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Make sure shooting’s voice is heard in Europe
Shooting will be brought to the attention of candidates in the May European elections through a contact website developed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation.
BASC Central
Shooting magazines in shops – report misunderstandings to BASC
Moto has removed age restrictions on the purchase of shooting magazines in its WHSmith stores at motorway service stations nationwide. BASC approached Moto after an over-14s till prompt on self-service tills was discovered and reported to us by a concerned member.
BASC has received reports of age restrictions on the purchase of Shooting Times at self-service tills in two Asda stores. Asda has informed BASC that there should not be till prompts on shooting magazines in its stores, that it will contact the two stores, and that it will send a briefing note to all its stores nationwide on this matter. Till prompts on self -service tills are managed directly by each Asda store rather than centrally by its head office. If you discover age restrictions on shooting magazines in your local Asda store please contact BASC.
These examples highlight the need for people to remain vigilant. If you encounter any problem buying a shooting magazine in any newsagent, supermarket or shop please let BASC know immediately.
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A great day out at the Gamekeepers’ Fair
A great family day out is promised on the weekend of the 12th and 13th of April at Catton Park, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, with a two-day game and country fair organised by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
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Win a Gamekeeping Experience weekend for 14-16 year olds
Youngsters aged 14 – 16 can be in with a shot of winning a place on a two-day, all-inclusive ‘Gamekeeping Experience’ at Newton Rigg College.
BASC South East
High Weald AONB Woodland Game Management Seminar
On Thursday 6th March the High Weald Area for Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit held a “Woodland Game Management” Seminar at Flimwell, East Sussex. The event was supported and attended by both Justin Clarke from BASC South East, and Mike Swan from the GWCT. The day started with Mr Jason Read more…
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Ragnar the rescue dog takes top Crufts honours in BASC Gamekeepers’ Classes
Ragnar, a rehomed seven-year-old German wirehaired pointer has taken the top trophy in the Gamekeepers’ Classes at Crufts 2014.
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Gundogs gearing up for Crufts 2014
Gamekeepers, beaters and pickers-up from across the UK are getting ready for one of the highlights of the gundog calendar – Crufts 2014. The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will host the gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts. Gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog teams Read more…
BASC South East
Hook Norton Taste of Game Evening
Over forty BASC members and their guests enjoyed a great evening combining the great taste of game and traditional ale. The event organised by BASC South East was hosted by kind invitation of Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire on 20th February, 2014. Guests were greeted on arrival with a glass of Read more…
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BASC welcomes watchdog scrutiny of regulations
A report from the independent Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), which examines proposed regulation for sound supporting evidence, proper process and ultimate impact, has been welcomed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
