Previous notices

[NB - This is a record of all notices that have appeared on the AKAC Homepage 'Notice board' since it began - in date order.]

26 March 2010 - Don't forget the AGM on Sunday 28 March 2010
The meeting will be held in Ashton Keynes Village Hall, starting at 10.15am prompt. Only Club members will be admitted and all votes will be by show of membership cards only.

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18 December 2009 - Announcement - Top Pit Lake 31
Christmas and New Year Period, December 24th 2009 until January 3rd 2010 (both dates inclusive)
After writing to Mr Adrian Davey of Watermark Ltd and following recent talks we are both very happy to allow fishing to take place on the Top Pit during the festive period dates. I ask all who take this opportunity to please act responsibly and note the following:-

Cars must be removed from the park before closure each night, please use the Nature reserve car park (accessed through Waterlands entrance) for overnight parking (members only).
Please do not park on or cause damage to the grass - please park on hard standings/designated car parks.
Members must show their membership cards to obtain a token for the exit barrier.
Day ticket anglers must leave the park by closing time and pay the relevant fee to obtain a token for the exit barrier.

Please note -That from January 4th 2010 the lake will revert back again to "No Fishing on Lake 31 (Top Pit)".

May I take this opportunity to wish both you and your families a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

D J Whittle
AKAC Club Secretary

No fishing allowed on Top Pit (lake 31) until further notice - UPDATE (dated 5 December 2009)
The problems surrounding the fishing at Top Pit were discussed at a special Committee meeting held recently. Unfortunately the situation remains unchanged and AKAC members are NOT allowed to fish this lake. The reasons behind this decision are complex and concern the lease that is being negotiated with the Cotswold Water Park Society (CWPS). The fact that Watermark Ltd has taken over the running of the Cotswold Country Park (formerly the Keynes Country Park), this is for the Top pit (lake 31) and the northern section of Large lake (Lake 32) from the Cotswold Water Park Society, has further complicated the situation. At the moment, following legal advice, the Cotswold Water Park Society are not in a position to complete the lease. The Club are in consultation with their solicitors about the matter and as soon as there is some news, the membership will be informed, via a notice on this website.

Recent developments have changed as quick as they come to the table. We have been informed that the CWPS have taken some legal advice, in light of information from Gloucestershire County Council and do not wish to complete the lease, at least not at this moment, until all matters had been cleared.

Proposals then came to the committee, to consider regarding the Top pit. These came I'm informed from Watermark, via the Cotswold Water Park Society. Since then apparently a threatening remark placed on the Cotswold Carp forum against a representative of Watermark has meant that those proposals were later withdrawn. At present there has been no change on this situation.

The committee have not called for an Extraordinary General Meeting at present, requested by a number of club members as it was hoped to be able to present a full picture of what has been offered to us. Instead there is an additional committee meeting to be held in January, this being ever closer to the AGM in March.

Latest changes are a new member has come onto the committee with an invitation to two others, who have yet to accept.

Many of you will have seen the offer to AKAC members on the Watermark website. This was said to be after an offer to AKAC on the 14 August 2009, which was not accepted. I can only say that at the time a meeting between AKAC, CWPS and Watermark did not produce any minutes of any offer that was to be forwarded to me. The only correspondence received at the time was a letter from Blake Lapthorn dated 31 July 09, (solicitors acting on behalf of Watermark) that stated,
"consequently the agreement/licence so far as it relates to those parts of the lakes where our client is the riparian owner is terminated under clause 8.4.4 forthwith as from midnight on 10 August 2009 ("Termination date") in accordance with the formal notice that accompanies this letter."

Having a press release of an offer displayed at the 'Tackle Den' is not correct protocol for presenting an official offer to the club, which should have been sent addressed to your secretary. Never the less the offer, should you wish to accept it is a personal decision for yourselves only to decide.

