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Help shape a new agenda for the countryside

June 22nd, 2017

The Countryside Alliance is supporting the Rural England CIC (of which we are a stakeholder), the Rural Services Network and the University of Gloucestershire in shaping a new rural agenda.…

Ashby show committee votes to allow hound parades after massive show of support

June 22nd, 2017

Yesterday (21 June) the Ashby Show committee voted to allow scheduled hound parades to take place. The show will take place at Cattows Farm on Sunday, 9th July and the Atherstone…

The Queen’s Speech and the countryside

June 22nd, 2017

The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 21st June, on the hottest day of the year, and the Queen’s Speech set out the Government’s legislative programme for the…

Countryside Alliance welcomes Scottish Parliament vote on tail docking

June 22nd, 2017

The Scottish Parliament has successfully voted to permit tail docking for spaniel and hunt point retriever gundog puppies that are likely to be used in connection with shooting. The Scottish…

CA at River Itchen day with politicians and Angling Trust to highlight chalkstream plight

June 21st, 2017

The Countryside Alliance’s Sue Shaw and Charles Jardine attended a chalk stream discovery day on Friday June 16th at the invitation of the Angling Trust and WWF. The day saw MPs…

The Countryside Alliance at 20 – join the celebration

June 20th, 2017

The Countryside Alliance is marking its 20th anniversary by asking supporters for their photographs and anecdotes from the ground breaking Hyde Park Rally. On 10th July 1997 120,000 people attended…

“I was a candidate in an urban seat. And I can tell you that it did no real damage to our support”, Alliance Media Relations Manager writes for Conservative Home

June 19th, 2017

The Media Relations Manager for the Alliance, Tom Hunt, has written for the Conservative Home website about his experience as a candidate in the General Election and new research that…

Baroness Mallalieu’s message as the CA turns 20

June 18th, 2017

Countryside Alliance President Baroness Mallalieu writes: This summer marks a milestone anniversary; 20 years since the Hyde Park Rally that saw the official launch of the Countryside Alliance. “Hunting is…

Essex Police Firearms Licensing Department held to account by the Countryside Alliance

June 16th, 2017

With recent research revealing that some Countryside Alliance members have waited over a year before having their shotgun and/or firearm licence renewed, an update on progress was felt necessary. Following…

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Rural Charter 2017

Our countryside is a national treasure admired around the world but it is also a home and workplace for millions of Britons. Those who live and work there can be forgiven for feeling that the countryside is often treated as…

Countryside Alliance Awards

The Countryside Alliance Rural Awards are THE rural business awards to win, giving a voice and a platform to the best of our produce, enterprise, heritage and communities. Nominated by the public, the Awards recognise and honour those who routinely…

Game to Eat

Game-to-Eat is the campaign dedicated to promoting the delights of wild British game meat. The Countryside Alliance is keen to provide lots of information about the different types of game, when they are in season, advice on where to buy…

Fishing

Via our charity, The Countryside Alliance Foundation, we run a series of fantastic projects, including Fishing for Schools and Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland. Fishing For Schools: Fishing for Schools is an exciting project from The Countryside Alliance Foundation.…

Food & Farming

The Countryside Alliance and The Countryside Alliance Foundation champion and support British farmers and producers, and believe that food and farming are central to the character and well-being of Britain. We support and recognise the valuable part farmers play not…

Hunting

The 2017/18 season officially starts on 1st May with many members of hunt staff moving on to pastures new and mastership changes taking place across the country. This is a great time to look forward to the many events that are…

Mobile & Broadband

To those in urban areas access to superfast broadband and 4G mobile phone coverage are readily available and in recent years have become basic amenities in the same way as water and electricity. In the countryside they are just as…

Communities & Business

Britain’s countryside was created and is characterised by its strong rural communities, and the Countryside Alliance is campaigning hard to ensure their future. Any number of issues threaten their survival, and we lobby to ensure that any legislation passed promotes…

Shooting & Conservation

Shooting is worth £2 billion annually to the rural economy and supports 74,000 jobs. Over 600,000 people shoot and over 2 million hectares are actively managed for shooting in the UK creating proven conservation benefits and preserving important habitats. Yet…

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Insurance & £10m Public / Product Liability

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Free Access to Expert Shooting & Firearms Advice

Quarterly Countryside Alliance Magazine

The Right to Vote in Annual Board Elections

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From £28 / Month*

all standard benefits of standard joint plus:

A Countryside Alliance Calendar

A Choice of Countryside Alliance Silk Tie or Silk Scarf

One Ticket to the Cheltenham Countryside Race Day on Request

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2 Adults and all children (under 18) registered to same address

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Free lapel badge and car sticker

Free access to expert shooting and firearms advice

Quarterly Countryside Alliance Magazine

The right to vote in annual board elections

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Listing in our trade directory

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Free lapel badge and car sticker

Free access to expert shooting and firearms advice

Quarterly Countryside Alliance Magazine

The right to vote in annual board elections

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Trade & Group Membership

From £378 per year

For 7 or more adults

Available at half price for the first year, that’s just £26 per person instead of £52

Insurance with up to £10m Public/Products liability and Employers Liability

Free lapel badge and car sticker

Free access to expert shooting and firearms advice

Quarterly Countryside Alliance Magazine

The right to vote in annual board elections

Free insurance for shoot day guests (50% group size)

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Insurance with up to £10m Public/Products liability

Free lapel badge and car sticker

Free access to expert shooting and firearms advice

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The right to vote in annual board elections

Return to other membership options

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All standard benefits plus:

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Joint & Family Membership

From £28 / Month*

all standard benefits of standard joint plus:

Senior

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From £4.27 / Month*

all standard joint benefits

Family

Joint & Family Membership

From £8.80 / Month*

*pay via direct debit on a monthly, quarterly or annual plan using discount code '16DD' and save 20% on your first years membership

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Trade & Group Membership

From £9.50 / Month*

For two or more adults part of the same business

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Trade & Group Membership

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