The practise matches and the National alone made well over 10,000 for the local clubs which was The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. As an added bonus the IW(Stafford)AA team were voted Team of the Year two years in succession by readers I shall never forget the tears running down some of the parents faces as their offspring went up on the stage to receive their Newrad Fisheries Club, Darwen, Lancashire. The Association have raised thousands of pounds in recent years in aid of the RNLI and Essex Air Ambulance. The work by the Tees Rivers Trust to improve the river habitat along the Junior Section of river started on 18th May. Twelve youngsters from local schools and Scout troops attended the event and were given one to one tuition in fly casting, fishing and fly tying by the Angling Trusts Jeff Metcalfe and Ayton and Hutton Rudby club members. Then I was introduced to the boat house at the Ladder Bridge. New fish refuges will help protect fish stocks at Kingfisher Pool, Kingsbury Water Park (Warwickshire County Council). Holme Brook Valley Park is an urban water situated within the town boundary of Chesterfield Borough Council. Paul Bryan, Club Secretary POHAS said: The fishery improvement work has been completed and is already being used by members and groups we have as guests. To this end a lot of thought has gone into improvements that will make the water safe and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The award from the Fund will be used to produce new updated GIS maps for use by participating clubs and fisheries. Using their award, the club have purchased a secure metal shed for the permanent storage of fishing and maintenance equipment. Otters have been attacking the stock of carp for the past 2 years, having a serious impact on the fishing at this popular venue. This year the club has launched its Angling Academy to give participants a more in depth instruction. Ironically I had a choice of a top job in fishing with the NFA but I took my name out of the hat to concentrate on my trade, printing; it is little known H&DAAs AIF award will pay for and equip a site office facility at their Brough Fishery Complex. Melvyn Moss, life member of the IWSAA shares his Angling Tales, lasting a lifetime.. 106. It is anticipated that the number of visiting anglers will double once the works have been completed. several were filled in and it really was touch and go as whether the same fate would happen with the Staffs-Worcs Canal. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. As recently as six years ago, the water was a noted roach fishery. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. 1965/66 the Club took the bold step to take on the Estate water on the Shropshire Union Canal at Cowley and Wood Eaton. your bicycle cross bar! By this time Simon Stobie reports that: The work is now 99% complete and its looking good down there! The ACA action has turned a disaster into a recovery plan for the affected watercourses. Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society Secretary Stan Broadgate confirmed that the huge common which had been caught before was take. The owners have plans to create a new smaller 3-acre pool aimed at attracting the local community and young anglers that will be stocked with crucian carp, tench and large roach. SK10 2HR. Due to the success of the scheme, plans are now being put in place for additional rounds and further details will be released this autumn.Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal, said: "Thank you to all the organisations that applied to the Angling Improvement Fund, many for a second time. Location data may be missing or incomplete, especially for older grants, for multiple repeat grants or for grants which are not Funds will also be spent on a boat to help with the placement and management of these items. Friends of York Railway Pond & Reserve, York. An enormous amount of work has taken place to transform the fishery from what was until very recently a wilderness. The Parks East Lake, which was restored in 2012, offers pretty well the only free fishing in the area and while the park team currently run fishing taster days, they would love to deliver more sessions. To join the Prince Albert Angling Society click here, PO BOX 151 The date shown here is the date that the decision was made to award the grant, not the date on which it was paid. A prestigious Inspired Facilities grant awarded to the club in 2012 to help install new pegs has had an enormous impact, boosting junior membership by 10-fold. Elaine Halford said: This project is so important to our community it will enable disabled people to enjoy the sport of angling locally. South Cerney Angling Club in Gloucestershire will merge two stock ponds to create a new coaching lake for young anglers. The project has significant support from partners in the region including the Sanctuary Housing Group, West Cheshire & Chester Council and the Chester branch of Bank of America UK. For more details of the projects supported by the Angling Improvement Fund, please see the dedicated webpages at: www.anglingtrust.net/improvementfundHigh resolution versions of the images above:Hadleigh and District Angling Society - HERESmithills School - HEREFor more images of the winning projects contact Rick Warner, Fund Administrator: rick.warner@anglingtrust.net Judging Criteria:Organisations were invited to submit proposals for projects to increase children's participation in angling or to protect fish stocks from predation. The club also plans to offer free fishing sessions on local lakes to local school pupils as part of their Increasing Junior Membership project. Potteries Angling Society - Juvenile Section on Friday 26 July 2002 by Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme for A Project To Offer Angling To More People And To Improve Skill Levels At This Stoke Club. Bridgwater Angling Association The pathways to pegs have also been graded to allow wheelchair access. The Society runs regular coaching sessions during the summer which double as out of term school angling club events, plus they run events for the school in term time. The value shown here should not, therefore, A majority of the winning organisations had made earlier unsuccessful bids in Round 1, so we are glad their persistence paid off! It was a brilliant achievement and I am just as proud of being presented a medal for this as I was when we won the senior counterpart. Charles Jardine of F4S said: Can I, on behalf of everyone connected, thank the Angling Trust for this wonderful opportunity to grow our fabulous sport especially with the young in mind in the Kent region.. Improvements being made to Stackpool, thanks to AIF funding. Highest Bidder. Moving on to 1958 and the membership fees had gone up to 15 shillings Their fishing rights It is interesting to note that over-65s Probably the best at this time was the River Trent at Swarkstone and below. The major de-silting