REVIEW OF 2008 EVENTS

Junior Countryside Day

Thirty six young people, some members and friends from across Berkshire enjoyed the Junior Countryside day which took place at Barn Elms Farm, Bradfield on Wednesday 6 th August 2008.   Six activities were on offer including John Sharman giving instruction on Air Rifle Shooting at Targets; Clay Pigeon shooting with Robin Dunkley of Greenfield Entertainment simulating flights of different game birds;  Falconry by Hawk the Walk including Harris Hawk, Barn Owl and Snowy Owl;  Ferret Handling by Doug Monday;   Fly Fishing by Barn Elms Trout Fishery; Gun Dog Handling by Jane Trowell and Judy Venables with their teams of Black Labradors retrieving dummies and a display.   A Mini Berkshire Game fair for young people age ranging from 8 - 16 years old.   The idea was to give the young people  a taster of different pastimes they had not tried before.  Everybody had a great day and went home with 20 trout between them. 

Barnaby Jay caught the biggest fish of the day which was 3lb 12oz

The Race Evening

The summer evening racing at Newbury Racecourse was again very popular with some 350 members enjoying the racing and socializing on the lawn.

The Summer Party

Some 225 members enjoyed the annual  Summer Party on 7 th June.  Held on a stunning summers evening, President Richard Fuller and his wife Charlotte welcomed guests to their home in Penwood.  A delicious lamb and turkey roast, which also featured sika deer reared by the Fullers, was accompanied by Pimms, wine and a generous amount of Fullers brew.   The Hall and Hunter Partnership kindly donated the delicious strawberries for pudding

The beautiful gardens were enjoyed at leisure by guests.

Gentle background music enabled lively conversation and much laughter before dusk heralded home time

A bright sunny morning greeted the 30 members who braved the early start for a tour of Saxon Lodge, Lambourn.  Trainer Julia Tooth kindly invited members to see the horses work on the Lambourn gallops followed by a tour of the yard.  The morning was completed with a delicious champagne breakfast cooked by Jane Scholl.
A collection for the Injured Jcokey Fund raised over £120.00

A second trip to the stable is planned for the 25 th October.

The Farm Walk
60 members were lucky enough to be able to tour Fullers at Chiswick in May. The tour took in all parts of the brewing process from the arrival of the raw materials to the packaging of the beer on the cask racking line. The tour ended with a full tasting session of Fuller's beers including London Pride, accompanied by delicious supper to soak up the alcohol! Guests enjoyed looking at the Fuller's wisteria - which is believed to be the oldest in the country.

The Rogation Service 2008

The Rogation service took place on 27th April at Barn Elms Farm. Some 85 people enjoyed the walk round Barn Elms Farm and Rushall Farm. The blue bell wood was in full colour and looked stunning.
John Bishop from the John Simmonds Trust to transport the Wantage Silver Band round
A sumptuous afternoon tea was prepared by Mr Bissell and Mr Farmer to round the afternoon off.

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