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Editors note Welcome to the latest edition of ‘The CHASE’, please accept my apologises in the delay of this issue what with pressures of work and finalising the UK Falconry & Hawking Event website I have been busy. Within this issue we have details of Lee Featherstone’s & Tommy Miles’ adventure in Austria as special guests of the Austrian Falconers Association.

Also, in this issue I would like to introduce the wonderful bird of prey paintings of Michael Demain and I’m sure you’ll be impressed as much as I am and I particularly like the painting ‘Touch & Go’ of a Peregrine chasing a Red Grouse.

To help with fund raising for the UKFC, falconer and club member Paul Hawkyard has kindly donated a fantastic painting of a Peregrine see page 29. If you wish to bid for this painting you will have to register online at www.ukfalconryforum.com So please enjoy this edition and good hawking.

Neil Davies - Editor

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The UKFC in Austria by Lee Featherstone

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The UK Falconry & Hawking Event Exibiting & Booking Forms

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UKFC Club News & Membership

Avian Egg Workshop at the ICBP First Fieldmeet of the season by Kevin Massey Technical Aspects of Kiting for Falconry by Gerry Plant Wildlife Artist - Michael Demain The UK Falconry & Hawking Event Hood Making Competition

Club Fund Raising Auction Win an orginal Paul Hawkyard Painting

Cover picture: Harris Hawk © Linda Wright Photography www.lookingup.me.uk The Chase is the monthly newsletter of the UK Falconry Club.

Articles written by contributors are not necessarily those of the UKFC, publishers or the Editor.

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Please contact the Editor, Neil Davies.

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THE AUSTRIAN FALCONERS ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY FIELD MEET

THE UKFC AT THE AUSTRIAN 60TH ANNIVERSARY INTE

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N FALCONERS ASSOCIATION ERNATIONAL FIELDMEET

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THE AUSTRIAN FALCONERS ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY FIELD MEET The UKFC has just been represented at the Austrian 60th anniversary field meet by Tommy Miles the clubʼs Treasurer and myself.

Arrangements were made between Tommy & Christian Habich, the President of the Austrian Falconers Association and the flights and car hire was booked and we were to fly at 6.30am on the Wednesday morning.

I drove down to Tommyʼs home in Essex the night before and together we chatted well into the night after visiting the local restaurant for a bite to eat. It seemed we only had a hours sleep before we were due to leave for Standsted Airport for our flight to Bratislava in Slovakia. Checking in and boarding the plane I thought I would get some sleep but with Tommyʼs‚ snoring sounding like a bear having his teeth pulled no one managed to sleep except Tommy!

On arrival at Bratislava airport and we quickly cleared arrivals and went in search of our hire car - an Vauxhall Astra. Calculating it would take about an hour or so to drive to the meeting, so we loaded all our gear and Tommy who had brought his TomTom Sat Nav he punched in the village nameʼFalkenstienʼ and up came the one and only location so we set off. The TomTom calculated 3 hours and 25 minutes, 188 miles to our location, it must be right we thought! and over 3 hours later we arrived eventually in the centre of the village of ʻFalkensteinʼ, we drove around looking for some sign of life or a sign post saying falconry event but not a sign, something wasnʼt right and after meeting some English and German speaking people, who kindly spoke

to Christian as to where we were. We realised out that we was at the wrong Falkenstien! and had in fact drove through to Falkenstien in Germany and not Austria!

We had admired the beautiful scenery on the way there and it now looked like we was to admire it all again on the way back!

Resetting the TomTom to Falkenstein in Austria, we headed another 300 miles to the the correct location! Fortunately we could see the funny side of it!, eventually arriving at about 8.20pm.

It had been a very long day, but after a good meal and a few pints in the local café bar that all the visiting falconers were to be found.

There were plenty of familiar faces that I hadnʼt seen for a while from across the continent and we all chatted the night away with them, the atmosphere was excellent and everyone was excited about what the hunting would bring the next morning.

We were driven to our accommodation and settled in for a goods nightʼs sleep.

The next morning we showered and dressed in our tradional tweeds and Tommy sporting a pair of lovely socks complete with red garters we returned to the café for breakfast. Tommyʼs socks created quite a stir with everyone talking about his socks and a few offered some good bribes to have them away whilst he slept!

At the opening ceremony which was very traditional and enjoyable, the village mayor, event organisers and presidents gave short speeches as the spectators listened and

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watched the falconers that stood either side in a semi circle proudly holding their charges on the fist, the horns was played and the event was officially launched, everyone wished everyone else a good safe successful day and the groups was called out to meet the land owners or the hunt masters and people in their groups quickly dispersed and set off to their allocated ground.

The groups was mixed bird groups whisch is traditional on the continent but not in the UK. We set off in convoy to go to the hunting grounds or so we thought! We in fact arrived at another restaurant and we had lunch before going to the field.

Eventually, we got to the first field and we formed a line at the the edge of the field.

Setting off and keeping a line we walked steadily across the field hoping to flush a hare or two. The first day we had a few slips that was found by the dog but there wasnʼt many hares to be found but we managed to get a few slips for the eagles and the goshawks present.

The second day we chose to travel with Roy Lupton and Jeff McKnight, two english Eagle Falconers. They were hoping to be on a bit of ground that had been tipped to hold many hares and possible some deer.

After attending another opening ceremony and another lunch, we set out into the field and anaction filled day began!

We walked the first field and within 30 paces we had put up two deer, but the ruling for deer was only young does are to be taken this was a adult doe, at first I thought it was a fox with

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the bright red coat it had, a few more steps and another two young deer broke cover behind and ran the short distance to the wood.

Sadly, it made it hard to slip an eagle at the deer with them being so close to cover, so the line proceeded down the field, where a hare got up 10 yards to my left, ʻHARE!ʼ was shouted at the top of our voices, Jeff shouted ʻEAGLE!ʼ and slipped the hood from his bird.

The Eagle was off the fist and after the hare, it was closing the gap down pretty fast and as impact approached, the Hare jumped several feet up and back flipped straight over the top of the Eagle. The Eagle hit the ground, whilst the Hare was now a good six feet away just about to land, job done the Hare had out smarted the Eagle and made his escape.

These European Hares are regularly preyed on by wild eagles and are used to dealing with them, one way or another. Once Jeff had secured his bird, I found myself standing next to a Belgian Eagle Falconer called Ronnie.

We had gone a few yards from when another Hare broke this time from behind us, we had literally walked over it and again ʻHARE!ʼ was shouted Ronnie called Times and unhooded his bird, he was away and pumping hard you could tell that this Hare had to do some serious evasion tacticʼs to outsmart this fella. The bird nailed this one in fine style, once he was secured and back on the fist, the line continued the walk down the field.

