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This 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: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The Point to Point season is underway - visit the Weatherbys Point to Point website for fixtures. Please note that the Countryside Alliance Foundation's Game-to-Eat project is, for the second year running, the main sponsor of the Living Heritage country shows. The thirteen show schedule kicks off in Thame on the weekend of 3rd April and then moves around the country until October 2010. Check the website for dates.
Saturday 13th March to Thursday 18th March - Sporting & Memorabilia Auction – Tetbury Town Hall. Eggesford Studio are holding the Spring Sporting & Military Art Exhibition at The Town Hall Tetbury, Gloucestershire from Saturday 13th March to Thursday 18th March. The exhibition is open daily from 10am -5pm. On show there will be work by Snaffles, Lionel Edwards, Cecil Aldin and contemporary art by Katharine Lightfoot, Daniel Crane, Colin Allbrook, Neil Forster and sporting photographs by Charles Sainsbury-Plaice. Hunting, racing, polo, shooting, fishing and rural life are all well represented. Admission to the exhibition is free but visitors may make a donation to Help for Heroes which is the chosen charity for the event. For further information please contact Sheron Harris at Eggesford Studio, 01837 680021,07733 228953, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the web site at www.eggesford-studio.co.uk 23rd March 2010. Scottish Countryside Alliance Wine and Whisky Auction and dinner. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details of how you can be a part of this exclusive event to raise funds for the SCA. Friday 26th March - North Herefordshire/Harley Godsall Ball - An opulent ball in celebration of the retirement of Harley Godsall, Huntsman of the North Herefordshire, after 44 years service to the Hunt. Champagne reception, dinner, live band, entertainment and a disco. Reception, 7.30pm. Dinner, 8pm. Carriages, 2pm. Hampton Court, Herefordshire - £75. Tickets from Dawn Waterman MFH, Lower House, Whyle Lane, Pudleston, Leominster, HR6 0RQ. Sunday 28 March - Herefordshire Fun Ride – Kings Pyon, Herefordshire. A fun ride will take place at Wistaston Farm, Kings Pyon, Hereford, HR4 8PZ, by kind permission of the Garnstone Estate, in aid of the Countryside Alliance and the Air Ambulance. There will be a choice of routes on grass - 5 miles, 7 miles or 12 miles over beautiful rolling Herefordshire countryside. There will be 50 optional jumps and very little roadwork. Costs: £15 per horse, £10 for riders under 13yrs. Please note: Under 13 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. First horse 10.00am - Last horse 1.00pm. For further information please contact Steve Klenk on 07831 120948. Wednesday 31 March, 7pm - The South Oxfordshire Committee presents "A Grand National Evening" with guests Marcus Armytage, John Francome, Richard Pitman PLUS a surprise guest. Windmill Farm Conference Centre, Main Street, Clanfield, Bampton, Oxon, OX18 2SN Good Friday 2nd April - Betfair Lambourn Open day, featuring the Household Cavalry Musical Ride with the four State Trumpeters and The Queen's Drum Horse. The open day is a unique opportunity to see the horses in the training establishments throughout the Lambourn Valley. Last year over 30 trainers opened their yards to the public and over 10,000 people took the opportunity to meet the horses, the trainers and to really see first hand the Lambourn racing industry. Many yards have special exhibits and some demonstrations including horses using hydrotherapy pools. Kingwood Stud opened its doors and thousands of visitors enjoyed learning about horse breeding at one of the countries top establishments.In the afternoon the massive events field with its central arena opens with a full programme of equine and country related shows and demonstrations of country skills. Trade stands offer all manner of goods and services, and the Countryside Alliance will be there. Full details on www.lambourn.info
Sunday 25th April - Virgin London Marathon. The Countryside Alliance team would welcome your sponsorship - click here to read about the 2010 team and give them your support. 30th April-3rd May - Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloucestershire. The date has been changed for the 2010 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and it will now culminate on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday. The Alliance will once again have a large presence at the event, which is the pinnacle of the world’s three-day event calendar. For more information see badminton-horse.co.uk 2nd May - British Falconry & Raptor Fair, Chetwynd Park, Newport, Shropshire. Come and see the Alliance at this fantastic day out. Plenty of things for all the family to see and do. Sunday 9th May 2010 - Ugbrooke Park Simulated Clay Shoot. Once again we are delighted to be holding the Ugbrooke Clay Shoot by kind permission of Lord and Lady Clifford. The day comprises teams of 4 guns shooting 5 drives around the estate grounds simulating a typical driven game day but using clays instead. The drives will include partridge, duck, pheasant, pigeon and rabbit and will be based on a 400 bird day for each team. A two course lunch is included along with tea at the end of the day. Guns can shoot any time between 10am and 4pm and there will be a break for lunch at 1pm. Tickets are £70 per person (fully inclusive) for teams of 4 guns and must be booked in advance. To reserve at team please send a cheque for £280 made payable to the Countryside Alliance and send to Borough Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1JJ. Enquiries to Alison Hawes on 01752 830430 15-16 May - ‘High Birds In May’, the Annual Whitfield Clay Shoot, Whitfield, Hexham. 10 simulated game flushes with prizes for every stand and a perpetual trophy for highest overall team score. Pool shoot – pay-out every 10 entries. Bar, trade stands, snacks and cartridges for sale. Entry fee just £300 per team of four. For further information please contact: George Ridley on 01434 684683 / 07714 814240 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Stuart Maughan on 01434 345250/07501 460017 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
29th May - Heathfield & District Show, Heathfield, East Sussex - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show.
