COVID-19 NO FISHING

URGENT PLEASE TAKE NOTE

AS OF TODAY THE COMMITTEE OF BAC ARE ENFORCING A

“STRICTLY NO FISHING POLICY”

No exceptions No excuses

Please be sure we do this with all the very best intentions for each and every member of BAC

Any further developments will be forthcoming .

Please call any of your fishing pals who may not use social media or the internet.

STAY SAFE from all of your committee

Eddie Singleton
BAC Secretary

COVID-19 FISHING UPDATE

Due to last nights announcement from the government this years AGM will be cancelled until such time that we have a open venue and it is deemed safe to hold such a meeting where social distancing isn’t recommended.
I am already receiving emails asking if the lakes are closed, my answer to this is we haven’t physically closed waters but as per recommendation by the Government this would be classed as non essential travel and you will possibly putting your health and others at risk, and even possibly fined by the police.
Therefore it is our recommendation that you stay home and stay safe.

We will keep you posted with any updates and changes to the above.

Please pass this on by telephone to any BAC friends you have that don’t have fb or internet access.

Eddie Singleton
Hon Secretary
BAC

Addition from the Angling Trust

F.Y.I

The Angling Trust has now created a dedicated support helpline for angling organisations. You can access details of the helpline, along with information about financial support that could be available to angling organisations and businesses promised by the Government as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated impact, on our dedicated support pages.

Clubs, fisheries and other angling organisations can access this information here.

We must all do what is required of us by the Government and work together to fight this pandemic. Therefore until further notice we should all refrain from fishing. This is about saving lives and supporting the NHS.

In regards to the current restrictions announced by the Government on Monday 23 March 2020 it is clear that the only permitted activities that have been specified are walking, running and cycling for the purpose of local daily exercise. Today we have written to the Sports Minister highlighting the benefits to both physical health and mental wellbeing that angling provides and that we are ready and prepared to offer whatever support the government or Sport England require now or in the future to get people back fishing as soon as is safely possible.

We will post updates for all anglers on our dedicated support pages

Many thanks, stay safe and look after each other,

Jamie Cook

Chief Executive

Meetings Cancelled until further notice!!!

To all members

Because of the present crisis there will be no agm and no members meetings until further notice,

All subs can be paid by post with a cheque for the current amount badge no ect to paul horne address in rule book,or paid on line through website.

Annual Lottery results

Annual lottery results
1st les Croft 4555
2nd Ernis Leigh 0232
3rd Dave pickard 2632
4th John ashworth 2429

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Day Ticket Update

Middleton Angling 0161 654 9812 to check availability.

Fishermans way Bury 0161 761 1359 to check availability.

Monton Tackle & Bait 0161 707 7715 to check availability.

Most committee members have day tickets contact details and area below:

Eddie Salford after 6.30pm 07980547982
Norman Salford 07973224205
Paul Wythenshawe 07776301557
Nathan Blackley 07557950008
John Blackley 07443951024
Dave Salford 07799305141
Doug Blackley 07751199452
Barry Whittlebrook area 07590560904
Les Salford 07505913070
Tommy Salford 07901738686

Simister Weed Removal

Weed removal boat is on Simster tomorrow if anyone is free to help please come to Simister. We are there from 8am till 4pm.

Ashenhurst Work Party

Steel reinforcement panels now fitted on left hand bank at ashenhurst.
Just the bark to go down now which should be completed next Wednesday.

Lock has also been replaced today a few members and bailiffs have reported it as faulty
Job done 🎣

Meeting Venue Change

As of Tuesday 7th May 2019, our new meeting venue will be The Whitehouse Club, 193 Middleton Road, M8 4JZ.

We have decided to move from the bowling club due to the number of members not attending meetings. The numbers fell when we left the golf club, we have spoken to members who attend the meetings and had a look at our membership system and the majority of our members live close to Ashenhurst and Bowker. Our new venue The Whitehouse Club is between the two lakes. (see map below). The old venue had bowling on through-out the summer which made parking a problem.

The Whitehouse Club has a large car park with plenty of spaces, bus and tram stop outside, Disabled friendly access (no stairs), ground floor toilets, large room and a bar.

Bowker Work Party

Bowker work party this morning we cleared some trees to make more car parking spaces if members can park like this the car park will have plenty of spaces. We are also moving some of the wood chipping to make more parking spaces this will be continued on the next work party. Many thanks to the work party team for turning up. Many hands make light work.

New bye law

We have introduced a new bye law please make note of the new rule and make sure you follow it.

  • No fixed rigs under any circumstances – No elasticated methods. All feeders and bombs MUST be free running.

Thank you