We came to a small corpse and the line stopped a couple of goshawkerʼs went in to the wood as some pheasant had been spotted. The corpse was beaten, but no pheasant emerged.

The line reformed and the hunt continued with another Hare brreaking cover on the far side of the corpse and made a run for it out towards the boundary fencing, Roy Lupton was on the far right onboard his Argocat and shouted his slip, his eagle had some ground to make up to get on terms with this fella for sure. Royʼs Eagle closed down the gap quickly and another hare was in the bag. It was taken in fine style and Roy was well pleased with his birds performance.

We had many more slips throughout the day and everyone went home in great spirits and celebrations lead us into the café bar. Here we dined on some fine food and a drink or two!

We talked in depth over several beers with the other falconers about their dayʼs exploits.

The next day, was very much the same as the prevois day and being impressed by the Eagles performance on the Hares, both Tommy and I decided to go again with the same group of falconers.The ground was excellent and Mark Dunn had an exceptional catch with his male on a Hare, along with Ronnie from Belgium who Eagle took a Hare right in front of me.

The closing ceremony was superb! with a full band in traditional dress with horns. All the game was all laid out in a square surrounding made from tree branches with flames lit to the sides and corners.

Several speeches were made and the horns saluted the game taken over the 3 days, it was amazing to watch this traditional ceremony and to see all the villagers turning up to see the birds and the falconers celebrate their quarry.

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The local villagers had done a lot to help the fieldmeet be a success. They had given up their homes to house guests that had travelled to the meeting and they all enjoyed a falconry display that was given just before it was dark.

Falconers had travelled from afar to attend this meeting. With falconers from Kazakhstan, Russia, Dubai, America, literally worldwide, yet we all sat together in the local café drinking and chatting about falconry, where the different languages formed no barrier, with people translating and others made up their own translating methods.

We throughly enjoyed our time in Austria and it was a pleasure to see the birds fly especially, the UK Eagle Falconers who represented British Falconry with their birds abilities and performances. Thank you all for for making the meeting very enjoyable.

Finally, both Tommy & I would like to thank Christian Habich, for inviting us to the field meet and arranging everything for us.

It was an honour to represent the UKFC, and both Tommy and I thoroughly enjoyed the fieldmeet and I hope to attend future meets if the opportunity arises again in the future.

I hope that when we put on our AGM and fieldmeet, that we can return the invite to Christian and the other falconers that we had the pleasure to meet in Austria.

Lee Featherstone, Chairman The UK Falconry Club

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FIRST FIELDMEET OF THE SEASON

THE FIRST FIELDMEET OF THE SEASON

Arthur on a Drake Mallard Originally the meet was meant to be for those with this years birds and maybe some of those that have never attended a meet before.

However, with this being a new club and the membership levels the agenda changed to suit those that put there names down.

It ended up that only Steve Lambert was able to attend the day so with the decided not to travel the extra miles as his bird was all ready entered and going well so no need for open warren rabbits so we stayed local.

Within a few minutes Steve’s Vizla was on point.

When sent in the quarry broke the other side of the hedge and Arthur was slipped, but as he was slipped a Wood Pigeon broke cover and he flew that for a short distance before landing in a tree. There were a few more points and slips off the point and also a couple that were put up by the spaniel, however although Arthur gave good account for himself, there was nothing in the bag.

Steve had gone over a field or two to recover his goshawk, meanwhile, I waited with the dogs and I spotted a small covey of partridges that were running along the hedge line.

As Steve came back into the field, I gestured to him to go down the far side of the field, where the partridges were to be found. Soon enough we had a point and as Steve got into position the dogs were sent into flush the birds.

To my surprise only one partridge broke cover and it was a little further down from where the initial point never the less Arthur was slipped. I had a prime view of the flight, the partridge was quite low and Arthur was quite a bit behind it, but he was closing down the gap so much so that the partridge tried to bail out into the hedge. But it was not quick enough for Arthur who bound to it and both goshawk and partridge landed mid way up inside the hedge and Arthur had caught his quarry. With Steve being the only falconer of the day and having had several slips, we decided to take a light lunch then go back out later.

The afternoon, to be fair was a little disappointing, there was a feeling that in the morning there must have been a shoot on next door as such, we did however have several slips and after a short while and with the weather closing in we called it a day.

The following day Steve came up for day 2 of the meet and we both headed up to Huggate with the main aim was a flight at Duck.

On arrival to the flying ground, we headed over to what can be described as a muddy puddle, a small pond that usually holds a duck or two. There was a few on the pond but they were holding quite fast in the centre of the pond.

The spaniel was sent in and two duck lifted off the water, making sure they were clear of the

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pond (as they have a habit of diving back in) Steve slipped his gos and Arthur chased the duck right out of the field and as they went over the lane Arthur stuck out his feet and grabbed out at the Mallard. Arthur had got hold of the duck’s foot, but was never going to let go of his prize and brought it to the ground in the middle of the lane which Steve quickly dispatched and he then moved both Arthur and his prize to softer ground.

With this being Arthur’s first ever duck and Steve wanting to install confidence, Arthur was left to take a fair reward and we called it a day.

It was a good job really we finished when we did because when we were all back in the cars the skies opened up and delivered what was being threatened all morning.

Thanks again to Steve for a great couple of days out with his fantastic male Goshawk and it was good to see some good the dogs work as well. I really enjoyed the weekend and a successful start to the season.

The UK Falconry Club has several more meets over the coming months and I hope all UKFC members try and give them support .

Kevin Massey

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF KITING FOR FALCONRY

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF KITING FOR FALCONRY PART 1 BY GERRY PLANT Over 30 years ago falconers began experimenting by using helium-filled weather balloons carrying bait to entice falcons aloft. Around 15 years ago in North America David Scarbrough went a step further by introducing kites so that falconers who lived in the windier parts of the world could do a similar thing when training their falcons to take a pitch on the way to becoming high-flying gamehawks.

I know of a number of kiting ‘methods’ used by successful British and North American falconers. They will of course differ in the detail from falconer to falconer but are broadly as follows; 1. A short stint on the kite up to modest heights (2 weeks) followed by traditional entering to game.

Advantages • Hawk is entered to game/killing at a natural time in its development.

• Hawk is entered on young, inexperienced game birds.

• Hawk’s footing ability develops steadily from low pitches upwards.

• Hawk is given a head start in terms of fitness.

• Hawk may have an appreciation for height.

• Hawk knows the kite so that later use in terms of recovering lost hawks, improving ability in strong winds & getting fit after the moult can all be utilised.

