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  • Salmon Season Opening Ceremony – pics and video.

    Hi guys – we had a very nice opening ceremony on Saturday. Several members managed to make it despite the short notice – for those that did not here are two short videos of the procession and the toasting of the river. By the way – thanks to Derek for the photos and video –…

  • Opening Day

    I apologise for the late notice, but with the weather in mind we were not sure if this was likely to go ahead. As it stands we have arranged for a small ceremony tomorrow (Saturday 12th) at 11am. We will be meeting at Ha’penny House in the Botanics stretch. FORK have been kind enough to…

  • Where to get 2011 permits?

    Hi Guys, At the moment Tackle & Guns have permits in stock. Permits have been posted to Glasgow Angling Centre and JB Angling – they should arrive by Thursday for Sale on Friday.

  • RKAA Clothing

    We have hats and fleeces that have been embroidered with the RKAA logo. These will be available at the AGM. The fleeces are ยฃ25 or ยฃ20 depending on the style, and hats are ยฃ6 for a peaked cap, or a fleece/woollen hat. You can have any colour you like as long as it’s blue or…

  • AGM Details and Agenda

    By now everyone should have received their invite. The AGM is on Thursday the 3rd, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, at the Woodside Hall.ย If you have not received an invite please contact the Secretary to confirm your details and attendance. There will be a raffle on the night, so to avoid disappointment remember money…

  • EGM Minutes

    The River Kelvin Angling Association Minutes of EGM held on 17th November 2010 Attendance: Committee:- Euan Greer (Chairman) Alan Atkins (Vice Chairman) Jim Burns (Treasurer) Paul Reid (Secretary) Ian Reddick (FORK) David Craigie (Campsie AA) Stuart Differ (Campsie AA) Alistair Stewart Frank Cook Kevin Clarke (Head Bailiff) Over 90 ordinary members were present. Venue: The…

  • Permits 2011

    Permits for 2011 will be available on the night of the AGM (which all members haveย received letters for) and then a few days later in the shops. The permits do not go on sale before this date as the membership have still to agree on the 2011 permit price.

  • Unused Tags

    If you hold on to your unused tags you can use them to enter into the draw for a free membership at the AGM. Don’t bring them to the EGM as they won’t be any use. Thanks Paul

  • Catch retuns update

    Just a reminder that all catch returns are due in by the 20th of November. If you haven’t already submitted then please complete the online form at fishkelvin.com, or post them to Secretary of the RKAA Box number 441 145 Kilmarnock Road Glasgow G41 3JA If you complete the online form then you do not…

  • Woodside Hall Directions

    Address Woodside Hall 36 Glenfarg Street Glasgow G20 7QE Link to Google Maps Directions from St. Georges Cross Underground Station. 1. Cross over Maryhill Road. 2. Walk past Alpine Bikes on your left. 3. Turn left on to St. Georges Road. 4. Walk on until you come to Woodlands Library on your left. 5. Turn…

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