Latest news http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/feed/news Countryside Alliance News Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:11:33 +0000 http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-fishing/the-plight-of-our-rivers http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-fishing/the-plight-of-our-rivers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:11:32 +0000 Countryside Alliance Campaigns - Fishing Riverkeeper Chris de Cani writes: The warnings over possible drought restrictions came as no surprise to those charged with caring for the Chalkstreams in the South of England. Successive dry winters have left groundwater chronically unreplenished and the springs that feed these unique rivers at their lowest level in recent memory.   http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/join-us-members-benefits-and-offers/barney-white-spunner-in-the-weekend-telegraph http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/join-us-members-benefits-and-offers/barney-white-spunner-in-the-weekend-telegraph Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:44:19 +0000 Countryside Alliance Join us - members benefits and offers 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.  http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-hunting/hunting-under-the-act-photo-competition-launched http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-hunting/hunting-under-the-act-photo-competition-launched Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:49 +0000 Countryside Alliance Campaigns - Hunting 18th February: the seventh anniversary of the Hunting Act 2004 coming into force in England and Wales. To mark this particular milestone we are launching a positive celebration of hunting’s resilience: a “Hunting under the Act” photo competition. The Countryside Alliance is giving one talented amateur photographer a unique opportunity to take the picture that appears on the front of our Autumn Magazine. http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/coverage-from-across-britain-for-our-champions http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/coverage-from-across-britain-for-our-champions Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:25 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News Coverage is strong this year - read on for local news stories about Regional Champions in the Bradford Telegraph & Argus, East Anglian Daily Times, Gazette and Herald in Yorkshire, Ripon Gazette, Midhurst & Petworth Observer and the Northumberland Gazette.  http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-fishing/unique-breast-cancer-charity-reveals-its-2012-retreat-schedule http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/campaigns-fishing/unique-breast-cancer-charity-reveals-its-2012-retreat-schedule Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:58:56 +0000 Countryside Alliance Campaigns - Fishing 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. http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/the-oxford-mail-lauds-foxbury-farm-shop http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/the-oxford-mail-lauds-foxbury-farm-shop Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:21 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News The Oxford Mail has reported "Farm shop wins gong at 'rural Oscars'". The report read: "Foxbury Farm owner Colin Dawes said “We are all delighted. “With the doom and gloom in the country, it is a great start to 2012 to win such a prestigious award in a competition which is fiercely competitive.” Countryside Alliance regional director Michelle Nudds said: “Colin and his team’s passion for reconnecting people with our countryside is something the Countryside Alliance is proud to support.”  http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/unique-medicine-gardens-win-gains-media-attention http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/unique-medicine-gardens-win-gains-media-attention Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:59:13 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News Surrey media reports "An enterprising non-profit company has scooped a regional prize in the "rural Oscars". The Medicine Garden in Cobham won the South East Enterprise category in the Countryside Alliance Awards, and staff will head to the House of Lords on March 7 to hear if they have won a national title. Founder Paul Studholme began renovating a Victorian walled garden to create a community space in 2006. Speaking about the award, he said: "I was really very flattered, excited, incredibly pleased and also very grateful to all the people who nominated us." http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/antrobus-victory-reported-in-the-northwich-guardian http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/antrobus-victory-reported-in-the-northwich-guardian Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:55:37 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News Cheshire shop Antrobus has won the coveted title of the top Village Shop in the North West and now goes forward to the Grand Final. The Northwich Guardian has reported "Antrobus Village Shop triumphs in regional awards". Kath Hankey, volunteer, said: “We were really surprised when we found out. When the letter was delivered I never even opened it until nearly closing because we were so busy.”  And now a team from the store is coming to Parliament! http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/kirdford-makes-the-front-page http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/kirdford-makes-the-front-page Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:52:40 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News Kirdford Stores' victory in the South East Village Shop category has made the front page of the West Sussex County Times.  Village shop in line for an ‘Oscar’. Sue Ransley, chair of Kirdford Village Stores, said: “We are amazed and delighted to receive this award - this is such a popular and well supported initiative run by an organisation that is so well respected amongst rural communities." http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/the-newcastle-journal-hails-humshaugh http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/the-newcastle-journal-hails-humshaugh Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:00 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News The Newcastle Journal reports: "Humshaugh Village Shop branching out into orchard business" saying "Buoyed by a second successive victory in the regional Countryside Alliance Awards, the shop is again heading for the House of Lords to contest the national finals village shop category in March. And it’s all systems go for another great year, with the orchard and honey projects high up the agenda." Read more here.  http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/northamptonshires-finest-in-the-evening-telegraph http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/northamptonshires-finest-in-the-evening-telegraph Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:37:09 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News On 27th January the Northampton Evening Telegraph reported: Three local shops have been nominated to take home awards in the midlands heat of this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards. Shop@Stanwick has been nominated in the top village shop or Post Office category, the Lancaster Farm Shop in Higham Ferrers has been nominated in the local food category and C.R. Potter & Sons butchers in Stanwick has been nominated as a finalist in the best butcher category." http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/outwoods-commendation-in-reigate-and-redhill-life http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/outwoods-commendation-in-reigate-and-redhill-life Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:36:16 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News On 29th January Reigate and Redhill Life reported "Outwood Butcher's Shop commended in this year's "Rural Oscars".  http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/ludwell-has-the-shop-of-the-year-says-the-salisbury-journal http://www.countrysideallianceawards.org.uk/ca-awards-news/ludwell-has-the-shop-of-the-year-says-the-salisbury-journal Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:34:31 +0000 Countryside Alliance Awards CA Awards News On 30th January The Salisbury Journal reported "Ludwell has the shop of the year," quoting CA Regional Director Alison Hawes as saying: "....it’s not just a showcase for Dorset produce, even though the locals value the range and chance to support their local suppliers. It’s about being the hub of the community – people wanted Jo and Phil and their team to win as a ‘thank you’ for all their hard work" http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/ca-awards/2011s-regional-champions http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/ca-awards/2011s-regional-champions Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:42:35 +0000 Countryside Alliance CA Awards All regions will have now selected their Champions, and the team will now give their details 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 UK & Ireland title to their collection. Good luck all!  http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/events/2012-events-inc-the-game-fair-and-olympic-equestrian-and-shooting-competitions http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/events/2012-events-inc-the-game-fair-and-olympic-equestrian-and-shooting-competitions Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:55 +0000 Countryside Alliance Events Read on for some key diary dates for 2012, including Countryside Alliance events, country shows, hound shows, horse trials and Olympic events. Please note that this is in no way an exhaustive list and contains the events about which we field the most enquiries.