Disadvantages • Hawk’s pitch may not be improved by use of kite in this way.

• Hawk’s final pitch as a made gamehawk depends upon too many variables (so is less

predictable) such as natural ability of hawk, falconer’s ability, hawking ground & quality of game.

• Extra fitness gained from the kite may allow young hawk to catch check.

• Falconer will have to put up with game hawking flights from poor pitches until he can develop this over the season.

• Hawk will never have that base level of fitness/ muscle that hawks kited for longer have.

2. A short stint on the kite followed by ‘advanced training’ to focus the hawk on the falconer & improve footing ability then back onto the kite to big heights before entering to game.

Advantages • Hawk’s footing ability develops at low pitches before a big stoop on game is required.

• Hawk will have that base-level of fitness/ muscle for the rest of its life.

• Hawk will know the kite so benefits of it are available to falconer in future.

• Hawk focused on falconer for first flights sans kite.

Disadvantages • Hawk is introduced to game later in season when it is faster, stronger & more experienced.

• Hawk’s final pitch as a made gamehawk depends upon other variables (so is less predictable) such as natural ability of hawk and falconer’s ability.

• Hawk misses out on natural developmental ‘window’ for killing by entering later.

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NB - this disadvantage can be removed by the use of pigeons during advanced training where a country’s laws/ethics permit.

3. A moderate period on the kite (1 month) up to big heights then the serving of game with the kite still in the air before gradual weaning off the kite by alternating kite/bait with kite/serve.

Advantages • Hawk will have a good/high/superhigh pitch from first game flight of season to last.

• Hawk’s final pitch more predictable since it is less dependent on variables such as natural ability of hawk, falconer’s ability, hawking-ground & quarry.

• Hawk will have that base-level of fitness/ muscle for the rest of its life.

• Hawk will know the kite so benefits of it are available to falconer in future.

• Hawk focused on falconer for first flights sans kite.

Disadvantages • Hawk’s footing ability slow to develop.

• Hawk misses out on natural developmental ‘window’ for killing by entering later.

• It can take a long time (and a lot of hard work) to successfully wean from the kite.

• Hawk is introduced to game later in season when it is faster, stronger & more experienced.

4. A long stint on the kite (2 months) up to big heights then remove the kite so that the young hawk is making big pitches before learning to focus on the falconer and waiton prior to entering to game.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF KITING FOR FALCONRY Advantages • Hawk will have a good/high/super high pitch from first game flight of season to last.

• Hawk’s final pitch more predictable since it is less dependent on variables such as falconer’s ability, hawking-ground and quarry.

• No long, drawn-out, complicated period of weaning from kite required as hawk is habituated to flying high - just remove the kite & the pitch of your choosing is there.

• Hawk will have that base-level of fitness/ muscle for the rest of its life.

• Hawk will know the kite so benefits of it are available to falconer in future.

Disadvantages • Hawk’s footing ability slow to develop.

• Hawk misses out on natural developmental ‘window’ for killing by entering later.

• Hawk is introduced to game later in season when it is faster, stronger & more experienced.

• Hawk totally un-focused on falconer for first flight sans-kite.

Please be aware that there are many other ways of kiting falcons used in the UK but as they generally include a period of kiting at the end of more traditional training I don’t consider them to be successful since the advantages of using the kite would be far outweighed by the disadvantages.

For more information on the method developed and used by the author (No.4) please see his other articles; http://www.deltas.freeserve.co.uk/gplant.html http://www.deltas.freeserve.co.uk/gplant2.html

Next month kiting equipment.

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WILDLIFE ARTIST  MICHAEL DEMAIN

Touch and Go.

WILDLIFE ARTIST M Michael Demain was born in 1957 in the small mill town of Accrington which lies amongst the Lancashire Pennines.

He still lives here with his family to this day. Michael feels lucky to have been brought up during the 1960s as he feels that there was still some innocence to life and in general people were more genuine. Home computers and DVD games were somewhere far in the future and children spent all their spare time outdoors playing games and exploring the countryside. It was in these early years that he developed a love for wildlife and over the years this love as never waned.

At school he was bright but inevitably became one of the boys and was considered a lost cause and although he had artistic ability this was never picked up on and he eventually left without any qualifications. He spent most of his early working life as a hod carrier but in 1991 after a chance meeting with Steven Townsend his direction in life took a dramatic twist.

“When I saw Steven Townsend’s work for the first time I also

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saw my future”, Steven who became a good friend encouraged Michael to pursue his goal of becoming an artist and was always available with advice and constructive criticism but he never taught encouraging Michael to develop his own style.

Being self taught it was never an easy journey, but Michael is now reaping the rewards for the years of hard work and self discipline as his original work is now eagerly sought after by collectors. As an artist he is a very private person and loves the personal space of his studio where he quietly paints to the soothing music of Enya or the Classics.

Not for him the public demonstrations or the teaching of others, he is far to shy for this. He also shuns the opening night at exhibitions unless it is his own one man show and can only remember attending one after much persuasion. He finds this side of the art world rather detached from his own way of life but realises that it is necessary.

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Goshawk

MICHAEL DEMAIN Although he has won many awards he is not motivated by this and does not seek the limelight that awards bring. He does however like meeting the public at his shows and is only too happy to discuss his work. He is quick to point out that art in itself does not interest him and although he can appreciate good work he only paints himself because it is the one way he can express his love of nature. But he does count himself very fortunate that he can also make a living along the way.

A Touch of Light

Of his fellow artists he has always loved the work of Carl Brenders and Robert Bateman and is increasingly drawn to the work of Lars Jonsson. Another artist whose work inspires him is Chris Rose “the light in his work showed me the way�, there is honesty about his work which he can relate to.

You can contact Michael by telephone +44 (0) 1254 237 378 or via his website: www.michaeldemainwildlifeart.co.uk

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WILDLIFE ARTIST ďšş MICHAEL DEMAIN

The Grim Reaper

Pride of the North

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The Executioner

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THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT  HOOD MAKING COMPETITION

HOOD MAKING COMPETITION sponsored by american hoods & bells The UK Falconry & Hawking Event Committee would to like to thank Neil Davies of American Hoods and Falconry Bells for their generous sponsorship in this new competition.

The competition is open to all hood makers both novice and professional.

The competition will have four catagories: The British Hood Making Junior Championships (Under 16’s ONLY) - Entry fee: £5.00 The British Hood Making Senior Championships (16 and over) - Entry fee: £10.00 The European Hood Making Championships (16 and over) - Entry fee: £15.00 The World Hood Making Championships (16 and over) - Entry fee: £15.00 “I hope that this event will help launch a new generation of hoodmakers to the attention of falconers across the UK and the World and in turn raise money for the ICBP, The UK Falconry Club and the Campaign of Falconry” Neil Davies, American Hoods & Falconry Bells

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THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT

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Please make cheques payable to The UK Falconry Club & return with this form to: The UK Falconry & Hawking Event - Neil Davies, The Studio @ Ffarm fach, Horeb, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 5AJ. Terms & Conditions.

