Club news

From the Wandering Wordsmith

updated 05-09-2010

2010 Summer Draw Results

£200 S. Reboul

£100 S. Mennell

£75 G.Bellamy

£50 J. Townsend

£25 D. Revell

£25 M Easey

£25 R. Jackson

£25 Anne

Draw on the 1st September 2010

SUMMERTIME AND THE FISHING IS EASY

Well free to be exact - for one day only!

Barnet and District Angling Club are pleased to announce an Open Day at Shepherds Way on Saturday 4th September 2010 from 10.00am.

Members and Non Members are invited to come along to BADAC's premier fishery, be they a novice or an accomplished angler - or anywhere in between. Children are especially welcome but they should be accompanied by an adult. You don't have to stay all day, although you are welcome to do so - leave when you wish.

There will be Club members on call to help novice anglers take their first steps into this most pleasant of pastimes, as well as providing information about the Club's other fisheries and activities.

Demonstration of various techniques will take place and if you haven't got the necessary equipment to try your hand with, hopefully some will be available.

As an Environmental Agency (EA) Licence (Fishing Licence) is required by all anglers - would be or otherwise - the Club will arrange a block licence for the day to cover those who do not pocess one.

Soft drinks and a BBQ will be available during the day.

Shepherds Way Fishery

Brookmans Park

Herts

AL9 6NJ

Still slots on the Severn in September

Fancy a day on the River Severn? We still have a number of pegs available for the outing booked on the Eardington Brook Section on Sunday 12th September. If it appeals to you why not come along to the SEPTEMBER 1st meeting in London Colney and book a place. Pegs are £5.00 each and there are not that many left - so first come first served! Accommodation may also be available for those of you that may want to 'make a weekend' of it. Details will be available at the meeting or can be had via barnet.angling@btinternet.com where you could also just book a peg for the Sunday.Please do not book a peg and then decide not to travel as you may be denying a fellow club member a chance to fish the venue.

Keeping our House in order

Members will have noted that the rubbish bin has been taken away from Shepherds Way. This is in response to the lack of response to our earlier plea for members not to leave their rubbish overflowing from the bin so that it attracted vermin of all kinds - including possible two legged human kinds! The situation regarding rubbish is now gradually improving -let's keep it that way!

I was pleasantly surprised to see usage of the Forum on this website and especially so to read a glowing report regarding the Toilet facilities at Shepherds Way. You can therefore imagine my surprise when I'm informed, on my latest news gathering escapade, that there are complaints being made about these self same toilets. 'The door is being left open', 'the place could do with a tidy up', 'the bowls could do with a clean',' the toilet paper has run out'. Whoa back Neddy! lets review the picture shall we. Do you recall what the original toilet was like? It certainly lived up to it's name! The new premises were built to a high standard using stainless steel equipment and providing easy access. What the new building didn't include was a cleaner - the only cleaners the Club provide are you - the members. Remember the saying 'If you disapprove - improve' and try to think of others by leaving the toilets as you may wish to find them and if you're a frequent visitor to the fishery, why not splash out on a toilet roll and a damp cloth occasionally. As for the door being left open - try and remember the opening code, I can't, but I know a man that does -The Bailiff!

Far and away

With the demise of the monthly meeting - down to a trial quarterly set up, news gathering and wanderings have become more and more difficult. Getting fishery reports is even worse, with the current weather conditions not helping, especially on our river venues. One splendid bit of news I am glad to issue is THAT FLIPPING BARGE HAS BEEN MOVED OUT OF THE SPINNEY STRETCH! The Fishery Officer informs us that some 10 swims have also been strimmed out, so at last we may be able to sample the benefits of this stretch of the Ouse whenconditions improve. I can also confirm that the 'pathway' has been cut along The Flats section at Hambarn, thus opening up access to the bottom field. Here you are reminded that the farmer has installed a battery operated electric fence along the bankside edge to prevent his cattle entering/falling into the river. By all accounts there is sufficient room not to impede club members fishing.

Lowbell Lane Parking

Members are advised that there is restricted parking for this venue. May we remind Members and Associated Members that parking is available in the Church Car Park on a Monday to Saturday basis. Parking is limited on Sunday for obvious reasons and members are asked to respect these, and give consideration to parking on the Estate opposite as there seems currently to be little or no backlash. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PARKING IN LOWBELL LANE IS TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL TIMES AS IT CAN AND DOES CAUSE INCONVIENIANCE TO RESIDENTS.

Fishers Green Closure

The Top Section of this fishery has been closed due to low water levels. Members are requested to heed the notices that have been erected and take into consideration that The Consortium, of which we are part, are taking the responsibility of running this fishery and the upkeep of it's fish stock extremely seriously. We need a plentiful supply of rain to bring water levels up and once conditions improve you will be advised accordingly. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS SECTION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

13-08-2010

GOOD NEWS - THE TOP SECTION OF THE RIVER IS NOW RE-OPENED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A COUPLE OF SWIMS. ENJOY YOUR FISHING BUT BE CAREFUL WITH HANDLING AND RETURNING ANY FISH CAUGHT