Events - 2026

Essex Hip Flask Challenge

Location: Great Pitley Farm, Beslyns Road, Great Bardfield, CM7 4TG
Date / Time: 13 March 2026

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Northamptonshire Hip Flask Challenge

Location: The Dovecote Buttery and Pantry, Newton, Kettering, NN14 1BW
Date / Time: 13 March 2026 at 7:00PM

This promises to be a great evening with good company, tasting and judging Northamptonshire’s finest hip flask tipples. The ticket price includes a welcome drink, nibbles served throughout the evening, free entry of your homemade hip flask concoction and also entry to taste and judge the array of hip flask tipples on show.  Read more

Predation Management Training (Northumberland)

Location: Bywell, Northumberland
Date / Time: 17 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.   Read more

Predation Management Course (Derbyshire)

Location: Crowden, Glossop
Date / Time: 18 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.  Read more

GWCT West of Scotland Dinner & Auction

Location: Oran Mor, Glasgow
Date: 19 March 2026

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Bedfordshire Quiz Night

Location: Cranfield Community Centre, Thillians, MK43 0WP
Date / Time: 20 March 2026 at 7:00PM

• Eight rounds of challenging questions • The Winning table wins a case of Wine • Winning a prize for the last man standing in our Heads & Tails competition • An excellent selection of raffle prizes • Play your Joker card to double your points on one round of your choice • Fish and chips included • Cash bar  Read more

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Date / Time: 26 March 2026

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Mad March Hare Ball (Shropshire)

Location: Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School
Date / Time: 28 March 2026

Join us for a fizz reception with canapes and a fabulous three course dinner by Get Gourmet. A small auction of items "money can't buy" will be offered by the renowned auctioneer Bernie Hutchinson, following dinner.  Read more

Salmon & Trout Research Centre Visit

Location: Salmon & Trout Research Centre, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6BB
Date: 28 March 2026 Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM

The GWCT Dorset committee invite you to join them for an exclusive tour of the Salmon & Trout Research Centre at East Stoke. Guests will be treated to an inside look at the extensive research that is carried out to help safeguard the future of these fascinating species.  Read more