News
01 Jul 2020
Defra backs down over ‘absurd and illogical’ Charter Boat ban
Following a campaign by the Angling Trust and the Professional Boatman’s Association (PBA), which attracted support from diving groups including the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC), the government have decided to withdraw guidance issued on June 11th which specifically prohibited skippered charter boats in England from operating under the COVID-19 regulations. The decision is effective
04 Jun 2020
Angling Trust thanks volunteers with Excellence Awards to mark National Volunteers’ Week
The Angling Trust is marking this year’s National Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7) by acknowledging the fantastic contribution to our work made by volunteers. This year, 18 volunteers have been nominated to receive Volunteering Excellence Awards in recognition of their continued commitment. The volunteers, members of the Angling Trust’s Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) and Building Bridges
04 Jun 2020
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The Suzuki heritage is all about innovation, they are passionate about developing the ultimate outboards, with market-leading performance to power their customers’ boating adventures. Working with a trusted network of dealers and boat builders up and down the country to provide leading Suzuki-powered packages across a variety of applications, including RIBs, sports boats, tenders, fishing
13 May 2020
Environment Agency and Angling Trust welcome lifting of restrictions on recreational fishing
DEFRA NEWS RELEASE Restrictions on angling in England are eased from today (Wednesday 13th May) following updated government guidance on outdoor activities. The news has been welcomed by both the Environment Agency and Angling Trust. The Trust recently put forward its ‘When We Fish Again’ report to the government, encouraging a phased return to the sport and
10 May 2020
Angling to resume on Wednesday, May 13th
The Angling Trust has given a warm welcome to the announcement today (May 10th) by Prime Minster Boris Johnson that recreational fishing looks set to resume in England on Wednesday, May 13th. The Prime Minister announced the resumption of ‘unlimited outdoor sports’ from Wednesday providing they are conducted alone or with members of the same
