SAGBNI RSS http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/ This is an XML content feed of; SAGBNI RSS : Last 5 News Bulletins Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:07 +0000 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:14:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz NewsPad 1.02 30 www.sagbni.co.uk/news/RSS_news_feed.asp SAGBNI RSS http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/../forum/uploads/1/sa-logo.jpg http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/ RIP RICHARD V MALBON http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=19  

RICHARD V MALBON

1941-2008

 

Former Director of the Sportsman€™s Association  since 1998. Expert in firearms law and technical information NRA Range Instructor, a kind man and good friend has sadly departed to the happy Hunting Grounds.

 

Richard died suddenly and without warning on the evening of Good Friday. He will be sadly missed by all shooters, as he gave so much of his time to his sport, both in shooting and competing, but probably more importantly in the administration of the sport. Persons of his calibre and with his knowledge of firearms matters and with his administrative abilities are few and far between. I feel privileged to have been able to call him my friend. He will be sorely missed by us all.

 

Alan Westlake

 

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:14:05 +0000 http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/newsletter.asp?article=19 2008-04-21 21:14:05 2008 AGM http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=18 Some members may be aware of disagreements within the Sportsmans Association Council. These came to a head at the Council meeting held on 22 March 2008.
 
The end result was that a motion was passed unanimously that as the Council can no longer work together as a group, they should all resign their position, and if they so wish, put themselves up for re-election at the next AGM in May. The Director and the General Secretary were to run the Association no behalf of the membership until the AGM.
 
At the AGM I will tell the membership what has transpired and lead to this sorry impasse. The membership will be asked to decide who they want to run the association and where do they want the resources directed. They are not infinate. Please give consideration to becoming a member of the new Council if you feel you have something to offer and would be able to spare the time.
 
I will shortly be writing to all members with a notice inviting you to the AGM together with an Agenda for the meeting and any further information I feel would be appropriate.
 
I urge you to attend the AGM if at all possible, so you can have your say whether the Association is to contiue to exist, and if it is to continue, then what it dŒs and who dŒs what.  
 
I look forward to seeing you at the AGM Saturday 24th May 2008 at Bisley.
 
Alan Westlake
Director SAGBNI
]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:09:18 +0000 http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/newsletter.asp?article=18 2008-04-07 23:09:18 The Lie of the Land http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=17 Philip Dunne MP, Chair APPG Rural Services,
Daniel Kawzcynski MP, Chair APPG Dairy Farmers,
Tim Farron MP, Chair APPG Hill Farms,
Kate HŒy MP, Chair Countryside Alliance
Peter Atkinson MP, Chair APPG Beef and Lamb,

Invite you to a screening of award-winning director Molly Dineen's film, The Lie of the Land 6pm Tuesday 11th March in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House.

Invitations made to All Party Parliamentary Groups with a particular interest, to encourage attendance.

Introduced by Philip Dunne MP

Q&A with Molly Dineen

THE LIE OF THE LAND A Molly Dineen Film 

 
'A capital-I, capital-F Important Film' - The Observer

'Molly Dineen€™s brilliant documentary€¦this burning issue makes the rest of tonight€™s schedule irrelevant.' - Financial Times

'A brilliant, upsetting, thoughtful, attentive film' - The Guardian

'Powerful' - The New Statesman

'A remarkable, quietly devastating film, a revelatory look at a way of life that seemed to be facing extinction' - The Times

Like the countryside? The nice long walks, a breath of fresh air? Ever thought about what it would be like to live in this world of peace and serenity? Well think again.

Prestigious Film Maker Molly Dineen focuses on those for whom the Countryside is not merely an escape from the chore of city life, but a way of life, the very being of their existence, and chronicles what might be the death thrŒs of the farming community in Britain today.

In recent years farming has suffered at the hands of the all powerful supermarket chains, legislation, development and disease. The last few years have been devastatingly hard for the UK€™s farming industry, yet their cries for help have gone virtually unnoticed.

This full length documentary film made for channel four focuses on three, hardworking, courageous and good humoured country people, striving to succeed in a very harsh world.

All are Welcome

To reserve your seat please RSVP to Rosie Daniels

Email: danielsrj@parliament.uk
Phone: 020 7219 2388

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:40:38 +0000 http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/newsletter.asp?article=17 2008-03-10 10:40:38 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents BSSC awards http://www.sagbni.co.uk/news/rss_view_newsletter.asp?article=16 Peter Hobson), Director (Alan Westlake) and General Secretary (Mike Wells) attended this luncheon with their guests Mick Gault Commonwealth Games Champion, Laura Saunsbury legal advisor and Gary Smith Head of Firearms Met Police.
 
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents BSSC awards
 
Two leading figures within the shooting world were honoured by the British Shooting Sports Council (BSSC) at its annual luncheon in London on 5th March.
 
Sir Patrick Lawrence and The Earl of Shrewsbury were presented with awards marking their long service to the sport by the BSSC€™s Guest of Honour, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
 
Sir Patrick, a solicitor and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers, retired as BSSC Chairman in 2002 and has subsequently served as the Council€™s President.
 
Lord Shrewsbury, a keen game shot and deer stalker, was Chairman of the Firearms Consultative Committee from 1994 to 1999 and took the chair of BSSC in 2002. He played a central role in reducing so far as possible the impact of both the Anti-Social Behaviour and Violent Crime Reduction Acts upon legitimate shooting sports, and remains a firm supporter of shooting in the House of Lords, where he continues to sit as an elected Peer. Lord Shrewsbury takes over as BSSC€™s President.
 
He commented: €ŒDuring my time as BSSC Chairman, I have seen the Council grow from a national body into one which contributes significantly at international level. Positive support and co-operation between the shooting associations is the key to the future health of our sport, and the BSSC provides the means to put that co-operation into action.€

 
The Earl of Shrewsbury is presented with a silver plate commemorating his service as BSSC Chairman by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Photo credit: Paul Quagliana.
 

 
Mick Gault Commonwealth Games Champion
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The information on the shoot is at www.isleofmanshooting.com/easter and there is a vast scope for pistol shooting over the weekend break. Everything from 10m air to black powder and including centre fire, standard pistol and police pistol, etc. They will loan appropriate pistols if necessary and are a very friendly bunch of enthusiasts too.
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