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There will be two working parties on our new lakes - on Saturday 6th December and Sunday 7th December starting at 9.00am and finishing at 1.00pm.

During those days we will be removing a number of trees around the lakes to open up areas for swims to be built and we would like as many members as possible to attend and help us to clear away these trees once they have been removed and also make the site neat and tidy.

Those members who attend the working parties on these waters will be given the opportunity to fish them before they are open to the rest of the members once the swims have been prepared and are ready to use.

You will find the entrance gate about 50 yards down Mill Place where there will be someone at the gate to direct you to the car park.

The Bottom Pond at Hitcham will be closed for periods of 48 hours between 1st November and 30th November to enable essential work and repairs to be carried out at the venue. There will be a notice on the gate stating when these closures will take place.

The lease on the two new lakes at Datchet has now been signed. Within the next few weeks (weather permitting) we will be starting work there to prepare the lakes for fishing and the first task will be to build a car park on the site. At the moment there is no parking near the lakes so once the car park is open we will produce another up-date for the members.

With immediate affect we will no longer be offering members the opportunity to purchase Guest Tickets for our stillwaters. Day tickets can still be purchased on the bank at our River Thames venues.

All the above will be presented with their trophies at the AGM and have won a free full permit for this season.

The above three juniors will be presented with their trophies at the AGM together with their prizes.

The restrictions have now been lifted and the west bank is now open for fishing. During the closure an electric gate has been placed on the entrance road to our car park. Should any member require the code for this gate they will need to request this from us via e-mail or post quoting your name and membership number on that request.

As far as we are aware the work has now been completed at the lock but the car park although now empty remains closed. Should we receive any details on when it will be opened we will place the information on here.

The restrictions regarding no fishing on the west bank of the river are still in place but will hopefully be removed within the next two weeks. Any further information will be posted on here once we receive it.

Due to lack of interest from members this monthly competition has now been removed.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the gate at the entrance to the venue at the farm end is now being closed at different times which could mean you being locked in. For the moment it would be best to park in the lakes car park and approach the river from that end.

As work is still being carried out in the area around the lock the car park for anglers remains closed. Should the situation change details will be placed here on the website.

All the above will be presented with their trophies at the AGM and have won a free full permit for this season.

The above three juniors will be presented with their trophies at the AGM together with their prizes.

Due to the excessive rainfall during the winter there may need to be work carried on our waters after these dates to repair swims and other areas needing attention.

Details of these dates will be posted on our website and also on the members forum to inform all members of any dates for this work to be carried out.

There is a note on the March newsletter sent to members regarding work that will be carried out at Stoke Place which will mean the lake will be closed for the duration of this work.

The above is the final list for this season of specimen claims. Details of all the winners will be found on our website as soon as the winners have been chosen.

The rule regarding the use of keepnets placed on this website on 12th August has now been removed and they can now be used on our waters as long as they are the correct type as specified in our Rule book.

In order to help prevent further problems with overfeeding on the Back Lake the following rule has now been introduced and will also apply to the Front Lake.

THE USE OF SPODS AND SPODDING OF BAITS ON BOTH LAKES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES

THIS RULE HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CORRECT PH VALUE AND AMMONIA CONTENT FOR THE LAKES. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE MAIN CAUSE OF HIGH PH AND AMMONIA LEVELS IN OUR WATERS IS DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF BAIT ROTTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKES BEING CAUSED BY MEMBERS PRE-BAITING THEIR SWIMS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BAIT.

All other methods of feeding a swim are allowed as long as they are within Club Rules on both lakes eg. stringers and pva bags. There is no loose feeding of boilies allowed on either lake. We will continue to monitor the water quality levels of both lakes and if there are any further problems caused by excessive baiting then we will re-introduce the single bait only rule.

The car park is now open and in use for all those members who have requested details. (See 12th August for more information).

Membership for this season will close on 1st October and we will no longer be accepting membership renewals or new member applications.

