As it is almost the Festive Season, I thought it would be appropriate to let the Club know what has been happening over the past few months. Firstly, the Club has ordered the stock fish for Groes faen (Bishops) pond, which will consist of 250 Bream, 200 crucians and 200 Tench.
Barry Ponds will receive a stock of 100 still water barbel, which is a trial stocking and will give members yet another species to target. These we hope will be delivered early in the New Year. Pyscodlin Mawr will receive 300 Crucian carp.

Many of our groups have now completed their annual Competitions and will now start resuming their events in the Spring of 2014, but it is fair to say, all our individual groups have been really well supported throughout the year, so many thanks for everyone's efforts.
The Junior Section are holding their Xmas comp this Saturday (14th Dec) and I am told Santa will be making an appearance.

New Years Eve, the Club is holding a Charity comp to raise money for a 5 year old young Lady that needs everyone's support, (details on the web site) which we hope to fill every peg on Treoes, so if you have not yet entered, then please try and make the time and join in. The Club has donated a senior and a junior 2014 License as prizes, but also we have some excellent raffle prizes for the day. So even if your not available to fish, please pop along to the pond and buy some raffle tickets.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Club, to wish all our members and their families a peaceful and a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Good luck and tight lines to everyone who will be venturing out over the festive season to test out the tackle that Santa left them under the Christmas Tree.

Paul Addecott (Hon Sec)

Just a reminder that YOU MUST register for the Junior Xmas comp' before the 7th Dec. The comp' is on the 14th December, not long to go! The draw will be at 10:00 am and we will fish till 1pm when Santa arrives, bring some bait and we'll provide the whips!!


Don't presume Santa knows you are coming! call his helper Rob Clarke 07929785265 today to register!

Application forms are  available for the 2014/2015 Season.

Applications made on this form will run up to March 2015, if you apply from December 2013 this gives you three months free fishing.
By applying early it helps our membership secretary when it comes to the new season rush.
Please print the form below and follow the instructions on the application.

Application 2014/2015 in MS Word.

Application 2014/2015 Adobe PDF.

The Club will be holding a Competition at Treoes Pond on Tuesday 31st December 2013 (New Years Eve) to help raise funds for 5 year old Cerys.

Cerys was born 11 weeks premature and as a result has been diagnosed with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. This was caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain at birth, leaving parts of the brain damaged. This means that her mobility is severely effected. Cerys can't sit unaided let alone stand or walk, the simple things that her classmates take for granted. Cerys is completely dependent on a wheelchair and her one/one support at school. Despite all of this Cerys is a fantastic character. She has a smile for everyone she meets and manages very quickly to become the center of attention in everything she does because or her wicked personality. She is very determined little girl and this has proven a massive benefit to her development and any challenge she has been faced with so far at such a young age.

Wye Cup rescheduled date: Important Update.
Following correspondence with Monmouth Rowing Club, we have been advised that a Regatta is taking Place on the Monmouth Stretch of the Wye on Sunday 8th Dec. Therefore we have agreed to move the Club Competition to Sunday 1st Dec.

The 2013 Wye Cup Competition will be held on the Clubs Monmouth Stretch of the River Wye. Any Club member who would like to enter, please either email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07804 097857 (after 6pm).
Places will be limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Only Members of GAC are permitted to enter.
The draw for pegs will take place at 09.00 at Dixton Church and fishing will be 10am to 4pm.

The latest Natural Resources Wales Autumn Newsletter contains an article on Gribbles covert, The collaborative project between NRW and the club enabled the construction of 18 new angling platforms including ‘all ability’ anglers pegs (located adjacent disabled anglers parking). A new bridge crossing and pathway along the true right hand bank included much improved step and ramp access to the new pegs.

Natural Resources Wales Autumn Newsletter 2013.

It has become apparent that Canoe Wales are lobbying the Welsh Assembly in order they gain unrestricted access to Welsh river systems, that if agreed, could endanger not only our clubs fishing, but all river fishing in Wales.
The attached documents are information for everyone so please take time to write to your Welsh Assembly Member and show your support for Angling in Wales, as it is you, by paying your rod license fee are the only River users that have a right to use the river systems. Canoe Wales want unrestricted access for free.

What this is all about: Campaign for Canoeist Access To Inland Water. (Adobe PDF)

Welsh Assembly Members you must Lobby: Find Your Local Welsh Assembly Member. (Adobe PDF)

What you should put into your letters: Access Letter Suggestions. (Adobe PDF)

This is not compulsory, but as Anglers who pay for the right to fish our river systems, please take a bit of time to write to as many AM's as you can.

For more information please see http://www.fisheries.org.uk

Mixed Pairs Match on Carols Lake Barry, Saturday 19th October.
Draw pegs at 9am, fishing 10am-4pm.
Any club members interested in taking part please contact Amanda on 07837130351.