BASC North

The official page for BASC in the Northern Region. Areas Covered: Cumbria,
Isle of Man, Northumberl Promoting the full range of Shooting Sports

02/09/2026

BASC North are delighted to be back at the Yorkshire Shooting Show at Doncaster Racecourse on 26th & 27th September.

Come over and say hi at the BASC stand as there is lots to see and do including:

Fi****ms
Membership
Conservation
Gamekeeping
Deer Management
Shoot Simulator
Game Cooking demos
Deer butchery demos
Kids Venison Burger making
Kids Pigeon plucking
Kids Bird box building

Special BASC Member offer – If you are a current BASC member, you can save £5 on entry to the show when paying on the door on the day. Under 16's get free entry.

More information about the show can be found here: https://ow.ly/tlEs50ZG00e

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/09/2026

Calling all young shots!! Ever wanted to try wildfowling? This could be the perfect opportunity

Thanks to the generosity of Frodsham and District Wildfowlers Club, four BASC Junior members will have the chance to experience a morning flight on their marsh on the 18th October. The invitation is open to junior members who have some sh***un shooting experience, but are new to wildfowling

If your young one is looking to take their first steps into wildfowling or hoping to learn more before joining a local club, this promises to be an unforgettable experience guided by experienced wildfowlers

For more information and to apply, please email: [email protected]

28/08/2026

Have you ever fancied learning to shoot an air gun or rimfire r***e?

BASC North are delighted to run a mixed age (children from 10+ years up to adults) novice r***e and Air r***e day at Baildon R***e & Pistol Club on Saturday 5th September

Open to both BASC members and non-members the day is for youngsters and adults who want to learn how to safely handle and shoot and air r***e and rimfire r***es including .22LR and .17HMR

This day is perfect for parents wanting to learn to shoot with their children

There will also be an element of Game preparation which will include being shown how to pluck and breast a Wood pigeon and how to make and BBQ some delicious Wood pigeon skewers.

Anyone who has their own sub 12 ftlb Air r***e is welcome to bring it along on the day.

Cost: BASC members £30 per person, non-members £45 per person.

Limited places left, more information and to book your place can be found here: https://ow.ly/E2Pg50ZBTKX

27/08/2026

Join Rob Newton, Regional Officer for BASC North on Thursday 12th November who will host a special evening with an inspired game dinner menu

Arrive for 6.30pm for reception drinks and canapés, followed by a special four-course dinner menu created by Head Chef Ashely Binder. Experience the best of local game in a menu carefully designed for the enjoyment of the converted and the non-converted game gourmet, with selected wines paired to accompany the menu

Price: £118.15 per person for BASC members (£139.00 per person for non-members)

Menu includes Pheasant Tortellini, Wild Mallard and Local Venison

Dress code: Lounge suit

For more information and to book your place: https://ow.ly/eEAB50ZG0yN

24/08/2026

🪿 Wildfowlers, take note! There's still time to apply for a seasonal permit at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve in Northumberland.

While there's no formal deadline, Natural England issues a limited number each year, and with the season starting in a week, they won't hang around.

👉 Full T&Cs and how to apply:
https://basc.org.uk/wildfowling/permits/lindisfarne

18/08/2026

We’re very much looking forward to attending the Westmorland County Show & Agricultural Society next month on the 9th & 10th September.

Come along and visit our stand, where you can update your membership, enjoy some of our game tasters, and chat with us about any shooting or conservation-related questions you may have.

We’re also pleased to be joined again by Westmorland Wildfowlers Association, who will be demonstrating all things wildfowling and showcasing some of the many important conservation projects they’re involved with.

It promises to be a fantastic couple of days, so we’ll look forward to seeing you there!

12/08/2026

Looking for something to do with your young ones during the summer holidays? We still have some availability on the following days hosted by our Regional Officers Rob & Gavin

22 August - Mixed Age (Junior & Adult) Novice Clay to Fork Experience Day, Newcastle

26 August - Introduction to Shooting Day – Crabtree Clay Shoot, Carnforth

5th September - Mixed Age Novice R***e & Air R***e Day, West Yorkshire

Events are open to both BASC members and non-members. For more information and to book your place: https://ow.ly/JmRt50ZyR9R.

07/08/2026

Come join BASC North for a Mixed Aged Novice Clay Field to Fork Day on Saturday 22 August, at Steve Smith Shooting Ground, Newcastle.

Attendees will receive 1-2-1 tuition and be shown how to shoot a range of simulated targets under the guidance of our BASC coaching staff.

There will also be a Field to Fork element to the day which will include learning how to pluck and prepare wood pigeon skewers which will then book cooked on a BBQ

Members and non-members from the age of 10 upwards are all welcome

Cost is BASC Member £35.00 per person and Non-member £45.00 per person

For more information and to book a place, please visit - https://ow.ly/lGqB50ZxHKI

Address

Manor Court
Ribchester
PR33XR

Telephone

+441244573040

Website

http://www.basc.org.uk/

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