and bank stabilisation project is 60% complete and the fishery has recently received a generous donation of 1,500 tonnes of clay from a local firm to line banks. Tarporley & District Angling Club, Cheshire. Children will enjoy non-slip platforms, enhanced habitat and coaching thanks to the AIF. Explore more statistics at local, administrative and regional level with Got Lottery. Janet Savage of Abbey Lake AC said: The club is very grateful for this award which will hopefully encourage more anglers of all ages to fish our beautiful & accessible lake.. The club is looking to put up some of its members as Angling Trust Volunteer Champions. Has anyone heard of this club, Potteries AC. However, the Society was not daunted and has worked tirelessly to turn things around, securing funding from local charities and Salford Council to restock and build floating islands. Gipping Valley Angling Club in Suffolk will be undertaking various works to bring Maypole Farm Lake up to standard for junior coaching activities. Learn2fish provide tuition to schools as well as local charities with their qualified coaches. Money will also be used to install and plumb new a new toilet, helping to make the fishery more attractive and accessible for disabled anglers and families. Give Pickerings a call they will put you right - 01782 814941. Through this project Smithills AC, based at Smithills School in Bolton, will work closely with partners including Bolton & District Angling Association, the Canal and Rivers Trust (CRT) and Curleys Fishery to host angling activities for young people and families at a range of safe local venues. The pool was badly silted and clogged with weed so was drained and tonnes of silt removed before being refilled. 30. the fishing was excellent and this was possibly the first canal venue in the area where double figures often won and framed. Upper Ouse Angling Academy, Brackley, Northants. The project has close support from Bracknell Town Council who will making a large contribution to labour costs, specialist plant hire and use a of tree surgeon. Hadleigh and District AS has won an award from the Fund to erect otter-proof fencing at its fishery at Bullocky Fen, Layham, Suffolk. Money from the Fund, together with a sizeable matching contribution from the Association will go towards fish refuge planting, re-stocking with bream, tench and crucian carp, and will fund 12 days of coaching this summer supported by the Associations licensed coaches, volunteer champions and qualified health support workers. brilliant pleasure and match fishing. Alders farm Fishery is keen to introduce local children to angling. The Academys award will contribute to the cost of 8 disabled pegs, disabled toilet facilities and specialised frames to enable those with limited use of upper limbs to fish independently. We want everyone to have a space where they can relax, a space they can escape to, connect with our history and get closer to nature. contests, - they held one in their very first year in existence. St Patrick's Place, Stafford ST16 2PN. The club caters for all ages from juniors through to pensioners. 168: Potteries Angling Society. Thank you.. That National win also changed a few lives within the This is one of the oldest-established angling clubs in the country, having been in existence since the mid 1800s. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Potteries Angling Society - Juvenile Section 4,834 Awards For All (England) Joint Scheme grant. However, let me just say the team had started drifting apart and not too long after and the club side of things went with it. The Society received funding from the AIF to support its work with vulnerable and disaffected youngsters in the greater Nottinghamshire and Newark areas. Penketh & Old Hall Angling Society, The improved facilities will enable the club to increase the community partners it can work with, including schools. The club also hopes to offer the water to Talent Pathway projects run by other coaches with junior learners. particular year but only from January 1st to June 15th, - how this came about I just dont know as the Closed Season started on March 15th! The headquarters, as they The Malcolm Barker Lake at Bishops Stortford was once a good tench water. And not forgetting, membership includes a number of FREE visits each season to commercial trout fisheries, including: (Links to all of the above can be found on our Friends page). It Rivers Report 2005. with the support of the Angling Trust. Potteries Angling Society - Barbel Fishing World forums Barbel Fishing World forums Barbel Fishing World forums > Archives > Archive 32 > Potteries Angling Society Share 1 post Tom R 1,762 Registered BFW Member Oct 05, 2005 #1 Hi, If any posters have any information about the Potteries Angling Society it would be very gratefully received. Using their award, the NT wardens and volunteer team will install 5 new platforms, adding to the 10 recently erected by the Estate. The club would like to thank Tring Park Cricket club for providing the plot and Angling Trust for the grant enabling us to purchase the shed. When I left school it was time to give up Volunteers will work with the Parks team of Rangers to construct, install and anchor the refuges. One was prepared some years back but fell through because of "The Environment Agency and the Angling Trust hope to be able to repeat the fund in autumn 2015 if there is sufficient rod licence income available to pay for it. The Grant Will Pay For Angling Equipment, Computer Equipment, And Office Equipment. The Head Teacher wants to see the angling programme become a permanent feature of the schools calendar and has been involved in the design of the programmes content. The club also had a fantastic junior squad and Pete Bryan was the man space. Earl of Harringtons AC will use their award to install floating reed beds and fish refuge cages improving fishing quality and the general attractiveness of the venue. The award will be added to the one-off contributions made by members, plus additional money invested by the fishery itself. The 15,000 damages will enable the PAS to carry out much-needed habitat restoration and fisheries work to help the Churnet recover. was held in the Fenton Club's water at Trentham, Fifteen . Makins Fishery, near Nuneaton will use their award to increase the number of accessible pegs on Lake 1, giving disabled anglers the chance to draw pegs currently restricted to more able-bodied anglers. were the Staffs-Worcs Canal from Hazelstrine Arm to Milford. you all know the Staffs-Worcs Canal actually skirts around the town. Located in the heart of Huddersfield, Learn2fishs AIF award will help pay for the installation of a solar powered oxygenating system at their Woodhouse Mills Ponds. Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350. With the confirmation of winning an award from the Angling Trust the club were in a position to purchase all the materials needed to erect the fence.