1. Only one entry per person in each catergory.

2. Winners of British (Over 16’s-ONLY) & European Championships will get free entry to World Championships.

3. All hoods will become the property of the UK Falconry & Hawking Event and will be auctioned for fund raising for the ICBP, UK Falconry Club and The Campaign of Falconry.

4. Hoods must not be signed or have any trademarks.

5. All hoods must be made by the entrant. Any entries not made by the entrant will be disqualified.

6. Canvassing the Judges will result in disqualification.

7. All winning competitors will be notified by post prior to the UK Falconry & Hawking Event.

8. The Judges decision is final and no discussion will be entered with any competitors.

9. The competition is open to amateur and professional hoodmakers.

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EXHIBITING AT THE EVENT BOOKING A STAND Stands space is strictly limited and the UK Falconry & Hawking Event Committee aim is to offer competitive priced stands for all manner of quality falconry equipment makers and suppliers from leading British and International manufacturers.

STAND PRICES 3m x 3m Shedding Stands is £125 +VAT (Limited to 30 stands 3m x 3m) 2m x 1.5m SME’s Marquee Stand (Space Only) is £65 +VAT (Limited to 36 stands at 2m wide x 1.5m depth)

To book a stand please fill in the booking form on page 25.

2m x 1m Art Marquee (Shell Scheme Only) stand is £100 +VAT (Limited to 12 exhibitors at 2m wide x 1m depth) 2m x 1m UK Falconry Club Marquee (Space Only) £45 +VAT (Restricted to Hawkboard registered clubs 2m wide x 1m depth) 2m x 1m International Falconry Club Marquee - FREE (Limited to 12 exhibitors at 2m wide x 1m depth - Space Only) Please note: Exhibiting within the International Clubs Marquee is restricted to IAF recognised International Falconry Clubs.

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2m wide x 1m deep Shell Scheme within the Art Marquee @ £100.00 exc VAT

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Please make cheques payable to “The UK Falconry Club” & return with this form to: The UK Falconry & Hawking Event - Neil Davies, The Studio @ Ffarm fach, Horeb, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 5AJ. No bookings can be accepted without a 25% deposit. To take advantage of the pre VAT increase in January full payment must be paid before 20th December 2010.

A receipt will be sent for the deposit as confirmation of your booking, together with an invoice for the balance which will be payable by 1st April 2011.

I have read the attached Terms & Conditions and agree to abide by them. Please tick the box: Signed:……………..............................………….......……………….

Date: ……………………………………......

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THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT

the uk falconry & hawking event

TERMS & CONDITIONS SECTION 1 GENERAL 1.1 ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS All Exhibitors, their contractors and employees shall be bound by and subject to the Regulations of the UK Falconry & Hawking Event Committee.

Exhibitors attention is particularly drawn to the following extract: (a) COMPLIANCE WITH THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT RULES AND REGULATIONS The Event’s Regulations and any conditions or any other rules, regulations and schedules in any document published by the Event Committee shall be binding on all Exhibitors. All persons, animals, vehicles, equipment and articles of whatsoever kind entering the Show ground or any land used by the Event Committee shall be bound by and comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Event Committee and to the lawful directions of any servant or agent appointed by it. (b) Should any member or Exhibitor conduct himself in an improper or offensive manner on the Show ground or if it be proven to the satisfaction, of the Event Committee that any Exhibitor has attempted to mislead the Event Committee by any form of misrepresentation, or has violated any of the Rules or Regulations of the Committee, then and in any such case the Committee may decline to allow the trader to exhibit at any future Events. (c) The Event Committee reserves the right to refuse any person admission to the UK Falconry & Hawking Event or entry and participation in any event promoted or organised by the Event Committee or to withdraw permission at any time to remain on the Show ground or to participate in an event, and the Society shall not be required to give any reason for such action. (d) COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITY REGULATIONS AND ALL CODES OF PRACTICE. All Shows, Exhibitions and Events organised by the Event Committee on the Show ground or elsewhere are subject to any relevant Orders issued by Government Departments and Local Authorities, and all Codes of Practice with which all Exhibitors and others attending such Shows, Exhibitions or Events must comply.

1.2 LIABILITY (a) In this Bye-Law the term Exhibitor shall include persons taking part in any event, competition or display promoted or arranged by the Society and the owner of any exhibit, animal, plant, vehicle, equipment, machinery, article or other thing of whatever nature involved in any such event, competition or display or otherwise exhibited or used on the Show ground or elsewhere. (b) Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Event Committee, its servants or agents, the Event Committee will not be responsible for death, injury, disease, damage or loss caused to any Exhibitor or his or her servants or agents to any exhibit, animal, vehicle, equipment, plant, machinery, articles or thing of whatever nature brought onto the Show ground by the Exhibitor or involved in any said event, competition or display. (c) Save as aforesaid, the Exhibitor shall indemnify the Event Committee against all claims, losses, damages and expenses whatsoever in any way arising out of the presence of or taking part of the Exhibitor or his or her servants, agents, exhibits, animals, plant, vehicle, equipment, machinery, articles, or other things, of whatever nature on the Show ground or elsewhere and shall assume full responsibility thereof. (d) Acceptance of this Bye-Law shall be a condition of entry or participation in any event, competition or display promoted or arranged by the Event Committee. (e) The Event Committee accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any statement or information in any document published by the Event Committee or the Show. (f) The Event Committee will not under any circumstances accept liability for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) arising from or caused by the abandonment or cancellation, whether total or partial, or the postponement of any show, display, event, meeting or other happening on the Show ground or elsewhere for whatever reason.

1.3 SAFETY CODE The Code of Practice for Safety and Accident Prevention, published separately by the Society forms part of these Trade Stand Regulations.

1.4 RECOVERY OF FINES, FEES AND CHARGES All fines, fees and charges shall be recoverable by the Society and until payment is made persons owing them will be barred from exhibiting.

1.5 NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS The Event’s Officials have power to order the removal of any article from the ground, or to close the stand of any Exhibitor who does not conform to the Regulations of the Society or the directions of the Stewards or Officials and, if necessary, to expel such an Exhibitor or his Representatives from the Show ground. The Event Committee reserve the right to use whatever means may be necessary to eject any Exhibitor who refuses to leave the Show ground when required to do so by Officials in consequence of infringement of regulations.

