Thanks to our Head Water Bailiff Dean Bridges and the five members who answered our call to help this morning, Pit 4 will reopen from 12 noon today (8th November). The team put in a huge amount of effort to move wood chippings, mostly from outside the gate of Pit 2, and spread them over the disturbed area of path on Pit 4. Thanks also to our contractors PW Groundworks for completing the work on both Pits 3 and 4 within the agreed timescale and budget. Photos show the reinstat

Our contractor has completed all the heavy work on pits 3 and 4 but in order to reopen Pit 4 as quickly as possible we need our members to come forward and help to move, and spread, wood chippings along the areas of bank that have been disturbed. The ground is currently very dry but will cut up badly if it becomes wet and is walked on so time is of the essence. We have quite a few wheel barrows available but if you have one then please bring it along together with any shovel

Pit 1 continues to give good sport as it has throughout the season. Robin Dawes, a day ticket, angler banked a pristine 21lb 6oz common from peg 10 today the 4th November. Two similar catches fell to Dan with a 21lb 8oz common on the 28th of September and Dave Garner with a 20lb 12oz common on the 11th of August.