Author Archives: Committee

Giant Hogweed – West bank

Work will be carried out in January to erect fencing around the area on the West Bank where Giant Hogweed is known to be growing, the fencing in intended to protect the public and anglers from accidental exposure. There should (more…)

Tree Work on River Colne and Closures

River anglers may recall that there has been a program of tree work on the River Colne, funded by the projects that Tony Booker has been working on. The outstanding work we had agreed back at the beginning of the (more…)

What has CVFC been upto? Part 2 Love Fishing Love Nature

Here are details of one of CVFC’s projects undertaken during the pandemic which may be of interest to NHWAS members: Love Fishing Love Nature Over a three year period during 2017/18/19 Tony Booker helped the Colne Valley Regional Park to (more…)

What has CVFC been up to? Part 1 Plastic recycling

Here are details of one of CVFC’s projects undertaken during the pandemic which may be of interest to NHWAS members: In 2018 the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme was set up and has been a remarkable success led by Viv (more…)

Balsam bashing

The following is being organised as part of the Resiscovering the River Colne Project and may be of interest to some of our members: Hi all, I am writing this email as you have either attended an event related to (more…)

Get Fishing Month

Got A friend or a relative who wants to fish? Follow the Get Fishing link below to find all the events being run locally and across the country to get more people out there, enjoying fishing. Secure the future of your sport (more…)

Petes Pond – closed during hot spell

Due to hot weather and low water levels we have decided to stop fishing the Pond until Monday August 15th . The Aerator will still be working and the traps will still be checked/emptied. This is a recommended precaution with (more…)

Springwell Working Parties 2022 – Some photos

A great amount of work was undertaken in this years’ working parties. Thanks to everyone that came along. Here are just a couple of photos Rebuild of the Stumps Swim The rebuild of the boat launch Thanks to Lee Johnson (more…)

Springwell Lake – day sessions

During the pandemic we asked all members fishing Springwell to register / book for day sessions in the same way that everyone needs to book for night sessions. There is no longer a need to book for day sessions. The (more…)

Carp match

10 pairs fished the annual 48hr match on Springwell last weekend. 5 carp out in total with Chris Miles catching 4, claiming 1st place with 127lb 4oz. 1. Chris Miles & Anthony Walsh – 127lb 4oz 2. Ben Verity & (more…)