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Women going FISHING

‘It brings out my competitive side!’

Lyn Bent, 70, is retired and lives in Sheffield.

‘That’s 10 fish,’ I teased my friend. ‘I’m definitely going to win!’

Ever since I was little, I’ve always had a bit of a competitive side, and when I’m fishing it’s no different. I am part of a women’s group who meet up every fortnight, and about once a month we take part in a group activity arranged by Maxwell Ayamba, an environmentalist who works with us. We’re always up for something new – we’ve done walking trips, horse riding and foraging. Even so, when I suggested

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