BADA-UK Roadshow Events 2010
Our team of volunteers will be on the road again this year at a variety of venues. Please see below.
The CLA Game Fair: 23rd - 25th July 2010
The CLA Game Fair, this year at Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, is the world's biggest celebration of the countryside and country. With everything from a 4x4 driving course, helicopter flights, debates and presentations, a dog show and all kinds of displays and demonstrations, as well as fine arts and antiques, this show has everything to offer its visitors. Two BADA-UK teams will be exhibiting at the kind invitation of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) and the British Deer Society (BDS). We will be there to offer advice, and to provide literature as well as tick-removal and repellent products.
Highland Fieldsports Fair: 6th - 7th August 2010
At the kind invitation of the Scottish Association of Country Sports (SACS), our volunteers will be attending the Highland Fieldsports Fair at Moy Estate, near Inverness, again this year. The fair offers a diversity of entertainments and activities for all of the family with crèche facilities available. The emphasis is on field sports activities with competitions in fly casting, gun dog handling and clay pigeon shooting. Children can enter their pets into the pets' parade or, if you have a terrier, try out the terrier races. Come and have a chat with us at the SACS tent.
Midland Game Fair: 18th - 19th September 2010
At the kind invitation of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) we will be attending the Midland Game Fair at Western Park in Shropshire again this year. Renowned as the annual meeting place for country sports enthusiasts, the Midland Game Fair has evolved into a comprehensive countryside event that now attracts more than 89,000 visitors and is home to more championship finals from across the scope of country sports than any other countryside event. The BADA-UK volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and to hand out literature. All our products to prevent and remove ticks will be available. Come and see us at the NGO marquee.
The Robin Hood Game and Country Show: 9th - 10th October 2010
Our team of volunteers will be attending the Robin Hood Game and Country Show at Trinity Park, Suffolk, at the kind invitation of the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO). This show is a celebration of all aspects of country life, designed to provide enthusiasts and family visitors with an insight into the very best the countryside has to offer. There really is something for the whole family, whether you're into serious game or country pursuits, want to enjoy a fun-packed day full of top attractions, or you just want to shop at the variety of stalls. Come and see the BADA-UK team at the NGO marquee.
Past Events 2010:
The Scottish Game & Angling Show: 6th-7th March 2010
We will be exhibiting at Scotland's first ever indoor Game and Angling Show, which is organised by the Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA). The show will take place at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston, Edinburgh and will have a wide selection of country sports equipment, clothing, advice and supplies, as well as talks and demonstrations. Opening times are Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Tickets are £5 (under 15's FREE).
The Outdoors Show, Birmingham NEC: 26th-28th March 2010
BADA-UK will again be attending the Ordnance Survey outdoor show at the Birmingham NEC. You can find us at stand number AT04. We would like to thank H3D for their kind sponsorship of our stand. This year's event will be action packed. Guest speakers include Joe Simpson, Leo Houlding, Kate Humble, James Cracknell & Ben Fogle, Simon King OBE and Doug Scott CBE. Opening times are Friday 26th: 10am to 5pm, Saturday 27th: 9am to 6pm, Sunday: 10am to 5pm. For tickets, check entry prices or order tickets online or contact the box office on 01159 934 439.
The Selby Game Fair: 2nd- 5th of April 2010
We are again pleased to attend this year's Selby Game Fair at the invitation of SACS (Scottish Association for Country Sports). Held at Carlton Towers in North Yorkshire, the entertainment starts at 9am and goes on until 6pm. As well as an opportunity to meet with members of the BADA-UK team, you can expect a wide range of events and displays to entertain all. These include show jumping and gun dog competitions, Lurcher and Terrier trials, falconry displays and clay pigeon shooting to name but a few. Admission prices: Car - £30, Adult - £10, Child (Under 16) - £5, OAP - £5. Children under the age of 5 go free. For any other information, call 01205 871354.
"Tick prevention week" 12th-18th of April 2010
This year the theme is DO ONE THING to raise awareness. There are posters to download and lots of suggestions on how you can DO ONE THING. As its name suggests, "Tick Prevention Week" provides information to help prevent ticks from biting people and pets. It also gives advice on what to do if ticks do attach. The campaign week is held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people spend more time outdoors and ticks become more active.
