News from June's Committee meeting

by **Barry Island** Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:07 am

The following points, from last Tuesday’s Committee meeting may be of interest to members:

1. New signage will be going up on all waters before the end of the Summer.

2. The small toilet at Rackerhayes is only a temporary measure whilst the larger one is being repaired. Apologies to disabled members if this causes any inconvenience in the meantime.

3. The main gate at Rackerhayes is scheduled for replacement and renovation in the near future.

4. Please use appropriate rigs on Club waters, bailiffs have recently recovered several ‘dodgy’ rigs from trees at Rackerhayes . Fish welfare is a priority for the Club and if in doubt consult your rulebook or the bailiffs before fishing. I am sure Tackle Trader will be happy to offer advice as well.

5. A small group of Cub Scouts, supervised and aided by Club members, will be fishing on Wheel Pond next Tuesday from around 5.00 – 8.00p.m.

6. The Committee voted to suspend membership of the Somerset Levels Association of Clubs as too few members are fishing the waters this grants us access to. The Committee will be happy to discuss this again if enough members, to justify the pretty hefty affiliation fee, request a rethink.

7. Congratulations to Kingsley Davis who won fish of the month for June with an 8lb 7oz Bream from Dores. Kingsley also bagged a 22lb Carp and the picture is viewable in the Club Gallery. Kingsley wins a £10 Gift Voucher.

8. Concerns about membership levels, expressed at the start of the year, appear to be largely unfounded at present. The ‘credit crunch’ seems to be bringing anglers back to the bankside and membership represents excellent value for money in these times. The Club isn’t awash with money but is holding its own at present and funds will be used to improve stocking levels and facilities in the future.

9. Work parties continue on individual waters on Monday evenings and on Tuesday afternoons under the supervision of Phil Coles. All help is greatly appreciated.

10. Reminder – the Club/EA Open Day is taking place on August 1^st – a cracking event the Club is rightly proud to host. Get on down if you haven’t been before and contact the Committee if you can help in anyway.

11. The Club Charity match raised £160 for the Rowcroft Hospice. Well done to all those who took part in raising this money.

12. Algal bloom on Island and Dores is being monitored closely and the Committee is ready to take prompt action should it become a real problem.