Defra has launched a major consultation on shooting seasons - and it is crucial that land managers and gamekeepers make their voices heard. The proposals focus on updating Schedule 2.1 species to ensure shooting aligns with conservation. Red grouse, black grouse, partridge, and pheasant are covered under the Game Act 1831 and are NOT affected. Key proposed changes for our members include: 🐦 Snipe: Delaying the season opening from 12 August to 1 October to protect late-breeding birds in the uplands. 🐦 Woodcock: Delaying the opening to 1 December. This protects British breeding residents and reinforces the voluntary moratorium already championed by the shooting community. 🐦 Woodpigeon: Introducing a new statutory open season (1 Sept - 31 Jan) to distinguish recreational shooting from crop-protection control. Your practical experience is exactly the evidence the government needs to hear. The consultation closes on 17 May 2026. Stand up for evidence-led conservation and submit your response.

For less than the price of a weekly takeaway coffee, you could support our 10th Anniversary Appeal. To date we have delivered over 6.5 million meals and we want to double this! We can't do it without your support. You can donate here 👇 thecountryfoodtrust.enthuse.…

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Feedback from Horsham Community Fridge who received a delivery last month: If you would like to find out more about our work or find out how you can help, please visit thecountryfoodtrust.org #FeedingPeopleInNeed #Foodbank #CommunityKitchen #EatGame #Protein

A huge thanks to @CountryFoodTr for donating a whopping 2 pallets of “very very special turkeys” and turkey drumsticks for Christmas 2024! Thanks to you, #Londoners were able to enjoy a turkey dinner on Christmas Day 🦃 cityharvest.org.uk/food

Support the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal and help feed people in need. Every contribution will make a difference and help to provide nutritious, protein-rich meals to those in need across the UK. Our JustGiving link is here: bit.ly/3NurFr2

🎄A Stocking filler that makes a difference - a donation to the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal 2024. As little as £5 can provide 5 nutritious, protein-rich meals to people in need across the UK. You can make a donation of any amount here: bit.ly/3NurFr2

If you are planning to make a charity donation instead of sending Christmas Cards this year - please consider the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal. You can make your donation of any amount here: bit.ly/3NurFr2 and share this image on your own socials.

Support the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal and help feed people in need. Every contribution will make a difference and help to provide nutritious, protein-rich meals to those in need across the UK. Our JustGiving link is here: bit.ly/3NurFr2

🎄A Stocking filler that makes a difference - a donation to the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal 2024. As little as £5 can provide 5 nutritious, protein-rich meals to people in need across the UK. You can make a donation of any amount here: bit.ly/3NurFr2

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference to people facing food insecurity this winter. If you are able to support please do so at bit.ly/3NurFr2 #CFTWinterAppeal24 #CFT #FeedingPeopleInNeed

What do you do for a Secret Santa for your family member that has everything? A donation to the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal. Simply donate any amount via our JustGiving page: bit.ly/3NurFr2 and pop the receipt in a card.

Donating as little as £5 can provide 5 nutritious, protein-rich meals to families and individuals facing food insecurity this winter. Every donation makes a difference, if you can help, please visit bit.ly/3NurFr2 #CFTWinterAppeal #FeedingPeopleInNeed #MakeADifference

If you are planning to make a charity donation instead of sending Christmas Cards this year - please consider the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal. You can make your donation of any amount here: bit.ly/3NurFr2

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This week we launch our Winter Appeal to help feed people in need. We have an ambitious target of £6️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ which we believe is achievable with your help. If you can help us to help feed people in need, please visit bit.ly/3NurFr2

Today we launch our Winter Appeal. Our goal is to raise vital funds to help feed people in need over the coming winter months. To find out more or to donate, please visit bit.ly/3NurFr2

📩Our October newsletter went out this morning. If you would like to keep up to date with our work, fundraising events and news please sign up here: bit.ly/3YIbgWV #CFT #FeedingPeopleInNeed #Newsletter

💬'Too many of my constituents live in hidden rural poverty - this food is their lifeline. Thank you' Councillor Geva Blackett, Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside To find out how you can support our work, visit bit.ly/4dIMURy #CFT #FeedingPeopleinNeed

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Scottish Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, over £50,000 has been raised to help feed people in need in Scotland. Whether you donated an auction lot, attended the dinner or bid online you have helped tremendously.