The Association and its members are feeling very positive about the coming season due to a number of recent developments Firstly, the new 'Richmond Canal' at Bestwood should be due to open before the start of the new season. Constructed during the first half of 2012 and allowed to fill naturally by springs, the water is now ready for the introduction of fish. Marginal planting has taken place with coir rolls provided by the Fisheries Team at the environment Agency, this, along with other planting work and grass seeding carried out by volunteers should really help to establish this new facility. Work on the construction of pegs should be carried out in the next few weeks ready for opening in late Spring.

In another exciting new development the Association will now be able to offer coaching sessions for Juniors. Having teamed up with Ian Wilks, a level 2 qualified angling coach who will become the Junior Development Officer of the Association, we will be able to provide coaching sessions at Bestwood, Newlands and Kodak during School Holidays and some Evenings during Summer. The loan of tackle and provision of bait will be included and non members will be invited to participate. Further details will be posted on this website when available.

Finally, It has just been announced that the Association has been successful in its application for funding from the Nottinghamshire County Council Olympic Legacy Fund (see separate story)

The Committee have decided that from 1st October 2010 No4 pond at Newlands can only be fished by anglers using a pole.

Signs have been in place for many years warning anglers of the danger of the overhead power lines above No4 pond at Newlands.
Despite these warnings some members have continued fish beyond these signs or stood close to the signs and cast under the cables. The Association then had signs made stating 'No fishing or casting beyond this point' we could not have made the point more clear to members.
The Bailiff also spent some considerable time roping off the top end of the pond to prevent anglers casting beyond the signs, the final straw came when these ropes were cut down by someone to allow further casting under the power lines.
These cables carry 11,000 volts and there are strict rules laid down by Central Networks regarding the proximity of fishing.
The Association has a duty to help protect its members from injury and with this in mind the decision was taken to ban Rods and Reels from this pond and allow the use of Poles only. Notices have been posted on site informing members of the new rules.