Springwell Lake – survey
Over the next few days there will be contractors on site doing a survey on the lake on behalf of Affinity They will be using a boat for some of this so if you are fishing please be aware theyRead …
Year: 2024
Please be vigilant – tackle theft
Following a report from a river member who had some tackle stolen while fishing the River Colne swims behind the ’29’ and the Gate, we remind all members to be aware of the risks of being a target wherever they are fishing. AnyoneRead …
Angling Rule Change – braid mainline is no longer permitted
Following concerns raised about fish safety it has been decided to introduce a new angling rule. Full Members fishing Springwell Lake are not permitted to use braided main lines. Braid may be used only when using a marker rod, spodRead …
Angling Rule Change – braid mainline is no longer permitted Read more →
Japanese Knotweed treatment 27/9
Please be aware that Affinity contractors will be on site 27/9 to carry out treatment of Japanese Knotweed on Springwell Lake. They will have access to the West Bank Car Park (Pete’s Pond).Read more →
East bank carpark closed 5/8
Next Monday the 5th August the east bank carpark will be closed to all members to allow the delivery of our new container thanks the committeeRead more →
Mill end loop
after 20 or so years and with constant motivation from Tony Booker Affinity Water have now agreed and the restoration of the mill end loop of the colne in the coming weeks contractors Maydencroft will be on site to startRead …
Biodiversity study w/c 15/7
For info – the Affinity Biodiversity team will be carrying out surveys around Springwell Lake w/c 15/7Read more →
Giant Hogweed control 29/7-30/7
Affinity have arranged for their contractors to be onsite 29th and 30th July to treat the Giant Hogweed on Springwell LakeRead more →
Pete’s Pond – match
Please note the pond will be used with another club for a match on Tuesday July 2nd between 10:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs under the supervision of a committee member. The pond will not be closed to NHWAS members. AnyRead …
Minutes of the 2024 AGM
NOTE: This AGM was conducted on Zoom Committee Apologies: Lee Johnson, Paul Austin Five members attended on Zoom CHAIRMANS OPENING ADDRESS – Welcome to the 2024 AGM and to the 89th year of the existence of NHWAS. You will hearRead …