Derek Whittle
AKAC Secretary

7 December 2009 - Do you use the 'Waterlands' entrance? THEN PLEASE ENSURE YOU LOCK THE GATE!!!
On Saturday morning (5 December) the owner of Waterlands Outdoor Pursuits Centre found the gate unlocked and open. This is of great concern and poses a security risk to the site.
All AKAC members using that entrance must ensure the gate is locked at all times when entering and exiting. Do not assume that others following you will do it for you. Make sure the gate is locked, especially when you are entering/exiting the park outside normal opening hours. The combination lock is on your membership card.

ANY MEMBER CAUGHT LEAVING THE GATE UNLOCKED WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Derek Whittle
AKAC Secretary

6 October 2009 - No Fishing allowed on Top Pit (lake 31) until further notice
Owing to administrative problems, the fishing on Top Pit (lake 31) by members of AKAC and day ticket holders is NO LONGER ALLOWED until further notice. This suspension of all angling activities by AKAC members and day ticket holders on this lake is effective immediately. Large Lake (lake (32) and all other AKAC waters are unaffected. The AKAC Committee hope that the problems causing this decision will be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for your co-operation.

Derek Whittle
AKAC Secretary

1 September 2009 - Did you visit the Thamesmead lakes over the Bank Holiday week-end?
If you were fishing, or perhaps visited, the Thamesmead lakes between last Thursday and Bank holiday Monday (inclusive) you may be able to help the Club. The Secretary and Committee are trying to identify a family group, who were fishing Thamesmead B, near to the toilet, during that period. If you are able to help will you please URGENTLY contact the Club Secretary, Derek Whittle or any of the AKAC Committee members, whose contact details are in the club membership card. Thank you.

14 August 2009 - Fishing For Fun - a day long fishing course for anglers of all levels on 29 August 2009
On 29 August 2009, Swindon Borough Council in conjunction with the Environment Agency, is holding a course for anglers of all levels of expertise. The day long course is being held at Coate Water Country Park between 10.00am and 4.30pm. Complete novices, or anglers returning to the sport, or more experienced anglers, who wish to learn a new technique, are all welcome. There will be 8 angling coaches to supervise, but all participants are recommended to arrive early to ensure a place on the course. Juniors (16 years or under) should attend with a parent, who will be required to sign the appropriate parental consent form.
If you require any further information please contact the Swindon Borough Council Angling Development Officer, Mark Jennings, Tel: 01793 490150

8 July 2009 - Having problems using the combination lock at Thamesmead?
Some members have experienced difficulty in using the combination lock to enter the Thamesmead lakes [NB - the combination can be found on your membership card]. There is a technique for this lock!
It is important to ensure the numbers are lined up correctly with the marker. Unlike a lot of combination locks when you achieve that it does not 'spring open'. You have to 'push ' the clasp part into the lock, as though you are trying to lock it. It will then 'spring open'.
When you are locking the gate. It is necessary to push the clasp part of the lock into the lock, holding it there, whilst you 'move' the numbers.

26 June 2009 - IMPORTANT changes to overnight parking for members fishing Top Pit & Large Lake
With immediate effect, owing to a change in the procedure introduced by Watermark, the gate at the main entrance to the Cotswold Country Park (formerly Keynes Country Park) no longer has an AKAC combination lock and therefore can NOT be used by AKAC members. This means that those members fishing overnight and wishing to enter/exit the Park outside normal opening hours (see note below, concerning Park opening hours) will no longer be able to use this gate for entry/exit, or leave their cars parked within the main Country Park designated car park areas, outside the Park opening hours.
Members wishing to fish either, Large Lake, or Top Pit and enter/exit outside normal Park opening hours, will have to use the 'Nature Reserve' car park at the southern end of Large Lake, which is accessed via the ' Waterlands' entrance, using the combination on your permit. [NB - there is also limited parking on the ' Waterlands' site. Please consult your permit for precise location of parking area]
Any member, who is fishing Top Pit, or Large Lake, during the day and has left their car in one of the designated car parking areas within the main Country Park area, but intends to fish on after the Park has closed to the public, is now required by Watermark, to REMOVE their car from the designated car parking area within the main Country Park BEFORE the Park closes to the public. Failure to remove the vehicle, will result in the member concerned being asked by Watermark staff to vacate the Park or face any repercussions. If the member wishes to continue fishing during the night, the car must be moved and parked overnight in the 'Nature Reserve' car park.
Access to the 'Nature Reserve' car park is via the 'Waterlands entrance' (see below for details).

