Tickets and Days Out
Lot 6.1: Clay Pigeon Experience at Westlands Country Park
Presented by Chris Amos:
50 cartridges / clays at Westlands Country Park, Dumfries and Galloway.
Different guns can be provided or the winning bidder can bring their own.
Lot 6.2: A day with a traditional hill shepherd for 2 people
Presented by Hamish Waugh, Effgill (near Langholm): A day (for two people) with a traditional hill shepherd.
The day, depending on work on hand, will consist of a tour around the farm and seeing how hefted sheep are herded, seeing my collies at work, and an explanation of what the winning bidder is seeing.
There will be roast lamb for lunch where Fiona and Hamish will be on hand for a general discussion and able to answer questions as they arise.
The day will be taken in early or mid-summer (preferably before shearing time) but can be flexible when arrangements are made.
Lot 6.3: An outing with a red squirrel ranger
An outing lasting 3 – 4 hours with a Penrith Red Squirrel Ranger
in Cumbria.
Funds raised will be shared with the Penrith and District Red
Squirrel Group.
Preferably May or June – date and time to be arranged with
the donor.
Lot 6.4: Family/group ticket to Braemar Castle
Presented by Simon Blackett:
A family/group ticket to Braemar Castle with personal guided tour and tea/coffee in morning room for up to 10 persons.
To be taken any time in 2021.
http://www.braemarcastle.co.uk/
Lot 6.5: Grouse Hawking in Ayrshire
Presented by Greg Hutchings:
A really exciting chance to see an afternoon of grouse hawking over pointers in East Ayrshire.
A packed lunch will be provided before heading on to the hill. The opportunity will be for two people to spectate while Greg works his dog and falcon as a team.
There will also be an opportunity to handle the falcon, and falconry will be explained in detail.
To be taken by arrangement with the donor on a fair weather Saturday in September or October 2021.