Club News

Next Work Party	Sunday 21st June 2026 - 9:30 am
Quarterly Committee Meeting	Monday 13th July 2026 - 7:30 pm

Sunday Working Parties

More excellent improvement work was carried out by the Work Party on Sunday 7th June. 3 members were present. Thanks to Sean, Martin and David who worked hard for 2 hours to cut down some of the stands of Himalayan Balsam on the left bank opposite the concrete section which is downstream of September Cottage. The work focused on the corridor of land between the footpath and the rivers edge. Access to the river is now much easier and views along the bank are much improved. The balsam in this area is prolific and much more work is yet required to try and control the spread of this invasive species. The Club is dependent upon volunteers giving up their time to assist otherwise the river will soon become overgrown and unfishable. More help is always welcome on a Sunday morning - specialist skills are not required! The next Work Party is on Sunday 21st June at 9:30.

River improvements - Pont y Capel and Gresford Wilderness Tip.

It transpires that it is not the NRW who are currently carrying out work on the river bank at Pont y Capel at the top end of our waters. The work which has been contracted out by Wrexham Council is part of essential drainage and river works around the Gresford Wilderness Tip. In particular " where riverside bank works are required to repair the scour and reduce further erosion of the bank into the colliery spoil slope".This work may continue for some weeks so members should not fish from Pont y Capel bridge downstream to the 1st low weir until further notice. The contract details on the Wrexham Council website specify 31st July as the completion date.

The New Members River Walk on Saturday 9th May was a great success. There were a good number of new members present and they enjoyed the walk upriverfrom Llay Road Bridge to the Straight Cut, a chance to look at and discuss the results of a kick sample, a gift ofa small selection of flies, tied by Club members,which are known to be successful on the River Alyn, a bin badge celebrating the 120 years of the Club's existence, refreshments and concluding comments from the Club President. We hope that these new members will have greatsuccess on our waters.

Please keep a close eye on theriver for any signs of possible pollution or changes that do not seem to be normal. If you see any suspected incidents of pollution then report theevent to NRW via their online Report an incident system which is very simple to use. You can also call NRW to report an incident on 0300 065 3000 which is a 24 hours a day number.This information is contained in the Club Rules and yet even when the river has been polluted and witnessed some members haveseemed reluctant to report incidents. We all have a duty to report.
Please report any suspected poaching to NRW who do take these matters seriously.

Sunday 21st June is the next scheduled Work Party and we will meet just downstream of Llay Road Bridge at 9:30 am.

David Meadows (Chairman)

Signal Crayfish.

Members should be aware that a Signal Crayfish has been reported to have been captured on the Wrexham Club waters. This event has been reported to the NRW. This invasive species can cause a great deal of damage to canals and rivers so should be reported to the NRW if seen by members on the Rossett and Gresford Flyfishers' Club waters.

Recycle Hub

A Recycle Hub has been set up on the Club forum.

The purpose of the hub is for members to recycle any old fishing or fly-tying equipment that that might be useful to other members who are either just starting out or wanting to try something without having to commit to buying it new at full price; or just to generously pass on something that is no longer of use to someone who might benefit from it for a small donation.

Funds raised will be utilised at a later date to introduce some local young people to fly fishing, fly tying and the river itself.

The hub is for Club members only and registration is required in order to access the forum. Please contact us via the E-Mail us page for any forum registration queries.

Please read the Welcome to the recycle hub. thread on the forum.

The forum can be accessed here

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