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[Stuie]

View in browser | Latest news from the Angling Trust & Fish Legal Please follow the lockdown rules - message from CEO Jamie Cook "I want to thank anglers for fishing responsibly during this lockdown. It is clear from the messages we have received that, despite the restrictions, thousands of anglers are adhering to the guidance and still enjoying their fishing.  It is absolutely vital that anglers continue to fish safely, locally and responsibly throughout this pandemic.” - Jamie Cook, CEO, Angling Trust & Fish Legal The Angling Trust has produced a series of documents to assist anglers, clubs and fisheries during the current pandemic lockdown in England.  These free advice guides are ideal to download and store on your phone. You can also find more information on the Angling Trust's dedicated Covid-19 Support Hub. Venues and Travel   Fishery Management What You Can and Cannot Do   Clubs and Fisheries Boat Fishing   Covid-19  Support Hub Information about fishing in Wales can be found on the Fishing In Wales website   Show your support... buy a branded shirt Show your support for our Anglers Against Pollution campaign and  raise much needed funds to help the fight  by buying our branded clothing. Cotton processing and dyeing causes pollution in many countries, so we have worked hard to find a manufacturer whose supply chain ensures that our shirts and hoodies don't damage the environment. Our shirts cost a little more than the bargain outlets on the high street, but you will know that you are actively helping to keep our rivers, lakes and oceans clean and pollution free. Buy online today   Fish Legal forces back down over Hoveton Broad fish barriers The legal action being taken by Fish Legal on behalf of Angling Trust and Broads Angling Services has won the first battle to halt the Hoveton Great Broad fish barriers and save the Broads bream. Full story Chance to win £2,000 and raise funds for the Trust's work Our popular Christmas raffle is an important fundraiser for the Angling Trust. For just £2 per ticket you can support our work whilst hopefully winning a little something for yourself, too! First prize is £2,000 CASH with fantastic runner up prizes including £1,500 and £750 of Daiwa UK tackle and Glasgow Angling Centre Fishing Megastore vouchers. You must be 18 years or over to enter. Buy tickets online   Online invasive species survey There's still time to take part in our survey, in collaboration with the University College London, to understand current awareness of invasive non-native species and what we at the Trust can do to assist in managing the issue. Find out more     Top tips for winter fishing Heavy rain can make for challenging fishing, but with the right mindset it’s still possible to enjoy some great sport! In their latest blog post, Dom Garnett and the Freshwater Team have some essential tips for staying safe and enjoying excellent fishing, regardless of the weather. Read blog Call to halt hydropower expansion As part of the Missing Salmon Alliance, the Angling Trust has joined with organisations from across Europe in supporting a manifesto calling for a halt to expansion of hydropower in rivers. The manifesto challenges the assumption that in-river hydropower is a clean, green, sustainable way of generating power with little or no consequences, and highlights the loss of freshwater environments and the negative impact on migratory fish. Read more     Saving roach on Hampshire Avon The Avon Roach Project book chronicles the fantastic work of Trevor Harrop and Budgie Price in helping to restore the once threatened roach stocks of the beautiful Hampshire Avon. The book is now available to order online or you can follow the link through to their website, where Trev and Budgie have also posted a blog of their 2020 activities. There’s a hardback edition at £25 plus £5 P&P and a special limited leather edition of just 50 copies at £185 plus £5 P&P. Buy online Fishing Buzz for fantastic videos Did you know there are over 700 angling videos and articles on our website Fishing Buzz? With lockdown restrictions in place in England, many of us will be fishing a lot closer to home. Check out this video with Matrix’s Lee Wright to pick up some great tips on fishing canals! Visit Fishing Buzz     Reminder: AGM on November 28 This year's Annual General Meetings for the Angling Trust and Fish Legal are being held online on Saturday, November 28th. If you want to attend please register beforehand. Register for AGM and Agenda Volunteering: Watch video and download free guide! The Angling Trust has produced a Volunteering Best Practice Guide in partnership with the Environment Agency and funded by fishing licence income. The guide is essential for clubs and fisheries who work with volunteers - download  a copy now! Download  Volunteering Guide   The Angling Trust is a representative body for all anglers in England and Wales. Our members support the campaigns we carry out to protect fish and fishing and our programmes to increase participation. We are recognised by Sport England as the national governing body in England and promote active lifestyles and maintaining a regular angling habit. We are united in a collaborative relationship with Fish Legal, a separate membership association that uses the law to protect fish stocks and the rights of its members throughout the UK. Joint membership packages with Fish Legal are available for individuals, clubs, fisheries and other categories. Please find out more.  Click here for more information about membership Angling Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, company number 05320350. Angling Trust & Fish Legal, Eastwood House, Rainbow Street, Leominster, HR6 8DQ. Telephone: 01568 620447

[Jim]

Thank you Stuie.