This is the current list of forthcoming events. Further details on local events can be found on the BASC website pages for individual regions/countries.
Please note - events may be subject to change.
March 2011
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The British Shooting and Countryman Show
26 - 27 February 2011
Location: Newark Showground, Notts NG24 2NY
Region: Midlands
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.shootingshow.co.uk
March 2011
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GUNDOG TRAINING COURSES 2011
1 March - 31 August 2011
Location: Midlands
Region: Midlands
Activity: Gundogs
Following the success of last year's course the Midland Region is organising another gundog training course this year. The course will begin in March and run on one day each month until August. Several different venues will be used throughout the course. The first day will take place in Hartshorne, near Burton, Staffordshire.
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BASC Shooting Network
4 March 2011
Location: Sayes Park Shooting School, High Wych, CM21 1JE
Region: Eastern
Activity: Shooting
Exceptional value to work on your shhoting with a BASC Coach for the day. An entertaining 50 Bird competition and opportunity to meet fellow BASC members and their guests.
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Gamekeeping & DIY Shoot Awareness Days
5 March 2011
Location: Derbyshire / Leicestershire Border
Region: Midlands
Activity: Awareness day
Steve Bloomfield, Midland regional director and a highly experienced gamekeeper, introduces a new course in Spring 2011 for the DIY Shoots.
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Gamekeepers' Clay Shoot
8 March 2011
Location: Mid Norfolk Shooting School, Deighton Hills, Taverham, Norfolk NR8 6HS
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game and Gamekeeping
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Gamekeeping & DIY Shoot Awareness Day
12 March 2011
Location: Derbyshire / Leicestershire Border
Region: Midlands
Activity: Awareness day
Steve Bloomfield, Midland regional director and a highly experienced gamekeeper, introduces a new course in Spring 2011.
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Scottish Wildfowling Club Conference
12 March 2011
Location: Trochry
Region: Scotland
Activity: Wildfowling
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Westcountry Game and Equine Festival
12 - 13 March 2011
Location: Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Region: South West
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.contour.uk.net
The BASC main stand will have a mix of wildfowling, deer and game exhibits and a new addition this year - South West Country Sports & Tourism which will be joined by Games On and Gaymers. The Country Sports development team aims to help South West rural businesses which offer country sporting activities with marketing and delivery of a quality product. The team will be on hand to advise. We will also have the BASC Shotgun School, Air Rifle Range and Gundog Scurries.
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Annual Gundog Day
19 March 2011
Location: Larchfield Estate, Upper Ballynahinch Road, LIsburn, BT27 6XL
Region: Northern Ireland
Activity: Gundogs
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Eden Game Shooters Evening
24 March 2011
Location: The Shepherds Inn, Carlisle, Cumbria
Region: Northern
Activity: Regional event
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Workwear Country Show: 4.30 - 7.30 pm
31 March 2011
Location: Airfield Industrial Park, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7HL
Region: Eastern
Activity: Social events
April 2011
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Basic Gundog Training Day
2 April 2011
Location: Dyffryn Springs Fishery, Home Farm, Dyffryn, near Cardiff CF5 6SU
Region: Wales
Activity: Gundogs
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'How To' Pigeon Day
5 April 2011
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Region: South West
Activity: Shooting
All you need to know about pigeon decoying and shooting
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Gamekeepers' Fair, Catton Park, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire
9 - 10 April 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Region: Midlands
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.basc.org.uk/en/basc-game-and-country-fairs/midland/
The BASC Gamekeepers' Fair Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April 2011 Established firmly now in the grounds of Catton Park in South Derbyshire the traditional Gamekeepers' Fair can trace its roots back over 30 years. Growing year on year it has maintained the quality and focus of an event enjoyed not only by keepers and their families but for a growing number of people interested in the countryside and its way of life.
