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 The Wildlife Habitat Trust’s 2011 Stamp was launched on Saturday 23rd July 2011 at the CLA Game Fair, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
The 2011 stamp is the twenty-first in the series and depicts ‘Greylag on Orkney. This eye-catching piece of original artwork has been painted by renowned wildlife artist, Terence Lambert. Terence has been involved with the Wildlife Habitat Trust for many years, having been commissioned to paint the 1994 stamp artwork also, ‘Mallard on the Dyfi.’
Adam Henson, famous for his weekly commentary and seasonal updates on ‘Adam’s Farm’ part of BBC’s Country File on a Sunday evening, launched the new stamp at on Saturday 23rd July.
Visitors are invited to the WHT stand where they will be able to purchase stamps, badges and limited edition prints, and watch Terence Lambert and Julian Novorol a previous stamp artist at work during the 3 days of the fair.
Alan Jarrett’s new book “Under Living Skies” will be available to purchase on the stand, with Alan signing books upon request. Alan generously donates £5 to the WHT for each book sold at the fair. |
Hook Norton's latest brew Giddy Goose, brewed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Wildlife Habitat Trust (WHT) is launched at the CLA Game Fair, Blenheim Palace.
Go to the Hook Norton website and follow the link to the shop: www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk |
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Ely & District Wildfowlers’ Association receives £25,000 WHT loan to buy land
The Ely & District Wildfowlers’ Association has received a £25,000 loan from the Wildlife Habitat Trust (WHT). The loan is being used by the club to purchase 5.03 acres of land at Fen Drayton in Cambridgeshire.
David Wilcox, treasurer for Ely & District Wildfowlers, said: “What a thoroughly painless and efficient process the application process was and the club are most grateful for the help of Paul Williamson, BASC’s rural land development manager, in guiding us and to the WHT trustees in reviewing the application so quickly. This will be our third land purchase using finance from the WHT.”
Tim Russell, secretary of the WHT, said: “The WHT aims to help wildfowling clubs buy land. When a club comes back for a third loan it shows how important land ownership is and how well the WHT works for wildfowlers.”
Each year the WHT commissions a unique new piece of wildlife art from a recognised artist. This is also available in the form of a stamp sold at £5. Buying this helps to contribute to WHT funds. This year's stamp will be launched on the BASC stand at the CLA game fair, Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, on Friday 23rd July at 11.30am.
The trustees welcome any further applications via www.wht.org.uk or by calling 01244 573024
For more information please contact the BASC press office on 01244 573031
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