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Members,
The next cabaret night will be on Saturday 11th February 2023 with James Frew starring as Rod Stewart. Tickets are £10 each and can be booked and paid for at the club or by contacting the Social Convenor.
Please ensure that all tickets are paid for prior to 11th Feb so that Mick can get things organised in advance.
See you there.
Thanks
The committee
Members,
A reminder that catch returns are now overdue, including ‘Nil Returns’.
Forms can be dropped into the post box next to the slip at the front of the club or completed online via the link below.
https://catchreturn.lochlomondangling.com/#/
Thanks
The committee
Members,
A few points to note from the VOLDAC.
Boat Shifts
The Manitou has been repaired and the first boat shift will be on Sunday 27th November at 09:00. As always, hoping for a good turnout as many hands make light work!
Kids Christmas Party
The Kids Christmas Party will be on Sunday 11th December 2 - 4pm.
For 11 years and under, tickets are £6 and available at the club or through a committee member.
ABBA Tribute
The ABBA Tribute Night on Saturday 3rd December is sold out. If you have yet to pay for tickets that you have booked, please help our Social Convenor out by making the effort to come down and square up the finances before the event.
Many thanks
The committee
Members,
If you are not already aware, please note that the first boat shift on Sunday 6th November has been postponed until further notice.
Unfortunately there is a problem with the Manitou that requires inspection by an Engineer.
We will provide an update at the earliest opportunity.
Regards
The committee
All,
It is again time to get our boats out of the water, cleaned up and prepared for next season.
Please see below the dates for this years boat shifts.
As always, hoping for good turnouts to ensure plenty of helping hands are available to help all of our members get their boats onto dry land and ready for a bit of annual maintenance.
06.11.2022
20.11.2022
04.12.2022
18.12.2022
08.01.2023
22.01.2023
Regards
The committee
Members,
As usual, on the last Saturday of the season, the members lounge will be open from 4pm on Saturday 29th October for fishermen, friends and families to gather and commemorate the season past. Whether it be good, bad or indifferent.
To mark the occasion, Mick (our Social Convenor) has organised music, hot food and a raffle with some great prizes up for grabs.
Hope to see a good turnout, both up the Loch and back at the club for a bit of a knees-up.
Cheers
The committee
Members,
There are still tickets available for the Cabaret Night at the VOLDAC this coming Saturday.
The Piano Man - Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
Tickets are £8 and can be paid for at the door on the night. Come along and pack the club out for a night of great live entertainment and sing along to some classic songs!
Anglers, danglers, social members, family and friends all welcome!
Tickets will also be available on Saturday for the Christmas Cabaret Night on Saturday 3rd December. Get your tickets early to avoid missing out.
Voyager - ABBA Tribute Act
Regards,
The committee
Members,
Please find below a summary taken from the L.L.A.I.A website of a communication from Marine Scotland Recreational Fisheries to the L.L.A.I.A and all the wider Salmon Fisheries in Scotland.
“I am writing to let you know that the Scottish Ministers propose to continue to regulate the killing of salmon in Scotland, including the prohibition on retaining any salmon caught in coastal waters, by means of conservation regulations made under section 38 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Marine Scotland has undertaken an assessment of the conservation status of salmon in inland waters in Scotland for the 2023 fishing season. The outcome of that assessment, including proposed gradings for rivers and assessment groups in 2023, is available on the Scottish Government website.
Ministers are required, under the terms of section 38 and schedule 1 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003, to publish notice of the proposals allowing a minimum 28 day period for representations or objections to be made. Notice is hereby given that the consultation will be advertised and commence on Wednesday 10th August 2022.
Additionally, the Scottish Government are seeking views on the encouragement of voluntary measures to enhance catch and release rates to 100% across the whole of Scotland. These measures would include highlighting catch and release best practice guidance to reduce post-catch mortality. Should these voluntary measures be unsuccessful in achieving 100% catch and release we are also seeking views on the prospect of introducing mandatory measures in future to achieve this aim. This would potentially involve amending legislation to prohibit the retention of Atlantic salmon on all rivers in Scotland, regardless of their river grading. Please see the proposal on achieving higher catch and release rates for further details.
If you wish to submit a view on the proposed river gradings or on the proposals for achieving higher catch and release rates, you can do so online through our consultation hub using the link below.
You can save and return to your responses while the consultation is still open. Please ensure that consultation responses are submitted before the closing date of Friday 9th September 2022.
Additionally, your views on proposals to enhance catch and release and post-catch survivability rates across the whole of Scotland will contribute to policymaking that further protects and restores wild Atlantic salmon populations.
Link is: https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/salmon-proposed-river-gradings-2023/
It is very important that as many members and anglers submit a response to make their views known to the Scottish Government. The Committee will be making a submission on behalf of the Association, but every Salmon angler should take five minutes to make their own submission to show the passion and commitment we have to our fishing.”
The club Secretary will be in attendance at the VOLDAC on Sunday 4th September from 12:00 - 3:00pm should any member require assistance with composing a response and submitting their views via the online consultation hub.
We would echo the view of the L.L.A.I.A and urge all members to take this opportunity to make their views known to the Scottish Government.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
RSPB Scotland have a proposal to translocate beavers from conflict sites on the Tay system to the RSPB reserve on the Lower Endrick area of Loch Lomond.
