2011 achievements
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2011 AchievementsAllen Valley Angling & Conservation
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March 2011
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Paul Frear sets out to strike up support and revive an angling club on the River East Allen…
March 2011
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Land Factor agree to lease parts of the River East Allen
Including fishing rights
May 2011
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Paul strikes up support with locals and advertises a meeting in the post office window
Strong interest30 people turn out!
Allendale Angling ClubI am holding a meeting at the Golden Lion on Thursday, 8th May and welcome all those who would be interested in fishing on the River East Allen.Thanks for your interest and see you there!
Paul Frear
June 2011
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Within just 3 weeks of the initial meeting…
Committee is formed
Constitution is drawn up
Rules & pricing are agreed
June 2011
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Club name is agreedaims to encapsulate bothangling and environmental agenda
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Striking new logo is designed
June 2011
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Company bank account set up
Become members of Angling TrustandInsurance Cover is secured
July 2011
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7 Fishing beatsidentified and mapped
Anglers Guide produced
Riparian owners contacted and on board
July 2011
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Leaflets andApplication formsare designed and printed
July 2011
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AVAC goes social!
Channels launched on facebook and YouTube
August 2011
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allenvalleyanglers.co.ukgoes live
273* visitors
413* visits – Average 3.7 visits per day
1,168* page views
*Source: Webtrends 18th Sept – 8th Jan
August 2011
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Official launch eventat Allendale Agricultural Show
Over 200 people visit the stand…
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…to experience a close encounter with the fly life…
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…see live brown trout caught from the river…
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…take part in our casting competition…
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…and learn about Allen Valley Angling & Conservation…
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Launch event attracts support and promotional coverage
in press…
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…on popular fishing websites…
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…and on forums & blogs
September 2011
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Applications for membership start flooding in!
29 new members are welcomed to the club within 1 month of launch
September 2011
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Fishing permits go on salewith the support of5 local businesses:Village ShoppeGolden Lion HotelTop TacklePost OfficeCaravan Park
September 2011
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Sage UK become official sponsors
October 2011
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Himalayan Balsalm and debris removal work begins
By November 2011 (End of Season)
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42 member fishing sessions
101 fish caught on the fly and released*…
*Source: Catch returns received from 24 members
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…including this lovely brown trout – a memorable first catch for 5-year old Lucy
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Supported local causes - providing guided fishing days as auction prizes:
- Great North Air Ambulance
- Allendale First School
December 2011
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50th Member joins
10% of our members are female
>1/4 of our members are under 17 years old
A great start!So much to be proud of
Thank you to our members for being part of it
To apply for membership or find out more about Allen Valley Angling & Conservation, visit www.allenvalleyanglers.co.uk
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