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)