BASC Eastern page covering events and news for Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire
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BASC East will be attending the #LincolnshireShow on 17 & 18 June!
Come and meet the team, learn more about our work supporting shooting, conservation and the countryside, and find out how you can get involved.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Want to become a better woodpigeon shooter?
Learn decoying, hide building, range judging, safety and more with BASC's Introduction to Woodpigeon Shooting course.
Perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their fieldcraft.
Book now: events.basc.org.uk/events/in…
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Come and join the fun this weekend at Thorney Open Farm!
We're setting up an amazing have a go airgun lane!
Come along and show us your skills or learn some new ones with our instructors.
parkfarmthorney.co.uk/welcom…
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BASC is hosting a Women’s Introduction to Clay Shooting Day this May designed especially for beginners!
📍 Wittering Grange, Peterborough
📅 22 May 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🎟️ Limited spaces available — book here:
events.basc.org.uk/.../women…
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The UK’s only 100% online DSC1 theory course is built for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Recently launched course offers flexible, expert-led modules and provides you with the knowledge and confidence to start your deer management journey.
Find out more 👉 events.basc.org.uk/events/ds…
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Looking for an Easter activity for your child?
BASC Young Shots Intro to Clay Shooting (Lincolnshire)
📅 15 April
📍 Grimsthorpe Estate
✔️ Beginner-friendly
✔️ Fully supervised
✔️ All equipment provided
Book today
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events.basc.org.uk/events/yo…
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Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust are hosting a Gamekeepers’ Evening in Essex 🌾
Taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at 6:30pm at Saffron Walden Rugby Club.
For further details, please visit the event page:
uk.emma-live.com/essexgameke…
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Do you listen to the Official BASC Podcast?
Available on Spotify, and our website, each month we cover a new topic... Find out what we're discussing this month and don't forget to explore previous episodes.
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Calling all Young Shots!
Ready to try clay shooting in a safe, structured environment?
Join us in Bedfordshire on 31 March for a hands-on introduction to shotgun shooting.
Perfect for beginners aged 18 and under.
Secure your place:
events.basc.org.uk/events/yo…
#YoungShots #BASC
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Want to learn woodpigeon shooting?
Join our Introduction to Woodpigeon Shooting course in Norfolk
📅 20 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 10am–3pm
Decoying, roost shooting, fieldcraft, law cooking & tasting 🥘
🎯 Perfect for beginners
👉 Book now: events.basc.org.uk/events/in…
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BASC East retweeted
"I would urge any woman considering 'fowling to give it a try. You may come for the shooting. You will stay for the landscapes, wildlife and camaraderie."
Read about a welcoming future for women in shooting in @ShootingTimes.
shootinguk.co.uk/news/welcom…
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The Government has issued a response to the petition against proposals to merge shotgun and firearms licensing, which was signed by more than 100,000 people.
Read more here: basc.org.uk/government-respo…
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🎂 It’s National Cake Day! 🎂
Treat yourself by booking onto our Women’s Introduction to Game Shooting, complete with a festive afternoon tea.
📅 Date: 17 December
📍 Location: Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Ground, Lincolnshire
To book, follow: events.basc.org.uk/events/wo…
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Game Dinner, Suffolk - 4 December 2025
The King's Head Inn, Woodbridge🍽️
Featuring a bespoke, three-course game menu🦌
Tickets are £44.95, including a drink on arrival 🍷
To book, please email kingshead@debeninns.co.uk or call 01394 387754
events.basc.org.uk/events/ga…
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Ready to step into the world of driven game shooting?
Join BASC for our Introduction to Game Shooting day in Lincolnshire, 27 Nov 2025 at Grimsthorpe Estate.
Learn safety, etiquette & technique — £75 for members.
👉 events.basc.org.uk/events/in…
#BASC #GameShooting #Lincolnshire
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Bird Flu Update
Biosecurity is our best defence.
✅ Keep wild & kept birds apart
✅ Clean kit & boots
✅ Follow movement rules
BASC continues to push for evidence-led, practical measures.
👉 basc.org.uk/avian-influenza
#BASCEast #BirdFlu #Gamekeeping
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Join BASC East for Great British Game Week!
🍽️ 6 Nov – Game Dinner @ The Tickell Arms, Whittlesford (Cambs) events.basc.org.uk/events/ga…
🦌 7 Nov – 7-course Game Dinner @ Ye Olde Red Lion, Bicker (Lincs)
events.basc.org.uk/events/ga…
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