Ajarrett

I didn't leave under a cloud, rather in order to disassociate myself from what I still believe was wrong. Some of us have the balls to stand up for what we believe in! Of course BASC are wonderfully above criticism.

In the meantime the KWCA offers an Associate package which includes insurance. Visit kentwildfowlers.co.uk All welcome!

The main thing is our sport is better off as result. More news soon!

Hmm! Good on you for trying to claim the credit for BASC. However BEFORE that £15,000 loan from WHT KWCA spent £991,200 buying land. So well done BASC for making a contribution of £15,000 towards an overall expenditure of £2,017,400.00 (plus legal costs of course) Now couldn't that £6,000,000+ BASC is sitting on in the bank be put to better use?

Really interesting point about the WHT. I was a Trustee at the time and WHT was struggling to get loans out. Kent agreed to take a £15,000 loan against a total purchase price of £71,500, which was then repaid early. Since then Kent has spent £1,026,200.00 (yes, over £1 million!) on land purchase all without external help.

KENT WILDFOWLING AND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION/CHICHESTER WILDFOWLERS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE KENT WILDFOWLERS AND CHICHESTER WILDFOWLERS COMBINE TO BUY MORE MARSHLAND The Kent Wildfowling and Conservation Association and the Chichester Wildfowlers Association first joined together to purchase marshland in East Sussex in 2005, further adding to that portfolio in 2008. Now these two far-sighted clubs have come together again to extend their joint land ownership in East Sussex. KWCA Chairman Alan Jarrett said “I am delighted that once again we have come together with Chichester WA to cement our long-standing beneficial partnership with Chichester WA by purchasing additional land in East Sussex. Chichester are an excellent club to work with, and with this purchase we further strengthen our land holdings to secure wildfowling into the future. CWA Chairman Lee Freeston said I am delighted that both clubs have again jointly purchased land for shooting and conservation to further strengthen the bonds between the two clubs. This also protects shooting in perpetuity for all wildfowlers. ENDS EDITOR’S NOTE: the KWCA and CWA jointly have a land portfolio of over 23,000 acres across Kent, West Sussex, Hampshire East Sussex, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Conservation work is being carried out over many of these areas by the Wild Spaces Fund. The two clubs have a joint membership of over 900 members, and offer wildfowling, rough shooting, pigeon shooting and airgun hunting.

interesting reaction from KWCA members to the decision to disaffiliate from BASC last December. Members had already paid their BASC fees to the club, and were therefore entitled to a rebate against 2018/19 subscriptions. Alternatively if they left the club they were entitled to a refund. So far only 1 member has left and claimed their refund. Over £6,000 has been donated to the club by renewing members. Membership continues to grow with 7 new members joining in the last 2 days. Total membership approaching 700. Alan

Another Group membership inquiry going through the system. More the merrier!

Airgun membership for Kent now double last year's level

Kent AGM yesterday with membership numbers now over 650. The new Associate package is going well, with some really good people joining who have the potential to grow the club further and faster. Exciting news on new shooting rights to be announced soon!

Yes, Diss4111, doing very well thank you. 635 members as of today and counting!

As far as l am aware the protection of Brent geese in 1953 was a temporary measure until numbers recovered. Once it's gone it's gone! Alan

Membership numbers reported at last night's Committee meeting - 461

Membership numbers update from this evening's Committee meeting - 461

He said Kent would still issue certificates within 40 days.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent told me yesterday that it was now up to government to provide clarity about what it wants police authorities to do. He said Kent would still issue certificates within 40 days. Now up to national representative bodies to carry out that fight.

Cheers

Do all new associates get mentoring from your friend Curtis? Haven't a clue what you're talking about, and neither do you by the sounds of it! I don't have any friends by that name!

Kent Wildfowlers has extensive saltmarshes at Brightlingsea

Kent Wildfowlers has land in Essex, and across East Anglia as well as Kent of course. Check out our website - www.kentwildfowlers.co.uk Alan

Yep. Just go online to inquire. Someone will help you through it. www.kentwildfowlers.co.uk We have no limit on membership numbers - over 700 last year. Alan The people who have already coughed up to become associate members will be first in the que ! Of course. Its queue! Most seem happy to be Associates at the moment. Alan

I thought an update on progress might be worthwhile and of interest. KWCA has so far enrolled 68 new members across all categories since 1st April. Alan

Have a look under Airgun Hunting Available under Shooting Opportunities Paid. You'll have to travel to Kent though, although we do have some land in East Sussex we could consider opening up for Airgunning. The nearest to you at the moment is a small area near Staplehurst; then its up to the Maidstone area and beyond. We're growing our Airgun hunting availability all the time. Airgun membership includes full insurance, so you won't have to pay anyone else on top of ours. Visit www.kentwildfowlers.co.uk for more info Alan

Had our first Group join yesterday - with over 20 members.

in one of your posts you answer a post if I pay the £30 membership can I shoot and you replied 2 per year at £15 each and post a couple down no shooting in this package can you confirm if me and my son each apply for the £30 deal we can both shoot twice a year as a day ticket at £15 each per time SPOT ON!