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  • Riverfly Workshop

    The Clyde River Foundation have kindly agreed to run two riverfly workshop events for us in May (Saturday the 3rd and the 10th). At the workshop you will learn about the various vertibrae that inhabit the Kelvin, and how to identifiy them. We have 10 places available per day, and each group will learn how to…

  • Throwback Thursday

    The Gallery prior to the recent clean up work.

  • Opening Ceremony Details

    This Saturday we will be meeting at the Islay Inn on Argyle Street for hot rolls and a few libations at 11.30am. From there the piper will lead us to the river just upstream of Snow Bridge (behind the Art Gallery). It looks like we might have ourselves a celebrity to throw the first line,…

  • Caring for the Kelvin / Clyde

    I hope many of you are going to attend this on Saturday. Even if you are unsure if you can commit to the project, feel free to go along and find out more. It promises to be a very informative day. There will be interested (potential) volunteers from various local groups. It would be a…

  • Pollution of the Bothlin Burn and Luggie Water

    Following our complaints last year regarding silt run off, I am canvasing members for comments and or pictures that could be used in a possible enforcement action with regards to the Bothlin Burn and Luggie Water. If you have anything that you think might support the case please let me know. Kind regards Paul

  • Permit Holders

    It appears that a batch of permits are missing permit holders (the self laminating badge). If you purchase a permit and notice that your badge is missing, email or text me your address (paul123reid@aol.com 07730682748) and I will get one posted to you. Kind regards Paul

  • Please Read!!! Volunteering Opportunity

      Details for the next CRIMP introduction meeting. This is an opportunity to come along and find out what it’s all about. You can help your river by completing a kick sample once a month and reporting your results. This meeting on the 8th will explain the project in more detail and give you a chance…

  • Minutes From The AGM

    All of the items covered in the opening words from the Chair / Vice / Secretary are in the newsletter which was posted on the 19th. Elections – Myself (Paul Reid), Alistair Stewart, and Jim Burns were all re-elected. Proposals 1. Members may introduce a guest at a day rate of £15 (limited to 2…

  • RKAA News Letter

    RKAA Newsletter Words from The Chairman As we are about to embark on a new season, I felt it would be useful to reflect on the season past. The 2013 season started with a very cold and dry spring, which those hardy souls who braved our opening day celebrations can testify. We had postponed the…

  • AGM Raffle Prizes

    Here is a list of the prizes on offer tonight. Tickets are priced at £1 each. There is also a draw for unused tags, so remember to bring them along. Shakespeare Oracle Fly Salmon 10’ 8/9wt Fly Rod Daiwa Megaforce 9’ 4 Piece 10-40g Daiwa Sweepfire 9’ 4 Piece 10-40g Leeda Profile 9’ 5/6wt Fly…

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