CORONAVIRUS UPDATED 17 July 2020
Thornton is open for fly fishing
From July 24th it will be mandatory for customers to wear a face covering within the shop
To ensure we comply with social distancing & government guidelines I have produced new operating guidelines for everyone to follow which are highlighted below.
I would ask during these difficult times & to ensure we keep within the COVID-19 guidelines which could change at any time, you comply with any daily instructions issued by fishery staff
Staff working the pontoon will be wearing Face Covering with all touching points on the pontoon regularly disinfected. All boats & lifejackets will be disinfected after every session.
Staff working the lodge will be wearing Face Covering when they need to interact with our customers, we have installed a Perspex screen at the counter, staff will observe social distancing rules
From July 24th it will be mandatory for customers to wear a face covering within the shop
All customers & Staff will have access to hand sanitiser at the lodge
All highlighted touching points at the lodge will be disinfected during the day.
New Operating Procedure While Visiting Thornton Trout Fishery
1.Pre-Booking: All Bank & Boat anglers, including season permit holders will be required to call the lodge & pre book your visit. We will only accept anglers who have pre-booked
2.Pre-payment will be required at your time of booking. This will reduce queuing at the lodge
3.Pre-payment can be made via credit / debit card.
4.Confirmation of your Boat Booking along with your receipt, allocated boat number will be posted next to the Booking In – Booking Out sheet
6.You will be required to meet social distancing rules
Lodge, Booking In & Out, & Tackle shop are open from 15th June 2020: Observe Social Distancing at the car park & lodge area
- Shop Guidelines
- Face coverings to be worn in the shop, these can be a Buff, scarf, mask etc
- From 24th July with a Perspex screen at the counter & customers wearing a face covering we will be 1m+ social distancing within the lodge / shop
- Everyone entering the shop will use the hand sanitiser provided
- Credit or Debit card payment for purchases preferred
- Staff working the lodges / shop will be wearing a face covering when dealing with customers
Boats:
Two anglers can fish from the same boat we recommend you follow the Angling trust guidelines, wear a face covering when the boat is under power, bring sanitizer to clean your hands as require
Severn Trent Toilets are open for the anglers to use, ask at the lodge for access.