Category Archives: River News

What has CVFC been up to? Part 1 Plastic recycling

Here are details of one of CVFC’s projects undertaken during the pandemic which may be of interest to NHWAS members: In 2018 the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme was set up and has been a remarkable success led by Viv (more…)

Balsam bashing

The following is being organised as part of the Resiscovering the River Colne Project and may be of interest to some of our members: Hi all, I am writing this email as you have either attended an event related to (more…)

Get Fishing Month

Got A friend or a relative who wants to fish? Follow the Get Fishing link below to find all the events being run locally and across the country to get more people out there, enjoying fishing. Secure the future of your sport (more…)

Petes Pond – closed during hot spell

Due to hot weather and low water levels we have decided to stop fishing the Pond until Monday August 15th . The Aerator will still be working and the traps will still be checked/emptied. This is a recommended precaution with (more…)

Gate codes

all gates have now been changed to the new combination if you haven’t received your new membership card please contact the club via the email address thank you (more…)

Carp match

10 pairs fished the annual 48hr match on Springwell last weekend. 5 carp out in total with Chris Miles catching 4, claiming 1st place with 127lb 4oz. 1. Chris Miles & Anthony Walsh – 127lb 4oz 2. Ben Verity & (more…)

EA Webinar, Invasive Species

Message copied below for any members that are interested In the run up to Invasive Species Week (16th -22nd May) The Environment Agency (EA) and Groundwork East are inviting you to join our next lunchtime webinar on 5th May, 12-1pm, (more…)

Angling Trust Get Fishing Fund

We have some exciting news about the Angling Trust Get Fishing Fund. We have been awarded £2200. Special thanks must go to Phil Francis, Sarah Turner and Pete Cowan for achieving the funding. The grant will be used to promote (more…)

Colne Valley Regional Park – Spring Newsletter

To read the latest newsletter from the Colne Valley Regional Park please click here to download the pdf directly from their website (more…)

Swans shot and killed!

News received from CVFC today: We have just received this from a member club. Please make your members aware of the issue and ask them to report any similar events to the police without delay. “Sadly we have seen a swan (more…)