Country Sports Introduction Day
20 June 2010
200 children from South West England have the opportunity to learn about the work of gamekeepers, wildfowlers and deer managers as well as watching gundog, falconry and ferreting and other countryside skills demonstrations.
The children will also be able to visit Escot's gardens, falconry, wetland and wildlife centres.
The event is organised by BASC South West.
BASC South West Director Jamie Stewart said: "Although enjoyment is a primary aim of the day there is a serious educational purpose. Pupils learn that the countryside is not an environment created by nature alone. It has and is shaped by human activities. The demonstrations and activities emphasise the fundamental link between country sports and conservation and the children are shown how agricultural and sporting activities are managed to maintain and replenish resources."
Please contact BASC South West 01823 480903 for further information, prices and an application form or visit www.basc.org.uk and click on the South West pages.
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- Dear staff, we had a great time at Escot on our residential programme. Thank you so much!
Teachers from Sherbourne Girls School