Category Archives: NHWAS News

Matches

As some members are aware, NHWAS’s Match Secretary Peter Cowan recently resigned from the post and from the Committee. We have written to Pete thanking him for all his efforts over a very long period. Happily, Pete will continue his (more…)

Health & Safety

Health & Safety Over the last year the Society has reviewed its Health & Safety responsibilities and has introduced Risk Assessments for the Lake, River, Pete’s Pond, and Working Parties. The Risk Assessments are now available to view on the (more…)

SAT 21/10/23

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ON THE ABOVE DATE WE SHALL BE OUT IN THE BOAT ON THE LAKE BETWEEN THE EAST BANK CAR PARK AND THE DARK SWIM SO THAT WE CAN CARRY OUT REPAIRS TO THE FOOTPATH PLEASE TRY (more…)

KHV

many of you may have seen recently that there have been a number of khv case’s reported to defra with one being a relatively close distance to us please make sure that all of your nets, unhooking mats and slings (more…)

CHANGE TO FISHERY RULES

WITH THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE ONE MORE CAST “MAGIC TWIG” WE HAVE DECIDED TO BAN THIS AND ANY SIMILAR PRODUCT FROM ALL OF OUR WATERS AS FISH SAFTEY IS PARAMOUNT TO US THIS IS WITH IMMEDIATE AFFECT BUT WILL (more…)

RIVER SURVEY

On Tuesday 20th June the Environment Agency will be surveying the fish stocks in the river below the weir. Whilst we appreciate the timing of this is not desirable, it is vital work to help us understand the health of (more…)

Springwell Lake closed from 12/6

The fish have started spawning again on Springwell Lake so the decision has been taken to close the lake to fishing.  The Committee / Lake Team will keep things under review but given the weather forecast we currently expect that (more…)

Giant Hogweed

affinity water have carried out a survey of the lake and have found giant hogweed next to the path between the under the tree’s swim and the little willow they have placed signs in the area and will be placing (more…)

Gate codes

the gate codes will be changed Sunday 4th June after the work party please email the club if you have not yet received your new card (more…)

Steve Clarke – service details

A lot of people have been asking for details for Steve’s funeral, the details we have received are below. Please join us to celebrate the life of Steve Clarke. Tuesday 6th June at 4pm West Herts Crem High Elms Lane (more…)