1.6 INSURANCE (a) It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to insure all property and livestock on the Show ground or elsewhere which is his own, or for which he is responsible. (b) The Event Committee requires Exhibitors to effect Employers Liability insurance where this is required by statute. (c) The Event Committeealso requires Exhibitors to effect Public Liability and Products Liability insurance with a minimum indemnity of £2,000,000 to protect their liability under paragraph 1.2 (b) and (c). The application form

for stand space contains a declaration that the cover required under (b) and (c) above will be in place.

Exhibitor’s vehicles with the appropriate pass will be allowed onto the Show ground after 6.00pm on each day and all occupants must possess the relevant badge.

SECTION 2 APPLICATIONS FOR SPACE & ALLOCATION OF SITES 2.1 APPLICATION FOR SPACE & CHARGES (a) All applications must be submitted on the appropriate entry form, which must be signed by the Exhibitor or his representative, such signature indicating acceptance of the Regulations. For payment terms refer to page 2.

3.6 EXHIBITORS STAFF, CONTRACTORS, CATERERS (ETC) BADGES & VEHICLE PASSES Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining tickets and vehicle passes etc for their staff, contractors, caterers, cleaners, and any demonstrators on their stand.

Any tickets and passes purchased by the Exhibitor’s personnel direct will be charged to the purchaser at the normal public prices. It is regretted that refunds cannot be made.

(b) The Event Committee reserves the right to refuse any application whatsoever and to cancel any application without giving a reason. (c) The completion of a Trade Stand application form and the receipt of a cheque does not constitute a contract with the UK Falconry & Hawking Event.

2.2 ALLOCATION OF SITES Although every endeavour will be made to meet any request by an Exhibitor regarding the position of his Stand, the allocation of sites and positioning of Trade Stand space will be entirely at the discretion of the Event Committee.

2.3 SITE SIZE Exhibitors booking open space must apply and pay for sufficient space for all stays or guy ropes required for any building or tent or caravan (including tow bar of caravan) to be erected or stood on the space.

2.4 SITE BOUNDARIES Boundaries of sites will be marked and in no circumstances will Exhibitors be allowed to occupy a space larger than that allocated and paid for.

2.5 GROUND CONDITIONS The Society will not be held responsible for damage caused to sites during the pre-show period, and will not undertake to make good such damage.

2.6 SUBLETTING No Exhibitor shall sublet any portion of the space allotted to him, or move to any site other than that allocated.

2.7 SALES TECHNIQUES Exhibitors staff must confine their sales activities to the area of their stand and must not use the avenues, open areas or car parks to solicit business.

2.8 WITHDRAWAL OR CANCELLATION OF SPACE RESERVED Where an Exhibitor withdraws from the Show or cancels the space reserved for any reason, all fees paid shall be forfeited, whether the site is re-let by the UK Falconry & Hawking Event or not.

2.9 APPLICATION FORMS Any additional notes or regulations printed on application forms, shall form part of these regulations.

SECTION 3 TICKETS, PASSES AND ACCESS TO THE SHOW GROUND 3.1 EXHIBITOR BADGES Two-day Exhibitor Badges will be issued for the sole use of the Exhibitor, or his Show Staff, as per the Trade Stands Application Form. These badges are not transferable or for resale. Refunds will not be given on unused Exhibitor Badges. Exhibitors requiring Badges above their allocation may purchase 2-Day or Single Day Exhibitor Badges at the Trade Exhibitors’ Rates published on the Trade Stand Application.

3.2 CAR PARKS Trade Stand exhibitors use the normal Show Car parks at the UK Falconry & Hawking Event, which are free of charge.

3.3 PRE-SHOW/POST-SHOW PASSES These are required to gain admission to the Show ground by the Exhibitor or their appointed contractor for the purpose of erecting stands prior to the Show and dismantling stands after the Show. One Pass is allocated per stand.

An additional pass maybe ordered (Free of Charge) when completing the Trade Stand Application Form.

These passes give the Gate Number through which Exhibitors or Contractors vehicles should enter the Trade Stand Area. Passes should be visible at all times. Vehicles parked without passes will clamped and subjected to a £50.00 release fee.

Note: - Vehicle Passes may also be used for Pre-Show entry to the Show ground in addition to Show days.

3.4 VEHICLE PASSES FOR USE ON SHOW DAYS Stock Vehicle / Caravan Passes give access to the Show ground for caravans parking behind trade stands and for vehicles forming part of a stand (car, trailer etc) that need to be brought in on a daily basis on Show days.

Allocation is one per stand as per the Trade Stand application form.

These must be applied for when booking stand space. The Trade Stand Office will confirm whether there will be sufficient space behind the site booked to accommodate these vehicles. Without these passes, a £40 fee will be required at the Entry Gate on each day of the Show.

Restocking Vehicle Passes give access to the Show ground on Show days.

Vehicles can enter the Show ground up until 8.00am and after 6.00pm. A £20 cash deposit is payable at the Entry Gate which is refunded upon exit before 10.00am. This system is in place to ensure the Show ground is not littered with vehicles during the time the Show is open to the public. 1 available per Stand (free of charge), which must be ordered when booking stand space.

Vehicles still on the Show ground after 10am will have to pay £40.

The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any vehicles contravening these regulations and accepts no responsibility for any damage caused.

3.5 ACCESS TO SHOW GROUND IN EVENINGS

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3.7 CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets and passes cannot be supplied on a ‘Sale or Return’ basis.

3.8 REFUNDS Exhibitors, their staff or representatives arriving at the Car Parks or Entrances without tickets must pay public prices to gain admission and obtain a Receipt from the Gate Supervisor. The Receipt and unused Ticket stub(s) should be brought to the Trade Stands Office during the Show to enable the refund to be processed. Refunds will not be processed until after the Show.

3.9 EXHIBITOR CARAVANS A limited number of sites are available and these will be allocated on a ‘first come - first served’ basis. A site fee is charged for these sites. Further details and application forms available on request.

SECTION 4 NATURE OF EXHIBITS 4.1 LIMITATIONS OF EXHIBITS Exhibitors are permitted to trade only in goods and/or services as described on their accepted application Form. The UK falconry & Hawking Event Officials have power to remove from the Show ground any Exhibitor whose articles and/or Trade are not in accordance with the description given on the Application Form, or any Vendor of unsuitable articles or any itinerant vendor who may have gained admission to the Show ground. The definition of what constitutes unsuitable articles shall rest entirely with the Event Committee whose decision on this matter is final and binding. Sales by auction are not permitted.

