The Official Beacon Angling Club

21/08/2026

A Plea to the Public.

Here in Milton Keynes, we are spoilt for parks and open green spaces. However, I’d like to make a plea on behalf of Beacon Angling Club, based at Mount Farm Park.

If you use the park, please take your rubbish home with you.

As the angling club manages the lake, it isn’t our responsibility to clear up after other park users.

This morning, myself and my daughter spent two hours litter picking around the lake. As a club, we do our best to look after the area and keep it clean.

Our members have toilet have their own toilet facilities as per our rules this includs a pop-up toilet or a bucket and bag, and they are required to take everything home with them. Members are also asked to pick up any rubbish left around the fishing pegs, which they regularly do.

I’m very pleased to say that the rubbish we collected this morning was from other park users, not our members.

If you are using the park and need the toilet, there are facilities available at the pub or shops across the way. Please do not defecate in or around the lake. We even had to pick up dirty toilet roll that had been left behind this morning.

Please remember that our parks and green spaces are there for everyone to enjoy. The only thing we should be leaving behind is our footprints.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep Mount Farm Park clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you to staff at Inn On The Lake for allowing us to dispose of this rubbish in their bins.

Craig
Chairman
Beacon Angling Club

18/05/2026

To all current members,

If you have been declined access to our members page, this is because your Facebook account details do not match the information on our system.

For those who have already sent requests and are listed on our system, you have now been added.

If you have been declined, please message us with a photo of the front of your membership book so we can check your membership number.

Craig

06/05/2026

26/27 Season Memberships – SOLD OUT

That’s it—our 2026/27 season memberships are now officially sold out.

If you’ve missed out this time, you’ll need to wait until next season. Please note, we will not be releasing any additional memberships, so kindly do not message asking if any are available.

For those who secured a membership—welcome to the club. We’re glad to have you on board.

Before fishing, please take the time to read through our rules. They’re straightforward and specifically designed for our lake, so it’s important everyone follows them.

Don’t forget to join our members-only page, where all club updates and important information will be shared.

If you’ve requested access and are still waiting, please be patient. We are currently updating our systems, and approvals will begin shortly. Just a reminder: if your name is not on our system, your request will not be accepted.

Thank you for your support.

The Official Beacon Angling Club

22/04/2026

Now that's what I call a result 👌

Over £1,500 Worth of Stolen Fishing Equipment Returned!

PCSO Hawksworth from the South Neighbourhood Team has successfully helped reunite a victim with over £1,500 worth of stolen fishing equipment, nine months after it was taken.

Working alongside colleagues from the North Neighbourhood Team, officers seized suspected stolen fishing equipment and began enquiries to identify the rightful owner. As a keen angler and an active member of a local fishing club, PCSO Hawksworth was determined to ensure the property was returned.

PCSO Hawksworth used his links within the local fishing community and released an appeal via social media, asking the owner of the seized equipment to contact their local fishing club. Within a few hours, a member from another club got in touch, stating they believed the equipment matched items stolen from an angler the previous year.
The following day, the suspected owner’s details were passed to PCSO Hawksworth for further enquiries. After speaking with the individual, it was confirmed that they had been the victim of a theft in summer 2025, during which their vehicle was stolen containing all of their fishing equipment.

The victim was shocked to receive the call and had believed they would never see their equipment again.

PCSO Hawksworth said:

“After talking to the victim, he couldn't believe that I was contacting him about his stolen fishing equipment nine months after it had been taken.
Being passionate about fishing myself and involved in the fishing community, I understand just how expensive this equipment is and how much gear anglers accumulate over the years. I’m really pleased that on this occasion we’ve been able to locate the rightful owner and return their property.”

🐠 Advice: Protecting Your Fishing Equipment

Fishing equipment can be expensive and is a common target for theft, particularly from vehicles, sheds, and waterside locations. To reduce the risk:

• Mark your property – Use a UV pen or forensic marking product to mark rods, reels, and tackle boxes with your postcode and house number. This helps deter theft and aids recovery.

• Secure storage – Store equipment out of sight in a locked shed or garage. Use good quality padlocks and consider a shed alarm.

• Vehicle security – Never leave fishing gear visible in your vehicle, even for a short time. If you must leave it, lock it in the boot before arriving at your destination.

• Record details – Keep a record of serial numbers, makes, models, receipts, and photographs of your equipment.
Taking a few simple precautions can significantly reduce the chances of your fishing equipment being stolen.

We are still continuing with our investigation.

21/04/2026

As of yesterday, there are just 6 membership books left for this year in AD.

I’ve reviewed and approved as many join requests for our members page as possible based on the details available. Unfortunately, some requests have been declined as we couldn’t find matching information in our system. If you’re applying on behalf of someone else, please send us a DM with a photo of the membership book and we’ll sort it for you.

We currently have 129 members in the group. I appreciate that not everyone uses Facebook, but if you do, please send a request to join.

If you have any questions, feel free to message us directly.

Craig

03/04/2026

If you’re still waiting to be added to our members-only page, you can help speed things up by sending us a photo of the details page from your membership book.

If you’ve already done this, please bear with us—we’ll get you added as soon as we can.

Thanks for your patience!

28/03/2026

Under 20 tickets left for the new season! 🎟️

If you haven’t secured yours yet, head over to AD now — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Angling Direct Milton Keynes is open from 10am tomorrow. 👊