AGM:

Tuesday, 17th February 2026,

Petersfield Community Centre, Love Ln, Petersfield GU31 4BW

7:00pm

I wish to remind all members about the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 17th February. This event is crucial for our members as we will discuss key updates, share insights on our progress over the past year, and outline our goals for the future. Your participation is essential, as it enables us to gather valuable feedback and strengthen the sense of unity among our members.

We hope for a strong turnout from all members, as your presence and input are vital to the success of our club. We welcome all donations to the Raffle and encourage contributions of items or services to enhance the Raffle experience. These contributions support our cause and offer exciting opportunities for members to win great prizes. Every contribution counts, and your generosity will significantly impact our initiatives.

We look forward to seeing you there! Your involvement is what strengthens our club, and together, we can achieve remarkable things. Mark your calendars, and let’s make this AGM a memorable and productive gathering! Attendees can enter the "Members Free Membership Draw".

We encourage a strong attendance, as your participation is crucial. Various roles within the committee are vacant and we urge members to come forward and help steer the club in a positive direction. (Role description can found attached to this newsletter)

During the break, you can renew your membership in person and receive a £5 discount for attendees. We now accept card payments.

We are grateful for all raffle donations, as they support our Development Programme, which focuses on improving the skills of the next generation of anglers. Every contribution is appreciated. Enjoy both hot and cold beverages during the event.

The agenda will be published and accessible through the members area on the website, which also includes the minutes from last year's meeting.

We hope to see many of you there!

 

Nyewood Update

As mentioned in my last newsletter, we are continuing to work with the relevant departments regarding the recent Otter discovery.

Despite the questions and setbacks this has caused, the committee is determined to proceed with improvement plans at Nyewood, including the use of deterrents. It remains unclear if the Otter is a resident or just passing through; only time will tell. On a positive note, there is no evidence indicating that the Otter has targeted the top pond. As a result, we received approval to continue with our stocking programme. Last week, 500 Tench and 60 Chub were introduced into the top pond.

I must stress that significant groundwork is required before buying or installing any Otter deterrent and before submitting a funding application. Preparations should be in place to ensure readiness for installing any deterrent. Therefore, we urge you to participate and assist in all upcoming work parties. The faster this is accomplished, the sooner an application can be submitted and processed.

We encourage you to frequently visit the website and Facebook page to stay updated on work party dates.

The upcoming session is planned for Sunday, 8th February at Nyewood, starting at 9:00 am.

 

Other news:

Additionally, this month, 5-6 C3 hand-selected Carp are scheduled for delivery to Harting Combe.

A report has been submitted to the committee about three young males engaging in lure fishing at Harting Combe. These individuals are not members of the club. If you observe anything suspicious or are uncertain, please reach out to the warden, Alex Munday. His contact information is available on the notice board.

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A temporary measure is currently in effect at Bopeep Pond because the car park is not suitable for vehicles. This situation will be monitored and reviewed daily.

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We are continuing to accept donations of used fishing tackle for our Development Programme. These items are given to our junior members or newcomers to angling. Items not suitable for passing on are sold at boot sales, with all proceeds supporting the Development Programme to inspire future generations of anglers. If you have donations, please reach out to Shaun at thepdac@gmail.com.

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As previously noted, the AGM is approaching quickly. We have a lot to share with you, and it would be great to see members present.

 

Let's hope for better weather in the coming weeks so we can return to the banks.

Tight lines.

Steve Chapman.

PDAC Chairman