Our stretch of the River Colne has a fine history of producing specimen fish with Barbel to over 14lb, Chub to over 7lb and Dace to 1lb. Large Perch and Carp have also been recorded. Like many rivers however weRead …
A silver ring has been found by the East Bank car park gate – please contact Mat Richardson if it is yours.Read more →
At some points locally the canal, river and lakes were all one. The lake west bank footpath at one time was 18″ under water. During the week the committee and a few willing members made an attempt to retain theRead …
THIS IS STRIPEY AND HE IS THE PET OF OUR NEW NEIGHBOURS AT SPRINGWELL THEY LIVE ON WHAT WAS THE GARDEN CENTRE SITE BY THE EAST BANK GATE. STRIPEY HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22ND January 2014 AND ANY INFORMATION AS TO HIS WHEREABOUTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED UNFORTUNATELY HE IS NOT WEARING A COLLAR IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CALL DREW ON 07400 531113Read more →
We have recently had what appears to be a breach of the fence near the east bank gate. It may have started with a vehicle hitting a post but the fence was clearly broken down by people and a pathwayRead …
Details of the annual EA survey of the River Colne can be read by clicking River Colne – Springwell Lane 2013 Read more →
It has caused some concern recently that three crayfish traps have been found on the banks of the Colne in pegs 2 and 3 adjacent to Springwell lake. It is strange that the traps were not actually deployed but evenRead …
A link has been added to the Weather page that will take you to the Environment Agency website to view latest conditions on the River Colne.Read more →
The following has been published by the Environment Agency, appealling for information following a pollution incident on the River Crane which was caused by vandalism / criminal damage. If anyone has any information contact details are provided. River Crane pollutionRead …
Environment Agency – appeal for information – pollution incident Read more →
The following news item is from the Angling Trust: We’ve responded to feedback from anglers by introducing a new monthly subscription option. Individual members can now spread the cost of Angling Trust membership over 12 months by paying just £2.50Read …
Angling Trust Introduce New £2.50 Subscription Option for Individual Members Read more →