🚨 Breaking News – House of Lords backs chalk streams amendment! The House of Lords has supported the Bishop of Norwich’s amendment to give stronger protection to chalk streams in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Stuart Singleton-White, Head of Advocacy at the Angling Trust, said: “The test for the government is now to accept it and not seek to remove this increased protection when the Bill returns to the Commons.” The Angling Trust welcomes this step — but the fight isn’t over. 💧 Now’s the time to act: write to your MP and urge them to support the chalk stream amendment! 👉 Read more: anglingtrust.net/2025/10/28/… #ChalkStreams #AnglingTrust #ProtectOurRivers #ProtectPromoteDevelop

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🎣🎣Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week The Angling Trust is proud to support Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week which runs from today until Sunday, 13 October and is organised by the NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit. This year, the focus is on how parents and carers can help to bring out the best in their child. Your support means everything - whether your child is taking part in an angling match, seeking a personal best catch, or just fishing for fun, your encouragement helps bring out their best. Here's how you can play your part: 👉 Listen to your child. 👉 Keep angling fun. 👉 Respect everyone. 👉 See something? Say something. There's more information to support you here: thecpsu.org.uk/parents/keepi… The Angling Trust website has a wealth of safeguarding resources for clubs, parents, carers, children and adults: anglingtrust.net/safeguardin… Need further advice? Di Murray, our Safeguarding Lead Officer, can be contacted on safeguarding@anglingtrust.net Look out for lots more useful information for parents and carers on the Angling Trust Facebook page throughout the week. #CPSU #PlayYourPart #KYCSIS25 #ProtectPromoteDevelop

A campaign by the Angling Trust and local anglers to overturn a council decision to ban fishing at a Derbyshire lake has received coverage on the BBC. North East Derbyshire District Council agreed on Monday to review their earlier decision not to renew Clay Cross Angling Association's five-year licence to fish at Wingerworth Lido, near Chesterfield. It's a huge step forward but we'll continue to support anglers in the fight to ensure fishing returns to the Lido. Read the BBC report here: Council to review angling ban at Wingerworth Lido after backlash bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33r… #ProtectPromoteDevelop #StopTheBan

🚨 Angling Trust leads fight to defend fishing at Wingerworth Lido The Angling Trust has called on Derbyshire councillors to overturn an “ideologically driven” ban on angling at Wingerworth Lido – a much-loved community beauty spot near Chesterfield. A motion is set to be debated on Monday 22 September that could reverse the ban and put the future of the Lido back into proper public consultation. In its briefing to councillors, the Angling Trust and Clay Cross Angling Club have strongly challenged claims made against anglers – showing that: 🎣 Club volunteers clear litter and protect the environment. 🦆 Ample space is left undisturbed for wildlife. 💧 The approved use of pond dye helps tackle damaging weed growth and algae. 🐟 Fish stocks are healthy and balanced. Martin Salter, Angling Trust Policy Chief, said: "The council processes were flawed, the public consultation virtually non-existent, and the reasons for banning Britain’s most popular outdoor sport taken with zero justification or evidence, save to satisfy those with an ideological hatred of angling. We have made a powerful case for the ban to be set aside and new plans drawn up for the future of Wingerworth Lido involving the whole community, including local anglers who have cared for this special place for generations.” 👉 Read the full story here: anglingtrust.net/2025/09/20/… #ProtectPromoteDevelop #AnglingTrust

Look Up It's Live! With power lines carrying voltages up to 132,000 volts, our trade partners Northern Powergrid is urging anglers to tackle safety before you set off: 👉 Look Up It’s Live! Take a good look around, behind, and above you. 👉 Stay away from the electricity network. 👉 Change your route to avoid power lines. 👉 Treat overhead cables as live and remember – electricity jumps gaps. 👉 Observe all warning signs. 👉 Carry your rod horizontally. 👉 Report near-misses with power lines. Call Northern Powergrid on 105 and let the fishery owner know. Download a free angling safety leaflet: northernpowergrid.com/connec… #LookUpIt'sLive #StaySafe #ProtectPromoteDevelop

