KAPS News
All the latest news, articles and information.Paddlesworth Ecological Survey W/C 8th August
Please note, an ecological survey is to be carried out at Paddlesworth week commencing Monday 8th August, so there may be a team of people present around the complex undertaking survey work.
Match 17th July – Change of Venue
Due to excessive weed growth at Hoo it has been decided to move the match to Ulcombe on 17th July:- New venue Ulcombe 17th July All specie to count as it is a pre-arranged change not an enforced change on the day (i.e. flooded river) Draw 0800 hrs to allow people who...
Boughton Monchelsea Scouts Camp (22/7 – 30/7)
The Scouts group at Boughton Monchelsea will be using their land around the lakes for their annual camping week from Friday 22th July to Saturday 30th July 2022. Additionally, a number of the scouts will be going for the Angling badge and will be fishing on Sunday...
Adding Third Rod and Night Fishing Options
Now that the membership renewal period is coming to a close it has become clear that a good number of members are going to want to add Night Fishing and/or Third Rod options to their membership. When members do apply for an additional option we want to add the option...
KAPS AGM Details and Agenda
Kingfisher Angling and Preservation Society Annual General Meeting 2022 To be held at: The Inn on the Lake Hotel A2, Watling Street, Gravesend, DA12 3HB Thursday 12th May 2022 at 7.30pm. Download the Agenda here: AGM Agenda 2022
Paddlesworth Skip
Please note that the Skip located by the gate at Paddlesworth is NOT TO BE USED for the next few weeks owing to repairs being carried out on it. Until then please make sure you take all rubbish home with you. Many thanks for your cooporation. The committee.
KAPS COVID-19 Measures
Please be mindful of the recent Covid-19 outbreak and keep your hands clean especially when using the onsite toilets and after handling the padlocks, keep your distance where possible, and do not attend any venues if you are unwell. Whilst things are returning to...
Paddlesworth Work Party Weekend
The dates for the work party weekend for 2022 are 3p.m. Friday May 13th to 3p.m. Sunday 15 May Please keep an eye on the Paddlesworth notice board for more information. The venue will be closed for fishing on this weekend except for volunteers at the work party who...
Paddlesworth Road – Closure 5th April
Please note that a road closure is planned on the Paddlesworth Road from 5th April 2022 for up to ine day between the hours of 9:30 and 15:30. The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signage displayed on site and the works will be displayed on...
KINGFISHER NEWS – JANUARY 2022
AWARD OF LIFE MEMBERSHIPS It is with great pleasure we inform members of the award of Life Memberships to three of our long-standing bailiffs. Congratulations to Steve Cole, Peter Money and to Dave Rowe. Peter and Dave have worked at the Hoo complex over many years,...
Tree Surgeons on Pollard Road Bank – 17/18th January
Please be aware - tree surgeons are working on the Pollard road bank (unexpectedly!). They hope to finish tomorrow, Tuesday 18th January
Burrows Lake – Open
The work on the Burrows lake path has now been completed, therefore the lake is now open for angling as usual. We are sorry that it had to be closed for so long, but we hope that you will understand why, when you see what a fantastic job the contractors have done....
Burrows Closure – From 11th October
Dear members, As from the morning of the 11th of October, there will be contractors upgrading the existing path on the field side of the Burrows lake, to hopefully combat the forming of extremely muddy areas in wet conditions. Due to plant machinery constantly working...
Tree Maintenance – Pollard – 6-9 September
Please note that contractors will be trimming the trees on the Snodland side of the Pollard from Monday to Thursday, 6th - 9th September.
Parking at Newenden
As from 1st July, a number of private vehicles from Bournes of Newenden will be using our car park. The vehicles will only be parking Monday - Friday.
Toilets, guests tickets and latest Covid update. May 2021.
Under the new guidelines, toilets at Paddlesworth and Hoo will be made available during Wednesday 19th May. Guest tickets are now on sale again at the outlets listed on your membership card. When visiting our venues, please maintain social distancing with no large...
Re-Opening 07:00am Monday 29th March
Now that the latest government Covid guidelines have been fully interpreted by the Angling Trust, KAPS venues will available to members for full fishing with effect from 7 a.m. on Monday 29th March. This is the recommendation of the Angling Trust but we should all be...
Newenden Bridge
Kent County Council have commissioned an investigation into integrity of the bridge on the R. Rother at Newenden. The work will be carried on Tue 9th - Fri 12th March 2021. Non-KAPS vehicles will be using our car park for these four days.
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