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 Unique breast cancer charity reveals its 2012 retreat scheduleFriday, 3 February 2012 Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique outdoor programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, has announced its 2012 retreat schedule and applications are now being accepted. The team will be visiting England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in 2012, giving as many ladies as possible the chance to experience the programme’s specific brand of magic. Read moreAngling conference in LondonWednesday, 1 February 2012 This week an important angling conference was held on London's South Bank. Teams from The Countryside Alliance Foundation's flagship Fishing for Schools project, as well as from Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, which we fund, were both in attendance. Read moreFishing event for Casting for RecoveryFriday, 14 October 2011 On Saturday 22nd October an Open Bank Championship is being held at Farmoor Reservoir in Oxfordshire to raise funds for Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique charity which provides free of charge fly fishing retreats for ladies who have, or have had, breast cancer. Tickets for the event are £40 each - read on for more details. Read more Fishing for Schools brings magic to Co Durham schoolchildrenWednesday, 12 October 2011 The Countryside Alliance Foundation’s Fishing for Schools programme, held a successful fly fishing training day on the 7th October with the Greenfield Community Arts College [Specialist Arts and Science School] from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.The course, which was held at the West House Trout Lakes, Bishopton, County Durham, involved 9 children from the school and introduced them to outdoor education. Read more Charles Jardine's tips for late season magicThursday, 22 September 2011 Our sporting experts offer seasonal advice in our membership magazine, and you can also read them online. Angling legend Charles Jardine offers fishing tips while The Hunting Office’s Tim Bonner writes on hunting and Shooting Campaign Manager David Taylor provides his advice on shooting. Read more Canoe Wales admits there is "no right to paddle"Tuesday, 20 September 2011 After a long campaign from anglers and the Countryside Alliance Wales, Welsh Government finally spells out clear message that those who canoe on inland waters must abide by guidelines. Read more Calling all anglers!Tuesday, 13 September 2011 "The Social and Community Benefits of Angling Research" is a 3-year research project by Substance, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Focusing on the social and community benefits of the sport, anglers are asked to contribute online by 30th September. The website tells us: “The project is to investigate the roles angling can play for those who participate in it, young people and the communities in which it takes place." Read more Fishing for Schools strikes gold (and silver and bronze)Thursday, 1 September 2011 Fishing for Schools Director Charles Jardine introduces the Champions of the programme: Fishing for Schools’ success is soaring. Youngsters, many with a variety of special educational are enabled to take part in fishing as part of an alternative outdoor learning course. An element of classroom work is included, but it’s fun and includes entomology to assist the fishing element. The course is working wonders across the country. Read more Somerset fishery raises vital funds for charityFriday, 19 August 2011 A ladies’ day at Jacklands Fishing Lakes at Tickenham, Nr Nailsea in North Somerset raised hundreds of pounds for Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the fly fishing programme for ladies with breast cancer. Jacklands owner Caroline Eastwood organised the July event which saw ladies of all ages paired with a fishing guide for some casting practice and a short competition. Read more Defra's review of cormorant licensing regimeFriday, 12 August 2011 Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon MP has set out the timetable to review the current licensing regime for cormorants. Defra has also published on its web site the terms of reference, scope and timeframes for “an evidence-led review of Defra’s current policy in relation to controlling the impact of predation on inland fisheries and fish farms from fish-eating birds, and, specifically, in relation to the threat of serious damage caused by cormorants, goosanders and red-breasted mergansers. Read more |
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