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Young Shots Clay Shoot
12 April 2011
Location: Mid Norfolk Shooting School, Taverham
Region: Eastern
Activity: Young Shots
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Range Day at Bisley April 14th 2011
14 April 2011
Location: The British Sporting Rifle Club, Bisley Camp
Region: South East
Activity: Shooting
Those of you that have attended our Range Days before will know the basic format and how successful they are. Therefore you need to book early as places go quickly. At each Range Day you will shoot both centrefire rifles and rimfires at running and static targets. Range Certification assessment can be completed on these days. The day commences at 09.00a.m. and finishes at 16.00p.m.
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Ladies Country Sports Activity Day
16 April 2011
Location: Rhydlewis Trout Fishery, Rhydlewis, near Llandysul, Ceredigion.SA445QS
Region: Wales
Activity: Ladies Day
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East Anglian Game & Country Fair
16 - 17 April 2011
Location: Norfolk Showground
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.ukgamefair.co.uk/
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Carcass Handling Course
16 April 2011
Location: Grizedale, Cumbria
Region: Northern
Activity: Deer stalking
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Ladies' Training Days in the Midlands 2011
17 April 2011
Location: South Derbyshire
Region: Midlands
Activity: Ladies Day
BASC Ladies' Training Days in the Midlands 2011 Next day:- Sunday 17th April in south Derbyshire The BASC Ladies' Training Days are designed to encourage women to take up shooting and assist them with clay and/or game shooting.
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Young Shots' Training Day, Suffolk
20 April 2011
Location: High Lodge Shooting School, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3QT
Region: Eastern
Activity: Young Shots
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Young Shots Activity Day
20 April 2011
Location: Mid Waes Shooting Centre, Trefeglwys near Caersws, Powys SY175QY
Region: Wales
Activity: Young Shots
May 2011
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Suffolk Game &Country Fair
1 - 2 May 2011
Location: Glemham Hall
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
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South and West Suffolk Family Fun Clay Shoot
7 May 2011
Location: Hawkedon
Region: Eastern
Activity: Shooting
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Basic Gundog Training Day
7 May 2011
Location: Mid Wales Shooting Centre, Trefeglwys near Caersws, Powys SY17 5QY
Region: Wales
Activity: Gundogs
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Ladies' Introduction to Shooting Day, Essex
12 May 2011
Location: Essex Shooting School, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6LG
Region: Eastern
Activity: Ladies Day
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Young Shots Activity Day, Swinton Park, North Yorkshire
14 May 2011
Location: Swinton Park, Masham, North Yorkshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Young Shots
Activity Day aimed at Young Shots between the ages of 9 and 18 years. Activities include Shotgun Coaching, Air Rifle Tuition, Gundog Training and Falconry. £15 per Young Shot - non members very welcome.
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Devon County Show
19 - 21 May 2011
Location: Westpoint, Exeter, Devon
Region: South West
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.devoncountyshow.co.uk
BASC will have a stand in the Countryside Area.
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North East Essex Gundog Test
22 May 2011
Location: St. Osyth Priory, Essex
Region: Eastern
Activity: Gundogs
At St Osyth, BASC Eastern region will be running 4 tests: Retriever - Open and Novice and Spaniel - Open/Novice. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all events and highest placed first time handlers. For further details check the Shooting and Conservation magazine, keep checking the BASC website or contact the Eastern regional office: - 01284 728752 or east@basc.org.uk.
