LITTER. Perhaps something which you would think would not be apparent at this time of year, but reports from Officials indicate that each time a visit is made to the Laybourne complex, roughly a bag of litter is picked a up each time. This is a "member's only" water, so you have only yourselves to blame. Rubbish is also being seen at our other ponds, and what is in your peg when you arrive, you 'inherit', so please take it all home with you for disposal in an appropriate manner.

CLAXON POND. Again, the Committees would like to thank the sixteen volunteers who turned up to help out on works being carried out at the pond. These 'willing hands' make life easier for the Amalgamation and also improve the venue for the anglers that use it. Keep up the good work, lads.

LAYBOURNE LAKES. Once again, due to the usual winter weather, the pools have had a coating of ice, which has necessitated visits to break 'air holes' for the fish. The problem, however, is not expected to be as bad as last year, especially on Brown's, thanks to the excellent works put in during last year to prevent it becoming totally icebound again.