KAPS News

All the latest news, articles and information.
 
Paddlesworth Road – Closure 5th April

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...

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KINGFISHER NEWS – JANUARY 2022

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,...

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Burrows Lake – Open

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....

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Burrows Closure – From 11th October

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...

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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.

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Toilets, guests tickets and latest Covid update. May 2021.

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...

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Re-Opening 07:00am Monday 29th March

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...

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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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KAPS Newsletter – January 2021

KAPS Newsletter – January 2021

Dear Members, I hope you are all keeping well and safe in these unprecedented times. The latest Coronavirus lockdown has resulted in our first major interruption to fishing during the pandemic. The committee has therefore decided to forego any price increases for the...

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Lockdown – All Venues Closed Until Further Notice

Lockdown – All Venues Closed Until Further Notice

Dear Members. Updated 8th January 2021 We are sorry to announce that all KAPS venues will remain closed until further notice. We have taken this decision in order to lessen the possibility of further spreading the Covid-19 virus at a time the local NHS facilities are...

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Leg of Mutton Lake – Boughton Monchelsea

Leg of Mutton Lake – Boughton Monchelsea

We have been advised that we have had a large limb break on a large tree at the far end of the Leg of Mutton lake. The broken limb is currently caught up and hanging. The limb is being removed, but for the time being we would advise members to avoid fishing at that...

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Algal Bloom at Paddlesworth

Algal Bloom at Paddlesworth

We are experiencing an algal bloom at Paddlesworth on the Pollard and Pads Lakes. It is possible that this is the toxic Blue-green Algae and members should avoid contact with the algae. We have requested help from the Environment Agency in confirming that this is a...

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Joe Skinner

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news of Joe Skinner's death. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. Our thoughts and condolences go to his family at this time. He will be sadly missed by all his friends that he went fishing...

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