New BASC Head Will Address NGO AGM

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The new BASC Chief Executive Richard Ali will address the National Gamekeepers' Organisation 16th Annual General Meeting as a keynote speaker on Wednesday 17 April 2013.

The AGM will be held at JCB World Headquarters, Rocester, Staffordshire ST14 5LS. The day begins at 10am and is open to all members of the NGO. Entry is free and pre-booking essential (please note: only pre-booked delegates will be admitted to JCB HQ). All bookings must be with the NGO National Office by 28 March 2013.

To book, NGO members should please call Ann Robinson-Ruddock at the NGO National Office on 01833 660869 or 07710 242331/Text: 07710 242331. Email: info@nationalgamekeepers.org.uk or Fax: 01833 662878. Alternatively write to: NGO, PO Box 246, Darlington, DL1 9FZ.

A full, interesting and free day out has been arranged for delegates. The NGO AGM should conclude at about 11.30am and will be followed by several keynote addresses, headed by new BASC Chief Executive Richard Ali.

JCB, a main sponsor of the NGO, will then generously provide all delegates with a delicious free lunch, with produce coming from JCB's own Staffordshire estate.

Afterwards JCB has kindly laid on for delegates a choice of two fascinating tours of its factory complex or there's an opportunity to visit JCB's Soil Association Certified estate (including a chance to see the shoot). Pre-booking is essential for all the tours.

Following refreshments and the JCB Workmax Raffle Prize Draw, the day will conclude at 16.30pm, delegates departing with a special JCB/NGO gift.

For more details about the NGO AGM, as well as other items in the packed programme, please visit www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk

Lindsay Waddell, the Chairman of the NGO, said: "JCB is rolling out the red carpet for us and a great day is in prospect for our members. I'd very much like to thank JCB for hosting the AGM and also for its support as a principal NGO sponsor."

Mr Waddell added: "Our AGM always provides an unbeatable forum to exchange views, so I'm very much looking forward to hearing the opinions of our members. It's also a pleasure to have the new BASC Chief Executive as our guest and as a keynote speaker. I'll see you there."

Notes to Editors

- For further information on this release please contact Julian Murray-Evans on 01766 523795 or email jmurrayevans@btinternet.com

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The National Gamekeepers' Organisation represents the gamekeepers of England and Wales. It defends and promotes gamekeeping, gamekeepers and ensures high standards throughout the profession. It was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that their profession was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. The NGO has more than 13,500 members.

www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk