The next AGM will be held as usual on Monday 11th February 2008 at the Nanhoron Arms, Nefyn at 19:30.Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.

Wales's first strategy was launched on Thursday 6 of December by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones.
The Welsh fishing industry brings around £200m into the Welsh economy and supports about 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The draft strategy aims to look at the long –term future of fisheries in Wales, so that the industry can take advantage of opportunities in a sustainable way which does not impact on the environment.
The strategy has identified a number of goals for the fisheries sectors which will service as indicators of the success of the strategy:
• Healthy Fish Stocks-development and management of fisheries at sustainable levels as a part of a healthy and productive ecosystem.
• Positive community role- recognition of fisheries as a positive contribution to the communities in Wales.
• Environment- Fisheries developed and managed in a sustainable way contributing positively to the environmental policies of Wales.
• Partnership Working- to further the partnership working already established between policy makers and those in the industry.
• Economic contribution- Maximising the economic importance and contribution of fisheries to the development of the ‘Wales’ brand on Wales/UK/EU International level.

The Wales Assembly Government intends to publish the responses to this document. Normally, the name and address (or part of the address) of its author are published along with the response, as this gives credibility to the consultation exercise. If you do not wish to be identified as the author of your response, please state this expressly in writing.

Your views on the consultation are sought and should be sent to the Association or to the Fisheries Branch, Environment and Conservation Division of the Welsh Assembly Goverment.

The full document can be viewed online by clicking on the following link:

Fisheries%20strategy.pdf

Members wishing to obtain a full printed copy-please contact the office and we will print it out for you.

Please note that this is the most important document ever published in relation to fishing in Wales

Gwyl Fwyd Tir a Mor Llyn
Llyn Land and Seafood Festival


As we have mentioned before we were considering changing the name for next year’s festival and we came to the conclusion that Llyn Land and Seafood Festival was the most appropriate.
The final dates are the 7th and 8th of June 2008. Please note that next year the festival days are Saturday and Sunday.

If you only read one document this year then it should defiently be this one!

CCW has now published it's response to the Marine Bill.It is vital that you read this document as it outlines the vision of how Welsh Waters will be managed should CCW's policies and ideas be implemented. Of particular note is that CCW wish to be confirmed as the primary marine biodiversity adviser to the Government - and that CCW wish to become the body to bring prosecutions should Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ's) be damamged.

IT IS VITAL THAT YOU READ THIS DOCUMENT

Please click here to read the document.

We also have in the office a much shorter document relating to Highly Protected Marine Reserves. These are defined as areas 'where there is a presumption against human activities, unless it can be demonstrated they will not have a negative impact'.

We strongly suggest that you come into the office and read the document - or contact us and we will provide you with a copy.

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The Association office has recieved a brochure containing all kinds of fishing gear and a new range of 'Flexi-Tubs' - a range of flexible buckets available in four sizes and three vibrant colours ideally suited to carry and tip your catch and bait. The Association has a sample in the office - should any of you wish to see it please just pop in. We can then give you more information on how to order the products.

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A catalogue of new Worwear has been recieved in the Association office which has an extensive range of Jackets, trousers, bibs and lifejackets. Also inluded in the brochure is the 'Secubib'- removable braces and integrated lifejacket for safety.

Any members wishing to recieve a copy of the brochure, please contact the office. Should there be enough interest from members we should be able to negotiate a competitive price on your behalf.

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The Marine Fisheries Agency (MFA) have asked that all fishermen be made aware of possible sanctions to vessel owners where the VCU allocation to their vessel does not correspond to the vessels actual specifications.

Fisheries officials have been patient in giving vessel owners ample opportunity to correct this imbalance - therefore continued disregard for this issue could lead to serious repercussions.

Any member not having accurate information on his fishing licence is recommended to rectify this situation at once.

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