Pete Cowan has continued to do a great job in organizing the Societies match section and a regular group of anglers now meet at various venues across the region. If you in any way enjoy the challenge of different venues (more…)
To bring you up to date with issues I mentioned last year that were CVAC related… The idea of a Colne Valley integrated wetland working group set up by the Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust has been shelved. It is (more…)
You may recall that last year I wrote the following in this item when referring to the Trust and the support the legal arm (Fish Legal) can offer: ‘Some of you may hold membership of other lakes in the (more…)
Sadly, a problem that never goes away. We appear to suffer less than some of our neighbouring clubs but please be vigilant and, unless you personally know an angler, ask them for proof of membership. In case of concern try (more…)
Please remember that you should be supplying a dedicated set of fish handling equipment for Springwell. If you cannot do this for any reason ensure you use the gear supplied in each car park. Guests must use this gear without (more…)
For obvious reasons I am not going into any detail of a case that the Committee had to deal with last year but suffice to say a problem arose that stemmed from a lack of communication between two members. There (more…)
This is a straight copy taken from the 2011 newsletter but it still applies: A number of vehicles are being left in Society car parks without displaying the car park permit issued at the start of the season. Please remember (more…)
You should be aware that we now have access to all of the grand union canal controlled by Blenheim AS. ie from Batchworth Lock (No 81) to Denham Deep Lock (No87) There are some very special fish still to be (more…)
As reported last year Steve Clarke was stepping down as river secretary. Steve did a brilliant job and we will always miss him but from the ashes was born a man and I am delighted to tell you that Mat (more…)