News Updates
1st March 2018 NEW SEASONS PERMITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
ONLINE PURCHASING HERE!
KEYS are also available to buy online @ £3.00
Please note that these are ONLY necessary for access to Petty Pool, Big Billinge, Eyres Pit and the Red Lion section of the River Weaver
ONLINE PURCHASING HERE!
KEYS are also available to buy online @ £3.00
Please note that these are ONLY necessary for access to Petty Pool, Big Billinge, Eyres Pit and the Red Lion section of the River Weaver
Sad day for Davenham Angling Club adds to Northwich AA's portfolio of waters.
Davenham Angling Club has existed as an independent angling club since 1953
During this time the Club has provided angling for Northwich and Davenham residents, on local waters, including the River Dane and the pools in Davenham village adjacent to the Cricket Club. In the past few years membership has severely declined, in line with many other angling clubs. After trying hard reverse this trend and to increase income, the club now finds itself in the position of not being able to pay its' rents and expenses as they fall due.
Davenham Angling Club has always had a close working relationship with its bigger local brother Northwich AA. Both clubs have the same sense of values and purpose - to provide angling amenities for local people at prices they can afford and wherever possible to ensure that waters in the local area are not swallowed up by other angling associations or private clubs from outside of our area, who may want deny access to local people.
Over the past few months officials from both Davenham and Northwich angling clubs have been working together, to ensure that the all rents and expenses for Davenham AC were paid and to prepare for the eventuality that Davenham AC were unable to continue to operate.
That point has now been reached and by the full agreement with their landlords, Davenham Anglers' waters will now transfer over to Northwich Anglers Association with immediate effect. This is a sad day for angling in MId-Cheshire as we effectively lose a well loved and respected club name. The only saving grace is that their waters will be protected and continue to be available to local people.
Over the next few weeks, we will make details available regarding locations, access to waters and any specific rules that affect these venues. In the mean time there are working parties required to complete maintenance and signage, so please don't immediately start fishing the waters involved - we will get information out to you all as soon as possible.
Finally, I would like to thank the Davenham Angling Club Secretary, Graham Spencer, for his help and support in bringing this work to a positive conclusion, which we all hope will ensure that these waters continue to be enjoyed by all locals for many years to come.
During this time the Club has provided angling for Northwich and Davenham residents, on local waters, including the River Dane and the pools in Davenham village adjacent to the Cricket Club. In the past few years membership has severely declined, in line with many other angling clubs. After trying hard reverse this trend and to increase income, the club now finds itself in the position of not being able to pay its' rents and expenses as they fall due.
Davenham Angling Club has always had a close working relationship with its bigger local brother Northwich AA. Both clubs have the same sense of values and purpose - to provide angling amenities for local people at prices they can afford and wherever possible to ensure that waters in the local area are not swallowed up by other angling associations or private clubs from outside of our area, who may want deny access to local people.
Over the past few months officials from both Davenham and Northwich angling clubs have been working together, to ensure that the all rents and expenses for Davenham AC were paid and to prepare for the eventuality that Davenham AC were unable to continue to operate.
That point has now been reached and by the full agreement with their landlords, Davenham Anglers' waters will now transfer over to Northwich Anglers Association with immediate effect. This is a sad day for angling in MId-Cheshire as we effectively lose a well loved and respected club name. The only saving grace is that their waters will be protected and continue to be available to local people.
Over the next few weeks, we will make details available regarding locations, access to waters and any specific rules that affect these venues. In the mean time there are working parties required to complete maintenance and signage, so please don't immediately start fishing the waters involved - we will get information out to you all as soon as possible.
Finally, I would like to thank the Davenham Angling Club Secretary, Graham Spencer, for his help and support in bringing this work to a positive conclusion, which we all hope will ensure that these waters continue to be enjoyed by all locals for many years to come.
Generally speaking we have met the challenges presented in 2017 and continued to make progress. We suffered at the hands of a severe storm in the early part of the year that necessitated expenditure to remove and make safe fallen trees at Billinge Green. We also managed to complete a schedule of maintenance and improve the path on the Dredger bank of the River Weaver. We have now split the Maintenance Officer role into Meres and Rivers. We need to do more on the river banks, particularly on the Weaver at Hartford and at Vale Royal. We anticipate that splitting the role into 2 will give this work the required focus.
We continue to work to restock certain waters in particular Petty Pool and Vale Royal Pool. At the time of writing fish ordered for VR pool had been expected but not delivered but this will be completed in the coming weeks.
