Himalayan balsam campaign
We need your help!
We will be continuing our campaign to bring the Himalayan Balsam under control in order to protect our native flora, look after the river banks and improve access for anglers. We will be carrying out work on the following dates:
- July 6th Sunday
- July 7th Monday
- July 13th Sunday
- July 14th Monday
- July 20th Sunday
- July 21st Monday
- July 27th Sunday
- July 28th Monday
- August 3rd Sunday
- August 4th Monday
We need volunteers to help progress his important work. Please contact Allan Harder our secretary if you can give a few hours of your time.
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There are lots of ways to get involved...
We have a range of projects that we need help with. How much time you put in is entirely up to you.
Volunteering is a way to expand or share your knowledge, meet other members and find out what is going on.
We have some great people and we would love you to join us.
Anglers Against Litter
Water Quality Monitoring
Anglers Against Litter
RADAS support the Angling Trust Anglers Against Litter campaign which is sponsored by Shimano. We run two events a year. Come and join us. You might win a Shimano cap!
Riverfly Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring
Anglers Against Litter
We have teams out every month doing riverfly monitoring. An extra pair of hands is always welcome. You could even put your name down for a training course and get qualified or come and help just for fun.
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Monitoring
We are a member of the AT Water Quality Monitoring Network. We carry out testing on a monthly basis. It would be great to have a few more people to come and help. It's interesting and important work.
Operations Team (Ops)
Operations Team (Ops)
Water Quality Monitoring
The Ops Team carries out a wide range of important work including habitat improvements, clearing paths, repairing stiles and much more. It's good crack and everyone is welcome.
Junior Section
Operations Team (Ops)
Junior Section
We are keen to encourage young people to join the society and get involved in angling. Anyone under the age of seventeen can join as a junior member. We are currently looking at ways to help youngsters to take up the sport and to develop their skills.
Ladies Section
Operations Team (Ops)
Junior Section
The Society is keen to be more inclusive and we would particularly like to encourage more female participation. Please contact committee member Pat Bush to support this initiative and get involved.
Voluntary Bailiff Service
The Volunteer Bailiff Service (VBS) works with the police and the EA to help prevent illegal fishing. Full training and uniform is provided. We would like more RADAS members to sign up in order to deter poachers. If interested contact Ron Wood or Kev Woodcock for more information.
Events Team
We will be running a number of events throughout the year and would appreciate assistance. There is no requirement to be involved in planning but turning up on the day to help out would be hugely appreciated. There are always plenty of things that need to be done.
Committee
Committee
The committee exists to manage the society in the interests of the members. Anyone who is prepared to accept responsibility and play an active role is welcome to apply. We are fortunate to have a friendly and dedicated team of hard working people all doing a great job.
If interested, contact the Secretary.