Category Archives: River News

Dear member, River Section membership includes the River Colne, Pete’s Pond and the Grand Union Canal.  For many years we have operated an open membership approach to the River Section, accepting applications from anyone at anytime through the website. This year has seen a healthy (more…)

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 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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

NOTE: This AGM was conducted on Zoom Committee Apologies: Peter Cowan Two members attended on Zoom CHAIRMANS OPENING ADDRESS – Welcome to the 2023 AGM and to the 88th year of the existence of NHWAS. The Committee Several changes to (more…)