Committee – NHWAS

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 they (more…)

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. Anyone (more…)

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, spod (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). (more…)

Biodiversity study w/c 15/7

For info – the Affinity Biodiversity team will be carrying out surveys around Springwell Lake w/c 15/7 (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 Lake (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. Any (more…)

Springwell Lake – spawning – reopen 21/6

From 8/6/24 Springwell lake is closed for spawning for 2 weeks We will email members again when it reopens Email sent 20/6 – lake to reopen 21st June. (more…)

Zoom details for the 2024 AGM

As previously advised, this years AGM will be on Tuesday 21st May at 8pm. The AGM will be held by Zoom. If you want to received the meeting details by email please click on the request button below. This will (more…)

Email to River Section Members – Tickets 24/25

Dear member, Thank-you for completing your renewal. River Section Members can now view their membership ticket online. You will no longer receive a ticket in the post. Your ticket displays your photo, membership category, number, name / address / contact details. (more…)