WELCOME TO KINGFISHERS - FEBRUARY 2012
February 2012
Remember that your subscriptions are due next month. Full details for renewal you will find in the March newsletter. But I would ask, though, if present members are definitely not joining, that they let me know as soon as possible because this does help with planning. As ever, do contact me either on my home email address - j.m.bailey@lineone.net - or, of course, through the office - 01603 872976 or email
info@kingfisherapartments.co.uk.
Obviously, with the uncertainty over Bawburgh, we are receiving a host of enquiries. Kingy, once again, is being seen as the jewel in Norfolk's carping crown and there will be added pressure for places.
I'm well aware that there are always going to be rumours in the carp fishing world but we have NOT let a flood of new members in over the winter. The very barest handful is the truth. We will NOT be piling new members onto the member ship in the coming year. We WILL continue to vet new members very, very carefully to ensure they are going to fish and act in a responsible way and be a positive benefit for the Club.
We are particularly keen to bypass extreme long-stay anglers. Most of you balance jobs, families and fishing and you don't want to find the best swims occupied by blokes who have been there three months on end.
I'm well aware there will always be problems, issues and personality clashes in any syndicate but we have built up a nice group of lads who can enjoy a quite special place in peace. We won't be jeopardizing that.
Holiday guests will continue to use the walks, subject to the rules and there are no plans to change these. Guest tickets on the big lake will be kept at £25 a day to ensure only the very keen get on. There are no present plans to extend the number of apartments so, rest assured, Kingy will be the same in 2012 as it was in 2011.
Or better. Thank you Ian for a sparkling toilet block. VERY much appreciated. There are also plans to make the Clubhouse more attractive so you might get in there for a pint or even a meal. Mick Munns continues his great work around the bankside and you will notice one or two discreet new swims appearing.
As ever, any questions or worries please do contact me so that I can set any record straight. On the positive note, herewith two or three pictures from last spring which, I believe show just how beautiful our fish actually are. I think it does us good to remember how privileged we are to fish a lovely water with exceptional carp in such a serene and peaceful environment. We will do everything we can to make sure all this continues. Tight lines, John Bailey, Fishery and Conservation Director.