Full details of the Cotswold Country Park closing times, which vary, depending upon the time of the year, can be found on the Cotswold Country Park website.

This new arrangement does not affect AKAC members fishing Top Pit or Large Lake during the Country Park opening hours. They will still be entitled to free entry/parking and obtain a free 'exit card' from the Country Park shop, on production of their AKAC membership card.

Waterland entrance
AKAC members may enter/exit the Cotswold Country Park via this entrance, using the lock combination printed on their membership card. On entry, turn right and park in the Nature Reserve Car Park, which is the designated parking area. [NB - there is also limited parking on the ' Waterlands' site. Please consult your permit for precise location of parking area].
If the gate is locked when you enter/exit always ensure that you lock the gate behind you. Failure to do so may result in AKAC losing the right to use this entrance.

3 June 2009 - 2009/10 Season permits now available
The membership cards for the 2009/10 season are now available. There has been no increase in charges for 2009/10 and full details can be found on the permits web page.
New members may commence fishing as soon as they have purchased their membership, provided that the water they intend to fish is open for fishing. Full details of lakes open can be found on the Information on Club waters web page.
All members should familiarise themselves with the Club rules BEFORE commencing fishing.
Please be aware that members or day ticket holders fishing the lakes in the Cotswold Country Park (formerly Keynes Country Park) MUST park in the designated parking areas. Parking on the grass/seeded areas, behind some of the swims, is no longer permitted.
Will members note, that the 'low level' bar entrance on Large lake, between 'Waterlands' and the main park is permanently locked for security reasons and can no longer be used by members.
Enjoy your fishing.

27 April 2009 - Any angler fishing AKAC waters MUST be in possession of a valid permit/day ticket BEFORE commencing fishing. Any angler caught fishing WITHOUT a valid permit/day ticket will be in breach of Club regulations and liable to any appropriate action.

27 January 2009 - Re-organisation at Keynes Country Park. All anglers, please read
Owing to re-organsiation at the Keynes Country Park, the Keynes Park shop is closed. The shop is NOT expected to re-open again until the beginning of March, therefore, for the foreseeable future, day tickets to fish AKAC waters will have to be purchased from other local ticket outlets. More info.
[NB - Day tickets are NOT available on the bank and MUST be purchased before fishing commences]
During the period the Keynes Country Park shop is closed, there will be no charge to enter the Keynes Country Park and members will not need to obtain an 'exit' token.
Members fishing the lakes must be aware that for SECURITY reasons, the low level entry bar between 'Waterlands' and the main Park is permanently locked and access between 'Waterlands' and the Park is no longer available to members through this entrance. However, members can still park in the Nature Reserve car park, entering via the 'Waterlands' entrance using the combination on their membership card, or access the Keynes Country Park via the main entrance.

17 January 2009 - Access to Thamesmead and Manorbrook lakes
Please note, the combination lock has been put on the gate leading to the lakes. No angler will be able to gain access to the lakes without entering the correct combination, which can be found on your AKAC membership card. Unfortunately some joy riders have been entering the Thamesmead complex, racing their cars and leaving litter.
It is important that all members fishing the lakes ensure that the gate is kept LOCKED at all times. Members can assist in policing the lakes by reporting any nuisance behaviour to the secretary, Derek Whittle (Tel: 01793 693461), recording details of car numbers, date and time of any incidents.

We don't want to lose this water through the actions of others, so please ensure the access gate is LOCKED at all times and report any incidents to the Secretary. Thank you.

