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Joined: December 31, 2018
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After renewing my ticket via the website homepage online service I was pleased to receive my new membership card within 7 days. All set now for next year.
Tight lines everyone...............And a Merry Christmas.
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Posted on December 20, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
same here well done BAA. have a great xmas all
Posted on December 20, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Hello Fellow D’anglers,
As I am old school I rang the office,
I was spoken to courteously, and my Card and my Grandson’s cards arrived in the post today, so a big thank you to the BAA admin team.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Very Tight Lines in 2022
Keep on Fishing
Posted on December 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
After renewing my ticket via the website homepage online service I was pleased to receive my new membership card within 7 days.
What do you mean by 'ticket' or do you mean 'membership'?
Posted on January 7, 2022 at 10:48 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
I'm also not sure why the BAA wasted the time & cost of posting me a reminder last year?
A free email with a direct link to the renewal site would have worked for me and saved the BAA some money.
Posted on January 7, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Some people might not use emails or if they do might not check them very often.Other people have complained that they haven’t had one in the post!
Posted on January 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
The postage costs on the accounts was many thousands of pounds, I agree with the comment that these costs can be trimmed, and perhaps spent on Otter fencing ? Some ideas are worth considering by the executive without always the need to counter as not being viable. I for the first time used the online renewal, which was excellent, you can print off the acknowledgment and you are good to go. Albeit without the new lock code.
Posted on January 7, 2022 at 9:39 PM
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Joined: October 17, 2018
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
It would seem suggestions often get met with sarcasm or aggressive replies . From what I’ve read .
Posted on January 8, 2022 at 9:57 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
I’m simply stating a couple of facts.I know a fair few older members who never use emails.I’ve also heard complaints that they haven’t had a renewal in the post.Hardly sarcastic or aggressive is it?I agree it would be cheaper and more efficient if it was all done by email,at what point have I said it’s a bad idea or not viable?
Posted on January 8, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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Joined: February 13, 2015
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Onelastcast, I am pleased that you have taken time to scrutinise the BAA acounts, however sometimes the figures do not give the full picture.
The amount shown in the accounts is the gross cost of postage. Don 't forget, whilst yes you can apply on-line for membership, it still has to be posted out to you and many members also purchase a guide book which costs more to post than it does to produce!
We also get back £1.50 p&p every time somepone buys a guide on-line, so in reality that income should be "netted" off the postage costs shown in the accounts. If this were to be done then our postage costs would be more than halved.
The cost of postage is very significant and we endevour to kept it to a minimum, however compared to the cost of installing otter proof fencingf it is a mere spit in the ocean.
Posted on January 9, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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Joined: December 31, 2018
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
WOW!!!!
What was meant to be a positive post about our association has received negative feedback by some members yet again.
Stop moaning ffs
Happy New year!
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
The same name cropping up again.Some people will never be happy no matter what the association does.
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
John I didn't scrutinise accounts neither do I wish to, but to be honest the postal charges did seem excessive, and I was merely asking a question if that it might be trimmed given the move to greater use of online communication and renewals within the Association.
I don't know how much an Otter fence would cost to preserve our fish stocks, but it might appear to be money well spent, and perhaps the members might willingly forgo a post office stamp if it were to help fund that cost?
I imagine the net cost of fish , mainly carp, lost to Otter would be a hefty sum, let alone the fishing that is denied to members.
Do you have any idea on the price for installing these fences?
I really don't wish to be awkward and perceived to be trouble, as a fellow member describes me merely concerned regarding the loss of our fishing venues to predation, which although nothing can be done regarding rivers, but ponds can be secured, and are within many clubs now throughout the land.
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Brummy... I take it that stop moaning was directed at me, however losing so many venues to predation is probably reason enough to moan, or at least discuss on here if we can actually protect our stock it seems to me reasonable.
You may not agree, as is your right, as is my right to ask the question.
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Not just aimed at you OLC......although your name does pop up rather frequently on this forum whenever a post turns to chaos and off topic. No wonder there is a very evident lack of contribution by fellow members.........it just isn't worth the hassle. I bet out of the thousands of members there is only 25 max that make any real contribution which in itself is sad.
As for otter fencing our pools.........all 15 of them... Id say you'd be talking tens of thousands of pounds. And who would guarantee success? what about cormorants, goosanders, mink,
Just get your rods out and enjoy it for what it is and be grateful that the cost of posting out your card is covered within your £40 subs.
And as for calling it a ticket, a permit, a card or membership......it doesn't matter.
I bet that bloke cant decide whether its a cob, a roll or a batch!!!!
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 12:55 PM
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Joined: February 13, 2015
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Onelastcast,
I was recently speaking to former BAA Executive member Steve Whitton (Droitwich Angling Centre) regarding the installation of an otter proof fence around a new carp lake which he has constructed, and whilst I would not dream of revealing how much it cost him, it frightened me to death.
The engineering involved to do a proper job is very extensive, including installing concrete underneath the fence to prevent the little blighters from excavating under it. Self closing gates with electric locks, the full monty. And this was on a flat level piece of open ground.
To do something similar around Coppice Lake would involve the removal of all or most of the trees and extensive excavation to avoid undermining the dam, which would probably have to be reinforced. I fear that even if it was practical, the cost would run to many tens of thousands of pounds just for that one lake alone.
I would never rule anything out, but even BAA's pockets have a limit
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
True I get aggressive replies, however that is the feature of this place, doesn't happen anywhere else. Think Stew.
I have actually got some figures on approx cost of fencing, say Stubbs.
If we were to buy the materials only, £6,500
labour cost £5,400
Total £11,900
So yes not cheap, and this is based on a 500 m perimeter, which I think is roughly Stubbs.
I am sure with the vast amount of members in the BAA we could reach out and get this costing right down.
Just a thought, play nice xx
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
John I posted my last comment after yours which I did not notice..
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
Here is a simple question ? If people are worried about the cost of postage for either applying or renewing your membership ? Then what is the alternitive ?
Even if you apply or renew your memembership online. Its still has to be posted to you.
So what happens to those members who don't have access to the internet either to apply or renew there membership ?
Do you tell them sorry you cant apply or renew your membership because you dont have access to the internet ? 
If the present system is not broke, Then why try and fix it ?
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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Re: Prompt service from the BAA
The savings on just 12 months postage would secure one pond from Otter, its the ponds that are broken if nothing is done.
However if there is a modicum of interest in protecting Carp from Otter, there is a monetary incentive from Angling Trust to do so, but applications have to be in pretty quick, apparently.
Posted on January 10, 2022 at 5:48 PM
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