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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.
Court Lodge Farm – Restricted Access – Check Before Visiting
If you are planning on visiting Court Lodge Farm, please be aware that the new landowner has put an additional combination lock on the gate. Please contact the KAPS Secretary for the combination before you visit the venue.
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...
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...
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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