Beverley Beck Improvements For Disabled Anglers

Beverley Beck Improvements For Disabled Anglers

has improved four fishing pegs at Beck for disabled anglers.

Following a request to the council, drop curbs and short sections of footpath have been added to enable wheelchair users and people with less mobility to access the pegs.

The anglers hope the work undertaken by the council, which has seen £3,500 spent to make four of the platforms accessible, will encourage other fisheries to improve their access and facilities for disabled anglers in the East Riding.

Councillor , the council’s portfolio holder for the economy, investment and inequalities, said: “I very much welcome these new facilities which will enable anglers with disabilities to enjoy their safely and comfortably in this wonderfully unique setting.

“The improvements to the beck are designed to encourage both residents and tourists to discover this hidden gem. The walk along the Beck takes you from an urban setting to the rural pastures of Figham.”

The request for the improvements came from John Twidale who said: “Last year I started a campaign to educate venue owners to the needs of not just wheelchair anglers, but all anglers with various disabilities in general.

“East Riding of Yorkshire Council has done an excellent job and I hope the work done on Beverley Beck will encourage other fishery owners in the area to follow suit.”



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  1. A big thanks to all those involved …. A big step forward in this area for providing wheelchair friendly accessible fishing platforms. A step forward for providing independent living for disabled anglers. More venues in the area can be found on “Access all Areas” at http://www.fishingadviser.co.uk/blog/entries/ ….. John Twidale.

  2. JUST A REMINDER NOT ALL DISABLED ANGLERS USE A WHEEL CHAIR.IS THERE ANY TOILETS THERE WELL DONE TO EVERYONE CONCERNED & I HOPE DONCASTER COUNCIL & ALL THE FISHERIES IN THE DONCASTER AREA TAKE NOTE OF THIS PROJECT.HAVE U TRIED USING A PORTER LOO WHEN UR DISABLED.

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