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The Countryside AllianceThe Countryside Alliance works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Our aim is to protect and promote life in the countryside and to help it thrive. With the highest membership levels since 2006, we are the only organisation working across such a broad range of issues.
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 Unique breast cancer charity reveals its 2012 retreat scheduleFriday, 3 February 2012 Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique outdoor programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, has announced its 2012 retreat schedule and applications are now being accepted. The team will be visiting England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in 2012, giving as many ladies as possible the chance to experience the programme’s specific brand of magic. 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... 2011's Champions are starting to emerge!Friday, 27 January 2012 27th January 2012 - the regions are starting to declare their champions of 2011 and the excitement is mounting. With the North East, North West, South East, South West, Yorkshire and Wales having crowned their winners, we await the results from the Midlands, Scotland, Ireland and the East of England. All regions will have selected their winners by early February, whereupon their details will be given to the National Judging Panel, which includes Clarissa Dickson Wright (pictured). All regional champions will then descend on the House of Lords on 7th March to celebrate their success, meet fellow winners and, crucially, find out if they are to add a British and Irish title to their collection. Good luck all! 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... Taking a stand for shooters' rightsThursday, 19 January 2012 Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Alice Barnard writes: This has been an exceptional week for our shooting campaign as we promoted and defended shooting sports on the Today programme and across the regional media via a new report. The issue concerned was our strong riposte to the efforts of Thomas Docherty MP to establish a minimum age at which young people can obtain a Shotgun Certificate. Read more... |
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