Information about and requests for help with maintaining waters
Contractors have advised they expect to complete the bank maintenance work by the end of this week. On this basis the stretch will be available to fish from Saturday 16th August. Please be aware that Contractors plant/equipment may still be in the car park area so please take care. Also note there may be additional […]
Reopening of Old Dunburgh stretch Read More »
We have been advised today that Contractors working on behalf of the Environment Agency will be carrying out bank repairs at the Clubs Old Dunburgh stretch in the near future. Having contacted the Environment Agency directly the information we have is as follows; The club match this Sunday 22nd June can go ahead. Members can
Upper Dunburgh – closure for bank repairs Read More »
Due to very little interest in next weeks match (2/2/25) at Broome Pits the match has been moved to Ellingham Hall. The match on 23/2/25 has been moved from Orchard River stretch to the Old Dunburgh (Upper Dunburgh) stretch. This is to allow the back filling behind the platforms to settle and the recently planted
Notice to members – Match changes – Working Party Read More »
As a result of recent storms the Committee has organised a work party at Lay-By Saturday 8th February. Mainly clearing branches/trees. 8.00am start. Please attend if you possibly can to help ensure the water is fit for fishing.
Working party – Lay-by – 8 Feb Read More »
There will be a working party at the Layby on 4th November to do some tidying and pruning. If any one is free and wants to help we are going to meet at 8 to 8.30 am. The lake will be open for fishing but some disturbance and burning of the prunings will take place which,
Working party – Lay-by on 4 November Read More »
Cabbage and lily pads on club waters are a vital part of the ongoing health of our waters and protection of fish stocks from depredations by predators (e.g. Cormorants), protection from summer heat in shallower water and as nursery areas for young fry. It has been noted by the committee a significant number of these
Destruction of lily pads on Club waters Read More »
Orchard Lake will be closed this Monday, 24th June, as the access track from Dunburgh Road is being levelled and in some places re surfaced. This requires the use of heavy plant which prevents access to the Lake. Thanks for your cooperation.
Orchard Lake – closed 24 June Read More »
Just a few lines to thank all those who turned out for the work party at the Lay-by today. 33 turned out and the Lay-by hasn’t had such a good haircut and make-over since Covid struck. A terrific amount of work was achieved with the usual pruning of bushes, raking of the bank with the
Work Party Saturday 30th March 2024 – report Read More »
The Club is planning to hold its annual Autumn Work Party at Lay By Lake at some point in the next few weeks. Date is still to be finalised and will be dependent on weather (and water) conditions. Once the date is finalised it will be posted on this site, giving you as much notice
Autumn working party – Lay-by Read More »
The Club’s annual work party at the Lay-by lake was held on Saturday. A Total of 21 people attended. This was a good turnout based on previous years but disappointing when the Club has a 450 membership. However, those who turned up did a surprising amount of work and a great deal was achieved. Due
20th May working party – thank you. Read More »
