Balsam Bashing
Balsam bashing
Now is the time to pull up Himalayan Balsam - before it flowers. Snap it so it can’t re-root.
Upcoming Work Party July 11 (from Steve Dalby)
The club is currently reviewing work party attendance in accordance with the clubs membership rules.
We are aware that some members haven't, for the last two years at least, attended a work party or contributed to the club in some other way. There will be another opportunity this year to make that contribution.
On 11th July help will be required to clear the track from the aqueduct towards Doars Glide to enable access for the stocking vehicle.
This will include clearing the track of vegetation before and after strimming and possibly helping to carry fish to the river, and potentially other tasks.
This club relies on the cooperation and involvement of its members to maintain the banks, fishing quality and access. At the moment many members help the committee to carry out the majority of tasks. If you haven't managed to help out before, now is your chance. Please notify Steve Dalby or Steve Hannath if you are able to attend. Its good fun, rewarding, gives you the opportunity meet other members and put something back into a great club which is, let's face it, ridiculously cheap.
We look forward to seeing you.
If you have already done something this season, many thanks. This working party is for those that have not the chance to join in and support our club. Meet at the lodge at 10am on 11th July.
Japanese Knotweed Alert
Members should keep away from the japanese knotweed in wauds meadow this to avoid spreading it. It is now being treated by a specialist.
The area concerned is wauds where the Lea Brook enters the Derwent.
Further clumps have been found on the bank at Doars Glide (at the bottom of the stone steps on the right) and near the railway bridge below the sewerage works. These are being looked into.