It is our intention to have the porta-loos cleaned out on a more regular basis but we have a problem in so much as we no longer have anyone available when they are due to be emptied and cleaned. We are therefore asking if any members would like to volunteer to assist us when they need attention. All this would involve is letting the tanker on to the site and helping them if required. This may involve a day on the lakes as we cannot give an actual time for the visit. Should we be unable to find anyone willing to assist us then we will have no alternative but to remove them from the site.

Any member or members willing to help us out just need to contact us and we will take it from there.

The open match due to be held on the Jubilee River on 1st October has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

We are looking to open the new car parking facility at Wapseys during the week commencing Monday 4th September. As previously stated members who wish to use this car park must write in to us and request details. (See 12th August for more information).

The Back Lake will be open on Wednesday 30th August but with an important rule change which is shown below. The reason why this rule was introduced is also shown and in order to help prevent similar problems will be rigorously enforced at all times.

RULE CHANGE –BACK LAKE

ONLY SINGLE BAITS CAN BE USED ON THIS WATER

THE USE OF PVA BAGS AND STRINGERS TOGETHER WITH SPODDING ARE NOW STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES

ANY MEMBER FOUND BREAKING THE ABOVE RULE WILL LOSE THEIR PERMIT

THIS RULE HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CORRECT PH VALUE FOR THE LAKE. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE MAIN CAUSE OF HIGH PH IN OUR WATER IS DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF BAIT ROTTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKE WHICH IS BEING CAUSED BY MEMBERS PRE-BAITING THEIR SWIMS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BAIT.

12th August 2006

COLNBROOK BACK LAKE

Due to an outbreak of toxic blue-green algea the Back Lake is closed until further notice. Details of when the water is open again will be found in both this Club News section and also on the Members Forum.

KEEPNETS AND GROUNDBAITING

Due to the continuing dry weather the use of keepnets on our waters is now banned except in organised and booked matches.

The use of groundbait is also banned except when used with a swimfeeder or method feeder.

The above have been advised by the EA to help prevent any problems we may have during the current dry spell and all members were informed in their March newsletter that the above rules may have to be brought in.

MEMBERS FORUM

Over the last few months our Forum has had problems with unwanted guests who closed the Forum down. We have now re-introduced the Forum but in a new format. The problem with this is that we were unable to transfer any of the information from the old one to this new one. So not only were all the postings lost but also all the memberlist. This means that in order to place a posting on the new site you need to re-register.

At the moment there is very little activity on there with very few members registered compared to the last one.Therefore if the Forum continues to be underused then should there be any problems in the future we will have no option but to close it down.

USE IT OR LOSE IT

NATIONAL ANGLING WEEK

Once again we are hosting one of the events at Hitcham on Friday 25th August. This of course means that the fishery will be closed that day.

COLNBROOK FRONT LAKE

All members are reminded that the only way to introduce loose boilies to this lake is with a stringer or PVA bag. Spodding is strictly forbidden and banned on this lake.

THAMES VALLEY ANGLING ASSOCIATION

The TVAA will be holding an Open match on the Jubilee River on Sunday 1st October.This match is open to all members of clubs who belong to the TVAA so this includes our members. Should you wish to enter this match then details can be obtained by contacting the following:- tvaafisheries@ntlworld.com

RIVER THAMES - BRAY

The number of the combination lock on the gate to the car park has changed. The new number of the lock is the number given to you in your newsletter minus 4616. The number was changed after telling us it would be the same as the one we gave you.

WAPSEYS LAKE

We are now able to offer alternative parking arrangements for those members fishing Wapseys in a more secure area behind a locked gate and off the main road. However there are a few restrictions which are listed below:-

1) We are on a six month trial so any problems we will lose it.

2) Parking is for a maximum of 15 cars at any one time.

3) Parking is in a certain area only.(There are no height or width restrictions).

4) You will need to display your JRS parking sticker at all times when using the car park.

5) We are only allowed to use these car parking facilities Monday to Saturday.

There is strictly no parking on a Sunday.

Should you wish to receive details of the location of the car park then you need to send the following details to us at the PO Box :- Your name - membership number - your car registration details together with a stamped addressed envelope (remember the new postal rates being introduced later this month(August) as we will not pay any excess postage on understamped envelopes).

