Read all the latest news here in the Februrary 2010 Newsletter

Throop Mill Plans

There is a usage survey being conducted by the bridge over the main part of the river at Throop Mill. This is to establish the viability of a new crossing at Pig Shoot, just east of the Mill.

It is there on Saturday 10th July. It is possible that it will be there on other dates in July.

Building this bridge will extend opportunities for access to disabled people, as well as cyclists and horse-riders. I believe it will not be accessible to motor traffic.

If there is time,  can members  take a stroll down there, please?

Following on from the AGM, this years fundraising goal is a quiz trail around the Arbouritum like the one in Boscombe Chine Gardens.  We are also looking for new committee members as one sadly resigned due to other commitments, please contact us if you are interested.

A compromise has been reached following a successful meeting and talks involving the SVS, river users, the rangers and the council, to resolve disputes between users of the River Stour.

Two of the pebble beach areas (one by Granby Road and the other at the end of the path leading to underpass on Whitelegg Way) will have signs that give priority to families, children and dog walkers.

Hopefully this will take away the conflict between dog walkers and fishermen, and improvements will be looked into to provide the anglers with better fishing along other parts of the river.

Cllr Ron Whittaker said: “We want to encourage dog walkers and fishermen to respect each other; hopefully common sense will prevail.”

**Membership for 2010 is now due!**

 Please send your £5 renewal fee to Anne Millward to allow us to continue the good works along the River Stour.