4.2 NUISANCE Exhibitors may not use any loudspeaker apparatus, engines, generators, or other equipment, participate in any activity or practice, or sell, display or offer for sale any toxic, noxious or offensive substance, article or thing, so as to cause nuisance, annoyance or distress to other Exhibitors or to the public.

The use of generating equipment for the supply of electricity by Exhibitors on the Show ground is not permitted. The Event Committee’s decision on such matters shall be final and binding on all Exhibitors.

4.3 OFFENSIVE PRODUCTS The sale of Stink Bombs, BB Guns, Catapults, Silly String, Snap Guns and any other items likely to offend persons visiting the Show is strictly forbidden.

The Event Committee’s decision on such matters shall be final and binding on all Exhibitors.

4.4 COLLECTIONS AND APPEALS Charitable or other institutions wishing to make appeals for contributing to their funds must first obtain permission in writing from the UK Falconry & Hawking Event. If permission is granted, collections must not be made outside the limits of the allocated stand.

4.5 FOOD, SWEETS AND DRINKS (Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic) Exhibitors shall not offer for direct sale any food, confectionery, foodstuffs, or drink unless with the express permission of the UK Falconry & Hawking Event. Small samples may be given away free of charge for promotional purposes.

The supply of Alcohol and late night refreshment is now governed by the Licensing Act 2003 and must be adhered to. Any trader wishing to supply alcohol must apply to the Event Committee who is also the Designated Premises Supervisor for permission to supply alcohol under the Premises Licence for the Show ground. There will be acharge for this permission. Any trader supplying alcohol without permission will be requested to leave the Show ground.

4.6 CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO Exhibitors shall not offer for direct sale any cigarettes, tobacco or cigars, 4.7 VETERINARY PRODUCTS, MEDICINES, ETC Exhibitors are reminded that the Medicines Act 1968 and the Poisons Act 1972 apply to the display and sale of veterinary products, medicines etc. All displays and sales must comply with the provision of these Acts, and any other relevant Acts, and the Rules and Regulations of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

4.8 PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY Any Exhibitor wishing to play music on their Stand must liaise with the Performing Rights Society for advice, Tel: 01733) 312712. They must also get written permission from the Event Committee prior to the Show.

(See Regulation 7.14).

SECTION 5 MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL EXHIBITS 5.1 IDENTIFICATION OF EXHIBITS Exhibitors are requested wherever practicable to affix their own transfers or stickers to all items on display to assist identification.

THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT 5.2 SOLID FUEL Only smokeless fuel will be permitted during the times the Event is open to the public.

Event Committee nor will any person be allowed to distribute handbills or display advertisement except on his own stand. Adhesive labels may not be distributed as sales promotion material.

5.3 PETROLEUM SPIRIT Whilst the Society reserves to itself the right of excluding any petroleum or spirit deemed unsafe, it in no way relieves the Exhibitor from responsibility in the event of accident or fire. Exhibitors must conform to the Regulations of the Local Authority & any statutory regulations in all that relates to the transport of petroleum and precautions to be taken against fire.

7.12 KITES AND BALLOONS Exhibitors are not permitted to fly kites or balloons (tethered or otherwise) without the express permission in writing of the Event Committee. Such permission will only be given on a limited basis, and will also be subject to any overhead cables in the immediate vicinity or other safety considerations in connection with the Exhibitors stand space. Following this, Exhibitors must obtain the required Civil Aviation Authority Certificate and the Local Authority Planning Permission.

THE DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE, OF TOY BALLOONS, INFLATED OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER IS NOT PERMITTED, NEITHER MAY EXHIBITORS ORGANISE BALLOON RACES.

5.4 SCAFFOLDING ETC All portable scaffolding or similar structures must be secured by stay wires firmly anchored to the ground. Any stay wires must be marked to make them clearly visible. Scaffolding must be checked by a competent person prior to use.

5.5 TRACKED VEHICLES Vehicles on tracks or spud-wheels will not be allowed to move about the Show ground but must be brought on trailers or other pneumatic-tyred vehicles and unloaded direct onto the Exhibitors Stand.

5.6 VEHICLE EXHIBITS Exhibitors are not allowed to demonstrate or exhibit vehicles in the avenues during the Event.

5.7 PAVILIONS Exhibitors are not allowed to park any vehicle within Pavilions at any time. Any Stand in Pavilions may not be constructed using a vehicle as part of the display unless permission in writing is obtained from the UK Falconry & Hawking Event prior to the Show. Beware of underground power lines.

5.9 MACHINERY PLANT & EQUIPMENT 1. Sharp points, spikes and sharp edges must be protected to prevent accidents.

2. Adequate support must be given to prevent moving or tipping up.

3. Cutter bars, knives or other cutters must have blades removed or approved guards in position.

4. Belts, gearing and other moving parts must be guarded to statutory regulations.

5. Hydraulics must be immobilised (see also section on hydraulics).

5.10 HYDRAULICS Any equipment operated by hydraulics i.e. trailers, tractor buckets, forklifts, beams, chutes, conveyors, etc. if demonstrated in an extended position, must be suitably propped with steel props and at separate stages if in multi-stage rams.

5.11 TOWER CRANES & HOISTS If propping is impossible, the area over which the crane is exhibited must be protected in case of collapse. Remember propping can be dangerous in high windy conditions and special watch must be kept for overhead power lines.

All such equipment must be under the supervision of an authorised qualified operator.

5.12 HIGH LIFT VEHICLES Although it may be necessary to demonstrate these to potential customers they must not be used for joy riding and under no circumstances are children to be allowed to ride on them. BEWARE OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES. SECTION 6 EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK ON STANDS 6.1 PRIOR APPROVAL Exhibitors wishing to include livestock on their Stands must first obtain the UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s Committee approval in writing.

6.2 LICENCES ETC If livestock of any description are to form any part of any exhibit, it is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain any necessary paperwork from Animal Health i.e: Article 10’s or and to comply with any regulations which may be in force at the time of departure to or during the Show. It is an offence for an Exhibitor to bring livestock to the Show when restrictions are in force.

SECTION 7 ADMISSION AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS, ERECTION AND DISMANTLING OF STANDS 7.1 DELIVERY TO SHOW GROUND Delivery vehicles arriving at the Show ground during Show days are not permitted to drive onto the Show ground. Entry Gate Staff will advise drivers to deliver goods to a secure area near Gate 3. Goods will then be delivered to Trade Stands by Show ground Staff as soon as is convenient. Please notify the Trade Stands Office if you are expecting a delivery on Show days.

7.2 ACCESS TO SITE Exhibitors with open space may commence work on their stand from the Tuesday of Show week, or earlier by arrangement with the Society. Pavilions, marquees and covered shopping areas will not be available to Exhibitors until the Thursday of Show week.