One of the big talking points of 2017 has been the re-emergence of otters across the county and the drive to protect waters with Otter fencing. The costs relating to these specialised fences are significant as they have a particular design and need to be installed in an exact manner in order to be effective. A typical example is £13800 quote for the large pool at Shipbrook lakes. We are currently completing an assessment of which waters could be fenced, but there are clearly a significant number that cannot be fenced for various reasons – all rivers and canals as an immediate example. With regard to pools, there are many that again cannot be fenced – Marbury Mere, Pickmere and Petty Pool for example. We will look at the remaining waters and then take a view as to what is appropriate.
We are continuing to work with Warrington Anglers and Budworth Sailing Club to develop a management strategy for Budworth mere that benefits all parties. A further meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks and we want to see our endeavours to improve sailing reciprocated to improve angling too.
During the past year we have held meetings with the EA with regard to Shipbrook Lakes to determine what options we have with regard to weed removal and stacking. The EA have been helpful and we hope that weed spraying and some stocking with carp will help alleviate some of the weed problems.
At our recent Annual Meeting a proposal was unanimously approved to increase the price of a senior card by £5. This is the first such rise for many years and we hope you agree that the card provides excellent value for a £50 subscription. This year we intend to offer juniors under 12 a membership card at no cost to encourage more youngsters back on the bank. Anyone wanting to take up this offer will still need to apply for a permit so that they are covered by the Association’s insurance. Next Year’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at Witton Albion Football Club, starting time 7.30pm. Please note any notices of motion for the AGM must be submitted to the Management Committee by Monday 3rd December 2018
Finally, I would like to thank the whole Management Committee for their hard work and dedication over the past year. These days nearly all angling clubs seem to be run by an ageing and dwindling band of volunteers. I recently posted on Facebook the need for new additions to the Management Committee who in the future we hope would become the next generation of Association’s Officers. We didn’t receive any nominations. Please remember that this is your Association. The waters and funds built up over many years have to be nurtured and passed on from generation to generation if we wish our Association to survive. I would therefore ask if any of you can reconsider what you can offer and therefore be part of building the Associations’ future.
Roger Hankey (Secretary)
We continue to work to restock certain waters in particular Petty Pool and Vale Royal Pool. At the time of writing fish ordered for VR pool had been expected but not delivered but this will be completed in the coming weeks.
One of the big talking points of 2017 has been the re-emergence of otters across the county and the drive to protect waters with Otter fencing. The costs relating to these specialised fences are significant as they have a particular design and need to be installed in an exact manner in order to be effective. A typical example is £13800 quote for the large pool at Shipbrook lakes. We are currently completing an assessment of which waters could be fenced, but there are clearly a significant number that cannot be fenced for various reasons – all rivers and canals as an immediate example. With regard to pools, there are many that again cannot be fenced – Marbury Mere, Pickmere and Petty Pool for example. We will look at the remaining waters and then take a view as to what is appropriate.
We are continuing to work with Warrington Anglers and Budworth Sailing Club to develop a management strategy for Budworth mere that benefits all parties. A further meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks and we want to see our endeavours to improve sailing reciprocated to improve angling too.
During the past year we have held meetings with the EA with regard to Shipbrook Lakes to determine what options we have with regard to weed removal and stacking. The EA have been helpful and we hope that weed spraying and some stocking with carp will help alleviate some of the weed problems.
At our recent Annual Meeting a proposal was unanimously approved to increase the price of a senior card by £5. This is the first such rise for many years and we hope you agree that the card provides excellent value for a £50 subscription. This year we intend to offer juniors under 12 a membership card at no cost to encourage more youngsters back on the bank. Anyone wanting to take up this offer will still need to apply for a permit so that they are covered by the Association’s insurance. Next Year’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at Witton Albion Football Club, starting time 7.30pm. Please note any notices of motion for the AGM must be submitted to the Management Committee by Monday 3rd December 2018
Finally, I would like to thank the whole Management Committee for their hard work and dedication over the past year. These days nearly all angling clubs seem to be run by an ageing and dwindling band of volunteers. I recently posted on Facebook the need for new additions to the Management Committee who in the future we hope would become the next generation of Association’s Officers. We didn’t receive any nominations. Please remember that this is your Association. The waters and funds built up over many years have to be nurtured and passed on from generation to generation if we wish our Association to survive. I would therefore ask if any of you can reconsider what you can offer and therefore be part of building the Associations’ future.
Roger Hankey (Secretary)
2018/19 Membership
Want to fish our waters? You just need to buy a 2018/19 permit - we no longer charge a joining fee. We also offer a range of discounts for juniors (free membership for under 12's), teenagers, senior citizens and couples/partners. Current prices and information on how to join Northwich Anglers Association can be found on the membership page. All membership categories can now be purchased online as well as at our office (62 Station Road, Northwich CW9 5RB). Senior and Junior permits can also be bought at Vale Royal Angling, Dave's of Middlewich and Atomic Baits.
