25th February 2009
Smallholder
Simon Whitehead, professional ferreter and author, is a man on a mission,
a mission to keep the traditional countryside skill of ferreting alive,
despite the growth in technology that threatens to consign this unique
practice to the history books.
Ferreting is used for pest control and is normally carried out in unsociable
surroundings and often in solitude.
At the upcoming Westcountry Game Fair however, Simon, using his informative
arena demonstrations, will explain and illustrate why ferreting in the
true sense of the word is fast becoming a more sought after figure in
the countryside and towns of the UK.
Over both days of the event Simon will be demonstrating the teamwork
required and the bond that unites the ferreter with their dog and ferrets
and how it enables the team to become a part of nature as opposed to
an intruder.
Of course ferrets can often be kept as pets and admired in addition
to their working pastime.
To celebrate this the show will also feature Ferrets 2000 who, in addition
to a detailed net making demonstration and handy advice centre, will
be running a ferret show on Sunday, March 15.
Details of the classes and a timetable for the event can be found by
visiting the organisers website www.contour.uk.net.
So if you have a ferret and you want to show it off, check out the
details and become part of the show.
The Westcountry Game Fair will also feature an on-site clay shoot,
British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) shooting school,
BASC gundog scurries, terrier and lurcher Shows, archery, racing ferrets,
vintage tractors and a tantalising live game cookery theatre.
New for 2009 a smallholders area with Somerset Smallholders.
The show is also full of countryside shopping – guns, fishing
equipment, gifts, clothing, paintings, prints, food and much more. So
why not come along and enjoy a full and fun day out.
Discount advance tickets are available by visiting www.contour.uk.net
calling 01749 813899 and at the Shepton Mallet Tourist Information Centre. |
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