Author Archives: Committee

Guest Night Tickets on Springwell Lake

In response to feedback from members we are making a small change to the guest night fishing. During the traditional Closed Season Period each season, members will be able to take a guest night fishing on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and (more…)

Swims closed – NOW OPEN

The Point and Bench swims are temporarily closed to all members. Fyke nets are being used in the area. No fishing under any circumstances. The swims should re-open by the end of the week (24th March) (more…)

Work to paths around Springwell

We have been told that Maydencroft will be carrying out some work around Springwell. It will involve closing the paths and there may be some disruption. Work is expected to start later in November. We will update as soon as (more…)

Found – Glasses

If you have lost a set of French Connection glasses please contact Andy 07956 850909 (more…)

Changes to guest tickets on Springwell Lake

We are introducing some changes to the way guest tickets operate on Springwell Lake. Previously members had to be Full members for at least 12 months, that restriction no longer applies. In addition Full members will now be able to (more…)

Poacher Alert

Please be vigilent – there have been reports of poachers targeting lakes in the area and reports of some “characters” being seen taking a more than passing interest in Springwell Lake. With public access it is difficult to stop anyone (more…)

Combination Locks

Apparently the combination padlocks we have come in 2 versions. Only the new ones have 10 digits and we have the old ones! Unfortunately when we got the membership cards printed that wasn’t something we realised, So please check your (more…)

River Colne Survey – feedback from the EA

At the AGM there was some discussion about the benefit of the annual survey that the EA carries out on the River Colne It was agreed that we would formally ask the EA to provide a brief note explaining to (more…)

West Bank Car Park

Please be aware that the West Bank car park will be closed to members’ cars from 09:00 hrs until 18:00 hrs next Friday 8th April as tree surgeons will be carrying out work to trees in the parking area. Thank (more…)

Springwell Lake Closed Season

Dear Member, As was highlighted in the newsletter, we have been in long discussions with our landlords about the Closed Season on Springwell Lake and we are pleased to be able to confirm to members that we can continue to (more…)