Outdoor Pursuits Scotland Show: 1st-2nd of May 2010 (Cancelled by Organisers)
For the first time this event will be held in the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. Along with meeting members of BADA-UK at stand number 182, visitors to the show will be able to indulge their interest and passion for the great outdoors. Ideal for families and the more serious devotee of outdoor pursuits, there will be something to appeal to every member of the family, from water based activities to cycling and camping. As well as exhibitor stands and display areas, the organizers have designated a special area for interactive events to take place; plus there will be demonstrations, workshops and presentations across the weekend. Admission prices are as follows: Adult - £9, 2 Adults - £16, Student/OAP - £5, Children under 14 go free. Reductions are available for online pre-booked tickets.
Leicestershire County Show: 2nd - 3rd of May 2010 (Cancelled by Organisers)
We will be attending the Leicestershire County Show at the kind invitation of SACS. The show is steeped in tradition, founded in 1833, and is one of the oldest agricultural shows in the country. Attractions for 2010 include the Heavy Horse Village, Canine Corner, and the Steam and Vintage Arena. For the kids, there's the Children’s Quad Bikes, Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Slides, Face Painting, Giant Board Games, and a Children’s Refreshments Bar. For admission prices and any other queries, call: 01509 646 786
Keswick Mountain Festival: 21-23rd May 2010
BADA-UK will be exhibiting at the Keswick Mountain Festival from Friday 21st through to Sunday 23rd May. The festival itself begins on the 19th. Everything is there for the outdoor enthusiast, from guided road- bike rides in the surrounding countryside, and off- road trails. A selection of climbs and scrambles are available, including Keswick's new climbing wall. Evenings are filled with entertainment and lectures, and the festival is home to competitions such as the triathlon and Salomon Trail race.
The National Countrysports Fair: 29th-30th May 2010
We look forward to returning, again at the kind invitation of SACS, to take part in the National Country Sports Fair at Moira Demesne, Northern Ireland. As always, there will be a varied and educational main arena programme, encapsulating the very best in country sports and the Irish rural way of life. Entry fees still to be announced.
The Scottish Game Fair: 2nd - 4th July 2010
Our thanks go to the Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA) for hosting us again at the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace. If last year's attendance of 36,000 is anything to go by, this year looks set to be as busy as ever. With over 300 trade stands, a huge variety of displays and demonstrations, this fair has something to offer for the whole family. The BADA-UK volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and to provide free literature. We will also have the usual tick-removal and repellent products available to purchase. Come and see us at the SGA marquee.
The Great Yorkshire Show: 13th - 15th July 2010
A team of BADA-UK volunteers will be exhibiting at the Great Yorkshire Show for the third year running. Our thanks go to the Countryside Alliance for kindly hosting us again. This fantastic show, at the Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, has everything to offer visitors from International Show Jumping, a Garden Show, a Fashion Show, music and live entertainment, livestock competitions, motorcycle displays and a huge number of trade stands to shop around. With over 125,000 visitors, the three-day event promises to be an exciting celebration of agriculture country life. Come and see us at the Countryside Alliance Marquee.
Past Events 2009:
The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2009
Our sincere thanks go to the Tick Alert campaign for sharing their stand at the Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show with our charity. We had a hugely successful 3 days, giving out in excess of 3,500 leaflets to interested members of the public. We also talked to many, many people who had been victims of tick-borne disease, and even a few who were currently displaying a classic Lyme disease rash. They've since sought medical assistance. Thanks also to Outdoors TV who gave Tick Alert and BADA-UK a good amount of TV coverage which all helps to raise awareness of this important issue.
Selby Game Fair 2009
As every year, our thanks go to the Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) for hosting BADA-UK at the Selby Game Fair. The weather was much kinder to us this year, if rather cold, and we talked to lots of interested members of the public. Our thanks also go to everyone who helped to raise funds for us. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year and to meeting new faces.
