The Countryside Alliance works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Our vision is of a vital, working and thriving countryside for the benefit of the whole nation.

Blair and hunting – the truth
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
During the fight for hunting, Blair is in no doubt of rural feeling as he visits the West CountryTony Blair’s reputation for not being wholly wedded to the truth has been supported by more important evidence than his behaviour over the Hunting Act, but that issue and his re-writing of history in his memoir ‘A Journey’ typifies his delusion. In it he says that the hunting ban is “one of the domestic legislative measures I most regret”, but claims he ensured that the Hunting Act was “a masterly British compromise” that left enough loopholes to allow hunting to continue “provided certain steps were taken to avoid cruelty when the fox is killed.”
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East of England tops rural Awards poll
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
A member of the experienced Doughtys teamAs the sixth Countryside Alliance Awards get underway, the East of England has emerged as the top Award winner of the previous five years. The region has won three national titles and taken four national commendations – the most of all the twelve competing regions and just ahead of Yorkshire, the South of England and Wales. “The Rural Oscars” are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of rural businesses, produce and communities and are public-nomination led. You can nominate in the 2010 Awards here.
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"Public education" or flat broke?
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Hunting for repealYou may have seen that the League Against Cruel Sports has this week launched what it calls a "public education campaign" to "see off" the campaign for repeal. In launching this latest drive there were the usual claims about the success of the Act and the high conviction rate - read a news story in the Western Daily Press here. The truth is somewhat different. It took £30 million to get the Hunting Act onto the Statute Book in the first place - the League was central to this, yet it still got things wrong and is now trying to justify its position.
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The 12th is glorious for conservation
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Red grouseAs the Glorious Twelfth gets the 2010 grouse shooting season off to what has reportedly been an excellent start despite the harsh winter, the Moorland Association has published some figures to show the massive contribution land managers make to our upland landscapes.  Everyone who loves country sports loves a good statistic: shooting contributes £1.6bn to the economy; 4 million people go angling every year; 57% of people believe the Hunting Act is not working. Now, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Moorland Association has carried out a survey that shows how much time and money is put into shooting and conservation in upland areas, and there are plenty of positive statistics to enjoy. 
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Buy your new season shooting badge
Friday, 30 July 2010

The £100 season badgeThe £10 supporter badgeWith the new season in prospect, please support the Countryside Alliance's shooting campaign by buying your new 2010/11 shooting badge. The cartridge-shaped badges change colour each season, and this year have been produced in turquoise blue. Shooting supporters can buy a £100 season badge or a £10 supporter badge, safe in the knowledge that funds raised will be ploughed straight back into promoting and defending your sport. Click here to buy your badge. Visit www.shooting-alliance.org.uk to find out about our campaign and our excellent shooting insurance offers.
 
Events listings
Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Beagles parade at the South of England show The Countryside Alliance's events listing is constantly updated and aims to keep you in touch with rural events of interest across the UK. The Countryside Alliance will have a presence at several of the key rural events this summer and we hope to see you soon.

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