Details will then be returned to you showing the location together with the various regulations regarding the use of the car park.

SPECIMEN CLAIMS (2006 / 2007)

The following specimen claims have been received so far this season:-

Mirror Carp - 33 lb - Terry Findlay

Eel - 2 lb 4 oz - A.Rose

Koi Carp - 5 lb - P.Morris

Wild Carp - 9 lb 14 oz - D.Rackstraw

Tench - 7 lb - A.George

Common Carp - 24 lb 14 oz - M.Sullivan

20th May 2006

RULE CHANGES / ADDITIONS

The following rule was voted in to be implemented at our recent AGM -

ON THE FRONT LAKE AT COLNBROOK THE LOOSE FEEDING OF BOILIES IS NOW PROHIBITED

THE ONLY PERMITTED METHOD OF BAITING A SWIM WITH BOILIES IS WITHIN A PVA BAG OR USING STRINGERS

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THE FOLLOWING FIVE TEMPORARY RULES ARE NOW BEING BROUGHT INTO FORCE ON THE BACK LAKE ONLY -

1) THE TIME LIMIT ALLOWED FOR NIGHT PERMIT HOLDERS TO FISH IS 24 HOURS

2) IF YOU WANT TO FISH THE FULL 24 HOURS THEN YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO FISH ON THE RIVER BANK AND THE MOUND BANK

3) IF YOU WANT TO NIGHT FISH EITHER OF THE OTHER TWO BANKS YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR SWIM BY 10.00 am THE FOLLOWING MORNING

4) ON ALL FOUR BANKS NO RETURNING TO THE SAME SWIM PREVIOUSLY FISHED WITHIN 24 HOURS

5) MEMBERS WITHOUT NIGHT PERMITS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FISH THE RIVER AND MOUND BANKS AND ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO FISH THE OTHER TWO BANKS DAWN TO DUSK

THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE AT ANY TIME

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The rule shown below is an addition to our Rule and Guide Book which now becomes number 16 under the heading RULES -

16 Any proposed alterations to the Club Constitution may only be considered at an Annual or Special General Meeting, convened with the required written notice of the proposal. Any alteration or amendment must be proposed by a Full Member of the Club and seconded by another Full Member. Such alterations shall be passed if supported by not less than two-thirds of those Full Members present at the meeting, assuming that a quorum has been achieved.

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1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006

SPECIMEN CLAIM WINNERS (2005 / 2006)

Carp Cup - T.Findlay

Tench Cup - P.Morris

Perch Cup - A.George

Pike Cup - J.Gilliland

Roach Cup - F.Peck

Specimen Trophy - M.Sullivan

Crucian Rose Bowl - No Claim

Sea Trophy - No Claim

All the above will be presented with their trophies at the AGM and have won a free full permit for this season.

WAPSEYS LAKE CLAIM WINNERS (2005 / 2006)

Carp - S.East

Bream - L.Morancie

Both the above won a free full permit for the coming season.

MATCH TROPHY WINNERS (2005 / 2006)

Club Champion - P.Allen

Runner-up - D.Harris

Treble Chance - L.Morancie

Runner-up - A.Champion

Colnbrook Trophy - P.Allen

Runner-up - J.Gilliland

Thames Cup - P.Allen

Runner-up - D.Harris

G.Gatehouse Memorial - D.Chapman

D.Allen Memorial - D.Chapman

Ladies Plate - F.Owen

Runner-up - R.Franklin

B.Knight Memorial - D.Harris

Bob East Memorial - C.Webber

Presidents Shield - G.Beasley

All the above will be presented with their trophies at the AGM.

Junior Shield - G.Armstrong

Runner-up - L.Allen

Second Runner-up - B.Peake

The above three juniors will be presented with their trophies at the AGM together with various prizes donated by our junior match series sponsors - Stows Angling of Slough.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS (2005 / 2006)

Lady and Junior Trophy - B.Garlick

Nobby Overshott Memorial - A.Dean

Both the above will be presented with their trophies at the AGM.

