Former Coronation Street star, Charlie Lawson, has given his support to the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and called on people who shoot to join the organisation.
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He praised BASC?s insurance package and also called on people to encourage friends who want to get into shooting to join BASC.
Charlie is a longstanding member of BASC and a keen game shot and deer stalker.
Visitors to the shop got to try a taste of game meat including pheasant, partridge and venison which had been shot and barbecued by Charlie.
To watch short films of Charlie talking about BASC, visit http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/basc-films/join-movie-with-charlie-lawson.cfm
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