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Members.
As this year’s memberships rapidly come to a close and we start looking towards 2024/25 can I ask all members to please log into RADAS’s Clubmate.
The link is found on the RADAS website or following this link.
https://richmondangling.org.uk/membership.
PLEASE do not open up another account as this only causes more issues.
If I can ask you to use your email address that you have previously given to RADAS as this will be part of your profile. Clubmate will then send you an email to activate your account.
A few members have stated they are not receiving emails from RADAS or Clubmate and we believe this is down to profiles not being completed.
There may be exceptions and I will deal with those as they arrive.
When logged in can I again ask for members to fill in their full profile including a passport size photograph.
If you are having problems could you email me on Radasmembershipsecretary@gmail.com
and not make entries on the RADAS Facebook page. Emails are sent directly to my laptop and phone and I will respond asap.
Please share with those you know to be members as not everyone will review the RADAS news page.
Many thanks and tight lines🎣
Kev Woodcock
RADAS Membership Secretary
We are proud to announce that The Gilling West Riverfly Group has been nominated for the BBC Springwatch Wildlife Hero Awards 2024. The group was formed after the disastrous pollution incident which took place in April 2023 when thousands of litres of digestate entered a watercourse from a Farm at Hutton Magna. The pollution flowed for over twelve hours and resulted in a total fish kill in the beck from the village of Dalton, through Ravensworth, Gilling West and Skeeby, all the way to the Swale at Brompton. A distance of eight miles as the crow flies. The EA designated the incident as Category 1, the highest and most serious designation. Local residents were appalled that a tidal wave of filth was allowed to flow through the midst of their communities and by the catastrophic effect it was having on nature. There were concerns for public health and in particular the well being of children and dogs should they come into contact with any of the toxic waste. There was huge interest from the media with reports appearing in local newspapers, on BBC and ITV television and in some national newspapers. Local politicians expressed their outrage including our Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond.
The Riverfly Group was set up to monitor the recovery of the beck. It consists of anglers from Gilling West Fly Fishers, Richmond And District Angling Society and volunteers from the local community. Equipment was purchased and training courses organised with funds from the two angling clubs, The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust and Gilling West Parish Council.
Every month teams go out and monitor eleven sites (all officially registered with the EA) checking on the invertebrate population. The data collected is used to evaluate the recovery of life in the beck. There are eight key indicator species. Samples are taken and every specimen is identified, counted and recorded. It is a slow methodical process.
The Environment Agency recognises the importance of the work being carried out and have nominated the group for the prestigious BBC Springwatch Wildlife Hero Award 2024.
Tickets are available now.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/richmondanddistrictanglingsociety/1146610
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers. It was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and launched in October 2010. In 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram.
Users can upload photos and videos, apply various filters to enhance their content, and share it on their Instagram profile or other social media platforms. Instagram also supports direct messaging, where users can send private messages and engage in conversations.
One of the key features of Instagram is the "feed," where users can see updates from accounts they follow. Additionally, Instagram has introduced various features over the years, such as Stories (temporary posts that disappear after 24 hours), IGTV (long-form video content), Reels (short-form videos), and more.
Instagram has become a powerful platform for personal expression, social networking, and marketing. It is widely used by individuals, celebrities, influencers, businesses, and organizations to connect with their audience and share visual content.
https://www.instagram.com/richmond_angling1?igsh=cnpyc3BiY28yZGZ1&utm_source=qr
Twitter, or any social media platform, can offer several benefits to organizations like the Richmond And District Angling Society in terms of engaging with members, raising the club's profile, and attracting new members. Here are some potential benefits:
To maximize the benefits, it's essential to have a well-planned social media strategy, including consistent posting, engagement with followers, and a focus on content that resonates with the target audience.
https://twitter.com/Richmondangling
SOS carry out water quality monitoring at various locations on the river in the environs of Richmond.
RADAS are in discussions with SOS to see if we can work together on invertebrate monitoring.
The RADAS Club Clothing store is now open. Members can purchase a range of T shirts, polo shirts, fleeces, waterproof jackets, body warmers, hats etc all with our club initials and logo.
Log into your Clubmate account and on the home screen you will see a tile called Club Clothing.
Click on the tile to go to the store.
Good selection of sizes and colours.
Purchase online.
Thanks to Steve Plumb for setting this up for us!
The RADAS Members Only Facebook Group now has a buy and sell function. This is a great way to find a new home for items you no longer require or maybe pick up a bargain. Posting items is easy.
Give it a try.
Already on Facebook. Go here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3606277319660662/buy_sell_discussion
Not on Facebook. Create an account here:
https://www.facebook.com/
Attention All Members
RADAS will now be using Clubmate to manage memberships online.
