Re-opening our Complex Saturday 16th May

Hello, Members, we are pleased to announce that we are re-opening our Complex Saturday 16 th May from 09:00am. Following is a shortened version of the Dropper being sent to you today.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (IT MAY HAVE GONE INTO YOUR SPAM FOLDER)

As you have all seen and heard, the Government has started relaxing the rules on lockdown, and a part of this process is the resumption of fishing. For this to be successful, it is extremely  important that we all continue to follow the rules regarding social distancing and hygiene. If these rules are not followed, there is a risk of another virus outbreak, and we will then be forced to close the lakes - and who knows, for a longer period. Please cooperate with club officials - they are there to  make sure you are safe, and it is important that you obey any signs around our Complex; these are also there for your safety. Below you will find a list of rules which must be adhered to for your wellbeing and that of others. Enjoy your fishing.

For those that wish to renew their memberships on the Complex please note the following:

Saturday 16 th May – 10:00 – 15:00 for members with surnames beginning with A to M only
Sunday 17 th May - 10:00 – 15:00 for members with surnames beginning with N to Z only

See further details in your May Dropper

Night Fishing is allowed, the Government today has confirmed this is allowed. Night Fishing on Thurlows and a part of Tolpits only. Due to recent flooding we have decided not to permit night fishing on the Ebury Way bank and the Lodge bank until we are sure that the water levels will not rise again.

Broadacres Lake. At present fishing is confined to our Complex. We will review this decision at a later date and updates will appear on Facebook and our website.

ANGLING ON WATFORD PISCATORS WATERS IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RULES - PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL CLUB AND FISHERY NOTICES - IF UNSURE, CONTACT A BAILIFF OR COMMITTEE MEMBER

1. Angling to be undertaken on a solitary basis unless with a family member – social distancing in accordance with Government guidelines must always be maintained. Members must stay in their swim and must not walk around the Complex unless using the toilet facilities.
2. If at any time the Complex is busy, a booking system may be implemented.
3. Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, or who shares a household with any individual displaying symptoms, should not go fishing, and should continue to follow Government advice on isolation.
4. NOTE: Water Management may from time to time need to close lakes or swims - please respect this.
5. All Members on club waters must carry personal hand sanitiser, personal toilet paper, and a hand towel. Use the provided disinfectant spray on entry and exit, at all gates and locks, and before and after use of toilet doors.
6. All Members must follow current Government guidance on travel for the benefit of recreational activity.
7. All Members must be in possession of the relevant EA fishing licence and up-to-date Club permit. Our Bailiffs will be checking documents, and you will be asked to leave if you cannot
   produce these documents when asked to do so.
8. NO sharing of fishing tackle or any other items.
9. Night fishing allowed on Thurlows and Tolpits Roadside Bank from the otter gate to the ‘All Alone’ swim ONLY. Tolpits – from the otter gate on the Lodge bank swims - excluding the Bog swim - are suitable for day fishing ONLY. For health and safety reasons, the Ebury Way bank is open for day fishing ONLY until further notice. This is a temporary measure and will be reviewed on a regular basis - any changes will be advised via Facebook, our Website, and - where we have Members’ email address - by email.
10. When requested, the member should provide his/her name and membership number for “track & trace” purposes.
11. NO keepnets or competition fishing.
12. On-site toilets - One person to use toilets at a time. Members to bring their own toilet paper, hand-wash and personal towel.
13. All Members to remove all their rubbish from the site at the end of their fishing session.
14. Fishing the River Colne starts from the 16 th June, not before.
15. Members should attempt to park cars least 2 metres apart.

ANYONE FOUND ABUSING THE ABOVE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COMPLEX AND THEIR KEY AND PERMIT WILL BE CONFISCATED PENDING A DISCIPLINARY HEARING – REMEMBER THAT THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR WELL-BEING AND THAT OF OTHER MEMBERS.

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