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Don't polarise, localiseThe Countryside AllianceThe Countryside Alliance works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Our aim is to protect and promote life in the countryside and to help it thrive. With the highest membership levels since 2006, we are the only organisation working across such a broad range of issues.
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 Job Opportunity - Director, Scottish CAThursday, 17 May 2012 The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) is seeking a Director to build on its achievements and provide an effective campaigning and lobbying force for the members and supporters in Scotland, and elsewhere as required. The successful applicant is expected to be a country-minded person with an interest in country sports. It is essential that he/she has a strong professional/business background and the skills and experience to meet the demands of this multi-faceted role. Read more CA Award features in Chatsworth documentaryTuesday, 15 May 2012 A new documentary about the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire on 14th May saw the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and the Dowager Duchess speak of their pride in winning the first (and, to date, only) Countryside Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more The Heythrop and the RSPCATuesday, 8 May 2012 The RSPCA has issued summons on 52 Hunting Act charges relating to the Heythrop Hunt, its Masters and employees as part of a private prosecution. The allegations have not been the subject of police investigation or any charging decision by the Crown Prosecution Service. None of those summonsed, nor anyone else involved with the Heythrop Hunt has been questioned by the police or RSPCA over any of the allegations which all allegedly occurred in the 2011/12 hunting season. The Heythrop Hunt operates in the Prime Minister’s Witney constituency and the kennels are just outside Chipping Norton. Read more The Case for Hunting - download it hereWednesday, 2 May 2012 The Countryside Alliance has argued the case for hunting consistently and tirelessly since it was formed in 1997. Four years ago we produced the ‘Case for Repeal’ but, perhaps because we have all become so well rehearsed in the debate, until now there has not been a single concise document expressing the positive ‘Case for Hunting’. That gap has now been filled with a new document which the Alliance has produced in association with the Council of Hunting Associations. Read more Public bookings now being taken for National Shooting Week!Tuesday, 1 May 2012 Bookings from the public are now being taken for National Shooting Week 2012, which will take place between 2nd and 10th June, so please take a newcomer along to an event! During the week, shooting clubs and grounds are offering discounted lessons to all newcomers. Absolutely no experience is necessary and lessons can cater for people of all ages. Read more |
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