National Federation of Anglers | NEWS

Angling Hooks £1.56 million from Sport England

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Angling has received a �1.56 million boost this week as Sport England announced its plans to support the Governing Body to deliver angling opportunities for all over the next four years.

Subfish Extends Sponsorship of England Ladies Team

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Subfish Tackle Shop in Tibshelf near Alfreton, Derbyshire has signed a new one year extension with the National Federation of Anglers, to continue their sponsorship of the Ladies England team.

Last Pieces of Unity Jigsaw in Place

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

All the organisations participating in the creation of the Angling Trust have now undertaken the necessary constitutional steps to wind up their existing operations and form the Angling Trust on 5 January 2009.

The European Parliament adopts with an overwhelming majority

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The European Anglers Alliance (EAA) is extremely happy about yesterday's plenary voting on MEP Dr. Heinz Kindermann's report "on the adoption of a European Cormorant Management Plan to minimise the increasing impact of cormorants on fish stocks, fishing and aquaculture."

The Sky’s the Limit for Anglers with Disabilities

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NFA has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Dulley Ceilings and Partitions Ltd who will sponsor the National Championship for Anglers with Disabilities. The DCP Ltd sponsorship will also enable the championship to become one of the country�s leading disability competitions.

Heather is Named 2008 Recognition Award Winner

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fishing coach Heather Foulkes from Bournville in Birmingham has hooked a top national award for her outstanding commitment to her job and for being �an inspiration� in her voluntary work with young anglers. She wins �300 worth of Hotel du Vin vouchers.

PENTAX Announces Winner of Digital SLR Camera in Photography Competition

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NFA and PENTAX U.K. are delighted to announce Richard Bowler as the overall winner of their Angling Photography competition and recipient of a top-of-the-range K10D PENTAX Digital SLR Camera.

Paul Baggaley to Leave National Federation of Anglers

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Anglers would like to announce the departure of current Chief Executive, Paul Baggaley who will be leaving the NFA on the 14th November 2008.

England Strike Silver in South Africa

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NFA Carp Team England sponsored by HS Works has successfully returned from the 2008 F.I.P.S.ed organised World Carp Championships held in South Africa from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th October with team silver.

Calling all Level One Coaches in Yorkshire

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NFA, the approved delivery centre for ADB Coaching Courses are pleased to announce there are a few remaining places left on a 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling course taking place in Bramley near Rotherham starting on the 22nd November.

New Fish ‘O’ Mania Venues Announced

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Anglers and Matchroom Sport are pleased to announce that the 2009 PartyPoker.com Fish �O� Mania will be introducing three new venues into the list of 16 qualifiers for this year�s �25,000 competition

Angling Unity Update

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As you may be aware, the NFA has been in talks with the Anglers� Conservation Association (ACA), National Federation of Sea Anglers (NFSA), National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives (NAFAC) and the Specialist Anglers Alliance (SAA) with regard to the merger all of these organisations to create one new, large and effective organisation to support and represent anglers of all disciplines in England.

Charity Cup

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Entries are now open for a Charity Cup match organised by the NFA East Midlands Region on Tuesday 9th December to raise funds for The First World War Memorial Fund of the Sherwood Foresters and The Families Fund for the Mercian Regiment.

Environment Agency announces Head of Fisheries

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Environment Agency has today (Tuesday 28th October) named Mathew Crocker as its new Head of Fisheries.

PENTAX to Unveil Winner of Digital SLR Camera

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The NFA and PENTAX U.K. will shortly be announcing the overall winner of the top-of-the-range K10D PENTAX Digital SLR Camera through our angling landscapes photography competition.