🎣🎣 Angling needs environmental champions! 🏆🏆 There are lots of ways you can help protect the waters we love to fish. Why not organise a litter pick with fellow anglers, recycle discarded line through the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme or get your club involved in water quality monitoring through our Anglers Against Pollution campaign? You can find advice on these and loads more in our new Best Practice Guide for Freshwater Angling. 👉 anglingtrust.net/wp-content/… #AnglingBestPractice #FishResponsibly #ProtectPromoteDevelop #CheckCleanDry

🐟🐟 Fish care starts with you! 🎣🎣 Handle with wet hands, unhook gently, and keep time out of water to a minimum. Protect the fish you love to catch – it’s all in the new Best Practice Guide for Freshwater Angling. 👉 anglingtrust.net/wp-content/… #AnglingBestPractice #FishResponsibly #ProtectPromoteDevelop

With a heatwave on the way, we want to remind anglers about the need to protect yourselves from the sun's harmful rays to avoid the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. • Slap on sunscreen of at least Factor 30 before you go fishing. • Wear a cap or better still a wide-brimmed hat to protect eyes, head, face and neck. • Wear sunglasses - wraparound are best. • Where possible, fish in the shade or sit under an umbrella - especially between the hours of 11am-3pm. • Always take plenty of drinking water with you. You can download our 'Fishing in the Sun' advice here: anglingtrust.net/wp-content/… The Melanoma Fund has further information about how to protect yourself here: melanoma-fund.co.uk/ #MelanomaFund #ProtectPromoteDevelop #StaySafe

The Angling Trust are excited to announce a renewed partnership with Clubmate! Clubmate is the leading all-in-one management platform for clubs, fisheries and syndicates. It stands out from other solutions because it’s run by anglers who actively sit on committees and manage fisheries, so they’re no strangers to the challenges, and the opportunities, faced by the angling community day-to-day. Their secure, user-friendly platform has been created to simplify memberships, ticket sales and payments so that clubs can eliminate admin, attract more members and keep current ones coming back. And as an exclusive offer, Angling Trust member clubs and fisheries receive 20% off their Clubmate Subscription. You can read more in this blog here: anglingtrust.net/2025/04/16/… Or speak to Clubmate directly at 03339 874677, email hello@clubmate.co.uk or visit their website: clubmate.fish/ #Clubmate #ProtectPromoteDevelop #AnglingTrust

✅ Penny Gane of @fishlegal_ delivers the good news to Martin Smith, Honorary Secretary of the Pickering Fishery Association that they have won a court case mandating the UK government to clean up rivers nationwide. 💧 The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) failed in its legal duty to protect waterways, specifically citing the pollution of the Upper Costa Beck in North Yorkshire. 🙌It's a huge win for rivers and anglers as this decision compels the government to implement specific measures to restore the health of rivers across the country. #EveryRiverCounts #AnglersAgainstPollution #fishlegal #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop

🌿 Jungle Rudd 🌿 "When that float goes under, that's what I live for" Alan Blair's ability to adapt to different fishing situations is why he's one of the best in the business. We followed Alan, on a day session in his home town, where he demonstrated he's just as at home with a float rod and a tub of maggots as he is with a Nash scope and a bag of boilies. What's your favourite method of fishing? Full film out this Sunday at 6pm on YouTube & our Facebook page #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop #floatfishing

