayaas, a peak once described by Sir Edmund
Hillary as “unclimbable”. And he’s one of the few people to successfully complete the gruelling training for the French Foreign Legion; he also spent three years with the SAS and is a black belt in Karate.

This time, Grylls is heading to The Sahara, one of the most hostile places on earth. This
two-hour feature length special sees Grylls trying to survive in unbearable conditions,
from the shocking heat, the lethal sand storms to the lack of food and water. Resorting
to his skills and unbelievable survival techniques, he demonstrates amazing instinct
and learns new skills from the tribes he meets along the way. Lunching on lizards and
scorpions and drinking water from a camel’s ruman (stomach compartment) adds to the
excitement, and Grylls also demonstrates what to do if caught in deadly quick sand.
The tension will keep viewers on the edge of their seat.

‘For full-on wind in your hair TV escapism, there’s nothing like watching Bear Grylls cavorting on the wilderness like a schoolboy who’s had too much Red
Bull’
Radio Times

Extras: Born Survivor: Preview To Patagonia, Born Survivor: Preview To Panama

Title: Born Survivor Bear Grylls - Survivor
Release date: 21st January 2008
Running time: 120 mins
RRP: £19.99
Certificate: Exempt

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FACT Launches two posters to save Nation’s fisheries

Fish theft and spread of disease have been the big issues for Britain ’s anglers over the last two years. The Fish Welfare Group, a working committee of Fisheries and Angling Conservation Trust (FACT), recently launched two posters carrying key messages for the health of our fisheries;

Not Such A Great Fishery !!

Uk Fisherman was recently contacted by Gareth Scutt who wanted to pass on his concerns regarding a fishery in Cheshire and the condition of the fish there.

Gareth said:

I would like to inform your readers about an appalling incident involving what I have always thought to be a great fishery.

I visited Cheshire Fisheries, Nr Tattenhall, Cheshire and upon arrival I noticed that the surface of the smallest course lake was covered with fish gasping for air. It was obvious to me that there was a serious problem so being the kind-hearted gent that I am, I thought I better make sure the owners were aware.

I approached one of the gentlemen behind the shop counter and asked, "have you seen your fish mate, they don't look to good." He said to me, "yeah the pipe is blocked because people leave litter and what do mean have I seen them, do you think I'm F***ing blind!"

I was shocked at his attitude and later further shocked that they were still selling tickets to that lake. Children and parents with kids who thought great, look at all these fish, we'll have a great day. Little did they know that these fish were all close to death and would not be feeding?

Very unprofessional and a complete outrage that they let things get so bad to begin with.

Editor: Gareth has two justifiable reasons to be upset, the state of the fish and the reaction to his concern form the guy in the shop. If you are connected to, or know Cheshire Fisheries and would like to comment on this article, please contact UK Fisherman through the contact page

** Please note the views expressed here are not necessarily endorsed by UK Fisherman

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Challenging Disadvantage

Challenging disadvantage by changing young lives for the better, offering friendship, experience, diversion, caring and mentoring...

At 121 Youth Befriending we recruit and train volunteers from the local community to provide the necessary skills and support to young people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

There is an increasing call on the services of 121 as young people are finding it more and more difficult to cope with the complex business of growing up and coping with the pressures of our modern society.

The Wels Catfish

Description
The Wels Catfish has a long, scaleless body like an eel, with a large head and mouth. The inside of the mouth has rows of 100s of tiny little velcro like teeth on the top and bottom of its jaw, these are used to hold its prey before passing it to the two sets of crushing pads at the back of the throat. It has six barbules, two long ones on the upper jaw for detecting its prey and four shorter ones on the lower jaw. It has a small almost pointless looking dorsal fin whilst the anal fin stretches backwards until it almost reaches the tail.

The colouration of the Wels can vary from fish to fish but normally they have dark eyes with a dark greeny black body with creamy yellowish sides creating a mottled effect. Albino looking catfish are sometimes found but are very rare, these have red eyes and a yellow/creamy colouration to its body.

How to catch a Wels Catfish
There are various methods to tempt the Catfish, one is to ledger deadbaits consisting of Roach, Rudd, Carp, Tench or eels. From the information i have found it is best to look for any likely feature that the Catfish would patrol like marginal shelves, deep holes, old stream beds and snaggy areas and place your bait here and wait.

Livebaits are another top favourite, fishing with the above fish baits but alive! The bait can be presented just below the surface using a dumbbell rig or if possible a weak link tied to the opposite bank. I have been told this method produces very violent takes, so make sure you are by the rods at all time!

Worms are a very underated bait and can be devastating if fished just off the bottom, only to be used at night though as every other fish in the lake will want to eat them during the day.

The most common bait to be used on most commercial fisheries at the moment is the Halibut pellet. The pellets come in various sizes and are best fished with a few large pellets on a hair rig over a bed of smaller pellets.

Location
Catfish like to hide away in dark quiet places until they are ready to feed, which is not very often. Look out for overhanging trees, weed beds, lilies and hollows under the bank, a bait placed near any of these areas is a good bet. Anglers do say that when a catfish is on the feed it will come to you and will not be a fussy eater either.

Wels Catfish uk record
62lb (28.123 kilo’s) 1997: R Garner from Withy Pool, Henlow, Bedfordshire.

Recommended Catfish Venue
Carpenwater, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, England
Contact Phil on 01255 479918 or email to Carpenwater@btinternet.com

Source: www.welscatfish.co.uk

Many thanks to Phil at welscatfish.co.uk for kindly allowing UK Fisherman to use this article.

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