Further information is available via the link below.
https://community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/loch-lomond-and-black-devon-wetlands/posts/beavers
A questionnaire is being used to gauge public feedback. Responses will be compiled and submitted to NatureScot as part of RSPB Scotland's beaver translocation licence application. The questionnaire can be accessed via the link below and takes a few minutes to complete.
https://ieu28rtpert.typeform.com/to/RGx38uAN?typeform-source=l.facebook.com
Note: No formal communication has been received from RSPB Scotland regarding this questionnaire or how it will form part of the beaver translocation licence application.
The closing date for submissions is today.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
If you have not already paid your annual membership fees, these are now due by the end of this month.
Fees can be paid via bank transfer, or alternatively in person at the VOLDAC on Sunday 28 August between 12:30 - 3:00pm.
If you require bank details or require further assistance please contact a member of the committee.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
After the success of the Neil Diamond and Kenny Rogers tribute which sold out in June, the Social Convenor has organised another Cabaret Night - details below.
Tickets are are £8 each and can be purchased or reserved at the bar.
Hope to see you there.
The committee
Members,
Thanks to the handful of members who gave up their time and turned up for the work party on Sunday morning. We managed to get the rod room, workshop and drying shed tidied and swept.
In preparation for our next workday on Sunday 24 July, members are reminded that all personal belongings must be stored inside lockers.
Any item except oars, found sitting on top of a locker or stacked up outside a locker is at risk of being binned. This also applies to any materials that have been left lying around the drying shed or workshop without a label displaying the owners name.
We look forward to welcoming as many members as possible at 09:00 on Sunday 24 July to assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of your club.
Many thanks,
The committee
Members,
There are two tickets left for the cabaret night at the VOLDAC this coming Saturday - 4th June.
If you would like them please email the website or contact a committee member.
First come first served.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
A reminder that tickets are still available for the cabaret night at the VOLDAC on Saturday 4th June. However, they are going fast so act quickly if you would like to come along and be entertained.
Tickets can be reserved within the events book behind the bar and must be paid in full before 4th June.
See you there.
The committee
Members,
Please note that Annual Membership Fees for 2022 are now due and can be paid via the following means.
Via bank transfer. If this is your preference please contact a committee member for bank details.
In person at the VOLDAC on Sunday 27th March from 12:30pm onwards.
Please note that a representative from the LLAIA will be in attendance on Sunday should anybody also wish to purchase their permit on the day. This will be on the basis that applicants have completed their permit renewal forms.
Many thanks,
The committee
Members,
A reminder that the Annual Presentation Dance is on Saturday 26 March at the VOLDAC.
Hope to see you there.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
If anybody still needs their boats moved before the fishing begins in earnest, there are two boat shifts remaining. Dates below:
Sunday 6th March 2022
Sunday 20th March 2022
As always, all help is welcome.
This conflicts with previous posts which indicated that the final two boat shifts were on 13th March and 27th March. Apologies for the miscommunication.
Regards,
The committee
Members,
A reminder that we will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Friday 25th February 2022.
We request that all members attending are seated for 7:30pm in the function suite.
Look forward to seeing you there.
The committee
Members,
With the new season fast approaching the committee would like to notify members of the following general points.
AGM
The AGM will take place in the function hall on Friday 25th February 2022. Please make the effort to attend.
Annual Presentation Dance
The Annual Presentation Dance is scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th March. Given that life now appears to be slowly returning to normal we hope to see old friends and fellow members out in force for what should be a great night.
General Boat Maintenance
Please remember to stop by the club on occasion to check your boat and bail it out if required. Likewise, if you notice that somebody else’s boat needs bailed then let them or a committee member know.
Boat Shifts
There are still a few boat shifts to go if you need to move your boat or would to just help out or shoot the breeze. Dates as follows:
06.02.2022
20.02.2022
13.03.2022
27.03.2022
Gas Bottles
We would like to remind members that gas bottles cannot be stored on the premises as they are a fire hazard. Any found lying around will be removed at the next boat shift or work day if not before.
Public Rescue Equipment (PRE)
PRE has been installed on 8 bridges over the River Leven that have pedestrian access. Fire Scotland and the Partnership Approach to Water Safety) (PAWS) Group have requested that VOLDAC members report any deficiencies with this equipment should any be observed
Each bridge will receive 2 x lifebelts with rope attached.
Where access is pedestrian only a lifebelt will be located at each end of the bridge.
Where access is foot and vehicle a life belt will be located in the centre of the bridge on each side of the carriageway to reduce the need to cross traffic.
The bridges are as follows:
Balloch Bridge
Lomond Road Bridge
Stuckie Bridge
Bonhill Bridge
Renton Bridge
Leven Bridge (A82)
Artizan / Dalreoch Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge
Any issues can be reported to Scott McLelland on 07772442950.
Hope to see you down the club or up the Loch soon.
Kind regards,
The committee
Members,
Happy New Year to all members, family and friends. All the best for 2022!
With another new season just around the corner, please note that the remaining boat shifts are as follows:
09.01.2022
23.01.2022
06.02.2022
20.02.2022
13.03.2022
27.03.2022
As always, it would be great to have good attendance at each shift in order to assist with moving boats around the facilities. Many hands make light work!
If you wish to reserve a space in any of the work sheds, add your name and the dates requested on the lists which have been put up in the rod room.
Finally, a reminder to keep an eye on your boats when they are moored on the pontoons. If your boat needs bailed out then don’t leave it too long. And if you notice that somebody else’s boat needs bailed out then please let them know or inform a committee member.
Many thanks,
The committee
Address: VOLDAC, Fisherwood, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 0TJ
Phone: 01389 757843
Mobile 07984 767859
Email: stephen.squires@ymail.com