Hampshire
Countryside Day
Countryside Day
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For the first time in Hampshire we are delighted to welcome Sam and SBW Raptors to our show in September.
SBW Raptors Live Falconry Displays bring together the raw beauty of birds of prey with the power and grace of horses in a thrilling, immersive experience. This isn’t just a show, it’s a dynamic blend of nature, heritage, and high-energy performance that captivates audiences of all ages.
What You’ll See
Hawks: Agile, fast-turning flyers that weave through the air with incredible control and quick bursts of speed
Falcons: Built for speed, expect dramatic high-altitude climbs followed by breathtaking, lightning-fast dives
Owls: Silent, ghost-like glides just inches above the crowd
Eagles: Majestic wingspans and powerful, commanding flights
Horses in Action: Skilled riders working in harmony with birds of prey
A Living Piece of History
Falconry is one of the oldest hunting traditions in the world, dating back over 4,000 years. SBW Raptors bring this ancient art to life with a modern twist, combining historical storytelling with edge-of-your-seat action.
THE SHOW-BRED ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
Exhibitors include:
There will be a great variety of foods to enjoy on the day and take home with you. Here’s a flavour of what you will find on the day….
Catch a Fire Pizza
Nothing beats sharing a pizza that’s been handmade, hand rolled and baked before your eyes and that’s exactly what Catch A Fire Pizza do magnificently well – serving up hand-crafted, traditional Neapolitan style pizzas using the best locally sourced ingredients.
All pizzas are lovingly handmade and cooked in their state-of-the-art mobile wood-fired oven.
The Coffee Box
Baker & White Coffee
We want to complement and add to the booming café scene across the UK but bring our own style and stories to our brand, bringing the best quality products to our customers.
As well as providing the best food and drink, we will also focus on supporting local charities.
Matts Hog Roast
Our experience runs through many different types of events, from weddings, parties, christenings, charity events, outdoor and indoor functions – summer or winter. We pride ourselves on not only our team of very happy, fun, but professional and competent staff, but also the quality of the catering service we provide. We offer excellent quality, and only the highest standards of hygiene, caterers, service and food.
Jake’s Artisan Foods
Piefection
Handmade Cornish Pasties
Go Loaded!
Penfolds Burgers
Dampney’s Remarkable Drinks
Dampney’s Remarkable Drinks started as a germ of an idea in the summer of 2015. After two years of development, our first range of drinks was launched in 2017.
The Dampney family have been sharing their hipflasks of homemade sloe gin for generations and it was time for a little experimentation. Why not try some other fruits using the same method? Dan Tanner’s ‘Pick your own’ farm at Sopley in the New Forest was on the doorstep and Dan was happy to supply surplus fruit, so the trials began. The only problem being that the fruit we were using had previously been fed as a treat to Dan’s red deer. Unfortunately for them, they are now on reduced rations!
Come and have a go at air rifle shooting – a really fun way to test your marksmanship skills that anyone, no matter what their age, can take part in and enjoy!
Meon Valley Airgun Club’s stand at the Hampshire Countryside Day offers everyone the chance to try their hand at target shooting in a safe, controlled environment.
And if we’ve whetted your appetite today, this long-established, local club offers a very warm welcome to prospective new members as well as access to some of the very best airgun club facilities in the country! For further information, simply ask one of our members on the stand, or visit www.mvac.co.uk
Raven Field Archers will be providing “have a go” archery, shooting at roundels and 3D animal targets.
Suitable for (almost) all ages.
Tuition provided by Raven members.
We are very fortunate to have Gilly Bate on our HCSD Committee and heading up this important area of our show.
Gilly has fished on the Southern Chalkstreams for over 20 years and qualified with AAPGAI at advanced level for single handed rods.
Lots on offer in this important area including:
Fly tying with the Hampshire Branch of Wild Fish Organisation.
Fly Casting Lessons and demos for beginners to advanced with Gilly Bate, AAPGAI advanced single handed casting instructor.
