Notice of AGM
The date for the 2025 AGM is the 20th May 2025 at 8pm The AGM will be held online using Google Meet. If you want to receive the meeting details by email please click on the request button at the (more…)
Category Archives: NHWAS News
New Aerators
Some of you will have noticed the new structure on the east bank. last year we applied for funding from the environment agency fishery improvement programme for a new aeration system for the lake . we looked into many different (more…)
Safeguarding Policies Announcement
The Society has introduced Safeguarding policies for Young People and Adults for the protection of any persons at risk on NHWAS waters and we have therefore made the following appointments: Welfare Officer: Paul Austin Lead Safeguarding Officer: Chris Payne (more…)
Updated Risk Assessments
Periodically the committee with review our Risk Assessments and update them to reflect any changes to the risks identified, or the introduction of new policies by the Society. Updated Risk Assessments are now reflected on the Society’s web site and (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…)
East bank carpark closed 5/8
Next Monday the 5th August the east bank carpark will be closed to all members to allow the delivery of our new container thanks the committee (more…)