Flies in the box seen better days? Time to pop along to the Bristol Branch, tie your own flies and enjoy the company of like minded fly fishers.
The Branch
The branch meets at the Redhill Social Club 8pm until 10pm most Wednesdays, except during June, July and August when the club meets the 1st Wednesday of the month.
New members always welcome.
Come along and learn to tie your own flies, we have members willing to teach you how. If you are just starting don't buy any equipment straight away. Have a chat with club members who will advise you on what tools and materials to buy.
Facilities
The Social club has a bar, games area, skittle ally and hall (fly tying). There is also a playing field which can be used for casting practice and tutorial.
The branch also has a viewing screen, video camera and projector which are used for fly tying demonstrations and recording.
Directions
The Redhill Social Club is in the village of Redhill which is only about 1.5 miles from Bristol International airport.
From the Airport: Follow the A38 South for approximately 1.5 miles. As you start to go down a long hill (Redhill) take the turning into Church Road, Redhill on the right hand side. NOTE the road is signed Walled Garden. The entrance to the club is 150 yards along Church Road on the right. just as the road takes a right hand bend.
From the South head for the airport on the A38. Go passed the Holiday Inn hotel and then as you start to go up a long hill (Redhill) you will pass a pub (Darlington Arms) on the left. 150yds further up the hill take the next left into Church Road, Redhill. Please be careful as from this direction the junction into Redhill is very sharp and comes back on you . The entrance to the club is 150yds along Church Road on the right. just as the road takes a right hand bend.
For those with Sat Nav use the postcode BS40 5SG
NOTE The club is just behind the church, if you select the satellite view on the google map you will see the car park and club playing field. The green arrow indicates the drive to the car park. Once again please be careful accessing the car park.
Contacts
Chairman: Alan Varley
.....e webadmin@bristolflydressers.co.uk
.....p 0193 4525 612
Vice Chairman: Bob South
Secretary: Colin Linge
.....e colinlingefly@btinternet.com
.... p 0127 5472709
Life President: John Horsfall
.....e jthorsfall@hotmail.co.uk
.....p 0117 9611 560
Programme
May 26th BBQ & Competition JackLands Fishery (Evening)
Jun 2nd Fly-Dressing
July 7th Fly-Dressing
Aug 4th Fly-Dressing
Sep 8th BBQ at No 13
Sep 15th Fly-Dressing
Sep 22nd Fly Dressing Demonstration (Dave Wiltshire)
Sep 29th Fly-Dressing
Members: Please note it is always advisable to bring your fly-dressing equipment when another activity is scheduled (just in case).
