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Stephen Bond
Posts : 589 Join date : 2011-06-12 Location : Leighton Buzzard
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:38 pm | |
| I suspected the modern health and safety epidemic spread to the L&W permit some time ago I was talking to an old timer recently and in years gone by one bought a ticket and fished wherever and common sense prevailed No surprise about the bailiff numbers. I have never been asked to produce a license on the Thames. The only time I have every was asked for a rod license was on St. Patricks Stream back when I had the Leisure Sport ticket. I think that was the late 80s! Anyhow, one last idea. What about them opening the weirs up to day tickets as well as season permits? I am sure they could give people who have never bought a permit a taste of what is on offer and generate more $$$ on both accounts. Stephen | |
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David Harvey
Posts : 5381 Join date : 2010-01-21 Age : 109 Location : Surrey,
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:39 pm | |
| Stephen having it run more club style is certainly a consideration and something that could work at PH, have given it thought recently. It is the only spot bar Sunbury where it could work on the lower river. They sell around 450 tickets a year but that covers the whole of the river, so not many in real terms. To bailiff an EA water presume would need EA powers, then if you did would be having the individuals committed to going to the water each day and be willing to kick people off. To be honest feels like the proverbial can of worms but if we can come up with concrete suggestions, the EA do and are listening to the TAC, so we are best placed to make the changes. Keep the ideas coming. | |
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John LeSurf
Posts : 348 Join date : 2010-08-16 Age : 71 Location : Hornchurch,Essex
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:11 am | |
| Just a idea or suggestion,Parking in general cost money,would anyone be prepared to pay a fee to the EA to get near weir parking on top of their Lock and permit dosh.It would be a win ,win situation.The EA could use the money for secure parking with a combination padlock on gate for permit holders .
PS I know of a good security company to provide padlocks with chain. | |
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Steve Holmes
Posts : 2435 Join date : 2010-01-28
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:39 am | |
| - John LeSurf wrote:
- Just a idea or suggestion,Parking in general cost money,would anyone be prepared to pay a fee to the EA to
get near weir parking on top of their Lock and permit dosh. Know where you're coming from John but our angle is that we are already paying customers, with our licence and the lock and weir permit on top. We photoed all the space on the locks they have sitting doing nothing, often used as parking by other lock users but denied to anglers. Each lock on the Lower has room for at least 2 cars....if not more at some locks. | |
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Kevin Russell
Posts : 560 Join date : 2010-11-12 Age : 56
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:45 pm | |
| Is PH Island private or can anyone get access, Would like a walk round one day. | |
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William Pettigrew
Posts : 1125 Join date : 2010-10-25 Age : 59 Location : roehampton
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:22 pm | |
| its open to the public kevin. very picturesque. | |
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Neil Depledge
Posts : 721 Join date : 2010-01-21 Age : 70 Location : Ashford, Middx
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:45 pm | |
| Anyone can go onto the island, there is a path all the way round plus a family picnic area. | |
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John LeSurf
Posts : 348 Join date : 2010-08-16 Age : 71 Location : Hornchurch,Essex
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:35 am | |
| Just thought this might be of interest to our senior status members,got a renewel notice for Lock and weir Permit and over 60,s is £18.60 instead of £28.50.Bit of a surprise,what with my Boris Johnsons over 60,s travel card ,free presricptions,and letters ariving from the local health offering prostate cancer test and a self kit to do it ,I am now a member of the Harry Enfields 'old gits 'club. | |
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Keith Collett
Posts : 2557 Join date : 2010-12-15 Age : 62 Location : ADDLESTONE
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John LeSurf
Posts : 348 Join date : 2010-08-16 Age : 71 Location : Hornchurch,Essex
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:51 am | |
| Only another 9 years to go for you Kieth and you too can become the first member of the Harry Enfields Monster Raving Loony 'old gits'club.A'int that something to look forward to. | |
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Keith Collett
Posts : 2557 Join date : 2010-12-15 Age : 62 Location : ADDLESTONE
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David Harvey
Posts : 5381 Join date : 2010-01-21 Age : 109 Location : Surrey,
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:17 pm | |
| Some good news for all you L&W permit holders. Steve Holmes did an extensive survey of all the sites a while back and after a number of negotiations they have agreed two parking spaces at Sunbury and 1 at Molesey. Full details will follow but is a major coup getting these and thanks to Steve for doing all the ground work. Getting any parking considering the boaters get none, is huge. In addition there is a new site up at Cookham where I was today, The platforms are just going in and it a cracking site, parking is an issue as will be a bit of a walk but have got 2 'Blue Badge' spaces next to the new and top class disabled swim. This has been Stu Keable of the EA fisheries baby and done it from scratch to open up the site, big pat on the back. For £28.50 a year, its a bargain A few pics from Cookham today (Yes its middle Thames but there you go :o ) Disabled swim Enjoy, lol TAC working for Thames anglers
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Stephen Bond
Posts : 589 Join date : 2011-06-12 Location : Leighton Buzzard
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:20 pm | |
| Thanks for posting Dave! Excellent news Stephen | |
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Ed Randall
Posts : 3326 Join date : 2010-11-19 Age : 58 Location : Twickenham
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:33 pm | |
| Top work Holmes & Harvey | |
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Richard Crimp Admin
Posts : 1875 Join date : 2010-01-20 Age : 57 Location : London
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:06 pm | |
| Top darts chaps, top darts! Richard | |
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Andy Banham
Posts : 514 Join date : 2010-06-18 Age : 56 Location : essex
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:56 am | |
| Good news. On my l&w renewel letter the EA want to add more facililities and sites. Well done to all involed | |
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Adrian Hoare
Posts : 1438 Join date : 2010-01-21 Age : 46 Location : sunbury on thames
| Subject: Re: Penton Hook weir permit Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:55 pm | |
| Excellent work guys !! Well done to all | |
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