Ladies, Gents, Boys n' Girls

This incident report is sent to you to hopefully prevent any misinformation.

At the weekend at Luckfield Lake, one of our members was fishing Peg 6 & while packing up, had a 'turn' & fell into the water, this was seen by the only other member fishing; 'Charles Chapman' who immediately went to assist. Unable to lift the chap out of the water (unresponsive), he held him against the peg and called for help 'loudly' and by chance, a couple of other members: 'Charlie Harris' & his Grandad 'Ray Harris' were just arriving & ran around to assist, they lifted him out, called for an ambulance & Charlie carried out CPR until they arrived approx' 15 minutes later. The medics took over & eventually the member managed to walk (attended) to the ambulance & taken to hospital. He spent a couple of days in hospital and after many tests was allowed home on Monday afternoon.  It turned out to be a totally unexpected fit, he is only in his 30s & normally very fit!

The moral of this report is that it could happen to ANYONE at ANYTIME while fishing.  We know that one of the main reasons why we go fishing is the solitude, peace and quiet but please be advised of a few things:

1. Make sure someone knows where you are & know your estimated return time (within reason of course).

2. Carry a mobile phone.. but not in your pocket whilst on the bank.

3. BUDDY FISH whenever possible.  If this incident had happened without anyone else there at the time.. the outcome could have been dreadful.

4. Sign in & out wherever the fishery requests PLEASE!

Charles Chapman, Charlie Harris, Ray Harris, the NHS & Ambulance service:  DDAS / The members family & friends are forever in your Debt.  THANK YOU!!

The DDAS Chairman & Committee

This is for a scheduled juniors event. The lake will reopen at 4.30pm.

Recently had a good haircut up there.. enjoy!!!

Dear members  (thanks for being with us this year ;)....

Anyway, the news we promised to send you after the 'hint' posted on our Facebook page recently:

1. As many of you know, our rented 'Lodge Lake' at Kingcombe has had an increasing blanket/Canadian Pond weed problem for a few years now. We have tried our damnedest to control/remove it during early summer each year but the 'blinking' stuff just keeps coming back, thicker every year. The blanket weed clings to the rooted Pond weed and just goes mad in clear/healthy/spring water (perfect conditions for it, and for Cormorants during the autumn/winter... grrrr!!).

Well, because of this, I decided to ask our Landlord & Lady if there was a chance of us using any of the other lakes & after a lengthy chat (sweet talk) we are pleased to report that DDAS now have access to ALL the lakes on the complex with the exception of the Specimen Lake, but this can be used for night fishing at a reduced cost of £15 for 24hrs (but don't forget, you can night fish the 2 island lake FOC).

This will come into effect from 6,30am this Saturday (29th June).

The website/handbook/clubmate rules & regulations will be amended asap but the main one to note is that YOU NOW MUST SIGN IN AT ALL TIMES in the hut adjacent to the cattle grid, including your membership number. This new arrangement is for a 12 month trail period, we need to keep records of visits/sessions.

Great news I'm sure you'll agree, it is a beautiful place, early evening there & you'd think you were in heaven & there are some good fish to be had (7lb bream & 6lb tench this week).

Please see the map below & look out for the rules/regs amendment..... most of all.. enjoy!!

VBW, Steve, DDAS Sec' (on behalf of your committee)