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rural livelihoods campaigns
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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
Communities Against Lough Neagh Incinerator is a group of people from Ballinderry, Glenavy and Crumlin Area who are working together to object and oppose the planned incinerator development at Ballyvannon Road, near Glenavy Co Antrim.
Whilst you may not feel you are affected by this proposed Incinerator the group are appealing to our members to help create awarness about a proposal that will set a precedent for inceration in Northern Ireland.
The action group has many concerns relating to this incinerator and you can find out all about it and the online petition that is taking place by visiting their webiste at www.rosetintedenergy.com or www.glenavy.com . An online petition is also being conducted so visit the webiste and register your support for this campaign. |
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rural livelihoods campaigns
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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
Stackallan Boyne Action Group has been formed by residents and businesses in the Greater Causetown, Stackallan, French Lange and Graigs Lane area in County Meath.
It has been formed to oppose the planning application (SA800365) by Royal Mushrooms Ltd to erect a massive industrial complex on an elevated site that will obliterate the agricultural landscape and would impact on Stackallan House Demense and other protected sites and structures. There is nothing Royal or Tasty as in fried mushrooms but the aim of the new complex is to manufacture substrate.
The substrate will be manufactured from Chicken Manure including carcesses, Horse manure, straw and other chemicals and will consume a vast amount of water. The fermenting process releases stinking amonia that can be blown within a radius of up to 10 kilometers from the site. There is a high risk of pollution from this proposed complex and would cause devasation to the river Boyne.
Local residents have strongly objected to the planning application and have lobbied Meath County Council. TD's from all parties and have offered their full support in objecting to the planning application. The impact this new complex may have on tourism, the environment and indeed the possiblity of illness and the reduction in quality of life for the residents should be the driving factor behind Meath County Councils decision to refuse the application.
Stackallan Boyne action group can be contacted on
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angling campaigns
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, has announced that its first retreat for Northern Ireland will be held at Brookhall Trout Fishery in Co Antrim from 19th - 21st September 2008, and is inviting patients to apply for a place.
Casting for Recovery provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The first retreat of its kind in England took place at the Duncton Mill Retreat in West Sussex in September 2007 and was a resounding success. Retreats are planned for Wales in April, Northern Ireland in September and the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in 2009.
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their doctor). Retreats are provided at no cost to participants due to the financial backing of Countryside Alliance Ireland, and include accommodation, meals, counselling, and professional instruction. Trained medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle is provided by Orvis.
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients.The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 and has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
The UK and Ireland Programme Co-ordinator is Sue Hunter, who recovered from breast cancer to become an international gold medallist fly fisher. Sue said: “The first retreat was a huge success and we are all looking forward to bringing the Casting for Recovery initiative to Northern Ireland. The courses are open to ladies of all ages who have, or have had, breast cancer and are absolutely free thanks to Countryside Alliance Ireland’s generous backing. I am very much looking forward to meeting many brave ladies later this year – we are promised a very warm welcome at Brookhall. ”
Ladies from all over Ireland who would be interested in joining a retreat should email Sue Hunter at
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or write to Sue at: Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, PO Box 3611, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 3BY. Places at retreats are allocated by ballot. |
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shooting campaigns
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
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The Department of the Environment is seeking views on proposals to amend the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 ("the Wildlife Order") and elements of the existing Game laws in Northern Ireland.
The Department has published a full consultation document detailing its proposals, which includes proposals to abolish the requirement for people who hunt game or deal in game to be licensed. Furthermore, they are also taking this opportunity to consult on proposals to make some amendments to the Environment (NI) Order 2002 in order to strengthen protection of Areas of Special Scientific Interest..
The consultation document can be viewed or downloaded from the following website: |
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shooting campaigns
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Monday, 03 December 2007 |
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Find below detailed information from Stena regarding the carrying of Firearms & Ammunition on their Ferries Full details are available on the Stena website by clicking here Dangerous goods (including firearms & ammunition)
It is not permitted to travel with Dangerous Goods (which include flammable liquids or gases, corrosive or toxic goods, etc), firearms or ammunition without our prior written permission; compliance with all applicable regulations, and any appropriate or relevant licences, need to be adhered to by the person responsible for the vehicle.
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shooting campaigns
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
| Shooting Seasons for Deer | | Species of Deer | Northern Ireland | Dublin & Wicklow | Republic of Ireland- Kerry | All other counties | Scotland | England and Wales | | Red Stags | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | No season | 1st September to 28th February | 1st July to 20th October | 1st August to 30th April | | Red Hinds | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 28th February | No season | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15 February | 1st November to last day in February | | Sika Stags | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st August to 30th April | 1st August to 30th April | | Sika Hinds | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 28th February | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15th February | 1st November to last day in February | | Fallow Bucks | 1st August to 30thApril | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st September to 28th February | 1st August to 30th April | 1st August to 30th April | | Fallow Does | 1st November to last day in February | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 1st November to 31st January | 21st October to 15th February | 1st November to last day in February | | Roe Bucks | | | | | 1st May to 20th October | 1st April to 31stOctober | | Roe Does | | | | | 21st October to last day in February | 1st November to last day in February |
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shooting campaigns
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Wednesday, 27 June 2007 |
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Countryside Alliance’s Game-to-Eat Campaign has updated its “Making the most of your game” leaflet to help increase still further the massive growth in the game market and its soaring popularity. Sales have grown 58% since Game-to-Eat started in 2002 and now command annual sales of £57 million. Research has confirmed that the amount of game sold through supermarkets has increased 133% since 2002. Game-to-Eat aims to support and promote game from the grass roots level, and this updated leaflet provides help and advice in order to help shoots and game dealers make the most of game’s popularity. The leaflet provides information under the headings ‘At the shoot’, ‘Storing game’, ‘Selling game’, ‘Hygiene training’, ‘Processing game’ and general Game-to-eat information and an action list. It also explains the regulations, how to transport, refrigerate and sell your game, and is a resource that should be kept handy by everyone involved in the industry. The new leaflet can be downloaded by clicking Here |
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shooting campaigns
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Friday, 22 June 2007 |
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Senior representatives from the main shooting organisations including the Alliance, BASC, GCT and the CLA recently agreed to formulate advice for our members on the subject of shooting and VAT. Working in conjunction with HM Revenue and Customs they have produced this joint advice note the text of which has been agreed by HMRC. |
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shooting campaigns
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
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Police are urging all owners of legally held firearms in Northern Ireland to ensure that their firearms are properly secured. |
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angling campaigns
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Friday, 15 December 2006 |
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In a hard hitting response to the consultation on new regulations for salmon and sea trout angling, Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) has objected to what it believes to be proposals to unnecessarily restrict salmon and sea trout angling. To see the full consultation document click here |
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