EventsThis list is not exhaustive. If you know of an event which you feel will be of interest to Countryside Alliance members and supporters, please email details to: info@countryside-alliance.org Our Regional Directors can tell you which events they are running, attending or supporting. Our Directors are as follows:
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Events: 2012 events, inc the Game Fair and Olympic equestrian and shooting competitionsThursday, 12 January 2012 Read on for some key diary dates for 2012, including Countryside Alliance events, country shows, hound shows, horse trials and Olympic events. Please note that this is in no way an exhaustive list and contains the events about which we field the most enquiries. Read more...Point-to-Point fixturesPoint-to-Pointing is amateur horseracing over fences, contested by horses who qualify for the races by learning their skills in the hunting field. Horses running in Point-to-Points must be registered thoroughbreds (except in Hunt Members' races and certain other Club Members' contests).The horses have to obtain a Hunter Certificate from a Master of Foxhounds, stating that they have hunted for at least four days in the season, whilst Riders can only contest Point-to-Points once they have obtained a certificate from the Point-to-Point Authority. Read more...20-22 July - CLA Game Fair, Belvoir CastleFriday, 20 July 2012 In 2012 the CLA Game Fair will be held from 20-22 July when it will return to the dramatically beautiful Belvoir Castle near Grantham, Lincs. As ever the Countryside Alliance will have a huge presence at the show and we look forward to meeting as many members and supporters as possible. 25th February - Harry Davis Charity Clay Shoot near AndoverSaturday, 25 February 2012 SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2012 at Tangley Farm, Andover, SP11 0RZ, By kind permission of W.J Miller & Sons Read more...25-26 February - British Shooting Show, NewarkSaturday, 25 February 2012 25-26 February - the British Shooting Show will be held at Newark, Notts. Come and visit our stand where CA Shooting Campaign Manager, David Taylor, will be please to meet you and talk about our campaign. Jackson-Stops and Staff CA Point-to-Point - Sunday 26th February 201Sunday, 26 February 2012 The Jackson-Stops and Staff Countryside Alliance Point-to-Point will be held on Sunday 26th February 2012. Now in its sixth year the Jackson-Stops and Staff Countryside Alliance Point to Point has grown to be one of the largest and most popular Point-to-Points in the country. Held at the beautiful Badbury Rings near Wimborne, Dorset, the day provides some of the most exciting horse racing of the season and consistently attracts record entries. The event's huge success however is also based on its family appeal with countryside activities, have-a-go areas for children, country crafts, local food stalls and new for 2012 an enlarged shopping village. Read more...1st March - Cheshire Quiz EveningThursday, 1 March 2012 Cheshire committee member Jilly Higgin is very genrously running a Countryside Alliance quiz night at her home - Physonhayes, near Woore on the 1st March [start 7 - 7.30]. Tickets are £15 per person which includes supper. To book your place/s please call Jilly on 01270 520577. If paying by cheque, please make payable to the Countryside Alliance. Payment on the night is fine as long as you've booked your place/s! Read more...Friday 2nd March 2012 - Hampshire Thrusters BallFriday, 2 March 2012 Friday 2nd March - The Thrusters Ball at Botleigh Grange Hotel Southampton will take place from 7pm-2am Black tie, dinner of local produce, disco and lots of entertainment. All the favourites are back with indoor laser shooting competition, indoor terrier racing, bucking bronco, Vodka Luge, cash auction with fantastic lots. Tickets £37 per person for tables of 10 or 12. For tickets send SAE and cheques made payable to Countryside Alliance to: Alison Hawes, Borough Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth, PL8 1JJ For further details; tel: 01752 830430 or e-mail: alison-hawes@countryside-alliance.org. Entry with ticket only. Strictly 18 years and over. ROAR. B&B accommodation £89 for double/twin and £75 for single – book early. Tel 01489 787700. Lakeside Spa – swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and gymnasium. Friday 9th March - Sandown Race Day and LunchFriday, 9 March 2012 The Sandown Race Day and lunch will, as ever, be held on Grand Military Gold Cup Day. Contact CA South East Regional Director Michelle Nudds for information - michelle-nudds@countryside-alliance.org Read more...10-11 March - West Country Game Fair at Bath & West ShowgroundSaturday, 10 March 2012 10-11 March - the West Country Game Fair will be held at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Demonstrations include falconry, ferreting, gundog training, game cooking, have-a-go activities such as fly casting, air rifles and clay shooting. A great day! Further details 01392 421500. Read more... |
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