1 December 2008 - Pike match 1st leg
On Sunday 30 November 2008, 7 anglers braved a cold North East wind to fish the first leg of the Pike Cup on the Thamesmead 'A' & 'B' lakes. Only two pike were caught, one of about 5lbs and a fish of 17lbs 4oz by Richard Watts. The next leg is due to be fished on Sunday 7 December 2008, again on the two Thamesmead lakes.

25 November 2008 - Ashton Keynes AC Work Parties
Any member, or non-member, who attends all of the three remaining work parties on 7 Dec 08, 11 Jan 09 and 15 Feb 09 will be entered into a draw, with the winning name drawn receiving a full 3 Rod Membership for next season (currently worth £75).

11 November 2008 - Catching the impossible
Many of you will be aware that Hugh Miles of 'Passion for angling' fame with Chris Yates and Bob James, has produced a new series of films with Martin Bowler and other celebratory anglers. As well as producing a series of dvds, there is also a book, which has just been published.
For those interested, Hugh Miles, together with Martin Bowler and Bernard Cribbins, will be hosting the première of the series of films, 'Catching the impossible', on Tuesday 25 November 2008 and Tuesday 2 December 2008 at the Barrington Theatre in the centre of Ferndown, near Bournemouth. The tickets cost £5.00 each and all proceeds go to the ACA and the Wimborne Angling Club. The tickets are available from Bob Simmons, 1 Cuthburga Rd. Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1LH Tel: 01202 889283. Please make cheques payable to, Wild Wise Ltd. and enclose an SAE.

6 November 2008 - Photographs required for the website
Have you any photographs of fish caught on AKAC waters, preferably of fish caught within the last two years? They don't all have to be photographs of specimen fish. If you have, please contact David Riley with details. Thank you. ()

2 November 2008 - Work party volunteers required
Work parties have been arranged for the following dates:-
23 November 2008 - 7 December 2008 - 11 January 2009 - 15 February 2009
If you are interested in helping, please contact the Secretary, whose contact details can be found at the bottom of this web page. Thank you.
The work parties will start at 9.0am and finish about 12.30pm. Meet at the Ranger's hut at Keynes Country Park.

28 September 2008 - Fishing rods found
Were you fishing on 27 September at Manorbrook Lake and lost some rods? If so visit the Lost & Found section.

31 July 2008 - Day ticket sales
AKAC day tickets are now sold by the Keynes Country Park shop, situated near the main entrance to the Park by Large Lake (lake 32). The shop opens daily at 9.00am. Tickets can no longer be purchased from the self service kiosk, situated near the entrance. In addition, day tickets can be purchased in advance from other outlets, which are listed in the permits web page.

13 June 2008 - ACA's 60th Anniversary Auction
The bids are now starting to roll in. Help the ACA to raise money to protect YOUR fishing. Please take a moment to visit the ACA's website and have a look at some of the wonderful lots and use the simple on-line form, if you want to make a bid yourself. There is something for everyone, with guide prices from £10 to £900.

3 June 2008 - Angling Unity - progress report
AKAC is a member of the Anglers' Conservation Association (ACA), who are currently in negotiation with other angling and fisheries organisations about the formation of one unified body, who will represent ALL angling and fishery owners interests.

30 May 2008 - 2008/2009 season permits
The 2008/2009 season permits are now available at all ticket outlets. Full details of the prices and where permits can be purchased from can be found on the Permits web page.
Members are reminded that if they fish with 3 rods, they require TWO EA licences. Please ensure that you are familiar with ALL the Club Rules, which are printed on your permit. In particular, general rules, Nos. 1 & 2, covering litter and leaving fishing rods unattended.

15 March 2008 - Annual General Meeting
Members are reminded that the AGM will take place on Sunday, 30 March 2008. It will be held in the Ashton Keynes village hall and will start promptly at 10.15 am. The agenda will include:-

• Review of the subscriptions
• Acceptance of 2008-9 match fixture list
• Appointment of Club President, Officers & Committee members
• Appeal for bailiffs
• Recompense for bailiffs
• Ratification of age limits for senior citizen subs & matches

Don't forget to bring your club card, as all votes will be by a show of club cards only. No card = No vote.
Presentation of trophies will follow the AGM.