The National Countrysports Fair 2009
Many thanks to SACS for hosting BADA-UK at the National Country Sports Fair at Moira Demesne, Northern Ireland, again this year. We had a wet couple of days but lots of visitors and lots of reports of tick problems throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. As always we had a great time seeing old friends and new and we hope to be there again next year.
The Yorkshire Game Fair 2009
It was our first time at the Yorkshire Game Fair and we'd like to thank HD Fairs for all their support. Our volunteers enjoyed chatting to members of the public and staff from other organisations and we hope very much to attend the fair again next year. We'd also like to thank Tom Chalmers and Fran Booth for all their support and efforts in fundraising for BADA-UK.
The Welsh Game Fair 2009
Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are now unable to attend the Welsh Game Fair this year. We hope very much that we will be there next year.
BASC Wales Country Fair 2009
Our thanks go to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) for hosting us at the BASC Wales Country Fair. We had an interesting weekend, with mixed weather perhaps keeping some visitors away but we still had plenty of interest from the general public. We were visited by several sheep farmers who expressed concern about the growing problem they were having with ticks. We hope to attend more events in Wales next year.
The Scottish Game Fair 2009
Our thanks go to the Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA) for hosting us at the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace. We had another successful show, with many return visitors to our stand as well as new people. We met lots of people who had Lyme disease, or who knew of someone with it and it was good to see some people we'd met during previous shows who were recovering well.
Royal County Game Fair 2009
Our thanks again go to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) for hosting us at the Royal County Game Fair. We had a successful weekend meeting lots of people both from the Berkshire region and beyond. Lots of people welcomed our literature and we met a few people who had been affected by Lyme disease.
Great Yorkshire Show 2009
With thank to the Countryside Alliance, we had another good year at the Great Yorkshire Show. With a continuous procession of people taking leaflets, buying tick removal and repellent products, we were kept on our toes pretty much the whole time. As usual, we met farmers who showed concern about the growing tick problem and lots of members of the public who requested information on protecting their animals and themselves.
The Chilterns Show 2009
Our thanks go to HD Fairs for providing a stand for us at the Chilterns Show. It was our first time at this event and we had an interesting time talking to people from the local area. Lots of people expressed surprise and concern that ticks were appearing in large numbers where they previously did not seem apparent.
The Irish National Country Fair 2009
With thanks to the Countryside Alliance Ireland, we had a very successful first visit to the Republic of Ireland. There was a great awareness about ticks but very little about tick-borne disease or methods of correct tick removal. We had an incredibly busy weekend talking to people and the support was tremendous. We very much look forward to attending again next year and we plan to attend more events in Ireland next year.
CLA Game Fair 2009
With thanks to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation and the British Deer Society, we had another very successful year at the CLA. Our two stands were busy with folk requesting literature, tick removers and repellent products. We spoke to several land owners who were committed to taking action to combat the rise in tick numbers and it was interesting to hear from a few gamekeepers what strategies were working for them.
Highland Fieldsports Fair 2009
Our thanks go to the Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA) for hosting us at the Highland Fieldsports Fair again this year. Thanks also to the Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) for also providing space for our volunteers to be available to talk to members of the public. We had a successful two days with plenty of interest. We also enjoyed putting faces to names when some tick-borne disease sufferers we have supported came to visit us. We hope to see everyone again next year.
Galloway Country Fair 2009
Many thanks to the Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) for hosting us at the Galloway Country Fair. We enjoyed working with Graham, a new volunteer, while he found his feet answering lots of questions from the public. We had some interesting conversations with a local vet and some landowners about the impact of ticks in the area. We hope to be back again next year.
Midland Game Fair 2009
As always, our thanks go to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO) for kindly hosting us at the Midland Game Fair. We had a busy time with lots of questions from the public and members of different organisations who are concerned about the impact of ticks on the health of people, pets, livestock and wildlife. We gave out hundreds of leaflets and sold lots of tick-removal and repellent products. Many thanks to everyone who supported our charity by buying lots of tombola tickets! We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones next year.
Suffolk Robin Hood Game Fair 2009
our thanks go to the National Gamekeepers' Organisation (NGO)