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Yorkshire Game & Country Fair
29 - 30 May 2011
Location: Harewood House, West Yorkshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
June 2011
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Young Shots' Training Day, Cambridgeshire
1 June 2011
Location: Grange Farm, Wittering Grange, Wansford, Cambridgeshire PE8 6NR
Region: Eastern
Activity: Young Shots
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Royal Cornwall Show
9 - 11 June 2011
Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall
Region: South West
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.royalcornwallshow.org.uk
The BASC will be located in the Countryside Area
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Euston Rural Pastimes
12 June 2011
Location: Euston Park, near Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2QL
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
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Ladies Shotgun Improvers Day
13 June 2011
Location: Dyffryn Springs Fishery, Home Farm, Dyffryn near Cardiff CF5 6SU
Region: Wales
Activity: Ladies Day
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Range Day at Bisley June 23rd 2011
23 June 2011
Location: British Sporting Rifle Club, Bisley Camp
Region: South East
Activity: Shooting
Those of you who have attended our Range Days in the past will know the basic format and how successful they are. Therefore you need to book early. At each Range Day you will be able to shoot both Centrefire rifles and rimfires at running and static targets. Range Certification Assessment can be completed on the day if you do not already have this. The day will commence at 09.00a.m. and finish by 16.00p.m.
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The BASC Wales Country Fair
25 - 26 June 2011
Location: Bodelwyddan Castle, St. Asaph, Denbighshire LL18 5YA
Region: Wales
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
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Airgun Awareness Day, North Yorkshire
25 June 2011
Location: Frog Hall Quarry, Brotherton, North Yorkshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Awareness day
Related website: www.pontefractairrifleclub.co.uk
Open Day with Pontefract Air Rifle Club. Instruction in target and field target shooting and a competition for those who wish to enter. Plus advice on purchasing and using airguns of all kinds.
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Royal Norfolk Show
29 - 30 June 2011
Location: Norfolk Showground
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/
July 2011
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Ladies and Young Shots Gundog Introduction Day
2 July 2011
Location: St Clears, Carmarthenshire
Region: Wales
Activity: Gundogs
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Cotswold Show
2 - 3 July 2011
Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.cotswoldshow.co.uk
BASC will be running the Gundog Scurries and Queen Anne Cup.
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BASC Raygill Shoot & Fish Day
9 July 2011
Location: Raygill Fisheries, Lothersdale, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Regional event
Related website: www.raygillclothing.co.uk
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Bedfordshire County Show
9 - 10 July 2011
Location: Old Warden Park, Nr. Biggleswade SG18 9EX
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.bedfordshirecountyshow.co.uk
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Young Shots Introduction to Country Sports Day
10 July 2011
Location: Escot House, Ottery St Mary, Devon
Region: South West
Activity: Young Shots
Related website: www.escot-devon.co.uk
This day will give you a taste of different country sports and includes: Shotgun Shooting with BASC coaches Air Rifle Shooting on the Airarms Sharp Shooter System Plus other activites such as Falconry Pigeon Shooting Gundog Training Wildfowling It is a very fun day and a good opportunity to meet other like minded Young Shots
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Holkham Country Fair
16 - 17 July 2011
Location: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.countryfairoffice.co.uk
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Young Shots Activity Day Eaton Hall
16 July 2011
Location: Eaton Hall, Cheshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Young Shots
Ages between 9 and 18 years from total beginners upwards are catered for with instruction geared to the individual needs. We actively encourage non-participating parents/guardians to stay throughout the day, however you can safely leave your youngster in our capable hands.
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Young Shots Improvers Day
29 July 2011
Location: Welton, Cumbria
Region: Northern
Activity: Young Shots
Aimed at Young Shots between the ages of 12 and 18 years who have attended at least 2 Young Shots Activtiy Days
August 2011
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Basic Gundog Training Day
6 August 2011
Location: Woodland Park Shooting Ground near Brecon, Powys. LD3 9TH
Region: Wales
Activity: Gundogs
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Cheshire Game & Angling Fair 2011
7 August 2011
Location: Peover Hall, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
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Young Shots Progression Day Level 1
9 August 2011
Location: Brookbank Shooting Ground, Cheddar
Region: South West
Activity: Young Shots
After attending a Young Shots Introduction day you can progress your shotgun shooting by joining the BASC progression program. These days include shotgun tuition and theory section designed to improve your shooting and knowledge as you progress. At the end you can take your BASC Safe Shot Exam which shows you are safe to use a shotgun in the field.
