We hope that you have had a good winter and ready for another year on the river.  As you would have seen from our last email we are starting work parties in February this year.  The first work party will be next Sunday, 12 Feb 2012 and we will be working around the Castle Meadow area.

As always we will be meeting at 09:00 at the Estate office.  Please park behind the estate office in a sensible way and we will walk down to the river from there.  As always the syndicates tools and equipment will be on hand but if you would like to bring your own please feel free to do so.  

John informed me that we will be in the river breaking up the reed roots, this will mean working in the river so waders would be useful.  John has also asked that if you could help with spades and rakes this would be most useful.  It will be cold day and the water will be cold, please wear suitable cloths and footwear, maybe have some spare warm cloths in your car would be advised.  There will be hot drinks available as always.

We look forward to seeing you for the start of a busy year.

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Work Party 10 April, Canceled

The work party planned for Sunday 10 April 11 has been canceled.  We have now received the Wild Trout Trust Survey report and it is felt that we need to ensure that a suitable plan in place before we start on an affective program of work.  The next work party will be on Sunday 15 May 11.  More details will be published closer to the date.   Look forward to seeing you in May

New Members River Walk

The new members river walk that was take place on Sunday 3 April with Terry has been canceled.  The next walk will be on Sunday 10 April 11.
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Invasive 'Killer Shrimp' Found at two sites in Wales

We have received reports that the Killer Shrimp has now been found in two areas in South Wales.  It is confirmed that the shrimp has been found at Cardiff Bay and Nunydd Reservoir in Port Talbot.  Members are reminded that if they fish in these areas they should ensure that they clean all their equipment before fishing at other areas.

For more information please see the following links:

BBC Wales, 29 November 2010

NNSS Website

Environment Agency

Salmon and Trout Association
 
Catch Returns

If you have still not sent in your Catch return please do as soon as possible.  If you require a copy of the return form please email Martin.

Riverfly Monitoring Project.

A new article has been added to the Riverfly page by Toby.  Please have a read of this very good article.

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Updated: 6 Nov 10

Catch Returns

You will have received and email giving instruction on submitting your catch return.  Could you please submit your catch return at the requested date.  Nil returns will be required.

2011 Work Parties

The dates for the 2011 work parties have now been publishes.  All members are reminded that they are required to attend one work party in a membership year.  Please find time to attend.

The location of each work party will change dependent on the work to be carried out.  We well send out a email before each work party to give location and type of work.


Funeral of Mike Greaves

Terry has asked that the following information regarding the Funeral for Mike Greaves be sent out.

The funeral will be at 3pm on Thursday 28th October at All Saints Church, Wraxall, nr, Nailsea.

No flowers please but donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation or Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit at Frenchay Hopital c/o the Funeral Directors, Arthur E Davey & Son, 82 Silver Street, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 2DS

Mike Greaves

It is with deepest regret that we have to inform you that Mike Greaves has passed away after suffering a Heart Attack.

Mike has been a member of the syndicate since its beginning and has been the conservation member and adviser for the syndicate.

I know that all the members would like to send their condolences to Mike's family at this time.

If you would like anymore information please contact Terry.

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Work Party Sunday 10 October 10

I have been asked to remind you that the final work party of this year will be held on Sunday 10 Oct 10.  We will be meeting at 09:00 at Damery Wood and working in and around that area.  There are a number of tasks that need to be carried out which have been identified by John.  As always the syndicate tools and equipment will be available but if you wish to bring your own tools please do so.  Waders will be of use as there is work that needs to be done in the river.

As this is the last work party it will be a good chance for those members that have not attended a work party so far this year to do so (Should be a large work party). 
On arrival please book in with John and sign the registration sheet so we can keep a record of those attending.
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