29 February 2008 - New unified body for angling?
Towards the end of 2007, the Anglers Conservation Association (ACA), the National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives (NAFAC) and the National Federation of Anglers (NFA), with the National Federation of Sea Anglers (NFSA) expressing an interest, agreed to consider the setting up of a unified body for angling. This potential new organisation will represent the interests of ALL anglers and fishery managers in England. The major angling and fisheries organisations believe that, if they are to have the status and influence when dealing with Government, its agencies and other relevant bodies and achieve maximum impact at national and international levels, then they must unite into one single organisation.

The ACA [NB - AKAC is a member of the ACA] is currently looking into the proposal and is going through a consultative period with its members about the new organisation. To date the response from its members has been very supportive.

20 January 2008 - Disruption to car parking at Keynes Country Park
For the next two weeks the Nature Reserve car park ( south of Waterland's ) is NOT available for use by AKAC members as some road work contractors will be using it. Provided that members display their AKAC car park sticker in their car windscreen, they are allowed to park in the Waterland's car park.

2 December 2007 - Diary dates
9 December 2007 - The Christmas match will be held at Thamesmead. The draw will take place at 8.00 am with fishing from 8.30 am until 12.30 am, followed by the prize giving with food and drink in Nick Freeth's barn afterwards.
If anybody has access to a small cooker, tables and an electric kettle will they please contact Derek Whittle, secretary (contact details below).Thank you.

30 March 2008 - Annual General Meeting & Prize Presentation will be held in Ashton Keynes Village Hall commencing 10.15 am.

23 November 2007 - Work parties
Work parties have been arranged for the following dates:-
Sunday - 16 December - work will be swim clearance
Sunday - 20 January 2008 - work will be swim clearance
Sunday - 17 February - work will be swim clearance

All members are welcome, if you are interested please meet at the Rangers Hut, Keynes Country Park at 9.0am on the respective dates. They usually finish about midday.

12 August 2007 - The future of fishing at Keynes Country Park
I would like to dispel the rumours circulating, that Ashton Keynes Angling Club (AKAC) is about to lose the fishing rights for the Keynes Country Park lakes 31 & 32. This is simply not true as AKAC is currently in negotiation with the Cotswold Water Park Society (CWPS) to secure a long term lease to control the angling on the lakes 31,32, 34 and 56, covering the Keynes Park lakes (31 & 32) , Cokes Pit (34) and Neighbridge lake (56).
These rumours stem from the fact that the Cotswold Water Park Society is seeking a sub leaseholder to take on the running of the Keynes Country Park site. However this will NOT affect the right of the Ashton Keynes Angling Club to continue to control and allow fishing on the lakes by its members, holiday permit and day ticket holders. In fact all the fish in those waters belong to AKAC.
So please, carry on enjoying the wonderful fishing that we have and pay no attention to the rumours circulating.

Derek J Whittle
AKAC Club Secretary

28 July 2007 - Flood situation at Thamesmead
The entry lane, the gravel track between the river and the Thamesmead 'A' & 'B' lakes, plus the bank between the 'A' & 'B' lakes are all accessible. Both lakes are high and the banks are very soft, so please exercise care and only park your car on firm ground. [NB - Be aware that there is a Met Office severe weather warning for heavy rain in the area between, 1800hrs saturday 28 July until 0900hrs sunday 29 July - flooding may occur]

29 June 2007 - Litter on Club waters
All members are reminded of AKAC General Rule 1 concerning litter:-
No litter to be left on the Club Fisheries, any member fishing a swim with litter or used line present will be expelled.
Recently there have been TWO INCIDENTS at Thamesmead fishery, where the owner of the water has reported litter being left by club members. This is totally unacceptable and could quite easily result in the club losing water because of somebody else's laziness. If you see ANY litter lying about on club waters, please pick it up. Thank you. The bailiffs have been instructed to enforce General rule 1.

