10th January - 7th March
The Gundog Club is starting an eight-week training course for spaniels, retrievers and HPRs in Telford, Shropshire, on 10 January.
The course includes 8 weekly sessions (7 training and 1 test), and the Grade One test, it costs £158 (plus VAT).
There are a maximum of six places available, and all dogs attending must be registered with The Gundog Club, which can be done on the website.
At the trainers discretion, those making sufficient progress may if they wish, take the Grade Two test in place of Grade One.
Call 01428 717529 to book a place.
Location: Telford
Price: £158 (plus VAT)
Telephone: 01428 717529
Website: http://www.thegundogclub.co.uk
20th February - 20th February
A training day held by the Gundog Club, working on extending, retrieving and distance control skills for Spaniels and Retrievers.
The aim of the day will be to work on improving your dog's retrieving skills and remote stop whistle, up to Grade Three standard, so not for beginners.
The day will consist of two hours fieldwork in the morning, followed by a pub lunch, and a further two hours fieldwork in the afternoon.
There will be plenty of opportunity to ask the gundog trainer any of your questions.
The price of the training is £87.40 (incl. VAT)
To book your place visit the website www.thegundogclub.co.uk or follow the link below.
19th February - 19th February
The Chipstable Hunt Committee are organising a Hunt Ball at Taunton School on Friday 19th February 2010, the anniversary of the hunt ban.
The cost of a ticket will be £65 for which you will get 7 for 7.30 start, finish at 2am, carriages at 2.15am, champagne on arrival, top class three course meal 2 bottles of red wine, 2 bottles of white wine and 2 bottles of mineral water per table of 8/10.
Live music all evening starting with a piano player and then dancing to Time Eight.
Further details from Tel 01884 820994
Email pamroffesilvester@btinternet.com
24th February - 12th May
A Level 2 certificate in the Principles of Live Quarry Shooting that is designed for the novice, held at Plumpton College.
This is a 32-hour course and those wishing to join the course must be at the minimum age of 16.
It will be held on Wednesday mornings from 24 February, 9am to 1130am for 12 weeks.
This qualification is aimed at candidates who wish to develop a basic understanding of traditional country shooting, game and wildlife identification and the use of gun dogs. It is suitable for people who may have no previous experience of shooting, or maybe be required to have an understanding of shooting as part of their employment.
Tuition fee: Full fee £345
For more information contact the college on 01273 892 052
Or visit their site http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/ and download an application pack.
6th February - 6th February
Food Safari is running a "Wild meat in a Day" course on 6 February and 28 March, at The Anchor in Suffolk from 10am to 4pm.
You'll be given a step-by-step guide to preparing fresh locally-shot game that will include rabbit, venison and other game birds.
There'll be the chance to skin your own rabbit, pluck a bird and learn some butchery techniques.
The cost is £150 per person or £275 per couple and this include refreshments, three-course lunch and your own game to take home.
There is a 20% discount if you book 6 weeks in advance.
To book your place call 01728 621380 or email polly@foodsafari.co.uk
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