Join us - members benefits and offers: Barney White-Spunner in the Weekend TelegraphMonday, 20 February 2012 The Countryside Alliance's new Executive Chairman, Sir Barney White-Spunner, has given the Telegraph the first media interview of his tenure. On Saturday 18th February he appeared in the Weekend section and told the paper about his concerns for our countryside, covering everything from broadband and farming to the Hunting Act. Read more... "Thank you and goodbye" from Alice BarnardThursday, 2 February 2012 Countryside Alliance outgoing Chief Executive Alice Barnard writes: It is time for me to say my final thank you and goodbye to all the wonderful members and supporters of the Countryside Alliance. I have been with the CA for five years and in that time I have never failed to be inspired by the passion and commitment of those who make the Alliance what it is. Our organisation is nothing without the members, supporters and volunteers and I would like to acknowledge their contribution, support and assistance during this time. Read more... Former head of UK Field Army appointed to lead Countryside AllianceThursday, 19 January 2012 Former head of the UK Field Army, Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Countryside Alliance and Director of the Countryside Alliance Foundation with effect from 9th February, taking on overall responsibility for the organisation. Barney will be based in the Alliance’s London Headquarters. Kate Hoey MP, will remain Chairman of the Board of the Countryside Alliance. Read more... Winter 2011 magazine now onlineThursday, 8 December 2011 The Winter 2011 Countryside Alliancemembership magazine is now online. This packed issue carries an annual review of the Alliance’s campaigning work as well as features on Beaufort Huntsman Tony Holdsworth, Equestrian Team GBR member Nicola Wilson, our successful Party Conference Season, a new DVD on kennel management, the Government’s response to the Home Affairs Select Committee’s report on firearms, the RSPB and a charming feature called “In praise of the Lurcher.” Read more... Alice Barnard to stand down after five years at the Countryside AllianceThursday, 8 December 2011 Alice Barnard has announced that she is to stand down from her position as Chief Executive of the Alliance and The Countryside Alliance Foundation, to take up a new role as the Chief Executive of a leading Education charity. Read more... Working hard for the countrysideWednesday, 19 October 2011 Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Alice Barnard writes: The Campaigns Team has come back from party conference season ready for the work ahead Read more... Autumn membership magazine now onlineWednesday, 7 September 2011 The Autumn 2011 Countryside Alliance membership magazine is now online. This issue contains features on Cheltenham Countryside Race Day (this year on 11th November), the Award winning Chatsworth Estate, the NVQ in animal care for hunt staff, the Fishing for Schools Champions scheme, Game-to-Eat’s catering college workshops and our country of origin food labelling campaign. Read more...Political, Media and Campaigns Update, September 2011Tuesday, 13 September 2011 Each month the Countryside Alliance's political, media and campaigns teams across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales report to the board on work ongoing. Read on for the September update. Read more... Shop for the CountrysideTuesday, 26 July 2011 In the current economic climate charities have to be ever-more resourceful to stay afloat, and The Countryside Alliance Foundation is no different. We are therefore delighted to introduce you to Shop for the Countryside, an ingenious way for you to help us raise money – and you won’t even notice you’re doing it. Read more...Political, Media and Campaigns Update, July 2011Tuesday, 12 July 2011 Each month the Political, Media and Campaigns teams of the Countryside Alliance and the devolved teams in Wales, Ireland and Scotland update the board on issues of interest and relevance. Read on for an update from the Countryside Alliance's busy teams on their work. Read more... |
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