Author Archives: Chris Knight

WORK PARTY TUESDAY 7th JULY 2020, 08:00 – 12:00am

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There will be a small, socially distanced work party Tuesday 7th July 2020 from 8am to midday for mowing / hedge cutting and strimming all the swims and bank areas. In addition, some small works on the boat. PLEASE NOTE – THE LAKE WILL NOT BE CLOSED Pegs 15 – 30 will be open to fish during the work party…. Read more »

SAFE HANDLING OF FISH

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Please take care when handling fish. We have recently lost a good size barbel and would like to remind members that when caught they should be rested in the net to recover before releasing. All fish should be returned to the water as soon as possible, should never be held above knee height and always over a suitable unhooking mat…. Read more »

Relaxation of Covid Rules

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With effect from 4th July 2020 bivvies will be permitted at the Dell. Members will also be allowed to purchase day tickets for guests (dawn to dusk only). Please note that all rules surrounding social distancing must continue to be adhered to. Thank you

Collection of Membership Packs

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Membership packs will be available for collection from the Dell between 9am and midday Saturday 27th June 2020 for any members whose payment and form has been received by the Membership Secretary no later than Friday 26th June. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COLLECTION SERVICE ONLY. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY. Please stagger arrival times and leave… Read more »

Renewals Letters

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Letters have now been sent to everyone to renew their membership for next year. Please read this letter carefully as it contains important information on how to renew, amount to pay and the renewal form, on the reverse of the letter, which must be completed. If you have not received your letter by the end of next week (12/06/20) please… Read more »

Night Fishing Update

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From 1st June 2020 members will be permitted to night fish the Dell with the proviso that no bivvies to be erected so as to conform to current government guidelines relating to overnight stays. Brollies with sides will be allowed and all other rules currently in place must be adhered to.

Toilet Facilities

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We are now in a position to open the toilet back up but members are required to clean all surfaces with the Spray Sanitiser and Blue Paper after they have used it. A bin has been put in place for the blue paper. DO NOT PUT BLUE PAPER DOWN THE TOILET AS YOU WILL BLOCK IT. Please note that if… Read more »

Proposal to Reopen the Dell in Light of the Covid-19 Restrictions

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Although we are reopening the lake, it is up to each individual member to decide whether they are able to fish given their own personal risk factors. The fact that the lake is open for fishing does not imply that it is safe for members to do so. Fishing will only be permitted from Dawn to Dusk Any Member showing… Read more »

Coronavirus Update

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Following the announcement by Boris Johnson tonight we are trying to understand whether fishing will be permitted from Wednesday; opinions vary at present. We will review the advice available over the next couple of days (including what additional controls we have to put in place) and will post an update by Tuesday evening.

CV19 Update Membership Renewals

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Due to the unprecedented COV-19 situation, membership renewals will not take place until we have clear direction from the UK government. The committee will notify existing members of a date that renewals will take place once restrictions are lifted. The committee will also offer payment options for those who cannot attend a renewals event. Take Care, Stay Safe