30th May - Countryside Alliance Point-to-Point, Bonvilston, nr Cardiff. Annual Bank Holiday point-to-point. A great day out for all the family. To get really involved, become a fence sponsor for just £30. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. 31st May - Surrey County Show, Guildford - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 2-5th June - The Royal Bath and West Show - come and visit Regional Director Alison Hawes and her team at the Countryside Alliance stand Sunday 6th June - Myerscough College Open Day & Country Fair, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RY. www.myerscough.ac.uk. Countryside Alliance representative, Tom Fell, and his team, will be present, as usual, in the Countryside Marquee. 10, 11 & 12th June - The Royal Cornwall Show - come and visit Regional Director Alison Hawes and her team at the Countryside Alliance stand 11th June - Dinner & auction,Tattersalls, Newmarket. We will be holding a dinner and auction at Tattersalls in the heart of Newmarket in June, 2010. To book your table or for further information please contact Countryside Alliance East of England Regional Director Alice Barnard on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 07788 422850 18, 19, 20 June - The East of England Show at Peterborough. Come and visit Regional Director Alice Barnard and her team at the Countryside Alliance stand.
2, 3, 4 July - The Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace - Visit the Scottish Countryside Alliance team on their stand 9-11 July - Barbury Castle Horse Trials. This three-star premier league event is now in its fourth year and the Alliance will be there for all three days. For tickets and further information, see barburyhorsetrials.co.uk Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 July - Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate. Come and visit Regional Director Steve Clark and his team on the Countryside Alliance stand. 16/17/18th July - Kent County Show, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 19-22 July - Royal Welsh Show. Come and visit Countryside Alliance Director for Wales, Rachel Evans, and her team. Sunday 1st August - Cranleigh Show, Cranleigh, Surrey - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 6th-8th August - Gatcombe Horse Trials, Gloucestershire.This renowned event takes place at Gatcombe Park, incorporating the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships. As well as a weekend of top-class eventing, there will be a shopping village, arena attractions
29th/ 30th August - Edenbridge & Oxted Show, Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 9th-19th September - a team of Countryside Alliance supporters will be climbing Kilimanjaro to raise funds for our campaigning work. Read about the team and sponsor them here. 12th September - Hampshire Country Sports Day. The best one-day show in the south! A great day out for all the family with hounds, falconry, gundogs, ferrets, hunt relay, trade stands, local food and more! See Hampshirecountrysportsday.co.uk September - Countryside on the Catwalk, venue tbc. By popular demand, the Northamptonshire Alliance committee is putting the countryside back
September - The 6th annual Countryside Alliance Awards will open to nominations, so prepare to tell us about your rural heroes at www.countrysideallianceawards.co.uk
26th September - Surrey Country Fair & Ploughing Match, Loseley - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 1/3 October - South of England Autumn Show, Ardingly, West Sussex - Come and visit Countryside Alliance South East Regional Director, Michelle Nudds, and the team on-stand at the show. 10th October - Countryside Race Day, Ffos Las, nr Carmarthen. Countryside Alliance Charity Race during Countryside Day at Ffos Las – applications now being taken for budding jockeys to be part of the very first charity race on the UK’s newest race course. Bookings being taken for the Blacksmith’s restaurant; limited to 100 places, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact
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