In reply to Post #13
Sorry, did you mention carp angler and gym in the same sentence 😂😂😂
Sorry, did you mention carp angler and gym in the same sentence 😂😂😂
In reply to Post #16
In reply to Post #1
If my syndicate got a grant (agreed on I cant see how they could) but id rather they kept the money for developing the lake.
Wouldn't think to ask for money back because of covid rules - its not the fault of the syndicate is it.
In fact on my syndicate there was a call to arms to donate some bait through spring to keep feeding them last year, most members did and the results were amazing for the fish.
If my syndicate got a grant (agreed on I cant see how they could) but id rather they kept the money for developing the lake.
Wouldn't think to ask for money back because of covid rules - its not the fault of the syndicate is it.
In fact on my syndicate there was a call to arms to donate some bait through spring to keep feeding them last year, most members did and the results were amazing for the fish.
In reply to Post #18
I can't see my syndicate getting any money back.......it's owned by angling direct,,,,,,🤣🤣
I can't see my syndicate getting any money back.......it's owned by angling direct,,,,,,🤣🤣
I think this business about getting a grant is very rare you have to be a proper registered business and PROVE lots of things to be eligible
Im not in a syndicate BUT I am in a couple of clubs one of them a couple of members mentioned a refund but as our club said the land owner is always paid in advance and if the club approached him it would probably be a quick way to lose that fishery
Im not in a syndicate BUT I am in a couple of clubs one of them a couple of members mentioned a refund but as our club said the land owner is always paid in advance and if the club approached him it would probably be a quick way to lose that fishery
In reply to Post #12
Mine neither, although a few members are moaning about not being able to night fish and want to be compensated. The two syndicates I'm on are not run to make money and have had their own share of issues due to covid restrictions. One benefit I am seeing is people are dropping out of some syndicates, especially right now as a few of them start collecting renewals - only last week I found out I now have a place on a very special water. First time a in many years they've had anyone drop out and my name was top of the waiting list. Only took 8 years
Mine neither, although a few members are moaning about not being able to night fish and want to be compensated. The two syndicates I'm on are not run to make money and have had their own share of issues due to covid restrictions. One benefit I am seeing is people are dropping out of some syndicates, especially right now as a few of them start collecting renewals - only last week I found out I now have a place on a very special water. First time a in many years they've had anyone drop out and my name was top of the waiting list. Only took 8 years
In reply to Post #16
I used to work in a gym, use it every other day and find time for two overnighters carp fishing every week.
I can't do with being unfit, and at the time I was playing competitive sport regularly.
In terms of syndicate rebates or refunds, I honestly don't see how many could do it.
For many with a fixed 'season', say June to June, it would be impossible to extend the ticket to cover lockdown time, or give a refund. It may be that next season some can offer reduced price tickets or membership, but not all. Gone are the days of a bottle of scotch to the owner for 'the rights'.
I know a number of gyms have extended membership by the period of lockdown, and where I work has cancelled all monthly direct debits from members for both golf, and the spa and gym.
I'm lucky in that my syndicate also offers pike fishing, so I haven't really lost any fishing time other than by my own choice not to go. Maybe I would have fished a bit more could I have done nights, but it hasn't got great winter previous form for carp.
To be honest, with what I have on my syndicate, anglers and fish, I think the cost I paid for membership is cheap.
An ongoing stocking policy, they forked out for a weed cutting boat to remove weed from some areas of the lake, and good anglers who respect each other.
I used to work in a gym, use it every other day and find time for two overnighters carp fishing every week.
I can't do with being unfit, and at the time I was playing competitive sport regularly.
In terms of syndicate rebates or refunds, I honestly don't see how many could do it.
For many with a fixed 'season', say June to June, it would be impossible to extend the ticket to cover lockdown time, or give a refund. It may be that next season some can offer reduced price tickets or membership, but not all. Gone are the days of a bottle of scotch to the owner for 'the rights'.
I know a number of gyms have extended membership by the period of lockdown, and where I work has cancelled all monthly direct debits from members for both golf, and the spa and gym.
I'm lucky in that my syndicate also offers pike fishing, so I haven't really lost any fishing time other than by my own choice not to go. Maybe I would have fished a bit more could I have done nights, but it hasn't got great winter previous form for carp.
To be honest, with what I have on my syndicate, anglers and fish, I think the cost I paid for membership is cheap.
An ongoing stocking policy, they forked out for a weed cutting boat to remove weed from some areas of the lake, and good anglers who respect each other.
In reply to Post #22
Nothing wrong with that mate I go gym 6 days a week one week and 5 days a week when I go carp fishing (every other week for 48hrs) even the days I come back from fishing I go gym in the evening
Nothing wrong with that mate I go gym 6 days a week one week and 5 days a week when I go carp fishing (every other week for 48hrs) even the days I come back from fishing I go gym in the evening
In reply to Post #23
Can't face the place myself anymore. I used the gym to keep fit for American Football and rugby, when I retired I vowed I would never go back in one again. Keeping fit is now walking the dog and the occasional swim.
Can't face the place myself anymore. I used the gym to keep fit for American Football and rugby, when I retired I vowed I would never go back in one again. Keeping fit is now walking the dog and the occasional swim.
In reply to Post #22
Bet you are fun at parties, ever heard of that thing called a joke? 
Bet you are fun at parties, ever heard of that thing called a joke?
In reply to Post #25
I'm autistic, unless it is stated as a joke, it is treated as a serious comment.
I'm autistic, unless it is stated as a joke, it is treated as a serious comment.
In reply to Post #26
Everyone seems to have an excuse these days.
Back in the day people didn't need to display a badge, they just got on with life, nower days they want sympathy and a free parking space.
Bye the way my wife is a school head, i know all about ADHD, ADH, etc etc etc. Something changed in this country circa 1990
Everyone seems to have an excuse these days.
Back in the day people didn't need to display a badge, they just got on with life, nower days they want sympathy and a free parking space.
Bye the way my wife is a school head, i know all about ADHD, ADH, etc etc etc. Something changed in this country circa 1990
In reply to Post #27
Possibly a bit of education and understanding?
Possibly a bit of education and understanding?
In reply to Post #28
Cant you read? My wife is a school head, what do you want to know?
Cant you read? My wife is a school head, what do you want to know?
In reply to Post #29
I can read the difference between by and bye if you want to be a bellend.
I can read the difference between by and bye if you want to be a bellend.