Calendar - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Jan 29

A Taste of Game Evening, Ceredigion

Location: Bwyty Maes y Parc Coleg Ceredigion, SA43 1AB
Date / Time: 29 January 2026 at 6:00PM

We are pleased to continue strengthening our links with the grassroots of the food sector and come together to celebrate and promote the enjoyment of sustainably sourced game meats here in Ceredigion. Read more

Feb 01

End of Season Game Dinner (Cumbria)

End of Season Game Dinner (Cumbria)

Location: Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck, CA7 8EA
Date / Time: 1 February 2026 at 7:00PM

Seven-course game dinner with matching wines, fizz reception and guest speaker Chris Green, the Cornish Countryman. Read more

Feb 02

Big Farmland Bird Count ID Workshop (Fife)

Big Farmland Bird Count ID Workshop (Fife)

Location: Balgonie Estate, Fife
Date / Time: 2 February 2026

To help Big Farmland Bird Count participants identify the birds they see, the GWCT will be running Bird ID Workshops in Fife and Aberdeenshire in the weeks leading up to the count. These workshops will include advice and tips on how to identify birds by sight and sound and how to collect and submit your records. Events will also include a short farm walk where you can put your new skills into practice. The workshops will be free to attend and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Read more

Feb 06

End of Season Game-themed Supper (Derbyshire)

End of Season Game-themed Supper (Derbyshire)

Location: George and Dragon 85 Main St, Wentworth, S62 7TN
Date: 6 February 2026

Feb 06

Big Farmland Bird Count ID Workshop (Aberdeenshire)

Big Farmland Bird Count ID Workshop (Aberdeenshire)

Location: Auchnerran Farm, Grampian
Date / Time: 6 February 2026

To help Big Farmland Bird Count participants identify the birds they see, the GWCT will be running Bird ID Workshops in Fife and Aberdeenshire in the weeks leading up to the count. These workshops will include advice and tips on how to identify birds by sight and sound and how to collect and submit your records. Events will also include a short farm walk where you can put your new skills into practice. The workshops will be free to attend and tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Read more

Feb 11

GWCT Staffordshire Reception at The Orangery

GWCT Staffordshire Reception at The Orangery

Location:
Date / Time: 11 February 2026 at 6:30PM

We are pleased to welcome our guest speaker on the night, GWCT Director of Wales and CAA Drone Pilot, Lee Oliver. Enjoy our fizz reception and delicious game canapes. Hawkstone on tap at the open bar The Lounge at The Orangery. There will be a raffle on the night to raise funds for the Trust. We look forward to seeing you there! Read more

Feb 17

River Deveron Farmer Cluster Collaboration

River Deveron Farmer Cluster Collaboration

Location: Baden Powell Centre, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4FA
Date / Time: 17 February 2026

We are hosting a workshop to discuss collaboration in the River Deveron catchment to look at ways we can build collaborative, landscape-scale partnerships between farmers and crofters, the Scottish Government and its agencies, and environmental organisations. We will hear from practitioners and organisations involved in farmer cluster collaborations and related environmental initiatives, but most of all, we want to listen to your thoughts on how we can meet the challenges and the potential benefits that exist for Scottish farmers. There will be ample opportunity throughout the workshop to hear your views and plan for next steps. A snack lunch will also be provided. Read more

Feb 17

Pie & Pint Evening (Dumfriesshire)

Pie & Pint Evening (Dumfriesshire)

Location: Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ
Date / Time: 17 February 2026 at 7:00PM

Following the success of our Pie & Pint evenings in 2025 for grouse moor owners and keepers, we are organising a series of similar events in 2026, open to members and the general public. These will be relaxed and informative evenings discussing current and anticipated policy and regulatory developments relevant to gamebird releasing and management, as well as lowland deer management. We will present the research we are currently undertaking in these areas, and outline the ways in which we can help estates and farms demonstrate compliance with legislation and best-practice guidance. Read more

Feb 18

Pie & Pint Evening (Scottish Borders)

Pie & Pint Evening (Scottish Borders)

Location: Game & Country, Selkirk, TD7 5EB
Date / Time: 18 February 2026 at 7:00PM

Following the success of our Pie & Pint evenings in 2025 for grouse moor owners and keepers, we are organising a series of similar events in 2026, open to members and the general public. These will be relaxed and informative evenings discussing current and anticipated policy and regulatory developments relevant to gamebird releasing and management, as well as lowland deer management. We will present the research we are currently undertaking in these areas, and outline the ways in which we can help estates and farms demonstrate compliance with legislation and best-practice guidance. Read more

Feb 19

Pie & Pint Evening (Fife)

Pie & Pint Evening (Fife)

Location: Comielaw, Fife, KY10 2RE
Date / Time: 19 February 2026 at 7:00PM

Following the success of our Pie & Pint evenings in 2025 for grouse moor owners and keepers, we are organising a series of similar events in 2026, open to members and the general public. These will be relaxed and informative evenings discussing current and anticipated policy and regulatory developments relevant to gamebird releasing and management, as well as lowland deer management. We will present the research we are currently undertaking in these areas, and outline the ways in which we can help estates and farms demonstrate compliance with legislation and best-practice guidance. Read more