⚠️ New data published today shows sewage spills continuing at an unacceptable rate ⚠️ "These pollution figures are, once again, highly disappointing. Both the water industry and environmental regulators are making ‘snail-paced’ progress in addressing this long-standing national scandal. It is evident that England’s wastewater infrastructure is not fit for purpose, and with water bills and investment rising steeply over the next five years, the public has a right to see a significant decrease in the volume of untreated sewage entering rivers and seas. Whilst it is encouraging to hear that the Environment Agency plans to increase the number of annual inspections from the current pitifully low figure of 800 to over 11,000 in the next two years, this effort will be largely pointless unless action is taken against polluting water companies operating in breach of their permits. Just 35 of last year’s 800 investigations are set to be taken forward to the next stage—hardly the tough legal deterrent that is needed, and has been promised by the government." Full article: gov.uk/government/news/envir…. #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop #anglersagainstpollution

🎣 💙 For @marinagibson25 fishing is a legacy. Inspired by her mother’s love for angling, Marina’s journey proves that passion, perseverance, and family can shape a lifelong connection to the water. 🌊🎣 🎬 To watch the full film click here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Cfxh-amp… #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInAngling #IWD2025 #WeFishAsOne #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop

🎣 Celebrating Women in Angling | International Women's Day 🎣 💙 From record-breaking catches to conservation and community leadership, generations of women have shaped the world of angling. 🎣 On #InternationalWomensDay we honour trailblazers like Georgina Ballantine and Clementina Morison, alongside today’s female anglers who are inspiring the next generation. Join us in celebrating the achievements and the growing presence of women on the bank, at sea, and in the fight to protect fish and clean water! 🎣 💙 To read the full blog click here 👉 ecs.page.link/72u6G #WomenInAngling #IWD2025 #WeFishAsOne #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop

📸 Not many people have a Roach photo album like our CEO Jamie Cook 📸 If you missed it, our latest film see's Jamie head to the Hampshire Avon in search of Roach, whilst discussing his work at the Angling Trust. Full film: youtu.be/Ommj_4Yvf-M?si=bZxn… #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop #fishing #roach

Vacancy: Communications and Social Media Officer (Fish Legal) Fish Legal are a unique not-for-profit membership association with a track record of using the law to combat pollution and other threats to fish and the water environment. Now they are looking for a self-motivated communications professional to help tell their story to everyone who cares about healthy rivers, lakes and seas. Could that be you? anglingtrust.net/about-us/an… #FishLegal #ProtectPromoteDevelop

💧 Chasing Roach on the Avon 💧 'We Care Because We Fish'. Full film coming soon 🎬 #anglingtrust #protectpromotedevelop #fishing #roach

🧠🎣Young people turn to fishing for its anxiety-busting effects 🧠🎣 So say The Times.... Angling Trust ambassador, Amie Battams commented: “Three hours goes so fast on the river, and it’s such a buzz being outside,” she said. “That’s why young people like it, I think.” Jamie Cook CEO, Angling Trust said: “Since the Covid lockdowns, many young people have rediscovered the value of being outdoors, and ­angling provides the perfect way to ­escape screens, breathe fresh air, and engage with the natural world. Spending time by the water, surrounded by the countryside, has proven benefits for ­wellbeing and reducing stress.” Young or old, let us know why you go fishing in the comments. #anglingtrust #fishing #ProtectPromoteDevelop Link to the the full article: thetimes.com/uk/society/arti…

Major boost in the fight against pollution! We’re delighted to announce that Angling Direct will become a sponsor of our Anglers Against Pollution campaign. The partnership reflects Angling Direct’s commitment to help the angling community protect the UK’s waterways for the future of angling and the benefit of the whole community who enjoy being by the waterside. Angling Direct will provide essential support to the Angling Trust’s rapidly expanding Water Quality Monitoring Network, an innovative citizen science project which empowers anglers to monitor and report on water quality across England and Wales to provide critical data to address pollution. Since its launch in May 2022, the WQMN has enrolled anglers from 280 angling clubs who have conducted over 8,500 water quality tests on over 220 rivers across England and Wales, revealing the impact of pollution on freshwater ecosystems. A huge thank you to Angling Direct for their support! Read more: anglingdirect.co.uk/blog/pos… Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=8hSmabW7… #AnglersAgainstPollution #AnglingDirect #ProtectPromoteDevelop