The barley straw operation on Cargill went well with fourteen members attending. This year the barley straw was put in Christmas tree netting to give a better area for the straw to work to its full advantage and effect. Thanks go to all members attending especially John who brings up the straw from Cambridge and operates the boat, to Lee who you see clambering on the stumps ensuring the floats are well secure. Everyone worked well and hopefully the straw will help keep the blue/green algae at bay. It is hoped we will carry out a further barley straw application later on in the Autumn. Pictures can be seen in the Cargill gallery.

The disabled platforms have now been completed with overhanging branches removed. Disabled members are reminded that they must have another person with them whilst fishing for safety reasons. Pictures of the platforms can be seen on the gallery. Members are also reminded that Watts Pool observes the close season, 15th March to 16th June.

The Societies permit year starts at the beginning of June each year.

The Last Working Party

Only four members attended with a number of our regular members being struck down with a bad cold virus.

Two more swims on the river were cleared of fallen trees and overhang, making them much more accessible for the members to fish.