Latest News Updates

4th January 2012 (Quarry Hall Syndicate - Price drop)

There are still a few vacancies left on this stretch of the River Great Ouse (down stream of Adams Mill)  Cost has been reduced for the remainder of the season.  Now only £25.  See here for full details

15th December (Carp stocking for the Big Pit)

Nearly 200 carp were stocked in the Big Pit today.  150 were in the 8" -10" class, while the remainder were between 1lb and 3lb.  Please see pictures here.

21st November (Envirnoment Agency Work on the River)

Video of the Environment Agency work is now available in video format, via the video link

12th November (Envirnoment Agency Work on the River)

This week, the Environment Agency has been doing work on the river, to improve the Barbel spawning beds.  See the link here, for full details, and pictures.

7th November (Pike Match - Abbey Pits)

Just to let members know, a Pike match has been arranged for both Abbey Pits on Sunday 13th November.

26th October (Pike Match - Sherington Pits)

Please note, NPFA are hosts to the Pike Lure Society this coming Sunday (30th October).  It is a roving match, and covers all Pits on the Sherington side.  (Neck, Horseshoe, Suntrap, Bailey, Swan and Big Pit.  Both Abbey pits are open as normal.

14th September (New Arial Photographs)

Someone has very kindly given me a set of arial photographs of the Sherington complex (well, most of it).  These were taken on the 17th August, so are very recent.  They can be viewed here.

13th August (Big Pit Re Opens)

Following an inspection this morning, the Big Pit is once again, fully open.  There was no sign whatsoever of the algae.  In fact the water was gin clear.  The signs about the Algae are still in place, should it return. (hopefully not).

4th August (Big Pit Closed - Blue Green Algae)

The situation on the Big Pit has changed yet again, due to the current weather situation (hot and humid).  An inspection was carried out yesterday and our worst fears were realised.  So, with great reluctance, the Big Pit is once again closed, until further notice.  Regular inspections will be taking place, and as soon as it is thought to be safe, we will re open.  Members can help in this matter, by checking themselves.  If they think there is an improvement, please let the club secretary know (his number is in the book)

23rd July (Big Pit Partial re open - Blue Green Algae)

Now there has been time to understand all the issues with this particular problem, the committee is pleased to announce a partial re opening of the Big Pit.  The part which is still closed is at the North East end, locally known as "The Concrete Road End" for obvious reasons.  Signs are on the gate, and on the bankside showing exactly where the closed section starts and ends.  See here for more detailed information

12th July (Big Pit Closed - Blue Green Algae)

The Big Pit has been diagnosed by the Environment Agency as having an outbreak of Toxic Blue Green Algae.  This is has happened in the past, and is not considered to be a long term issue.  However, we have been asked to close the water, until further notice.  The local council have been informed, and  signs will be erected on site, to inform anglers.  This website will be updated every few days, to keep you all informed, of the latest situation.

13th June (MKAA Affiliated tickets)

See here for full details of discounted tickets for MKAA

6th June (Quarry Hall Syndicate)

There are still a couple of places left on the Quarry Hall Syndicate (see here for full details).  Some very large chub are be caught, don't miss out  on this very special opportunity.

19th March

New club books now available. 

8th March

Maps of the river sections added. 

28th February 2011 (AGM Report)

The 124th AGM was held at the Royal British Legion, last Friday (25th February).  It was a low key affair, but there were a few points of interest.

Subscription for Adults was raised from £33 to £35 all other subscriptions remain the same.

All committee members up for re election were voted back in (including new "co opted members")

It was also agreed that all current waters on the ticket, would be the same as 2011.

Bruce Roughley (Chairman) reported that there had been a problem with the Kingfisher lake.  A severe Duckweed infestation in 2010 had effected the water, to such an extent that oxygen levels had been depleted to below normal levels.  The Environment Agency (EA) had been consulted during the summer and visited site.  Efforts were made to increase the oxygen levels, but the Duckweed was so severe, levels dropped again.  The EA returned in February 2011, and performed several nettings, with absolute minimum shows (a few Tench).  Monitoring in 2011 will continue the situation.

The date of the next AGM was agreed as 24th February 2012, 8pm, Royal British Legion

24th February 2011

A new video link has been added to the website.  (Button on the home page)  Links will be to Youtube.  Make sure you choose the highest quality, and full page)

20th February 2011

Suggestions for a new home page are sort, please supply in HTML format, however, if you are not technical in that area a good description that I can use would suffice (but tips such as "make it better" or "It needs some pictures" are of no use).  If you are technically minded, a file sample (index.html) would do nicely.

26th January 2011

Maps have been added (taken from web forum)

19th January 2011

In case you missed the note on the front page the association AGM will be held at the Royal British Legion, on the 25th Febraury 2011, starting at 8pm..

22nd November 2010

A very good time was had yesterday afternoon, when Martin Bowler gave a very informative talk. This was very well attended, and the committee would like to thank Martin, and all those attending, for such a memorable time.

5th November 2010

The Environment Agency stocked 600 young (1+ yrs old) Barbel into the River Great Ouse, just downstream of Sherington Bridge. This is part of an ongoing re stocking programme for the local area. See pictures here.

8th October 2010

Newport Pagnell Fishing Association are pleased to announce 2 very exciting presentations coming up in the next few weeks.

On the 21st November (Sunday), Martin Bowler will be giving a talk/video presentation , 3pm till 6pm, at the Newport Pagnell Working Mens Club, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell (very good parking nearby).  He will be discussing his TV series "Catching The Impossible" and answering questions. DVD's and Books by Martin will be on sale.

Cost ? £5 on the door, £4 in advance, free entry for 16's and under. (Tickets can be obtained from 07795 068428 or 07923 015831 or, contact admin@npfa.org.uk to reserve your tickets) Martin, the former British Record Holder for Crucian Carp (4lb 9oz 9drm) and Barbel (17lb 3oz), has kindly agreed that all proceeds go to Junior Coaching. Members and Non Members are welcome. An afternoon not to be missed.
 

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