Date: 8 ^th August 2008.

It's that time of year again where some of the fish that are caught in the system aren't as fresh as we would like them to be. Obviously in a few months they will be turning their attention to spawning.

The Association request that any Association member that catches a non-silver seatrout or salmon over 2lb could you please donate it alive for the OAA brood stocking programme 2008. It will be collected for transport to Llyn-Y-Fan hatchery.

Please see the Association Forum for contact details and procedures. Remember, we need as many fish as possible to ensure that fish runs are preserved, and are still healthy in the future.

Date: 29^th July 2008.

Due to the continued failure of Bridgend County Borough Council to notify the Association of the progress of the ongoing walkway project at Bridgend, we would ask members to exercise caution when fishing in this area. A scaffolded platform has recently been constructed at the site where site workers are present. Please be aware of the workers when back casting in this area. Due to the irresponsible manner in which the local authority are managing this project by failing to inform us of in such in channel working, please keep an eye on our website for updates.

Date: 20^th July 2008.

Spaces are still available on the free bus to the 50^th CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace on Saturday. Please contact the Secretary for further details.

Date: 15th July 2008

The Association today jointly launched the Campaign For The Protection of Welsh Fisheries along with the Clwyd Federation of Angling Clubs on the steps of the Welsh Assembly. With over 20,000 supporters the campaign was launched in the presence of Assembly Members Alun Cairns, Alun Jones and Mark Isherwood along with a representative for the Minister Elin Jones. The campaign’s response to a recent review of Fisheries Enforcement was also presented to the Minister’s representative. Further details of the campaign can be found at the website: www.cpwf.co.uk

Posted by Association Habitat &conservation Officer

Date: 5th July 2008

I am pleased to announce that the River Ogmore has joined the South East Wales Rivers trust. The trust was launched in January of this year and is still in the start up phase. Our river is slightly West of the trust's original catchment area but has much in common with the other rivers within the trust including the Taff, Rhymney, Ebbw, Rhondda and Sirhowey in that it flows from former mining valleys through predominantly urban environments.
This is good news, we were somewhat "left out" being too far East to be included in the Pembrokeshire trust and too small to start our own trust.
Rivers trusts are not just about fish and fishing they cover all aspects of river systems including habitat, wildlife, education and water quality. The trust will work with all interested parties to promote the well being of the river and to secure funds for improvement projects.The website is currently in development but some basic information can be found at: www.sewrt.org

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 1^st July 2008

Spaces are still available for the 50^th anniversary CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace on 26^th July. The Association will be providing a free bus for this event. Members may also take guests. Please contact the Secretary for further information

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 4^th June 2008

Well done to 12 year old Callum Elliot who won the Junior Competition on 7^th June. Callum caugh 4 brown trout just short of 5lb. A special mention also to Luke smith who caught the largest fish, a brown trout 1lb15oz. The annual trip to Llysyfran was won by Michael Griffiths who landed 6 fish. The largest fish was a 5lb 9oz rainbow caught by new member Alun Kelly. Trophies and prizes will be presented to the winners at the Half Year Meeting on Thursday 19^th June.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 4^th June 2008

Spaces are still available for the Llys y Fran trip on 14^th June. A complimentary bus is included. Please support Association events otherwise these will cease to take place from next season.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 25^th May 2008

Don’t forget about our forthcoming events. The junior competition will be taking place on 7^th June. The Adult trip to Llysyfran will take place on 14^th June and the Half Year Meeting on 19^th June. We will also be running a bus to the CLA Gamefair at Blenheim Palace, Oxford on 26^th July. Look out for details of these events in the half year newsletter which you will be receiving soon. To book your places in advance contact the Secretary.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 10^TH April 2008

Attendance at river clean ups has been extremely disappointing. Please make an effort to attend the clean ups which take place on the first Sunday of the month at 9.30 am, meeting at the Brewery Field car park.Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 7^th March 2008

The Association has invited Mr Peter Gray to carry out a presentation at the Heronston Hotel on Wed 9^th April at 7.30pm. Peter who was manager of the Kielder Hatchery for 27 years masterminded the massive brood stocking program on the River Tyne which is now the finest Salmon river in England & Wales. All members are invited to attend

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 17^th February 2008

A reminder to all members that the river clean ups will commence on Sunday March 2^nd, meeting at the Brewery Field at 9.30am. A further clean up will take place on Wednesday March 5^th, meeting at the Brewery field at 9.30am. Clean ups will continue throughout the season on the first Sunday and Wednesday of each month meeting at the Brewery field.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 18^th December 2007

Limited spaces are still available for our trip to Cefn Mably Lakes on December 29^th. Members should contact the Secretary for more information. The price of £30 is inclusive of 4 fish ticket, transport and meal at the clubhouse.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 9^th December 2007

Confirmation that the Annual General Meeting of the Association will take place on Thursday 31^st January at 7.30pm. This year’s meeting will take place at the Heronston Hotel, Bridgend. Confirmation will be sent to all members in early January along with renewal packs.

Posted by Association Webmaster

Date: 21 November 2007

A new Forum has been added to the Forums page: UK Fly Dressing Forum. Now the Fly tying season is well underway, why not visit and learn new techniques, add some content or even find out how you can start!

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 18th October 2007

The end of season newsletter has now been posted to all members. Don't just throw it in the bin! Have a read and give us some feedback. There are a number of winter events planned for all members and details have been placed on the Events page. If you're interested in any, get in touch. As well as that, traditionally, Winter is the season when we refill our fly boxes. Once again, that stalwart of the Association, Harry Carvill will be supervising the Association Fly Tying Evenings. If you've never tried it or fancy learning new skills, why not give it a go?

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 2^nd October 2007

The Brood stocking initiative will continue this weekend. Members should meet on Saturday 6^th October at the Swannee Bridge, Pen y Fai at 7am. Unless the Council receives assistance off members this initiative will fail. That’s all we are asking, is for you to go out fishing for a few hours!

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 26^th September 2007

BROOD STOCKING

The Association urgently needs volunteers to assist with the above project. We require members to donate any live sewin/salmon to our hatchery for stocking next season. The Association Fish tanks will be on standby on Saturday to transport any fish caught to out hatchery. Members should meet on Saturday morning (29^th) at the Swannee Bridge, Pen y Fai at 7am. Members are urged to assist the Council with this project to improve our migratory fish stocks.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 07 August 2007

OIL POLLUTION

Many members may have noticed diesel/oil present in the river in recent weeks. This has been discharging from an outlet at Brynmenin Industrial Estate, mainly in the evenings. Environment Agency Wales are aware of the problem and are continuing to investigate. Members are encouraged to ring The Environment Agency Helpline: 0800 807060 should they notice this problem.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 02 August 2007

RIVER CLEAN UP

Just a quick reminder to all members that the next river clean up will take place on Sunday 5^th August, meeting at 09.30 at the Brewery Field car park. Please make an effort to attend.

Posted by Association Webmaster

Date: 25 July 2007

WEBSITE NEWS

After some several weeks of static content, the website will shortly be updated with further articles supplied by 'Peter Ross' who concludes his fly casting series. Furthermore, he has been very busy compiling an 'Introduction to Fly Fishing' series for those that are new to the sport.

Hopefully in the near future, the Association News will be updated on a more regular basis, more content including flies, how to's and matters of interest will also be included.

Posted by Association Secretary

Date: 04 June 2007

Posted by Association Secretary

JUNIOR COMPETITION

A reminder that the junior competition will take place on saturday 9th June. Members should meet at the Dipping Bridge for 1000hrs. Further details are contained in the half year newsletter which has now been sent to all members.