Derek Whittle
AKAC secretary

24 June 2007 - Officials Cup on Thamesmead 'A'
1. Hugh White - 7lb 12oz
2. Bob New - 3lb 12oz
3. John Wagner - 1lb 1oz

24 May 2007 - 2007/8 Season permits
The new permits for the 2007/8 season are now available for purchase from ticket outlets. After purchase, members are reminded of the requirement to insert a passport size photograph of themselves, where indicated, on the I.D. card supplied in the membership pack. This requirement was introduced at the 2007 AGM.
Photographs are NOT required for those anglers purchasing day tickets or weekly holiday permits
[NB - Information about the different types of memberships/permits available, including prices, where to obtain, or where to download an application form, can be found in the permits section.]

25 March 2007 - Annual General Meeting & Prize presentation
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Village Hall, Ashton Keynes on Sunday 25 March, starting at 10.15am. This will be followed by the annual Prize Presentation.

Please note only Club members will be admitted and all voting will be by a show of current membership card, in accordance with the Club rules (No.15).

11 March 2007 - Work party at Top Pit
A work party has been arranged to complete the installation of the bank side steps. All members welcome and are asked to meet at the Rangers Hut, near to the entrance of Keynes Country Park, at 9.0am.

2 January 2007 - Damage at Manorbrook lake
Between Christmas Day and New Years Day, the static caravan situated by Manorbrook lake was badly damaged. The end has been pushed in. If anybody has any information about the incident will they please contact Derek Whittle, AKAC Secretary, as soon as possible. Thank you.

3 December 2006 - Work party on 10 December 2006
A work party has been arranged for 10 December to continue installing the bank side steps on Top Pit. All members are welcome and are asked to meet at the Rangers hut at 9.0am

6 November 2006 - Venue change for Winter League 3 match on 19 November
The Winter League 3 match on 19 November is switched to the Highworth Angling Club waters on the River Thames at, The Cut, St Johns Lock, near Buscot, instead of the Thamesmead 'A' lake. Same times as detailed in card.

5 November 2006 - Winter League 2 on Thamesmead 'A'
1 -John Wagner, one Perch for 2oz. (only one person caught)

22 October 2006 - Purton Cup on Thamesmed 'A'
1 - Anthony Nash - 34lb 9oz (mostly Bream)
2 - Mick Mills - 12lb 3oz
3 - Hugh White - 10lb 11oz

19 October 2006 - Amendments to half-season newsletter
Please note the half-season newsletter, which has recently been distributed to all members contains two errors:-
1 - The GWR FM radio Christmas appeal auction takes place on 10 December 2006, not on 4 December as indicated in the newsletter.
2 - The reference to 'Barbless hooks' should read that a large barbed hook was removed from a tench.

8 October 2006 - Leonard Jones Cup on Thamesmed 'A'
1 - John Wagner - 4lb 9oz
2 - Hugh White - 2lb 12oz
3 - Sharon Selby - 2lb 8oz

30 September 2006 - Local weather information
Anglers fishing the lakes in the Keynes Country Park can obtain local weather information from the Waterlands Outdoor Pursuits Centre, weather station.

18 September 2006 - Environment Agency rod licence
This notice is just to remind all anglers, who fish with 3 rods, that you require a SECOND rod licence for the third rod. Recently, EA bailiffs visited AKAC waters checking licences. Anyone caught fishing three rods, but without a second licence, will be prosecuted by the EA.

10 September 2006 - Thamesmead A, Roach cup
1 - Derek Whittle - 1lb 10oz
2 - John Wagner - 1lb 8oz

20 August 2006 - Thamesmead A, Presidents Cup
Anthony Nash took the spoils at the AKAC Presidents Cup on Thamesmead A lake. Nash located the resident shoal of bream in the lake and picked out 10 of them in waters that have produced some good weights recently. He also picked out some roach and perch along the way, for a match winning haul of 49lb 15oz.
Mick Mills was second with 6 Bream and a Tench amassing 28lb 12oz.

