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 members do not follow these simple rules then we will close the toilet again.

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 Covid symptoms Must Not visit the Dell

The lake will be open to Members only, no day tickets.

Members must follow Government social distancing guidelines;

1. Remain 2 metres apart at all times unless with members of your own household. We do not intend to impose the Angling Trust Guideline of 15 metres between swims.
2. Do not go into a peg with someone fishing for any social interaction, if you have a serious need to visit someone else’s peg please remain 2 meters away from the platform
3. No sharing of pegs unless members are from the same household.
4. Members must be able to fish without assistance from another member not from the same household. This is particularly relevant to disabled members who should assess their own abilities beforehand.

Members must, as far as reasonably practical, remain on their swim for the duration of their session.

1. Members must carry a suitable alcohol based hand sanitiser and this must be used on entering/leaving the lake.
2. The toilet facilities will not be available during this period.

Members must use their own equipment/tackle and bait only.

1. Members are required to bring landing nets and handles to the Dell, the Society’s nets and chairs have been removed.

If you arrive at the Dell and a significant number of cars are parked in the car park, it’s worth walking around to find a peg before offloading all your equipment (we expect large numbers of people following initial lifting of the restriction).

Members must have and carry their EA Fishing License as well as their membership card.

Note that Society matches, including the Friday Night League, will not be held until Government restrictions are lifted.

Bailiffs and Committee members will be carrying out checks at intervals to ensure that these measures as being followed.

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.

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

In light of the latest government advice, we have taken the decision to cease all Society activities (meetings, competitions and work parties) until the end of April or until we get the all clear. We are also closing the lake as of this morning.

We will keep you posted as we receive further advice and as we make decisions regarding membership renewal etc.

Please take care of yourselves and your families during this difficult time.

Given the current government advice we will not hold a meeting in April and will be postponing the AGM until May, although we may have to move it further if the situation persists. Outdoor activities including competitions and work parties will take place as these are considered to be lower risk. We will continue to monitor the situation and adjust our activities as appropriate.

Note that the lake remains open but we do urge members to follow the advice given by the government; especially those members who are in the high risk groups.

Please be aware that there is a fallen tree blocking the pathway leading up to the high bank just past the new fence. Members should not to use this path until the tree can be removed and the area made safe.

With effect from March 2020 Society Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at the George IV PH, 120 Rectory Place, Woolwich, London SE18 5BY .

Many thanks to all the members who attended Saturday’s work party. Your efforts are much appreciated and the lake is now looking great.

The presentation was held at the Meridian Sports Club on the evening of 5th December 2019. Thank you to all the members who supported this event. A total of £32.00 was raised from the raffle and this will be added to the funds of the society’s nominated charity, Marie Curie.

Special thanks go to Keith Gavin for running the event and Sarah Smith for helping to prepare the buffet.

Congratulations to Ken Parker on winning the Christmas Match held at The Dell 24th November 2019 with a weight of 27lb 10oz.

Christmas 2019 Prize Winners

1st K Parker 27lb 10oz
2nd K Pelling 24lb 4oz
3rd A Dalton 23lb 6oz
4th B Garrett 18lb 14oz
5th B Francis 18lb 13oz
6th C Cleary 13lb 2oz
7th I Moore 12lb 1oz
Joint 8th S Chaplin, J Smith 10lb 3oz
10th P Vecchi 7lb 9oz
11th J Barter 7lb 3oz
12th G Cumming 6lb 10oz
13th P Dalton 6lb 4oz
14th D Hudson 6lb 3oz
15th J Hudson 5lb 3oz
16th P Wake 4lb 15oz
17th B Langridge 3lb 12oz
18th K Gavin 2lb 13oz
19th M McCLuskey 0lb 2oz

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