Manor Pond Second Siltex Application

Many thanks to the following members for helping to move three tonne of Siltex from the car park to the lake on Saturday 8th March. George, Ken, James, Charlie, Jon, and Mick. Many thanks also to Drew and Carl from British Aquacare for adding the Siltex to the lake. That’s now the second application thisContinue reading “Manor Pond Second Siltex Application”

River Mole Swim Creation February 2025

No power tools for today’s visit, just a trusty digging spade! The objective for today’s visit was to dig out 4 swims to give better access to the river along the section behind the convent school, and at the far downstream end of the fishery. This will give anglers a much more stable environment toContinue reading “River Mole Swim Creation February 2025”

Padworth Fishery Bramble clearance January 2025

Another day on the brush cutter! This time, to clear a patch of brambles that were encroaching on to the main path along the fishery, and blocking access to the river. Once the brambles were cleared, it was evident that a small tree was growing amongst them. This will be cleared in early april, toContinue reading “Padworth Fishery Bramble clearance January 2025”

Manor Pond Siltex Application November 2024

The lake was given the first of a series of Siltex applications in November 2024. The work was carried out by British Aquacare, with a lot of help from the CALPAC bailiff, George McKee. This process has been started to help with the reduction in silt levels in the lake. This should improve the waterContinue reading “Manor Pond Siltex Application November 2024”

Padworth Work Party Saturday 8th June 2024

The final work party at our Padworth fishery on the river Kennet prior to the new season starting next Sunday, was carried out yesterday, with help from some of the Thatcham AA members. The pathway was cut, all swims prepared, and new swims created by the removal of tree limbs, the sign on the carContinue reading “Padworth Work Party Saturday 8th June 2024”

Bulls Lock Work Party Saturday 18th May 2024

Work Party completed at our Bulls Lock fishery today. We cleared all of the swims ready for the start of the new fishing season in June. We also treated all of the Japanese Knotweed saplings with the appropriate herbicide. I am confident that we will completely eradicate the Japanese Knotweed within two years. We haveContinue reading “Bulls Lock Work Party Saturday 18th May 2024”