The Committee have decided that from 1st October 2010 No4 pond at Newlands can only be fished by anglers using a pole.

Signs have been in place for many years warning anglers of the danger of the overhead power lines above No4 pond at Newlands.
Despite these warnings some members have continued fish beyond these signs or stood close to the signs and cast under the cables. The Association then had signs made stating 'No fishing or casting beyond this point' we could not have made the point more clear to members.
The Bailiff also spent some considerable time roping off the top end of the pond to prevent anglers casting beyond the signs, the final straw came when these ropes were cut down by someone to allow further casting under the power lines.
These cables carry 11,000 volts and there are strict rules laid down by Central Networks regarding the proximity of fishing.
The Association has a duty to help protect its members from injury and with this in mind the decision was taken to ban Rods and Reels from this pond and allow the use of Poles only. Notices have been posted on site informing members of the new rules.

The Association have identified a need for additional Bailiffs at the Bestwood Duck Pond Complex. The five lakes at Bestwood take a great deal of looking after and despite the best efforts of the existing Bailiffs there is always more work to do.

Ideal candidates would need to be reasonably fit and have some knowledge of maintaining a fishery i.e. Grass cutting, Tree pruning and peg maintenance, however, supervision and assistance will be given to sucessful applicants. The positions may be suitable to someone who has recently retired or retired early. Please note that the positions are voluntary but Bailiffs are supplied with free membership and a small honoraria is paid at Christmas.

Bailiffs are also required to patrol the Attenborough Nature Reserve, although small amounts of maintenance are sometimes required the main emphasis is on the checking of membership books on this members only water. Again the positions are voluntary with free membership supplied.

Anybody interested in any of the positions should contact the secretary by e-mail, post or telephone and further details will be given.