Welcome to the grass e-route for the Eastern Region. If you have any queries regarding the content of this grass e-route or any questions about the Eastern Region please contact Regional Director William Burton on William-burton@countryside-alliance.org or 01799 586794/07738 959900.

Dear All,

The seventh annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to nominations at www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk so please nominate now and help boost the region's small businesses, produce and communities.

Essex Committee Game Supper – Friday 7th October 2011
The members of the Essex Committee invite you to join them for a game supper on Friday 7th October at Blake Hall, Ongar, Essex. Tickets are available at £45 until 23rd September; thereafter they will be £55. For further information and to book tickets please contact Liz Burbidge liz@cclaims.co.uk or call 0208 500 4807 or Sarah Taylor on 01462 857973 sarah-taylor@countryside-alliance.org

Herts Air Ambulance Clay Pigeon Shoot
The Annual Herts Air Ambulanc Clay Pigeon Shoot will take place on Saturday 8th October 2011. For further information please contact the Lea Valley Shooting Association on 0844 804 2057 or info@lvsa.org.uk

Cambridgeshire Committee Inter-Hunt Adult Gymkhana Competition
The Cambridgeshire Countryside Alliance Committee is pleased to invite your hunt to enter a team into the 3rd annual inter Hunt Adult Gymkhana Competition at Manor Farm Equestrian Centre, Houghton, nr Huntingdon on 15th October 2011. Riders must be over 25 years and horses over 15hh.
Please contact George Bowyer for further details office@fitzwilliamhunt.com or mobile 07767 318326.

Suffolk Committee Game Supper – Saturday 4th February 2012
The members of the Suffolk Committee invite you to join them on Saturday 4th February 2012 for the biennial Game Supper at Glemham Hall, Suffolk, IP13 0BT. Tickets available at £35pp or £325 for table of 10 (incl welcome drink).
For further information and to book tickets (limited) please contact Philip Hope-Cobbold 01728 746219 or philip@glemhamhall.co.uk

National Sporting Auction – April 2012
The National Sporting Auction will be organised by Cheffins on behalf of the Countryside Alliance.
A Cheffins representative will be on the stand at Burghley on Thursday and Friday to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming auction.
For further information and to donate items please contact Martin Millard on 01223 271983 or email; martin.millard@cheffins.co.uk

Countryside Alliance is seeking to appoint a Campaign for Hunting Manager who will be responsible for the continued success of a distinct, inspirational and emblematic Countryside Alliance Campaign for Hunting, promoting hunting and all its positive attributes to the general public, media, politicians and rural communities. Applicants are sought who will work closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines and develop initiatives that work towards the positive image and future of hunting. Candidates with a direct involvement in hunting and commitment to the Countryside Alliance Campaign for Hunting will be at a distinct advantage.

There will be extensive day to day liaison with a wide range of stake holders as well as co-ordination and implementation of major events. The successful candidate will be an effective, professional person with well-honed personal skills and a high level of written and oral communication skills. Qualities of persuasiveness and assertiveness combined with empathy and the ability to work as part of a team will all be considered essential. This is a role for a resilient, energetic and committed person.

An attractive remuneration package is offered according to achievements and experience. This role will be based in London and the regions. The Countryside Alliance is an equal opportunities employer. ?If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a covering letter together with a CV to Kate-Horseman@Countryside-Alliance.org. The closing date of applications is Friday 28th October. Please no agencies.