7.3 MOBILE UNITS Exhibitors using large mobile units should arrange to have these in position several days before the Show. This is especially important when it is necessary to encroach on adjoining stand space to manoeuvre the unit into position.

7.4 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS Exhibitors intending to erect temporary buildings must inform the Event Committee and comply with Planning and Bye-Law Regulations. These buildings should not be sited closer than two metres from the front line of the Trade Stand so as not to obscure the public’s view of adjacent Trade Stands.

Should this not be possible, Exhibitors are requested to contact the Trade Stand to discuss the problems involved.

7.5 TENTS, MARQUEES, FLAGPOLES, ETC Exhibitors intending to erect tents, marquees and other structures are requested to check the proposed siting with the UK Falconry & Hawking Event.’s Health & Safety Advisor before commencing erection to establish the location of any underground or over head power lines.

7.6 STAND MARKERS All Stands and/or sites allotted to Exhibitors will be clearly numbered on the front left corner peg by the UK Falconry & Hawking Event. Stand number plates must not be removed, disturbed or obscured.

7.7 SIGN BOARDS All Exhibitors must provide a clear sign bearing the name of the firm or organisation. Trade Stand signs must not be erected in such a way that they overshadow a neighbouring stand.

7.8 SIGNS ON PAVILIONS Signs must be fixed so that no damage is caused to the pavilion. Under no circumstances must nails be driven through the canvas.

7.9 OBSTRUCTION OF SIGNS Exhibits must be so placed that they do not obscure the name signs of adjacent stands.

7.10 OVERHEAD WIRES, ETC FLAGPOLES AND OTHER STRUCTURES MUST BE ERECTED NOT LESS THAN 5M FROM ANY ELECTRICITY OR TELEGRAPH POLE AND AT LEAST 5M CLEAR FROM ANY ELECTRICITY OR TELEPHONE WIRES. 7.11 ADVERTISEMENTS No Exhibitor or other person shall be allowed to affix any placard or advertisement to any part of the UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s plant or premises unless permission to do so has been obtained in writing from the

7.13 AIRCRAFT No Exhibitor will be permitted to advertise by means of Aircraft loudspeakers.

7.14 AUDIO EQUIPMENT No Exhibitor shall be permitted to use Audio Equipment including Disco Music as a Sales Aid or Attraction without written permission from the Chief Executive Officer. Subject to such written permission the volume of sound equipment must be controlled so as to avoid annoyance to other Exhibitors or to the public. The UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s Chief Executive Officer’s decision shall be final as to the acceptable level of noise emitted. Should the volume be increased following the decision on an acceptable level, the Chief Executive Officer is empowered to ban the use of said equipment for the remainder of the Show or the removal of the Exhibitor and Stand from the Show ground.

7.15 PAINTING AND VARNISHING Any paint or varnish used must be dry by 8.00 am on the first day of the Show.

7.16 DAMAGE TO PAVILIONS, STRUCTURES, TENTS OR MARQUEES An Exhibitor damaging the pavilions, tents or marquees, provided by the UK Falconry & Hawking Event, or canvas thereto in any way will incur a penalty of £250, plus the net cost of the repair of the damage. UK Falconry & Hawking Event Officials shall have the power to remove the exhibit from the Show ground.

7.17 EXCAVATIONS Any necessary excavations must be approved by the Event Committee before digging commences.

7.18 CLOSURE OF STANDS Exhibitors or their Contractors may not close or dismantle any part of their stands before 5.30 pm on the last day of the Show. Vehicles for the removal of stands will not be allowed to enter the Show ground under any circumstances until 5.30 pm on the last evening, or such later time as circumstances may require VEHICLES ALREADY ON STANDS OR FORMING PART OF STANDS MUST NOT MOVE OFF THE STAND SPACE UNTIL AFTER 6.00 PM ON THE LAST EVENING OF THE SHOW. 7.19 CLEARANCE OF STANDS STANDS AND ALL EXHIBITS ON OPEN GROUND, MUST BE CLEARED FROM THE SHOW GROUND BY 5PM ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE SHOW, BY WHICH TIME THE SITE OF THE STAND MUST ALSO BE CLEARED OF ALL MATERIALS, RUBBISH ETC. THE UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE ON ANY COSTS INCURRED IN REMOVING SUCH RUBBISH OR MATERIALS. 7.20 EXHIBITS IN UK FALCONRY & HAWKING EVENT’S MARQUEES Exhibits in marquees, tents and/or pavilions, provided or hired from the UK Falconry & Hawking Event, must be removed at close of the event to allow the UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s Tenting contractor to dismantle the marquee, tent and/or pavilion.

7.21 LATE REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any items remaining on Trade Stand sites after expiry of these time limits and accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage so caused. A storage fee will be charged on a daily basis.

7.22 REINSTATEMENT OF GROUND All Exhibitors not contracting with the UK Falconry & Hawking Event who break soil in the ground for the purpose of fixing their exhibits must restore it by 5pm on the Monday following the Show. Failing this, the Event Committee will undertake the work and charge the expense to the Exhibitor.

7.23 Exhibitors must remove all posts and pegs (particularly tent pegs) dug into the ground by themselves. Should any Exhibitor fail to do this the Event Committee will undertake the work and charge the expense (including the cost of repairing the damage to Show ground equipment) to the Exhibitor.

SECTION 8 SERVICES 8.1 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY - SEE ALSO DETAILED REGULATIONS ON UTILITIES APPLICATION FORM Exhibitors requiring temporary installations within their stands should order their requirements through the Trade Stands Office or alternatively through an Electrical Contractor who is a member of the National Inspections Council of Electrical Installation Contracting. All installations must be wired to the standards laid down in the latest Edition of the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

The UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s Official Contractors will test all installations not supplied by themselves including pre-wired and mobile systems before connection to the main supply and may refuse connection if the installation has not been installed correctly, the charge for any necessary retest will be payable in advance.

ALL STAND SUPPLIES The single phase electricity supplies to all stands will be via a miniature circuit breaker and up to six stands to be controlled by one 30 milli-amp residual current device terminating in a 13 amp switch socket or switch fuse depending on the load declared (i.e. kilowatts) on the electricity application form. All three phase supplies will be made direct through a 3 phase 30 milli-amp residual current device sized acordingly to the load declared i.e. kilowatts, terminating in a switch fuse. The supply of the above includes cable to stand, connection and disconnection of the supply and removal of the cables and electricity consumed.

N.B. On no account must the connected load exceed the size of the supply requested.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL EXHIBITORS: (a) The Exhibitor is required to inform Event Committee via the Utilities Application Form that a connection to the mains network supply will be required together with the payment in full for the supply and services required. (See Utilities form for application closing date.)

