The Countryside Alliance

The Game Chef: Slow Cooked Mallard

Farlows are hosting a ‘Grand Fundraising Auction’ to support Fishing for Schools on 22nd November from 5.30pm- 8pm. There will be some very special lots from across the sphere of game fishing and many other exclusive fishing experiences that are not to be missed, whilst also providing an opportunity to enjoy a pre-Christmas shopping spree and a festive drink at Farlows. Full details here: bit.ly/2TgYjPy

The Game Chef - Four game meats and how to cook them.

In our e-newsletter this week, our CEO Tim Bonner writes:
"This week, Prince Charles claimed pheasant crumble to be his favourite dish. A great choice and a game recipe that is as quick and easy to make as it is delicious. With the game season in full swing and with Great British Game Week starting on Monday (19th – 25th November), there is no better time to be thinking about putting game on your own table..."
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We are really excited to see some of our members and supporters at Cheltenham Racecourse Countryside Day today! If you are planning on joining us in our exclusive members' area you must have one of our 2018 member show badges for entry. Bucks Fizz will be served from 10:30-11:15am, shop & drop is available as is a selection of food & drink to purchase throughout the day.
Don't forget that our Silent Auction is also open for bids with some fantastic lots on offer. The auction is positioned adjacent to the Moet & Chandon Roma Bar in the Shopping Village (between M1 and M2). We also have an auction station in the Countryside Alliance Members area in the Village (M4). The auction will conclude at 4pm today, so do get your bids in here: http://bit.ly/2Qlhc27

Happy 70th Birthday to The Prince of Wales - we hope you get to enjoy your very favourite Pheasant Crumble Pie! #game #gamemeat

We are very much looking forward to Cheltenham Racecourse Countryside Day this Friday! Our silent auction is still open for bids and we have some wonderfully unique lots on offer such as this rare opportunity for four persons to visit and tour the famous Shadwell Stud, Thetford, Norfolk. Home to Champions - Haafhd, Muhaara, Mukhadram, Nayef, Poet's Word and Tasleet.
Please your bids here: bit.ly/2qxHx1w The auction will conclude at 4pm on Friday 16th November.

Happy 70th birthday to HRH The Prince of Wales. A champion of the #countryside with an unwavering commitment to rural issues. #PrinceCharles70

The festive season is slowly creeping up on us but are you struggling for Christmas gift inspiration? We've got some wonderful items on our shop which would make perfect stocking fillers and ideal gifts for loved ones, family, friends and the ultimate country sport fans in your life.
As a special Christmas warm-up we are offering all our members and supporters 20% OFF EVERYTHING on our shop. But you'll have to be quick - this offer is valid for a limited time only, finishing on 18th November at midnight. Have a browse and get ordering today! To redeem the 20% off, enter the discount code N18 at checkout.

Champion your local rural businesses by nominating them in the Countryside Alliance #RuralOscars! 🛍️🚜🥩📮🍺
The Awards have an incredible impact on the businesses who are nominated, so please take 2 minutes to put forward a nomination here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2wICSML

Do not forget that the Cheltenham Racecourse Countryside Day silent auction is still open online. There are some amazing lots on offer including mornings on the gallops with trainers Venetia Williams, Kim Bailey, Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls; days hunting with the Beaufort, Cotswold, North Cotswold; Sosian Lodge Safari Kenya; tickets to Badminton, Henley, Burghley horse trials and so much more.
The auction will conclude at 4pm on Friday 16th November however you can place a bid online now at: bit.ly/2Qlhc27 Place a bid today!

Our #loveofshooting competition has returned for the 2018/2019 season!
The theme is ‘first timers’ - so if this is your first time out in the field - enter our competition by telling us what you love about #shooting here ➡️ http://bit.ly/2JGb01U

Businesses like Pontrilas Village Shop & Post Office are vital to rural communities, providing support & helping to tackle loneliness and isolation 🛍️🍰☕️💌
Does your village shop or post office go the extra mile or make a huge difference to you or your community? You can now give them national recognition with a nomination in our #RuralOscars ➡️ http://bit.ly/2wICSML

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, we're asking you to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Is your local #Butcher a cut above the rest? 🥩🥓🍗
Give them national recognition by nominating them in the Countryside Alliance #RuralOscars ➡️ http://bit.ly/2wICSML

Please support our Casting for Recovery Appeal. We’ve set ourselves the target of doubling the number of Casting for Recovery retreat places we can offer by 2020. To achieve that, we will need more funding – currently each retreat costs in the region of £12,000 to run. Please give what you can to support our Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland Appeal. Your donation will enable ladies who are recovering from breast cancer to experience the incredible healing power of our fly-fishing retreats and will be hugely appreciated by our future participants. Please donate here today: http://bit.ly/2PW66U4 Thank you!

Coming soon in the winter edition of our #Mycountryside magazine 😍... Slow cooked #Christmas Mallard by The Game Chef, Game-to-Eat and paired with wine by Berry Bros. & Rudd 🍷
#eatmoregame #gameon #greatbritishgame

Final chance! Calling all Countryside Alliance Gold Members - request your free ticket (pair of tickets in the case of Gold Joint membership) to our popular Cheltenham Racecourse Countryside Day on 16th November. To claim your ticket fill out the form before this Wednesday (14th November): bit.ly/2qw6Pgk
Not a Gold member but would like free tickets to some of the top country shows and races such as Cheltenham, Badminton and The Game Fair - why not think about upgrading? Upgrade today by calling our friendly membership team on: 0207 840 9300.

We are really excited to see some of our members and supporters at Cheltenham Racecourse Countryside Day today! If you are planning on joining us in our exclusive members' area you must have one of our 2018 member show badges for entry. Bucks Fizz will be served from 10:30-11:15am, shop & drop is available as is a selection of food & drink to purchase throughout the day.
Don't forget that our Silent Auction is also open for bids with some fantastic lots on offer. The auction is positioned adjacent to the Moet & Chandon Roma Bar in the Shopping Village (between M1 and M2). We also have an auction station in the Countryside Alliance Members area in the Village (M4). The auction will conclude at 4pm today, so do get your bids in here: http://bit.ly/2Qlhc27