A very productive weekend’s work by the committee.

The blocked ditch has now been cleared and once Tony is happy with the quality of the run-off water it will be allowed to trickle into the lake once more. Thank you Keith for manning the digger and laying the new pipework ably assisted by Tony.

Our resident pyromaniac Paul dealt with burning the piles of leaves collected by Alan. The paths around the lake are now much clearer.

Chris got stuck into removing the unsightly pile of rubbish by the containers that had accumulated over the years. Tony and Simon still have a little more work to do in this area next week but it’s starting to take shape.

Thank you to all the members who approached us over the weekend and personally thanked us for our hard work. Your kind words and support are very much appreciated and we will continue to do all we can as a small team to maintain standards in these difficult times that prevent us having work parties.

Now that we have seen all developments during the day the committee has decided to keep the Dell open for fishing We would like to ask you to keep to the government guidelines in social distancing and make sure you have some hand sanitizer on you.

Night fishing will still be allowed.

Day tickets will still be available but only one guest per member in keeping with government guidelines.

Club competitions have been suspended until further notice.

Keep safe everyone

At a meeting of the committee this week it was agreed to introduce the following 3 rules to further protect our fish and wildlife.

• The largest hook size permitted at the Dell shall be size 6.
• All ledger weights including feeders must be free running to allow them to slip off if the line breaks above them.
• When fishing floating baits, only one rod shall be permitted to be fished by the angler.

These rules will be effective immediately and Bailiffs will be making tackle checks.

A complete list changes to the 2017 rule book can be found here.

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.

Your support is greatly appreciated

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. Always wet your unhooking mat before laying the fish down and never wrap in a towel (wet or otherwise) when unhooking.

These simple steps will help to prevent fish losses.

With effect from 4^th 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

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 the area immediately after collecting your pack. This will help to reduce queueing time and disruption to local residents. A one way system will be implemented and committee members will direct you on arrival. We would ask that members respect social distancing at all times.Thank you

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 contact the Membership Secretary, Simon Davies to arrange for a replacement.

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.