2011 achievements

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…

August 2011

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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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