Barn Owl Box at Homesford
A barn owl box has recently been installed at Homesford. Built and installed by member Ron Fullelove.
Photo © Ron Fullelove
A Barn owl using one of Ron's boxes in another location.
Canoists on club water May 2025
Sorry if this sounds like we’re teaching people to suck eggs but this may save a member getting in trouble.
As we approach the peak period of members wanting to fish our water it is possible members may see an increase in canoeist activity during the same period.
Unfortunately the canoeists activity can disrupt an anglers fishing as we all know and it is at this precise moment when it is vital for members to remain calm and not become ‘over excited’ in a moment of frustration.
Many of these people video their canoeing trips and this could easily be used as ‘evidence’ to show ‘aggressive anglers.’ At worst this could even be presented to the police as a complaint of threatening behaviour.
I know this will be extremely frustrating but it’s vital for members to remain calm and professional & tell canoeists they are trespassing and disrupting a lawful activity (your fishing.) If you are wading in the river you could also state that they are threatening your personal safety.
If possible a video recording of any such interaction will be useful to negate any allegations and to gather evidence re illegal canoeing activity.
Members will need to keep the original pictures or recordings on their phone or camera. Once copied elsewhere important info - date+timestamp and location could be deleted.
Ian Evetts will be happy to help members get the info off their devices if required - please contact Ian directly for this please. 07801 702266.
No photos or videos to be taken of young people clearly under 18.
The committee are looking at a range of options to address this issue.
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.