You can register and log in to your profile via this link - https://richmondanddistrictanglingsociety.clubmate.co.uk/register
When logging in for the first time please ensure you use the email address that you previously provided to the club.
After you have logged in please update your profile information and upload a photo for ID purposes i.e. full face as if you were applying for a passport or membership card.
You will be able to buy your 2024 membership online from the beginning of March.
When you apply for your new membership the system requires you to complete the profile information and provide an ID photo before making payment.
If you have any questions or need any help with using Clubmate, please refer to the Member Resources link below first.
If you are still experiencing problems please contact me directly.
Clubmate app
You can also manage your memberships, make bookings and keep your details up to date whilst on the go via the Clubmate app.
Click here to download the iOS app on the app store.
Click here to download the Android app via Google Play.
Once downloaded, you will need to enter your existing email address and password in order to login for the first time. If you cannot remember your password, click on the reset password link and follow the prompts.
Regards
Kev Woodcock
Membership Secretary
mob 07927001266
Save Our Swale campaigners have been approached by Mark Barrow, the underwater film maker best known for his work diving into the River Wharfe’s pollution.
“We had a wonderful offer from Mark Barrow from Beneath British Waters to do a film for Save Our Swale.
“Mark has provided all the major tv channels with sewage-related footage above and below the waterline and campaigns himself for Yorkshire’s rivers.”
Brown Trout on Coldbath Road, Harrogate will offer RADAS members with proof of membership for current year 15% discount.
Tim Brown offers clothing, fishing and shooting gear, all hand picked for a range of prices from beginner to seasoned anglers with Shakespeare, Reddington, sage and Hardy. Clothing by Schoffel. It is a lovely shop and well worth a visit.
They also stock some rather wonderful locally tied hair wing salmon flies on large single irons in true Megan Boyd style.
This great deal has been negotiated for us by new committee member Jonathan Tomlinson.
Committee member Cressida Tomlinson is arranging a Euronymphing masterclass for our members. Former England all rivers champion, Fred Bainbridge will be sharing his knowledge and expertise. The cost will be £40 per person and will include a buffet lunch. This is open to RADAS members only.
We will announce when bookings go live. Keep checking the website. There are only ten places available. Location: River Swale, Richmond area.
The committee are delighted to welcome Ian Bosher (right) and Jonathan Tomlinson (left) onto the team. Ian will be coordinating our water testing and riverfly monitoring. Jonathan will be our legal advisor.
The AGM was very positive this morning. Reports were presented by the chairman, secretary and treasurer. A new constitution was presented and passed. Revised angling rules were presented and passed. In both cases there were no objections and voting to accept was unanimous. They have been uploaded and are available to view on the website. More details about the AGM to follow.
RADAS Chairman Ron Wood paid a visit to one of the local primary schools to help a group of year 5 children learn about map reading and rivers. Ron, who is also a member of the Angling Trust believes that encouraging children to be interested in nature and the countryside is really important. Richmond And District Angling Society is engaged in various projects designed to improve the ecology of the River Swale and are keen to spread the word. The club works closely with other organisations such as The Wild Trout Trust , The Dales Rivers Trust and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. There is a huge interest in partnership working and community engagement. By informing and educating children we hope that they will develop a love of nature that will stay with them when they are adults.
Thanks
Ron
Any member planning to come to the AGM is requested to inform Allan Harder, the Secretary, as soon as possible. Click the button below to contact the Secretary. Thank you.
A team of new, existing and prospective RADAS members spent a couple of hours on 19th November collecting litter around the Batts, Station Bend and down to Peg 3. There was gladly less rubbish to be found than we might have expected, but we still filled half a dozen bags (2 alone from under the bridge on the Batts side). Plenty of the usual suspects were found (bottles, takeaway cartons, assorted plastic), but we also found a mobile phone and a surprising amount of clothing!
Many thanks to Mark and Peter (who drove up from Wetherby to help), Ian, William, Ron, and of course George.
There will be another litter pick in the spring, details to follow nearer the time.
The committee are delighted to welcome Pat Bush and Cressida Tomlinson onto the team. They will be tremendous assets to RADAS as they have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Holly is the daughter of RADAS member Ronnie Kane and at eight years of age is the club’s youngest member. She is also the youngest of three generations of the same family who are club members. Her fishing journey began with July’s Get Fishing event, and she has since been out with family and friends, apparently perfecting an amazing cast!
Not content to learn how to fish, Holly also took on the role of meeter and greeter at July’s event, and has since also helped with the monthly riverfly monitoring. She has proved to be a real asset. Well done Holly!
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