Club Membership

    Memberships available

River Membership – The only adult/senior memberships left for the 2026/27 season are Rivers only which, as suggested, covers the river sections we control only. Night tickets for this are available as well.

Junior Membership – These are for younger members from aged 12 to 16 at 1st June 2026

Both these memberships can be purchased online via this website. New members will of course be asked to pay the one off initial joining fee which is to cover your rue book, ID card and postage.

We do not accept any photograph other than a passport type head shot only. No fish, dogs or family members in the picture. Anything other than a passport photo will be rejected.

Les Hart (secretary)
On behalf of the Gaps Committee

Membership 26-27

With the implementation of a new joining system now in place we will shortly be in a position to open up membership for the 26/27 season. This will go on sale on the 8th April, very soon after the AGM on the 7rd of April . That is unless there are any major events at the AGM which is not expected. As previously explained this will be earlier than usual because as it is a new system I want to ensure we get memberships sent out in time.  I Think we have covered every potential problem but you never know with computer problems. For the time being can any CURRENT MEMBERS wishing to upgrade their current membership please email membership@gippingaps.co.uk with any requests. This may be from river to full or the addition of a night ticket etc. I can then try to accommodate these requests. In the subject line of the email put the word UPGRADE.I would also like any prospective new members who wish to join to email as well. Email the same membership@gippingaps.co.uk account with a few words about yourself and if any current members will vouch for you. In the subject line write NEW MEMBER. Again I will get back to you asap if we have spaces available. Once membership opens any person who just wants to renew their current membership can log in and make payment.

You will only be able to join once you have a photograph included on your account. The reason is your membership card includes this so cannot be printed without it. Also head shots only, no holding of fish etc.

For anybody who has no access to online facilities do not panic. We will still accept postal applications.

These can be sent to

Les Hart

28 highfield road Ipswich Ip1 6dd

But MUST INCLUDE

1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone number
4. Date of birth
5. Email address (if you have one)
6. Vehicle registration
7. Passport style photo
8. Cheque for payment

GATE CODE

The gate code for next season will NOT be printed in your book. It will be emailed out to members just before the 1st June.

The membership books and new cards will be sent out in bulk during the middle to latter part of May so therefore do not panic that you have paid and not received your new card.

Finally please bear with me this year as I hope things go smoothly and trouble free, if I have overlooked anything it will get resolved but may take time.

Thanks

Les Hart

Secretary Gaps

The Annual Subscription will be due on the 1st of June of each year and last for one calendar year, or in the event of a member joining part way through the year, the remainder of the calendar year. Members will not be able to fish until they have renewed their membership.

Members who do not renew their subscriptions before June 1st of the new season will be deemed to have relinquished their membership and must therefore re-apply and the joining fee will then also apply.

Junior members are those who hold a junior E.A rod licence on the date of application

MEMBERSHIP ID CARD

New members must buy an ID card for a £10 fee at the time of registration, which covers printing and postage. This card will be linked to your account and does not need to be replaced unless it is lost..

Renewing members do not need to purchase a new ID card, as the card is valid for life unless it is lost.

A replacement ID card will incur a £10 charge for reprinting and postage if lost.

Payment – We accept payment by credit or debit card.

To join or renew online, click on the relevant button below and complete your details.

For new members, please ensure you upload a passport style photograph so that your photo I.D.  card can be posted out to you.

 

There are seven membership categories:

• Adult Member: Those aged 18 to 64 on 1st June
• Senior Citizen: Those aged 65 and over on 1st June
• Disabled Member: Those in possession of a concessionary disabled rod licence issued by the Environment Agency.
• Family Member: applies to two adults living at the same address together with each of their children aged 12-15, whether natural, fostered or adopted.
• Intermediate: Those aged 16 to 17 on 1st June
• Junior Member: (12-15 years).
• Rivers Ticket: Valid for fishing Rivers only.
• Rivers Night Ticket: Valid for fishing Rivers only.

Membership shall be at the discretion of the Committee and all members must be in possession of a current Environment Agency Rod Licence, when fishing club waters.

 

Postal applications for renewals are accepted

These can be sent to

Les Hart

28 highfield road Ipswich Ip1 6dd

But MUST INCLUDE

1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone number
4. Date of birth
5. Email address (if you have one)
6. Vehicle registration
7. Passport style photo
8. Cheque for payment

 

GATE CODE

The gate code for next season will NOT be printed in your book. It will be emailed out to members just before the 1st June.

The membership books and new cards will be sent out in bulk during the middle to latter part of May so therefore do not panic that you have paid and not received your new card.

Finally please bear with us as this process is very time consuming and can be made that more difficult by those that do not read or respond in the correct manner. As you would expect, you have a greater chance of membership by completing the process correctly.

 

Thanks

Les Hart

Secretary Gaps