WalesRegional Director: Rachel Evans Tel No. 01550 777997 Mobile. 07825 337978 |
Wales - news:CA Events listingKeep an eye on http://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/events for our constantly updated regional and national events listing. The listing includes race days, country shows, hound shows and social events across the country. If you have an event you would like listed please email it to: news@countryside-alliance.org Invitation to apply for Welsh horse logging apprenticeshipMonday, 20 May 2013 British Horse Loggers Charitable Trust Welsh Apprenticean invitation to applyFunding has been secured and applications are invited for a Welsh ApprenticeThis is a rare opportunity for a full time, three year 'skills based' apprenticeship with 'on the job' learning supported by college courses and other training.The apprentice will live and work in Wales for the duration of the three year apprenticeship scheme.Applications are invited from candidates already living or working in Wales or from those willing to re-locate.Closing date for applications is close of business on Friday 14th June 2013.Supported by a consortium of professional Welsh horse logging contractors, the apprentice will be appointed in 2013 and will graduate in 2016.For information on how to apply and to access an application form go to www.britishhorseloggerscharitabletrust.org Dragon's Tale - April 2013Tuesday, 23 April 2013 Welcome to the Dragon's Tale for April 2013, brought to you by Rachel Evans, Countryside Alliance Director for Wales. Read more Sponsor a jockey in the Bangor on Dee Race for RepealFriday, 19 April 2013 North Wales secures flagship event – The Countryside Day at Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse. This evening of jump racing on Friday 3rd May will feature the very first Race for Repeal for North Wales (see below for competing jockeys and the chance to sponsor them). A full race card and a feast of countryside entertainment to include Terry Large and his wonderful Birds of Prey, stickmaking, ferrets, a parade of the Sir W.W. Wynn Hounds (by the kind permission of the Masters) and another thrilling Race for Repeal! Come along to see us at the Countryside Alliance stand, bring a friend and sign them up as a member and receive a £10 M&S Voucher. I am delighted to confirm that our Executive Chairman Sir Barney White-Spunner will also be there during the course of the evening to meet and greet members. Place your bids for our auction lots – plenty of choice and some great ideas for surprise gifts or a treat for your good self. Gates open at 4pm to take your seats and place your bets for a fabulous evening of racing at one of our most beautiful race courses! For the full details please contact Rachel Evans on rachel-evans@countryside-alliance.org Read moreDragon's Tale - March 2013Thursday, 7 March 2013 Welcome to the Dragon's Tale featuring news and events for Wales, brought to you by Director for Wales Rachel Evans - rachel-evans@countryside-alliance.org Dragon's Tale - December 2012Wednesday, 19 December 2012 Welcome to the Christmas Dragon's Tale, with news and views for Wales, brought to you by Director for Wales, Rachel Evans. Nadolig Llawen iawn I chi gyd, a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda, diolch am y cefnogaeth yn 2012, dewch yn lli I helpu ni yn 2013. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Read more Dragon's Tale - 23rd NovemberFriday, 23 November 2012 This special Dragon's Tale newsletter brings you news of a Dangerous Dogs consultation launched by the Welsh Government. Please read on to find out how it will affect dog owners in Wales. Read more Dragon's Tale - September 2012Monday, 10 September 2012 Welcome to the Dragon's Tale from the Countryside Alliance in Wales, September 2012. This month we look forward to Ffos Las Countryside Race Day as well as introduce the Countryside Alliance Awards for 2012 and a new Game-to-Eat initiative, Go Wild With British Game Month, which will be held throughout November. Read more Swansea schoolboy receives angling bronze medal at ParliamentThursday, 19 July 2012 A teenager from Morriston Comprehensive in Swansea travelled to an awards reception at Parliament in London to discover he had won a bronze medal in the Champions scheme of Fishing for Schools, The Countryside Alliance Foundation's national angling programme. Alex Richards was accompanied by his parents and two of the school’s teachers to Parliament and was thrilled to find that, having qualified for the finals by being crowned Morriston’s Champion, he had also beaten fellow Champions from across the country to take a bronze medal. Read moreDragon's Tale - May 2012Friday, 25 May 2012 Welcome to the Dragon's Tale for May 2012, brought to you by Director for Wales, Rachel Evans. Read more |
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