Sunday’s match on 24th September 2024 will NOT now be a float only match. It will be any method, because the river has 2.4m on. Please let anyone else know that is not on the Internet.

All members are reminded that 4th and 11th June 2023 are the dates for our two work parties to prepare the banks and pegs for the coming season. Meeet at Peg 2 in Cressage Meadow at 0900 Hrs and bring your own brush cutters/strimmers, spades, saws, scythes and anything else you think would help. The more of us there are, the less time it will take. Please remember to bring wellies/waders, gloves and any eye/ear protection if using machinery. Also, something to drink will probably be a good idea, although we will almost certainly get to the Mill at Leighton for a pint when finished. Hope to see you there!

It's the last river match on Sunday 5th March 2023. Would any member who wishes to have a great full English breakfast at the Match HQ - Mill at Leighton pub - please book it with our Match Secretary, Will Carr on ‭07903 505123‬ by close of play Thursday 2nd March. The river has been fishing well and the weather is forecast to remain dry, so it should be a good match to close the season. See you there! 

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the Society's AGM. All members are welcome. It will be held at Leighton Village School Hall (opposite the Mill at Leighton pub) starting at 1930 Hrs. The agenda is:

1      Welcome to New Members

2      Apologies for absence

3      Correspondence

4      2022 AGM minutes

a.    Matters arising therefrom

5      Treasurer’s Report

a.    Matters arising from 2022 accounts

b.    Subscriptions for 2024

6      Election of Society Officers

7      Honorariums

8      Proposed amendments to the Society’s Constitution

9      Proposed amendments to the Society’s Rule Book

10   Annual Trophy Notification

11   Any other Business

a.    Buildwas water Fishing Rights.

b.    Entrance to Cressage Meadow

c.     Entrance gate to Buildwas car park

I have had problems getting the 2023 Membership Cards back from the printers. This has been caused by the postal strikes. For members that have sent me their cheques, I can only apologise and will send you your new cards ASAP as soon as I receive them. Anyone wanting to fish in the interim please ensure you have your 2022 card with you and, if challenged by one of our bailiffs or by another member, show your card and ask them to call me. I'll confirm that you have paid your subs. Thanks for your understanding.

With the river rising fast and much more rain in the forecast, our Match Secretary has decided to switch this first Winter League match to Melverley Pools (Birches). Draw will be at 0845 Hrs at Melverley. Meet for breakfast at Long Lane Cafe at 0730 Hrs.

Will all members planning to fish the 10th and final Summer League match please note that it will be a pairs match (all will be explained before the draw) If you want a breakfast, you need to book it with Will Carr by close of play on Thursday. 07903 505123

Would all match anglers intending to fish Sunday's 9th October match and want a breakfast, please book this with Will Carr by Thursday pm latest. 07903 505123