Behaviour at the pond
Reports have reached the committee of poor behaviour at the pond. A couple of members who night fish (which is within the rules) are playing music (which is against the rules), drinking and smoking cannabis.
The taking of illegal drugs can bring the club into disrepute and risks Network Rail banning the club from the pond. If such behaviour is repeated the club will not hesitate to discipline the members concerned and involve the police.
Click the link below to refresh yourselves on the rules.
15 July 2021
Rats
As happens every year, it is likely that the rat population at the pond will increase through October.
The club will not take undertake the sisyphean task of trying to control the population by poisioning, trapping or shooting. As the colder weather arrives in November the population will self-correct and fall back to normal.
In the meanwhile it will help if there is no food left for them - please clear your swim of all dropped bait before you leave.
26 September 2021
Match Calendar & Results 2021/22
Matches are now underway.
See the blog page for commentary : https://www.wantageandgroveac.co.uk/blog
The full calendar is available via the button below. The committee cup needs to be rearranged.
15 July 2021
Swift Ditch Reopened
Swift ditch is now open for fishing.
Don't park in the car-park at the bottom of the lane but use the hard-standing at the top, make sure that you are not likely to impede the passing of agricultural vehicles.
Note that the landlords are still in disapute with each other so if you experience any issues please act calmly, leave the fishery if necessary and report the incident to the club.
24 September 2021
Disabled Access Platform
The BDAA have completed the installation of platforms for disabled anglers on pegs 3, 4 & 5.
The club needs to fit the access to the platforms from the road and these will be completed at a work party (date to be advised).
Click the button to go to the BDAA home page
Updated 18 June 2021
Safety First - What3words
Following a possibly tragic event at the pond recently the club reminds all members that all fisheries can be dangerous places.
If you can't swim - learn or wear a life jacket.
If you need to call the emrgency services the nearest locators are:
Pond: Postcode OX12 0DJ
What3words: "outgrown.observe.thankful".
Colmoor Farm: Postcode OX14 3DU
What3words: "leap.gifts.universally"
In both cases the What3words location is the carpark.
Learn more about What3words from the link below
18 June 2021
Working party
Due to poor attendance work parties are postponed in favour of employing contractors.
This direct cost to the club will be borne by membership fees
13 August 2021
Fishery Plan - Grove pond
There is a draft fshery plan available. This shows where your membership fees are going so we'd apprecfiate members feedback.
Please read and use the general comments page on the website if you have any comments or queries
29 June 2021
Club meetings
It is hoped that, from August, the club will be able to resume monthly meetings, open to all, in the King Alfred's Head in Wantage.
The August meeting is scheduled for Tueasday 10 August, starting at 8pm.
All members are welcome.
15 July 2021
Memberships and renewals 2021
Time has run out!
The club is now full and the membership is closed
18 June 2021
2 Rods
The club allows the use of 2 rods on the pond.
However, Envionment Agency law requires anglers to have "sufficient control" at all times. This is not possible if you are fishing a pole and have a rod out to "fish for itself", especailly if this is a crust in the lilies for the carp.
Please use your common sense otherwise the club will revisit the rule allowing 2 rods.
28 Sept 2020
Fishing Restrictions lifted
From Monday 12 April 2021 the restrictions on pegs 20, 21 & 22 will be lifted.
However, peg 16 remains closed.
13 August 2021
Feeders allowed
At the meeting on 11 August the rule banning feeders on the pond was revoked.
Feeders are now allowed, they must be free-running and not exceed 30g unloaded.
14 Aug 2020
Waiting List
Join the Waiting List
If you would like your name added to the waiting list please go to the contact pages or click the button below and fill out the form.
20 Dec 2020
Illegal stocking of fish to the pond
In order to prevent the introduction of diseases the club will take action against any member found to be introducing fish or other aquatic animals to the pond without the appropriate permissions.
Please be in no doubt that, if necessary, the club will use the full force of the law to protect the stock in the pond.
15 Apr 2020
Recycling Fishing Line
Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme
Many thanks to Steve Ferris for organising this. The line collected this year has now been sent for recycling.
Please keep collecting your old line and place in the bin at the pond (or bring to the meetings) and it will be included in next year's batch.
Thanks for everyone's support for this scheme.
28 Sept 2020
Map to Swift Ditch
A map to Swift Ditch, Colmoor farm has been added to the "Our waters" page for this fishery.
9 Dec 2019
Lyme Disease (and others)
As summer approaches the chance of tick bites and the associated risk of Lyme disease increases. There are also a host of other diseases that you should be aware of, see the simple guide for prevention and medical tips.
This is not comprehensive, if in any doubt seek medical advice.
14 Apr 2020
Swift Ditch - gate lock
Please be aware that there is a combination padlock on the gate to the car park at Swift Ditch, Colmoor Farm.
If you've lost or forgotten the code please use the contact page to request an update, please include your membership number in the body of the message.
Please, do not pass the code to anyone outside of the club.
9 Dec 2018
Unofficial swim on the pond
The club has received requests to improve the temporary or unofficial swim on the pond. This is the very first swim you come to as you drive in, before the first platform (swim No 1).
This swim is not an official swim and the club has no intention of making improvements.
18 Aug 2020