PARKING AT HITCHAM

Further to the information you received in the March newsletter we can now confirm that a gate has been placed in the fence at the far end of the car park which gives access onto the pathway to the ponds entrance.The combination for the lock is as stated on your permit and the gate must be kept locked at all times. Also you must walk around the edge of the grass to the ponds. When leaving the car park you will need to obtain the exit code from the hotel reception.

JUNIOR MATCH SPONSORSHIP

We are pleased to announce that last seasons Junior Shield matches were again sponsored by Stows Angling Centre of Slough. At every match all entrants received a goodie bag of various items of tackle and there was a free raffle at the end of the match for larger items of tackle. They have also donated the prizes for the overall winner and runners-up of the match series.

We at Intertype AS once again thank them for this generous offer to sponsor those matches.

MEMBERS DISCOUNTS

We are in the process of compiling a list of all the organisations and businesses who are kind enough to offer members of Intertype AS discounts on their goods and services. In time we will place this list in its own section on this website. If any member has a business which would like to offer discounts to members of the club then e-mail us the details and we will add it to the list. This will apply to any type of business even if they are not related to fishing.

WAPSEYS LAKE

Due to the lack of specimen claims from Wapseys Lake last season we have decided to carry on with a seperate specimen list for this venue and all winners will receive a free full permit.

COLNBROOK LAKE

All members are reminded that there is no parking allowed at any time in the lane leading to the entrance gate for the lake either on the road or on the grass verge. Any member caught parking here is liable to lose their permit.

Members are also reminded of the sign a short way past our entrance gate which states

NO INTERTYPE MEMBERS BEYOND THIS POINT

It means what it says on the sign.

SPECIMEN CLAIMS (2005 / 2006)

The list of specimen claims submitted by members are :-

Perch - 3 lb 4 oz - A.George

Tench - 6 lb 9 oz - M.Sullivan

Tench - 7 lb - P.Morris

Carp - 10 lb 8 oz - P.Shields

Mirror Carp - 23 lb - S.East

Tench - 6 lb - D.Chapman

Pike - 8 lb 14 oz - J.Gilliard

Bream - 7 lb 5 oz - L.Morancie

Carp - 10 lb 1 oz - P.Shields

Mirror Carp - 10 lb 2 oz - R.Trevatt

Bream - 9 lb 4 oz - L.Morancie

Carp - 25 lb 4 oz - B.Sims

Tench - 5lb 4 oz - G.Beasley

Mirror Carp - 30 lb 4 oz - J.Lambourne

Perch - 1 lb 3 oz - B.Peake

Perch - 1 lb 8 oz - F.Peck

Tench - 5 lb 12 oz - P.Allen

Roach - 1 lb 4 oz - F.Peck

Perch - 1 lb 10 oz - A.Simpsom

Perch - 1 lb 6 oz - C.Darley

Mirror Carp - 32 lb 12 oz - T.Findlay

Perch - 1 lb 14 oz - B.Garlick

Bream - 7 lb 10 oz - D.Harris

BOTTOM POND GATE

A short while ago the Bottom Pond was closed for fishing for a number of weeks. The reason for this was due to the fact that the entrance gate was being left open on a number of occasions. Not only did this mean anyone could turn up and fish your waters but also meant the security of the whole site was at risk. This was picked up by the landowners who also saw the gate left open on a number of occasions and to put it mildly were not very happy. Something had to be done and it was decided that given the choice between upsetting our landlords or upsetting our members then we had to choose the latter.

Due to the success of this operation in focusing the minds of your fellow members that gates must not be left open it has been decided that should we have any further problems with gates being left open on ANY of our waters the same will apply. The waters will be closed for a period of time of which only one person will know. Notices will be posted on the gates stating the water is closed but not when it is open again.

The decision is yours. Do you want your waters closed because gates are being left open. If not then it might be a good idea to remind everyone who walks past you to close the gate even if they see a fellow member loading his car and think he will follow you out and close the gate.

This course of action was told to members present at previous AGM's. You have had enough warnings.

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