Work Party

Choose the session that suits you best on both dates. Work may be scheduled at Westbrook Mere, Pixies, and Durrants, so please be prepared to move between these locations. The initial meeting point is Westbrook Mere, from where members will be directed to different lakes as needed.

IMPORTANT: Upon arrival at Westbrook Mere, all members must sign in to confirm their attendance at the work party. This is essential to validate your participation. You can also renew your membership during the work party. If you decide to do so on the day, please visit the membership team in the committee hut. Cash payments will be accepted only during the work party dates. All membership renewals must be completed digitally/online. Please ensure your details are accurate and up to date. Failure to keep your information current via the BDAS Clubmate app may result in voided membership.

Pensioners and disabled members are not obligated to attend work parties, but your presence is welcomed, especially if you can assist with making tea. Work gloves, wellies, waders, hammers, wire cutters, saws, and other tools will be valuable. If you are a carpenter, electrician, or roofer, please bring your tools.

Tea and coffee will be provided, so remember to bring a cup or mug. If you cannot attend on the specified dates, you will need to pay the £50.00 waiver. Any member unable to attend due to illness should provide a doctor's note explaining the reason for their absence prior to the work party date and send the note to membership@bdas.org. Members exempt from work parties or waiver payments should still complete the online form and make the payment via BACS.

Please renew your memberships before June 1, 2022. We now have a waiting list, and late renewals will not be accepted