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Liverpool ignores ‘clear, sound evidence’ and condemns shooting sports

Posted on October 17, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

BASC has condemned Liverpool City Council’s decision to pass an anti-shooting motion as a gross misrepresentation of the shooting community. BASC put their case out in defence of the shooting community in an effort to change the minds of those…

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BREAKING: BASC condemns Liverpool’s “woeful” rejection of BSS event

Posted on October 9, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Liverpool City Council’s public attack on shooting, which led to the Liverpool Exhibition Centre terminating its contract for a British Shooting Show event in September 2020, has been labelled “woeful”, “unfair” and “misinformed” by BASC, the UK’s largest shooting association. BASC…

Tagged with: 2020, basc, British Shooting, british shooting show, BSS, countryside, firearms, joe anderson, liverpool, liverpool city council, liverpool exhibition centre, rural, shooting, shotgun, uk, uk economy
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Countryside issues matter to Labour, BASC rural reception told

Posted on September 28, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shadow DEFRA minister David Drew MP told a rural reception at Labour’s autumn conference that uncertainty caused by Brexit risks damaging the British countryside.Speaking at the reception hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust at the conference in Brighton, he…

Tagged with: basc, british, countryside, david drew mp, defra, environment, labour
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Backing For Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust

Posted on August 19, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shooting and countryside organisations came together at the Game Fair to officially launch 2020 Year of the Gamekeeper – an initiative to support, raise the profile and ensure the future of the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT). The multi-organisation initiative seeks…

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Looking ahead to the Game Fair…

Posted on July 18, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

As The Game Fair prepares to welcome trade and visitors to Hatfield House, we preview the biggest event in the fieldsports calendar Last year marked a momentous landmark for The Game Fair, as the show at Ragley Hall celebrated the…

Rural voters want change from next Prime Minister

Posted on June 29, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

A major survey of rural voters on the Conservative Party leadership contest has revealed deep frustration in rural areas. Over 3,000 people took part in the online survey between 7-17 June. This has been the only national survey of rural opinion on…

Tagged with: Brexit, conservative party, country sports, countryside, crime, hunting, rural
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You’re invited to the Gun Trade Lounge!

Posted on June 25, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Gun Trade News would like to invite members of the trade to reception drinks ahead of this year’s Game Fair at Hatfield House. GTN will be hosting the party, along with the Gun Trade Association, to mark the opening of…

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Shooting gear for ladies

Posted on June 3, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

With the number of female shooters on the rise, Gun Trade News shares a range of gear tailored for women. Merkel Base Fleece Jacket The Merkel Base Fleece Jacket for women is a high-quality and lightweight fleece jacket for all…

The Game Fair selects GWCT as its nominated charity

Posted on March 25, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has been chosen by The Game Fair as its official charity for 2019. A regular exhibitor at The Game Fair, the independent wildlife conservation charity has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and…

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The Fun of the Fair

Posted on January 28, 2019 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

Ian Harford is a man with many feathers in his cap. He is the MD of Realtree’s international operations, online TV presenter, content writer for brands such as Deerhunter, and honorary treasurer of the Gun Trade Association. Oh, and then…