The CLA Game Fair Theatre provides an annual platform for topical rural issues to be debated. The panel of speakers are drawn from media, countryside organisations and well known personalities. Listen to what the countrysides leading authorities have to say on the important issues that affect you, and have your say.

Friday in the CLA Game Fair Theatre

10:30    The CLA Presidents debate

‘A coalition for the countryside: Can politics deliver for the rural economy?’

• • Jim Paice
  • Richard Banyon
  • Caroline Spelman
  • William Worsley

11:30    The Daily Telegraph Debate

Hunting foxes, culling badgers or protecting birds – what should the priorities be for the countryside under the new government

14:00    The Country Life Debate: Does Britain need Farmers?

Has traditional agriculture had its time? Should our land be put to their uses now that food can be produced more cheaply elsewhere? Or does the need for food security mean that we need our farmers to    be as productive as ever?

• • Chair – Rupert Uloth Features Editor Country Life Magazine
  • Panel    Lady Apsley
  • Sandra Bell – Friends of the Earth
  • Charles Clover – Journalist and Author
  • John Gummer – Conservative MP
  • Adam Henson – Rare Breed Farmer and BBC Countryfile Presenter

15:00    Countryside Alliance:

Urban Fox, rural fox: the case for management ?

16:00    Question Time: making rural sustainability a priority – what’s required?

How the changing political landscape provides an opportunity to create a win-win situation for landowners and rural communities in need of affordable homes.

• • Chair:  David Fursdon, former President of the CLA and former member of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission
  • Panel:    Ian Bell - 'Fund Director ARC-Addington Fund'
  • Rest of panel TBC

Saturday in the CLA Game Fair Theatre

10:15    The CLA Debate

Thriving or Theme Park: Our countryside in 2060

• • Adam Henson
  • Harry Cotterell
  • Chair: TBC

11:15    Media Awards

11:30    Why does angling have such a difficult time getting on terrestrial TV

Angling had been given a wide birth by terrestrial television for a number of years, but recently we have seen a number of programmes hit our screens. What’s changed and why was angling treated so badly in the past?

• • Chair    Paul Knight  -  Chief Executive Salmon and Trout Association
  • Panel    Bernard Cribbins
  • Hugh Miles
  • Des Taylor

12:30    Awards

• • Arthur Oglesby Award
  • The Angling Trust/ Game Fair Fred Taylor Award

14:30    Lead Ammunitions Group

Progress and Questions

15.00   The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC)

Farm Business Development competition awards ceremony

15:15    Have your say

Hear a selection of 18 – 25 year olds air their passions on Countryside and Country Sports issues

16:00    Muddy AfFair

The CLA Game Fair Dating Game

16:45    Vodka O sponsored Drinks for 18 -25s

Sunday in the CLA Game Fair Theatre

“The Children’s Trust invite you to come and enjoy some traditional fun for all the family at this classic Punch & Judy show! FREE performances start on Sunday at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm in the CLA Game Fair Theatre. Plus throughout the day there will be entertainment, fun, games and activities with all proceeds going to The Children’s Trust. Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Children’s Trust provides care, therapy and education for children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury.”

For more information on the 2010 CLA Game Fair Theatre Programme contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - CLA Game Fair Director of Marketing and Development. The CLA Game Fair is held at Ragely Hall, Alcester in Warwickshire from July 23rd - 25th 2010. Visit the CLA Game Fair website for more information.