River sampling and entomology and information for beginners taking up fly fishing in Hampshire.
Information on trout and grayling fishing on the river Test and Itchen.
2nd hand fly fishing equipment for sale.
PLUS the amazing Charles Jardine will be demonstrating in the main arena!
The Fly fishing area will have the Salmon & Trout Conservation Hampshire Branch providing fly casting lessons throughout the day for beginners to more advanced casting techniques. They also have entomology area with fly casting demonstrations and the chance to tie your own fly.
Charles Jardine and Gilly Bate will be demonstrating fly casting in the main arena particularly aimed at women taking up fly fishing.
There are also cane rods, tuition, antique fly fishing equipment and fly fishing advice for anyone fishing in Hampshire throughout the year.
The S&TA are running the casting lesson area for both double handed and single handed rods. Complete novices or experienced for 10 minute lessons. Entomology and fly tying in the tent with ‘have a go’ area..
Fly Odyssey – Angling Adventures in the UK and Global destinations around the world. Information on chalkstream fishing in Hampshire and overseas advice for fly fishing holiday travel with Gilly Bate and Mat McHugh
We are delighted to announce that Duncan Jeans of Chalk Hill Shooting Ground near Medstead, Hampshire and his team this year will be running again for you the Clay Shoot and Have a Go stand at Hampshire Countryside Day.
FIBRE WAD ONLY
Cartridges available for purchasing on the day
Please bring along a VALID shotgun certificate
50 Bird Open Sporting Entries 9:30 – 15:00
£25 Entry £20 Re-entry
Pool Shoot 9:30 onwards
Payout at the end of the day
Have A Go’ Stand
£10 for 10 shoots
EACH PERSON WHO BUYS A TICKET FOR THE ‘HAVE A GO’ STAND WILL BE ENTERED INTO A FREE PRIZE DRAW TO WIN “50 CLAYS AND CARTRIDGES EXPEPRIENCE AT CHALKY HILL SHOOTING GROUND” – THIS IS WORTH £100. DRAW AT 15.00HRS
Contact for any details:
Duncan Jeans 07909 786272
All entries on the day from 10am £3 per class
Classes start at 11.30am
1. Dog with longest tail
2. Who has the biggest ears?
3.Dishiest old dog (over 7 years)
4. Gorgeous old girl (over 7 years).
5. Beautiful bitch (under 7 years)
6. Lovely lad (under 7 years)
7. Dodgiest doggie hair-do (four legged only!)
8. Dog who strikes a pose
9. Dog with the wiggliest bottom
10. Most splendid hound (open to all hound breeds eg: Basset, Dacschund, Greyhound, Foxhound, etc )
11. Fastest sausage eater (vegetarian option not available)
£3 per entry per class (non refundable)
1st from each class will go forward to the Championship which will be judged immediately after Class 11
Champion will win a 12kg bag of Hoddy’s Dog Food
Resesrve Champion will win a 6kg bag of Hoddy’s Dog Food
Thankyou to Dale Cantor and her team for volunteering to run this Dog Show.
Rules
All dogs to be kept on leads unless otherwise requested by judge
The committee accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to person, animal or property however caused.
Please ensure that you clean up after your dog and dispose of it in the bins provided.
We are delighted to welcome this year The Working Clumber Spaniel Society – please come and meet the team at The CA tent.
The Working Clumber Spaniel Society was formed in 1984 by a group of enthusiasts keen to restore the breed to a position of respect in the shooting field. Over 30 years of selective breeding, training and focus has produced the modern working Clumber which now closely resembles the original agile sporting spaniel prized by the Victorian sportsmen for their outstanding scenting abilities and tireless work rate.
Growing to over 400 enthusiastic members, the Society is very active. A packed programme sees field training, working tests, field trials, game fair appearances and some fabulous shooting days. The dedicated work of the Society is now bearing fruit for the breed which is increasingly being seen on shooting fields being worked confidently alongside springer and cocker spaniels.
