Pictured here are three young members of a syndicate shoot at Manor Farm, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire. Riley (aged 11), Andrew (aged 11) and James (aged 7) were allowed to shoot, under strict supervision, at the annual Beater’s Day. It was a real pleasure for the whole shoot team to be able to give the boys this fantastic opportunity. Riley even managed to shoot his first pheasant to everyone’s delight.
Marta Jacyna is BASC’s communications officer. She is passionate about the countryside and enjoys deer stalking and foraging for food.
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
The wind, rain and mud did nothing to dampen the spirits of a group of youngsters who attended a BASC Young Shots game day in East Sussex in January.
More than 550 school children attended a three-day educational event at the Ledston Estate last week hosted by Countryside Learning and BASC.