13 August 2006 - Cokes Pit, Summer League 5
1 - V Vowles - 7lb 10oz (2 Tench)

7 August 2006 - Ashton Keynes AC Memberships for season 2005-06
Derek Whittle, AKAC secretary, would like to hear from anyone, who held one of last season's AKAC membership cards (Colour-YELLOW), numbers 401-413 (inc), obtained through Lobbys Tackle, Stonehouse.

6 August 2006 - ACA Trophy
1 - Sharon Selby - 5lb 2oz

30 July 2006 - Thamesmead A, Summer League 4
1 - D Pickett - 6lb 14oz
2 - Sharon Selby - 4lb 12oz

23 July 2006 - Bert Hill Memorial cup match on Cokes Pit
1 - John Wagner - 34lb 3oz (9 tench)
2 - Dave Pikett - 23lb 1oz (6 tench)
3 - Don Lidbury - 13lb 12oz (4 tench)
4 - Mick Mills - 7lb 8oz (2 tench)

22 July 2006 - Hot weather
Ashton Keynes Angling Club wish to appeal to members and day ticket anglers to be considerate towards captive fish, during the period of very hot weather, by minimising the use of keep nets and the time fish are retained in them.
Thank you for your support
Derek Whittle
AKAC Club Secretary

16 July 2006 - Summer League 3 match on Cokes Pit
1 - Sharon Selby 22lb 4oz (5 tench)
2 - John Wagner 12lb 0oz (3 tench)
3 - Hugh White 10lb 14oz (3 Tench)
4 - Don Lidbury 5lb 7oz

25 June 2006 - Tench Cup match on Cokes Pit
1 - Anthony Nash - 21lb 10oz (incl a 6lb 2oz Tench)
2 - Brian Wood - 12lb 5oz
3 - Mike Webb - 11lb 14oz
4 - David Bell - 10lb 2oz

14 fished, 6 caught (11 Tench in total)

18 June 2006 - Summer League 1 match on Cokes Pit
In the recent round of Summer Series, Sharon Selby showed the men the way, romping to victory with 52lb 1oz. Her nearest rival, John Wagner, weighed in four Tench for 18lb 10oz. Third spot went to Mike Mills, who had a Bream and two Tench for 16lb 11oz. Derek Whittle was fourth, with 16lb 10oz (3 Tench).

12 June 2006 - Officials match held 4 June on Thamesmead 'A' lake
Derek Whittle, club secretary, won the match with the only fish caught, a bream weighing, 3lb 14oz.

24 May 2006 - AKAC 2006/7 season permits go on sale
AKAC new season permits are now available for purchase at all ticket outlets. New members joining now are permitted to fish those AKAC waters that are currently open (Neighbridge, Thamesmead 'A' and 'B' lakes), from the date of purchase of their ticket.
Members are asked to familiarise themselves with all club rules before starting to fish. The rules were revised at the AGM in March 2006. Your particular attention is drawn to the following General rules - (1) about litter, (2) about leaving rods unattended, (14) about displaying car parking cards, (17) about control of accompanying dogs.
ALL CLUB RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

April 2006 - AKAC Committee expels member for breaking the rules
A member who was caught using barbed hooks, fishing with 4 rods and, leaving his rods unattended whilst still fishing, has been expelled from the club for the remainder of this season and the following FIVE seasons. ALL members are asked to act as bailiffs and report any rule transgressions to, either the Secretary, or other committee members. The Committee will not hesitate to discipline members, who break the club rules.

20 March 2006 - No free parking at Keynes Country Park during close season
Following a ruling imposed at the 2006 AGM, AKAC members will no longer be able to obtain FREE PARKING at the Keynes Country Park from midnight on 14 March until midday on 15 June. During these dates, if members wish to enter the Keynes Country Park to spot fish, pre-bait swims, etc., then they will have to pay for parking, at the same rates as the general public.
The FREE PARKING concession for AKAC members, when fishing during the authorised fishing season is NOT affected by this ruling, it only applies to the close season.
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