Amanda Joseph

Hello everyone thought I'd give you an update on our annual charity New Years Eve's match that was held at Treoes last week, this years Charity was to raise money for an electric wheelchair for my niece Rhiannon who has a very rare condition Ichthyosis, which affects her mobility,  at present while in school she has to rely on friend to push her from class to class, but as you can appreciate she would far rather be independent in her mobility, having a electric wheelchair will go towards giving her the independence we able bodied people take for granted.

We were really lucky with the weather, it stayed dry but was still very cold seeing a large section of the lake frozen when we arrived at 8.30 and remained so most of the day.

With 24 anglers Fishing for four hours was hard work but there was some good weights caught, and we saw young Ashley Hoare being the winner so congratulations to him and he get a years club membership as his prize.

It only leaves me now to thank everyone for their support, massive thank you to all those who contributed raffle prizes, we had a visit from Go outdoors Cardiff who donated a prize.

Massive thank you to those who supported me on the day Carol Edwards and Donna Hoare who helped with everything, Carol provided us with her stunning Welsh cakes and her now famous corn-beef pie. Ta to my Mam for the lovely soup that warmed everyone one at the end of the match, Thanks to Paul Addecott and Albert Smith for the practical support that if I was  honest, would not have been able to do without them.

Lastly but by no means least I would like to thank all the people who came along, for those who braved the weather and fished, all those who called in to show their support buying raffle tickets, thanks to those anglers who donated to the fund even though they were not able to attend and to those non anglers who felt that it was good cause.

I am so pleased to announce that the grand total raised on the day was £438 which leaves feeling extremely proud and privileged to call you all my friends without you this would not have been possible.

Over the past months, Committee members have been negotiating with the Land Owner at Llantrythid Lake, to agree better access for our Members.  We have reached an amicable agreement with Mr Plant and have subsequently submitted the relevant planning permission requests with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to upgrade the existing access.

The proposed works will take place, if planning permission is granted, to implement a gravel track from the existing Car Park, which will extend through the two fields that members access the lake and construct a Car Park at the lake side. The new Car Park will be encompassed with a stock proof fence and farm gate for access. The Car park will be capable of parking up to 6 cars. This works as you can imagine to implement over 500 metres of track way, Car Park and new gates does come with quite a price tag, so some smaller projects we were looking at have for the time being, put on hold.

It is hoped that the work will start during the next Close season and the upgrade ready for the new season. Once we get the track way and car Park completed, we will need the help of the membership in the way of work parties to deal with the weed that is at present choking most of the pond.

If any Club member would like to take advantage of a days Pike Fishing Tuition, please call Amanda Joseph (Head Coach) on 07837 130351 If we receive enough Members who are interested, the Club will arrange a suitable day in the New Year. You can also email Amanda on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The last Pike Fishing day was very successful and 2 members landed Pike.

St Y Nyll Top Pond      Closes 31 March 2015  re opens 1st June 2015

Llantrythid Lake           Closes 14 March 2015  re opens 16 June 2015

Pyscodlin Mawr Remains Open

Gribbles Covert  Remains Open

Barry Ponds      Remains Open

Groes Faen       Remains Open

Treoes Pond      Remains Open

Cardiff Bay        Remains Open

All Club River sections will close March 14 to June 16 2015 as per NRW Close Season Rules.

Should any Maintenance works be required on still waters that are kept open, Notification of any closures will be posted on the Club Web Site and on notice boards.

The Club is asking for support from members for a work party, to be held at Bishops Pond on Sunday 2nd November. If you are able to attend, would you please call Rob Clarke on 07929 785265 (after 6pm). Tea, Coffee and possibly bacon rolls will be provided.

The Club will not close the pond to members, but there will be a lot of noise disturbance