Author: shanelovell

Hi All.
Not really had much to update since the last photos of Bridge Pool, but I’ll add as much as I know.
The main digging on Bridge has been finished, the lake bed was limed, and aerators have been relocated as advised, so we just need to let it fill again now.
Unfortunately we can’t control how fast it fills, hopefully it won’t take long, so I can’t give a timescale. We then need to let the lake settle and ph return to good levels. We are taking advice on how long the lake needs to settle once filled, I’ll update that when we have a single timescale agreed.
There have not been any discussions over fish stocks yet. Exact species and numbers will be agreed in conjunction with our advisers to make sure we have a good balance of the right fish.
Works around the lake continues, including tree and hedge work, swim repairs, etc. Anyone interested in helping, we are there pretty much every Saturday and would appreciate any help… although we are not there this coming Saturday, we’re having a day off.
We are focusing on finishing as much as we can on Bridge first, then we move attention to Main. We don’t get enough help to do both at the same time.

As before, a huge thank you to those that do turn up and work extremely hard. It wouldn’t be possible without you.

I’ll add as much as soon as I can

Tim

Malcolm Murfets funeral will take place on Tuesday July 9th at 12 midday.

There will be a wake afterwards at the White Hart at Weston in Gordano post code BS20 8PU.
This venue is very pertinent as Malcolm and Sally were mine hosts there. The picture below was the Club presenting Malcolm with a gift in thanks for his services when he resigned to take over the White Hart.
Nobody was to know that in a very short time Sally would pass away and Malcolm would be back serving the club for many more years.
The White Hart has been closed for a while, but has been taken over by the local residents as a community pub, and I believe this will be their first event.
Please could you let me know by text, Facebook message or WhatsApp if you would like to attend the wake so I can gauge numbers for catering, thanks.
Mike Jones 07776196040

Bridge pool is now completed just waiting for the rain. Well done everyone involved so far but still lots of other works to complete.

Good evening all hope your all well. Newton Park and Hunstrete will be re open from Saturday (29th June).

Hi all.
Can I remind members that Bathampton have fishing rights on the Avon at Newbridge that starts one field up from the bridge at Newbridge, continuing downstream to Saltford. Anything closer to Bath is not part of our fishing rights, however I understand it is free fishing.
Please remember, land on the banks in the free stretch can be private property and anyone fishing has no rights to park in private car parks, cross land or jump fences to get access to the river.
We have received reports that a number of BAA members have done this saying they can get access to our stretch. This is not correct.
Thanks

Sad news today, BAA stalwart Malcolm Murfet passed away just a week short of his 80th birthday.
He started as joint assistant secretary to Norman Moore and worked behind the scenes for more than 60 years all through the glory years of BAA
Let’s hope his legacy can be a resurgence of the Hunstrete complex that he worked tirelessly for with a small group of others to raise funds for its expansion.
RIP Malcolm.

For those interested, a few photos from today on Bridge Pool.
Somewhere around 300 to 400 tonnes of silt removed, and in total an estimated 3500 tonnes of soil, etc has been shifted in the past week and a half.
The lake is around a level 5ft to 6ft deep now, which is ideal.
Still time next week to complete the filter feed area, level the lake bed and other surrounding ground works.

The team on site have worked tirelessly this past week or so, so a huge thanks to them, plus the small team working around them to help out, keeping water levels down and other general works.

Now we need the lake to bake in the sun, prior to liming, which we hope we can do soon (subject to advice from our experts). Then the refill begins.
It’s going to look amazing when filled back up.

Work on Bridge Pool Has started.

A big shout of thanks to Mike Turner who has kept the pump running for the past two weeks, James Buckle, and all those who have turned up to give a hand and wallowed in three foot of silt.

Well the glorious 16th is here tomorrow.
Massive thanks to Dean ,Derik and the rest of the match guys who cleared the stretch at Newbridge.
The Claverton manor field has been cleared, if you dare face the killer cow field. Good luck tomorrow to all you river anglers.
In the words of the great Jonny crane
Tight lines and I will see you on the bank 👍

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Anyone visiting Hunstrete for the next 2 to 3 weeks needs to be cautious of heavy machinery currently working in Bridge Pool and the areas around it. This plant will be sharing the access road as well.
We are hoping to keep the complex open for fishing on Withy whilst this work is ongoing, which will rely on us remaining confident we are working safely and visitors are being responsible on site.
Please do not stop or walk back to the lakes when you visit.
Any risk identified will result in the immediate closure of the complex for the duration of the works. Please work with us.
Thanks
Tim