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BASC and Natural England meet to talk wildfowling

BASC has recently organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England (NE) staff. The events were aimed at equipping NE staff with the knowledge and understanding of wildfowling which would ultimately help them make informed, pragmatic consenting decisions on protected and designated sites. More than 40 NE staff, as well as members of local… Read more »

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Eat Game Awards raises record funds for charity

Eat Game is delighted to announce that this year’s Eat Game Awards raised a record amount of donations for the Country Food Trust. The awards, which took place last week, raised £2,255 for the charity, which was once again selected as our charity of the year. With the Eat Game Awards celebrating the contributions of… Read more »

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Govt refuses to foot Tory Olympics bill

Two senior Tories travelling to the Beijing Olympics have had their request for public funding denied by the government. Jeremy Hunt, shadow culture secretary, and Hugh Robertson, shadow sports secretary, are travelling to China for five days to witness what is involved in running such a big event before it come to the UK. But… Read more »

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Olympic success in 2012 threatened by lack of planning
Olympic success in 2012 threatened by lack of planning

Lack of appropriate planning and private sector fundraising threatens UK athletes’ success in the 2012 Olympic Games, according to a Committee of Public Accounts (CPA) report. In one report regarding potential team success, Great Britain’s medal table goals were set at second and fourth respectively for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This summer’s Beijing… Read more »