Due to extensive damage caused by the storm, the Committee has taken the decision to temporarily close the lake to members until the area can be made safe.

We have our first meeting in nearly two years tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January), 8pm at Plumstead Common Working Men’s Club on Kirkham Street. We are meeting in the upstairs hall. Please take a lateral flow test beforehand and you will be required to wear a face mask whilst in the hall. We look forward to seeing you all.

Dear Members

The last 22 months have been difficult as Covid restrictions initially prevented meetings and we have struggled to find a hall, as many have stopped taking bookings. I am pleased to announce that we have been offered the chance to return to the Plumstead Common Working Men’s Club (PCWMC) and use the upstairs hall on the first Tuesday of each month; unfortunately, this does mean that members must be able to climb the stairs as there is no lift.

We will recommence meetings from Tuesday 4^th January 2022 in the upstairs hall at 8pm and then the first Tuesday each month thereafter. Meetings will obviously have to comply with any Covid restrictions (such as wearing masks and social distancing) and we strongly recommend that members are fully vaccinated and take lateral flow tests before attending.

We will hold the AGM on Tuesday 5^th April 2022 at PCWMC at 8pm. Proposals for any changes to the constitution, rules or committee must be submitted to the Secretary in writing no later than Tuesday 25^th January 2022. Any proposals made prior to this notice will not be considered unless they are resubmitted giving reference to the relevant section of the constitution.

The situation with the Covid pandemic remains fluid and we may be subject to further restrictions at short notice. Any changes to the above arrangements will be notified by posting on the website and Facebook and we strongly advise members to check these for the latest information before attending.

Finally, may I wish you all a very merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous New Year, and tight lines for 2022.

Alan Smith
Chair

The match will be fished 9am to 2:30pm followed by the presentation for those eligible.

Please book out by latest Friday 10^th December with Keith Gavin or Ray Hanlon.

All members are invited to come along and help with clearing leaf litter and a general tidy up.

Please note, the lake will be CLOSED to fishing for the duration of the work party.

We look forward to seeing everyone who can attend.

Of the 253 voting packs sent out we had 154 returned (61%). Of these 146 voted in favour of the new constitution whilst 8 voted against. Therefore the vote is passed with a 95% majority.

Thanks to everyone who took part.

Membership packs will be available for collection from the Dell Saturday 19^th June, 9am to 11am.

Please note unless you have made a specific arrangement to pay your subs on the day no payment will be accepted at the time of collection. Anyone wanting confirmation that their membership renewal has been received and/or their pack will be available for collection next Saturday is welcome to contact me.

Chris Knight
Membership Secretary

Please note that swims 22, 23 and 24 will be closed Friday afternoon (14 May) for maintenance.

Plenty of jobs were done at the work party. Pegs 10, 11 and 12 were stripped back and repaired.

The three manhole covers in front of the toilet block have been re-cemented and the toilet block itself given a coat of paint.

Brambles and overhanging plants encroaching on the lake were removed between pegs 1 and 11 and some general tidying up around the lake including rubbish burning. The unsightly corrugated iron by the dam was removed and extra scaffold poles put in their place for safety.

A bench, kindly donated by Connie in memory of his wife, Christine, has been placed behind peg 27.

Anti-slip strips have been fixed to peg 31.

Last but not least Harold has finally been given some clothes to cover his modesty.

Many thanks to everyone who helped on the day, Keith and Maria Pelling, Luke Pelling and Hayley Martin, Peter Hall Connie Gray, Bill Stagg, Tony Jones, Keith Gavin, Ray Hanlon, Simon Davies, Chris Knight, Allan Hawkes, Alan Smith, Danny Smith, Peter Vecchi and Paul Wake. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

The results of the votes are in. Of 263 votes issued we received 181 back, which equates to 69%.

For the position of Secretary
Peter Vecchi received 164 votes 91%
Tony Jolly received 17 votes 9%
Peter retains his position as Secretary.

For the position of Vice Chair
Allan Hawkes received 132 votes 73%
Ian Moore received 48 votes 27%
Allan is voted to the position of Vice Chair.

My thanks go to Bob Langridge for acting as Returning Officer and my congratulations to Peter and Allan. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Alan Smith
Chair