A great start ……a long and winding road and ……making a difference were all themes my Regional Enforcement Manager colleagues covered in their previous blogs. So having volunteered to write the next blog update you are probably wondering what my theme will be? To keep your interest I thought I wouldn’t just talk about the…
I work as the Regions Administrator for the Trust along side John Cheyne the National Regions Manager. I help promote and organise the 36 Fisheries Forums that take place right across the country that are designed to inform and update anglers, clubs, fisheries and angling organisations about the work of the Angling Trust, Environment Agency…
Background The Angling Trust’s Building Bridges project was established in 2010 in response to a growing concern expressed by anglers in the UK about inappropriate and/or illegal fishing by anglers from other countries, notably in continental Europe. Part of the issue has been the different cultural background and regulations for anglers from countries such as…
A Long and Winding Road Paul Thomas the Angling Trust Regional Fisheries Enforcement Manager for the East of England, talks about his first few months in the job. As you all know, in August 2015 the EA awarded a landmark fisheries contract to the Angling Trust. This announcement followed a rigorous competitive process and forms…
It has been just over 6 months since my colleagues and I were appointed, and, I must admit, it’s been a very busy time for us all. My region includes all of the North East and all of the counties of Yorkshire. Time spent getting out and about across the region, meeting anglers, Environment Agency…
Well, where should I start? It’s been a long time since my last blog. Things are developing rapidly on all fronts and it is great to see more people coming aboard to help build the foundations necessary to protect fish and fisheries, and develop an environment where anglers work together to achieve the same aim.…
As you may know, we run around 34 “Fisheries Forum” meetings a year right round the country. Because these forums are supported by rod licence money they only cover freshwater issues but offer a chance for anglers and angling clubs to engage with the Trust, the Environment Agency and other key organisations about lots of different…