(c) The Official Contractor will provide an extended hours service on the Show ground during the Show. Repairs to Exhibitor’s appliances and wiring which has been installed by Electrical Contractors will be quoted for by the Official Contractor prior to the commencement of work and agreed in writing by the Exhibitor. (d) All portable appliances must possess a current P.A.T Label, which should be adhered to the appliance in accordance with current Health & Safety Regulations. (e) The Society reserves the right to remove from the Show ground any exhibitor who wilfully interferes with any part of any electrical supply or equipment. A charge to the exhibitor will be made for any damage to any electrical equipment.

8.2 GENERATING EQUIPMENT The use of generating equipment by Exhibitors for the supply of electricity on stands on the Show ground is not permitted.

8.3 WATER SUPPLY Exhibitors should apply for water by completing the Utilities Application Form before the application closing date (The requirement for a water supply will determine the location of the stand). Improper disposal of waste water and liquids may in serious cases result in the Exhibitor being removed from the site. A Charge will be imposed for any reparation required.

8.4 CATERING Exhibitors may make their own arrangements for catering on their own stands, provided that no Exhibitor sells or offers for sale any foodstuffs or beverages. Exhibitors catering on their stands are reminded that they must comply with all relevant Food Hygiene Regulations. Officers of the Environmental Health Department of the Local Authority have right of access to all stands during the Show.

8.5 LITTER ETC. (a) Exhibitors are required to have their stands and the portions of the avenues fronting their stands cleared up each evening during the Show before 7.00 pm and the litter refuse placed in the containers provided in each avenue ready for collection by the Event’s Contractors. (b) Refuse in bags or boxes should be placed in the containers provided throughout the Show ground. Refuse will be collected from containers at frequent intervals daily. If rubbish is not removed satisfactorily, please inform the Trade Stands Office immediately. Kitchen waste will be collected each evening. It is essential that Exhibitors and their Caterers provide their own containers, with lids, for kitchen waste.

SECTION 9 FIRE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9.1 HEATING AND COOKING APPLIANCES No heating or cooking appliance is permitted to be installed inside a tent or stand which is not specifically laid out for the purpose. Exhibitors wishing to use heating or cooking appliances for serving refreshments or other purposes in their stands or tents must have these appliances installed outside the tent at a safe distance from combustible materials. Heating appliances must be fixed securely on a firm non-combustible heat-insulating base, and surrounded on three sides by shielded materials. The shields of non-combustible material should be at least 1m away from combustible fabrics or other materials, and care must be taken to ensure that no combustible materials can be blown against heaters. Heating appliances, gas piping and gas cylinders must be kept out of reach of the public and stocks of inflammable liquids and spare gas cylinders must be kept in a safe position outside the tents or stand, and care taken to avoid leaking or spilling. Fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment must always be readily available.

9.2 BOTTLED GAS All Exhibitors using bottled gas on their stand are required to have the installation checked by a qualified fitter to ensure that the apparatus is safely installed. Gas bottles should be stood on a firm base and be secured to prevent falling over and/or theft.

9.3 INSPECTIONS The Society reserves the right of inspection by the Event Committee’s Safety Adviser or a Representative of the Fire and Rescue Service of all tents or stands.

These persons shall have full authority to order the immediate disconnection of any appliance(s) or equipment if in their opinion they constitute a danger.

The decision of the UK Falconry & Hawking Event’s Safety Advisor in this matter is final.

9.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All Exhibitors are required to supply the extinguisher(s) and fire fighting equipment.

9.5 CONTAINERS Potentially dangerous substances (chemicals, fuels, oils etc.) may not be used in static display or exhibits. Containers for such substances may be exhibited subject to their being empty or filled with a harmless substance. All containers must be labelled as to their contents.

9.6 PUBLIC PROTECTION Adequate precautions (in the form of barriers etc) must be taken to avoid crowd congestion in the entrance to tents, marquees and stands. Clearly signed Emergency Exits, Fire Exits etc.must be provided in all structures to which the public are admitted.

9.7 WIRES, CABLES, ETC All wires, cables, ropes, etc., at ground level should be buried under turf or covered by clearly marked cable protectors. Other wires, cables, ropes, etc., should be clearly marked to prevent people walking into or tripping over them.

9.8 ACCIDENT PROCEDURE Accidents or incidents which result in injury or are alarming or likely to affect the health and safety of persons on the site must be reported to the Organisers as soon as possible. The Show ground emergency number is 07779 223 993.

SECTION 10 CANCELLATION OF EVENT 10.1 The Event Committee reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason.

Any monies paid to the Event’s Committee will be reimbursed in full, less a 5% surcharge for adminstration charges.

SECTION 11 DOGS 11.1 The Event Committee cannot allow any dogs with the exception of Guide Dogs (and these by prior notice ONLY) access to the ICBP grounds.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS TO THE EVENT. Any dogs found locked in cars will be reported to the relevant authorities.

(b) Exhibitors employing Electrical Contractors other than the Official Contractor for the stand wiring must ensure that the work is completed at least 2 days prior to the Show otherwise the Official Contractor cannot give any guarantee that the installation can be tested and the connection made to the electricity supply prior to the opening of the Show.

N.B. The Exhibitor to inform the Society that the work is complete and ready for connection.

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CLUB NEWS & MEMBERSHIP

CLUB NEWS UK Falconry Club Committee President - Ben Crane Vice-President - Neil Hunter Chairman - Lee Featherstone, Vice-Chairman - Martin Whitley Secretary - Steven Lambert Treasurer - Tommy Miles, Membership Secretary - Jan Hart Legal Officer - Mike Roberts, Events & Publicity - Charlie Heap Newsletter Editor - Neil Davies, Field Meet Officer - Kevin Massey Assistant Field Meet Officer - Joe Hatton

Membership is now available online If you wish to join the UK Falconry Club you can now apply and pay online at the clubs forum www.ukfalconryforum.com Membership fees are per year and include Public Liability Insurance for Full and Associate Members:

Full Members £32 Associate Members £32 Supporter Member £17 If you wish to join the UK Falconry Club, please contact Jan Hart, Membership Secretary: Jan_Hart@ukfalconryforum.com 28 the chase - the newsletter of the uk falconry club

UKFC FUND RAISING

UKFC AUCTION

Paul Hawkyard has kindly donated the above painting to raise funds for the UK Falconry Club.

The UKFC Committee has decided to auction this painting on the UK Falconry Forum.

If you wish to bid for the painting log on to:

www.ukfalconryforum.com the chase - the newsletter of the uk falconry club

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