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Minutes 2025 AGM

NOTE: This AGM was conducted on Google Meet Committee Apologies: Alan Bailey Sixteen  members attended on Google Meet CHAIRMANS OPENING ADDRESS – Welcome to the 2025 AGM and to the 90th year of the existence of NHWAS. I normally do (more…)

Giant Hogweed treatment 1st July 2025

Affinity’s contractor Maydencroft will be on Springwell Lake to treat the Giant Hogweed at some point on 1/7. (more…)

Springwell Lake closed for spawning

The fish are spawning again so the lake will remain closed for the next 2 weeks. (more…)

Petes Pond – rules

Please note the following rules are introduced for those fishing Petes Pond Landing nets to be used for all fish Barbless hooks only to be used Unhooking mats must be used One rod only to be used at any time (more…)

Springwell Lake closed for spawning

From today the lake will be closed for a minimum of 2 weeks due to spawning If you are at the lake pls pack up We will keep you updated for reopening soon (more…)

3rd Feb – tree survey

Maydencroft will be on site to carry out a tree survey around Springwell Lake for Affinity. They will be accessing our car parks. (more…)

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…)