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Improve Your Shooting Day, Suffolk
11 August 2011
Location: Lakenheath Clay Target Centre, near Brandon, Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Activity: Shooting
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North Wales Country Fair Bala
13 - 14 August 2011
Location: Rhiwlas Estate, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NW
Region: Wales
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
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Young Shots Progression Day Level 2
16 August 2011
Location: Brookbank Shooting Ground, Cheddar, Somerset
Region: South West
Activity: Young Shots
After attending a Young Shots Introduction day you can progress your shotgun shooting by joining the BASC progression program. These days include shotgun tuition and theory section designed to improve your shooting and knowledge as you progress. At the end you can take your BASC Safe Shot Exam which shows you are safe to use a shotgun in the field.
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Range Day at Bisley 18th August 2011
18 August 2011
Location: The British Sporting Rifle Club, Bisley Camp
Region: South East
Activity: Shooting
Those of you that have attended our Range Days in the past will know the basic format and how successful they are. Therefore book early. At each Range Day you will be able to shoot both centrefire rifles and rimfire at running and static targets. You will be able to complete Range Certification Assessment on the day, if you have not already completed this. The day will start at 09.00a.m. and finish at 16.00 p.m.
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Pigeon 'How To' Day
19 August 2011
Location: Near Taunton, Somerset
Region: South West
Activity: Shooting
All you need to know about Pigeon Decoying and Shooting!
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Young Shots Progression Day Level 3
23 August 2011
Location: Brookbank Shooting Ground, Cheddar, Somerset
Region: South West
Activity: Young Shots
After attending a Young Shots Introduction day you can progress your shotgun shooting by joining the BASC progression program. These days include shotgun tuition and theory section designed to improve your shooting and knowledge as you progress. At the end you can take your BASC Safe Shot Exam which shows you are safe to use a shotgun in the field.
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Young Shots Improvers Day, Co Durham
26 August 2011
Location: Eggleston, Co Durham
Region: Northern
Activity: Young Shots
Aimed at youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18 year who have attended at least two Young Shots Activity Days
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Fenland Country Fair
28 - 29 August 2011
Location: Stow cum Quy, Cambs
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.fenlandfairs.com/home.html
September 2011
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'Get your dog ready for the season' Gundog Training Day
3 September 2011
Location: St Clears, Carmarthenshire.
Region: Wales
Activity: Gundogs
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Sandringham Game and Country Fair
10 - 11 September 2011
Location: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk
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Frampton Show
11 September 2011
Location: Frampton On Severn, Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows
Related website: www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk
BASC will have a stand and will be doing demos.
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Improve Your Shooting Day
20 September 2011
Location: Euroguns, Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Region: Northern
Activity: Shooting
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BASC .410 World Championship (Sporting)
24 September 2011
Location: Mid Wales Shooting Centre, Trefeglwys, near Caersws, Powys SY17 5QY
Region: Wales
Activity: Shooting
October 2011
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Ladies Simulated Game Day
6 October 2011
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Activity: Ladies Day
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Range Day at Bisley 9th october 2011
9 October 2011
Location: The British Sporting Rifle Club, Bisley Camp
Region: South East
Activity: Shooting
Those of you that have attended our Range Days in the past will know the basic format and how successful they are. Therefore book early. At each Range Day you will be able to shoot both centrefire rifles and rimfires at running and static targets. You will be able to complete Range Certification Assessment if you do not already have this. The day will commence at 09.00a.m. and will finish at 16.00p.m.
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Young Shots' Simulated Game Day
26 October 2011
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Activity: Young Shots
November 2011
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Taste of Game Fortnight
5 - 19 November 2011
Location: National
Region: Eastern
Activity: Games On
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BASC Northern Region Roadshow - Newcastle
18 November 2011
Location: Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Region: Northern
Activity: Game Fairs and Shows