11 August 2022

More than £50,000 raised from charity clay shoot near Scarborough

Caroline Shepherdson (Chair – Ryedale Special Families) & Sophie Dingwall (Regional Organiser at Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust)The 4th Wykeham Charity Clay Shoot held on 26 May this year raised over £50,000 with the proceeds being split between Ryedale Special Families, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue.

Hosted in the grounds of Wykeham Abbey and with shooting taking place across the estate, the clay shoot saw 40 teams take part. The shooting was followed by a champagne reception and lunch and an auction of varied lots, which along with the generous support of several event sponsors, was a major contributor to the amount raised. Amanda Owen, Yorkshire Shepherdess, author, TV presenter and Patron of Ryedale Special Families attended the event and drew the raffle after lunch.

Rob Davies (Funding co-ordinator- Ryedale Special Families), Caroline Shepherdson (Chair – Ryedale Special Families), James Stephenson (Head of Property and Shooting – Dawnay Estate), Katrina Shamel (Lettings Manager – Dawnay Estate), David Steel (Chief Executive – Dawnay Estate), Sophie Dingwall (Regional Organiser at Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) & Hannah Wright (Property Assistant – Dawnay Estate)Lisa Keenan, Chief Officer of Ryedale Special Families said "We were delighted to benefit from the Wykeham Charity Clay Day in May. It really is a substantial amount raised and will go toward our new building fund which will provide an amazing resource for families of disabled children."

Sophie Dingwall, GWCT Regional Organiser said "The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is immensely grateful for this generous donation from Wykeham Estate which will be put towards the important research that underpins the future of our countryside."

Amanda Owen (Yorkshire Shepherdess and Patron of Ryedale Special Families) & James Stephenson (Head of Property and Shooting – Dawnay Estate)Teams are already booking for next year – to be held on Thursday 25th May 2023. For more information contact james.stephenson@dawnay.co.uk

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Photocaptions:

(1) Caroline Shepherdson (Chair – Ryedale Special Families) & Sophie Dingwall (Regional Organiser at Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust).

(2) Rob Davies (Funding co-ordinator- Ryedale Special Families), Caroline Shepherdson (Chair – Ryedale Special Families), James Stephenson (Head of Property and Shooting – Dawnay Estate), Katrina Shamel (Lettings Manager – Dawnay Estate), David Steel (Chief Executive – Dawnay Estate), Sophie Dingwall (Regional Organiser at Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) & Hannah Wright (Property Assistant – Dawnay Estate).

(3) Amanda Owen (Yorkshire Shepherdess and Patron of Ryedale Special Families) & James Stephenson (Head of Property and Shooting – Dawnay Estate).


Notes to editors

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies. The Trust is also responsible for a number of Government Biodiversity Action Plan species and is lead partner for grey partridge and joint lead partner for brown hare and black grouse.

For information, contact:
Eleanor Williams
Telephone: 07592 025476
Email: press@gwct.org.uk