Category Archives: NHWAS News

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…)

Notice of 2016 AGM

The 2016 AGM will be held 8pm on Tuesday 19th April at The Royal British Legion, Ebury Way, Rickmansworth, WD3 8ED AGENDA 1. Chairman’s opening address 2. Minutes of 2015 A.G.M. 3. Matters arising 4. Secretary’s report 5. Treasurer’s report (more…)

2016 Newsletter

Dear member, A rather belated Happy New Year to you. I hope there is a great year in prospect for you all and that a few special fish grace your net. We are a little later than usual sending out (more…)

Springwell Working Parties

Please note that it will be necessary to carry out some work on fallen trees and snags around the lake and this will involve the use of the boat. Dates arranged are Sunday morning August 1st, Wednesday evening August 5th and (more…)

FISH HANDLING GEAR AT SPRINGWELL LAKE

Dear Member We continue to do what we can in terms of Bio Security. Let us be clear – the expectation is that members provide themselves a landing net, sling and Mat that is dedicated to Springwell Lake. The items (more…)

Help with some research

We have received a request to ask members to participate in some research. If you are interested please follow the link below: My name is Carey Goldman. I am a postgraduate student at Oxford and my research surrounds understanding recreational (more…)

Springwell – Affinity / Public Access / Complaint

Affinity Water recently received a written complaint from a member of the public that related to an exchange with one of our members that occurred in the area of the lawns/point swim. I had been made aware by members of (more…)

Ornamental fish in Springwell Lake

Dear Member We have been notified that, once again, a koi carp has been seen in Springwell Lake. Should any ornamental fish be caught please do not, under any circumstances, release them. Any such fish must be retained and a member of the (more…)