WFA Spring Newsletter 2016
The WFA Spring Newsletter is attached and I hope you will find it useful.
Bob Male
WFA Annual Report 2015
The Annual Report following the WFA AGM for 2015 is here:WFA Annual Report 2015
Dates for WFA Committee Meetings and AGM 2016
The proposed WFA Committee meeting dates in 2016 are:
The pattern has emerged for two committee meetings, in spring and summer, and a combined committee and AGM in the autumn. We will continue to meet at Langford Lakes Lodge. The dates for 2016 are:
WFA Committee – Thursday May 5th – 13.00.
WFA Committee – Thursday July 7th – 13.00.
WFA Committee – Saturday 8th October – 10.00
WFA AGM – Saturday 8th October – 13.00.
Bob Male (Hon. Sec.)
WEED CUTTING DATES FOR 2016
Please find the programme of weed cutting dates for WFA members in 2016 here:
Please note that members must check this website BEFORE cutting as specified in the notes to this document.
WFA AGM 2015 – 8 OCT 15
The Annual general Meeting of the Wiltshire Fishery Association will take place at The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Lodge at Langford Lakes on October 8th 2015.
The meeting will begin at 13.00, and a free buffet and refreshments will be available from 12.00 to 13.00.
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence.
2. Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM.
3. Matters arising from the Minutes.
4. Financial report on accounts for 2015-16.
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Election of Officers and Committee
7. Any Other Business
A report, “The 2015 Fishing Season”, will be presented.
Fish Movements
The EA is changing the system for consenting fish movements. These two papers provide guidance:
The Angling Trust South West Freshwater Forum
Angling Trust Open Forum Invitation
You are invited to attend:
The Angling Trust South West Freshwater Forum
19th March 2015
Chippenham Town Hall
High Street
Chippenham
Wiltshire.
SN15 3ER
Tea and coffee served from 6.45pm meeting begins 7.15pm
The Agenda will include:
Beavers in the Wild: Implications for Anglers: Mark Lloyd, Angling Trust CEO
The Wilts & Berks Canal Link- Project Overview: Paul Lenaerts, Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
Funding Opportunities for Fishing and Fisheries projects: Dean Asplin, Angling Trust Regional Officer
Q&A Sessions with all Speakers & Environment Agency Staff
The meeting is free to attend and open to all. Please let as many of your angling friends and colleagues as possible know about the meeting.
If you would like to attend, please register by emailing our National Regions Manager on john.cheyne@anglingtrust.net
EA Water Situation Reports
Follow this link to obtain the EA’s reports in the water situation:
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Weed Cutting Guidance 2014
The latest policy document with guidance on weed cutting revised in 2014 is here: