Our Mission:

A community group committed to returning the River Cale to a self-sustaining ecosystem that is rich in bio-diversity and to be enjoyed by all.

News

5th March 2018 – Frozen River Cale

A brief visit to the Cale on a frosty morning proved to bring a surprise not seen for many years…… ...read the rest

Video footage of the Cale fish survey now available

Many thanks to our friends at Wincanton Window, who have now published the official video of our electrofishing survey on August 4th 2017.… ...read the rest

A Week in the Life of a Broken Sewer Pipe

At the end of October, while performing the regular kick sample on the Cale, some CATCH volunteers noticed a nasty-looking flow… ...read the rest

Help CATCH win funding from Aviva!

CATCH have been nominated as a charity to gain potential funding from the Aviva Community Fund… ...read the rest

Electro fish success – 4th August 2017

The results of our 4th August electro-fishing survey are now published on our website, and can be viewed here.… ...read the rest

2017 River Cale Balsam Bash

Despite the rain the group were able to have a good go at this year’s crop of Himalayan Balsam which was much reduced from last year, on the stretch through the Recreation Ground.… ...read the rest

Equipment update – October 2017

Another handy addition to the equipment list was purchased by the group to help with the transportation of rubbish and equipment on various events. … ...read the rest

Wildlife Habitat signs

Working alongside Wincanton Town Council, C.A.T.C.H. were pleased to see areas along the river bank left un-mowed this year as a haven of safe passage for wildlife.… ...read the rest

Wildflower management 2017

Year two of the Memorial Wild Flower Meadow has seen an abundance of flowers and wildlife.… ...read the rest