Welcome to the grass e-route, news and events for the Midlands Region. In this issue the Staffordshire Police Citizens' Panel, Shop for the Countryside and forthcoming rural events.
Join the Staffordshire Citizen’s Panel
We have been contacted by Staffordshire Police with regard to recruiting people in Staffordshire for the Citizen’s Panel and say the following:
The Citizens' Panel provides a genuinely representative 'voice' for the diverse communities of Staffordshire in key decisions of Staffordshire Police and the development and review of its services. The Panel is currently made up of 3,000 people from across Staffordshire who regularly share their views and ideas on a wide range of policing issues.
We would like to increase our panel membership so that we can give even more people living in Staffordshire a strong and credible voice in the decisions we make. Increasing our panel membership will also provide us with the opportunity to ask questions that are much more local to where people live.
If any of our Countryside Alliance members would like to apply to join the panel please click here.
Shop for the Countryside
Over the past few weeks our team have been developing a fantastic new way to raise significant funds for The Countryside Alliance Foundation.
Thousands of online shops including John Lewis, Boden and Tesco have signed up to donate money to The Countryside Alliance Foundation every time any of our members and supporters shop online.
To find out more of a great way to shop and raise fund for the Countryside Alliance Foundation visit: www.shopforthecountryside.com. When you download Shop for the Countryside to your computer you can visit your favourite stores directly and still raise money for The Countryside Alliance Foundation, without spending a penny more.
Tuesday 25th October Countryside Day at Throckmorton Clay Shooting Ground, nr PershoreYoung persons Countryside Day. Explore the countryside and experience Clay Shooting, Fishing, Archery, Gundogs, Ferreting and more. A brilliant day out in the countryside which is always very popular. Early booking advised. Contact sara-rutherford@countryside-alliance.org or Audrey Steel panda@broadclosefarm.wanadoo.co.uk
Spring Sporting Sale 2012
Following the success of our 2010 Sporting Sale we are holding a Spring Sporting Sale in 2012. We would be most grateful for any donated items that fit into the following categories:
Sporting Paintings and Prints
- Leather
- Luggage
- Gun cases
- Cartridge Magazines and Shooting Kit
- Sporting Bronzes
- Sporting Guns and Militaria
- Hunting and Racing Kit - Jackets, Boots etc
- Sporting Books
- Top Hats, Hat Boxes etc
- Taxidermy
- Fishing Equipment
We would be most grateful if you have items which you would like to donate to the sale you could contact Sara Rutherford on 07974141933 sara-rutherford@countryside-alliance.org to register your item’s entry into the auction and arrange collection.
Country Events this Summer
Golden Valley Hunt Midnight Steeplechase, CLYRO COURT HOTELOn Saturday 20th August 2011 at 6 pm. Races include: Lead rein, Under 12 years old, Under 16 years old, Flat race…handicapped, Open race, Dog and Human on Foot race Entry to field £2 adults – children free entry to races, £5 per children race, £10 per adult
North Herefordshire Hunt ‘Summer Frolic’ on Friday 26th August at Little Catley, Bosbury, Ledbury HR8 1QNHog Roast Supper and Disco starting 7.30pm until 1.30amAttractions renown A1 Millennium Disco. Bucking Bronco, Raffle with generous prizes with a twist and Very reasonably priced BarAdmission by Ticket only £15 per head, please apply to janesale@me.com more details Jane Sale 07703 647400Being run in aid of North Herefordshire Hunt with donation to Air Ambulance.
27-29 August Warwickshire & West Midlands Game Fair, Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire
11 September Frampton Country Fair, Frampton Country Estate, Frampton on Severn, Glos GL2 7EP . One of the most popular events of its kind in the West Country, Frampton Country Fair provides a huge public showcase for countryside Almost 400 trade stands, continuous events in both display rings as well as clay shooting, fishing, punt gun, hound parade, companion dog shows and gundog competitions.Gates open 9.30am - Adult £9.00, Child (5-12yrs under 5 free) £3.00. Advance tickets (Adults £7.00) are available on 01242 572573 and further details www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk
17-18 September Midland Game Fair, Weston Park, Shropshire www.countrymanfairs.co.uk Visit the Countryside Area for a continuous arena programme, hounds, gaze hounds, ferrets, gun dogs, have a go on our raffle and make sure your membership is up-to-date for the coming sporting season.
Sunday 25th September THE BADMINTON RIDE IN SUPPORT OF HORSES HELP HEROES
This sponsored Ride will take place in the glorious surroundings of the Badminton Estate by kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, with the stunning backdrop of the famous Lake and Badminton House reminding riders of the famous international Horse Trials that take place there every year. The course will be about 10 miles long and there will be 30 or more well built optional fences. Booking your place is easy, just go to the website www.badmintonride.com where you will be able to download your entry form. | 
