TFFA AGM 2026
Tiverton Fly Fishing Association
AGM 19 February 2026
Thanks to all who attended the AGM. Please note the date for next AGM will be 18 Feb 2027.
Tiverton Fly Fishing Association
AGM 19 February 2026
Minutes
Present: J Dawson (Chair), A Howell (Sec), M Werrett, F Leach, A Riddell, Bryce Cochrane,
Apologies: A Deighton-Gibson, Callum Leach, Luke Parker,
Minutes from previous meeting:
Read and agreed (proposed/Seconded MW/AR)
Chairmans report:
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and apologised for lack of communication during the last season and explained that we have moved to a new web provider and improved the club website. He thanked Adrian Howell for his hard work during this process which now brought all our admin, membership and fishing reports together in one place.
The fishing for the year had not been that good due to the adverse weather conditions, but also noted that there are now more fish than Trout and Grayling to catch in our waters with the increase in Chubb, Dace and Perch.
Secretary’s report:
The work at our upper beats has led to discussions with the sub tenant who was under the impression that fishermen had no access to the river accross Mr Forward’s land. Intervention from William Heathcott Amory and the Knightshayes Estate Manager informed him of our right of access, although barbed wire and obstacles placed in the gateways are still an ongoing issue.
Lots of work involving the awareness of Fipronil on dogs has led to stickers being produced containing QR codes with a link to further information, allowing members of the public to be made aware of the dangers to invertebrates it presents.
We have at some expense, obtained water monitoring equipment and are training volunteers to use this on our water and the data will be reported to Angling Trust Water Quality Monitoring Network.
Junior Secretary’s report: N/A There is now no Junior section.
Treasurers report:
Acting Treasurer presented the accounts. 26 members had joined at Bulpins and the number of members joining online was not available due to the website changeover. The total income was £1583.95 and expenditure being £948.50 with a surplus of £645.45. Leaving a balance of £9461.36 in the account. (JD/FL).
Membership Secretary’s report:
Not available
Invertebrate report:
Encouraging figures for the end of the year. Overall the very dry summer had not affected things too much. We have one new sample site and volunteers for this came forward.
Election of officers:
Chair John Dawson, Secretary Adrian Howell, Treasurer vacant, Vol. Bailiff – vacant, Membership Secretary vacant. Currently A Howell is acting Treasurer and Membership Secretary.
The officers elected (AR/BC).
Election of Committee:
The present committee was re-elected on block. M Werrett, F Leach, A Riddell, B Cochrane, A Deighton-Gibson, (AM/RH).
AOB:
A tent place is available at the Mid Devon Show with a small area for casting to be made available. We will also be co-partnering with RETA.
A Howell to discuss with Mr Forward, farmer at Washfield, regarding the installation of gates to allow access to the river as presently there is a fear that people may be injured by the barbed wire.
A suggestion that members may wish to partake in fly tying lessons met with approval and an offer of a venue at Morrisons store was proposed and will be looked into by JD.
Several requests for club social evenings resulted in an evening session at Morrisons for new and existing members will be scheduled.
A raffle of excellent flies tied by Bryce Cochrane resulted in £70 being raised for club funds.
A club members Whats App group was set up for those who wished to join.
Ticket prices held at current rates.
Date of next meeting: Thursday 18 Feb 2027.
Meeting closed 20:15
