"Fishing is not an escape from life,
but often a deeper immersion into it."
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Looking after our river
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The Crumlin & District Angling Association is not just about angling, we are also involved in conservation efforts, community development and lobbying for change. We want to pass on a pristine, protected, and regulated river and ecosystem to the next generation.
We are all volunteers seeking to see dolloghan, salmon, kingfishers, dippers, otters, oak and willow stretch from Lough Neagh to the Belfast Hills. We will continue to engage with partners such as the Lough Neagh Partnership, the Belfast Hills Trust, Antrim & Newtonabbey Borough Council and DAERA to bring about improvements and change for the btter
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Work Parties
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We have recently recruited a team of volunteers made up from club members and others who are interested in improving and enhancing our river, its habitat and the surrounding environment.
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This work can include clearing our fish pass, tree planting, clean ups and much more.We wil publish calls for volunteers or activities on our Events page.
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If you are interested please contact us through the Contact Us page.
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External support
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The Crumlin & District Angling Association are more than just an angling club. We carry out conservation work along the river, working with landowners and statutory bodies. We are also involved in lobbying to ensure best practice along our cherished river. we want to work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure our river is improved, protected and passed on in pristine condition.
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If you feel passionate about our waterways and wish to support the work of the Crumlin & District Angling Association and can offer professional or academic advice in the areas such as planning, environmental improvements, scientific research or legal assistance feel free to contact us.
Further to this if you wish to sponsor or support in kind any of the work we are, or aim to carry out get in touch.
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Classes
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Periodically the members of the Crumlin & District Angling Association will host classes for different groups in order to learn about fly fishing, fly tying, the environment or other related activities on our rivers.
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For Club Members
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Join the Committee
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The club is always looking for fresh approaches to the issues we are working on to improve our river, If you feel you have the skills or something worthwhile to contribute why not join our committee. Get in touch through the Contact Us page.
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Become a Private Water Balliff
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A private water bailiff is a person who is appointed to police a body of water by a fishery owner ,licensee, or someone with fishing rights in a river or lake namely the Crumlin & District Angling Association in this case. They ensure that the club rules are being followed and that there is no illegal fishing activity on the watercourse. A magistrate must endorse the appointment.
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If you are interested in carrying out this role as a club member please contact us.
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