Category Archives: NHWAS News

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…)

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…)

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…)

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

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

after 20 or so years and with constant motivation from Tony Booker Affinity Water have now agreed and the restoration of the mill end loop of the colne in the coming weeks contractors Maydencroft will be on site to start (more…)