About

The club was founded in 1854 and was originally called Linton & Burnsall Angling Club. The club is well described in the preface to the club’s 100th Anniversary, written by J R Sampson (President Emeritus):

“It is gratifying to be able to call the attention of members to the fact that 1954 marks the centenary of the club’s existence, having been formed by the Nowell family of Linton, who put their extensive fishing rights at the disposal of the club, and have continued to do so ever since. Although the club is not the oldest in the country, it takes rank as one which has the distinction of mature years.

The original features of the club have, in large measure, been maintained throughout its history; namely a club which was created and has been preserved to serve the villagers who love the hobby of angling, and at a cost well within the reach of those who wish to follow the pursuit. For a long period there has been a full membership, with an impressive waiting list.

Our lovely river has largely remained unaltered and efforts have always been made by restocking and in other directions to ensure that sport has not deteriorated.

Relations with landlords, of which the security of the club rests, have been throughout harmonious, for which the club is grateful. The club has been fortunate in its officers and committee, on which the success of the club so much depends.

All that remains to be said is that from a measure goodwill on the part of landlords and members, the club can look forward to a happy continuance of its affairs, just as it looks back with pride on its past achievements”.

Subscriptions

Resident Members* :- £90

Non-Resident Members :- £130

Resident Members* aged 65+ with more than 5 years current and continuous membership :- £50

Non-Resident Members aged 65+ with more than 5 years current and continuous membership :- £70

Junior Members :- £30

* living within 7 miles of Grassington Bridge

Entrance fee:

In addition to the annual subscription, a one off entrance fee equal to the annual subscription will be payable in the first year. 

Friends tickets:

Membership is strictly not transferable, but members may purchase a maximum of 4 Friends tickets per season at a cost of £5 each.

Day tickets:

Day tickets can be can be purchased from the Post Office located in the market square in Grassington at a cost of £30 per person.

Data Protection

General Data Protection Regulations – GDPR which came into force on 21st September 2020.

Our Statement and Policy regarding these Regulations.

As an organisation that has chosen to hold personal data we have a legal responsibility to treat the data with respect and to hold the data securely.

Personal data must be:

  • Fairly and lawfully processed
  • Processed for limited purposes
  • Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary
  • Up to date where appropriate
  • Not kept in a way that people can be identified from it for longer than is necessary
  • Processed in a way that ensures appropriate security

What personal data do we hold, how, why and where do we hold it and how long do we hold it for:

1) Membership Application Forms

These are held as hard copies and are retained by the Membership Secretary

The fully completed Membership Application Form holds the following information;

  • Members name
  • Members address
  • Members birth date
  • Members telephone number
  • Members e-mail address

All Membership Application Forms from individual wishing to join LT&GAC are reviewed annually.

Once a prospective member has been accepted into LT&GAC their Membership Application Forms are held for three years, after which time they are destroyed.

Unsuccessful Application Forms will be carried forward for consideration in the following year.

We will ensure that all members are asked that they consent to their details being retained and used in accordance with this statement and that they are given the opportunity to withdraw this consent. This will be done on a yearly basis as part of the communications regarding annual renewal of subscriptions. Similarly new members will be required to confirm their consent when joining LT&GAC.   

2) Membership Database

These are held on computer as a database by the Treasurer and Secretary, the computers are protected.

The database holds the following information;

  • Members name
  • Members address
  • Members birth date
  • Members telephone number
  • Members email address
  • Type of membership
  • Year of joining

These details form the basis for our accountancy systems and are held in compliance with HMRC requirements for running our association.

Membership payment details also forms the basis for preparing the clubs accounts and need to be made available to the club auditor if requested. They also serve as a double check for members details at the time that memberships are renewed.

Details are held in the database for seven years after an individual ceased to be a member, at which point they are deleted from the database.

We hold information in our database for this period because we often find that memberships lapse for periods of time and then members come back to the club. We have found that seven years is the optimum period for identifying lapsed member details.

This system also forms the basis for electronic communication with members.

This information also provides source information for Member’s Handbooks. Specifically member’s names.

3) Information why each specific piece of information is held in our systems

Members name – To enable us to address the member correctly

Members address – To enable us to contact the member by post

Members birth date – To enable us understand the age profile of our membership including Junior Members

Members telephone number – To enable us to quickly contact our members

Members email address – To enable us to contact our members and lapsed members electronically. We send regular emails to our contact list informing them of upcoming events, general information about angling and the important club information

Type of membership – We have various categories of membership which have different costs price points. We need to ensure that the member is in the correct category. We also occasionally target information to specific categories of membership.

No bank details are requested or held.

4) Website

LT&GAC has its own website. The site is maintained by the Honorary Secretary. 

Information regarding those Members subscribing to the Website is limited to their name and email details and is used for logging on to the site. This information is not used for any other purpose.

5) Disclosure

We will never disclose the information held in our databases to any outside organization.

The information is held strictly for club use and distribution of the data within the management of the

club is restricted to a need to know basis.

6) Informing members of the data held and member’s agreement that we hold this data.

We will publish this document on our website and make those members who have email access aware

of the document and request that any members who have objections or questions should contact us and we will address these issues.  These actions will be recorded.

Any member who chooses to opt out of our emailing list will be immediately removed and a note will be made to record this.

We will also ensure that all members are asked that they consent to their details being retained and used in accordance with this statement and that they are given the opportunity to withdraw this consent. This will be done on yearly basis as part of the communications regarding annual renewal of subscriptions or catch returns. Similarly, new members will be required to confirm their consent when joining LT&GAC.   

If you have any concerns, please contact the Honorary Secretary…

Safeguarding & Welfare

The decision to appoint Mr Matt Hill as the new Welfare Officer demonstrates the club’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in the sport of fishing within Upper Wharfedale. By adhering to the recommendations set forth by the Angling Trust and implementing the Safeguarding Policies, the club is taking proactive steps to create a secure and inclusive environment for anglers of all ages and backgrounds. The accessibility of the Safeguarding Policies underscores the club’s commitment to transparency and accountability, providing members and stakeholders with essential guidelines to uphold the highest standards of safety and welfare in angling activities.

Safeguarding policies master list: https://anglingtrust.net/safeguarding/safeguarding-policies/