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FOREWORD FROM TIM BONNER

I am sorry that I cannot be with you tonight, but thank you all for attending the 25th Countryside Alliance New York Sporting Auction. I thought it might be helpful to explain exactly why your support is so important to us.

It may be difficult to comprehend from the other side of the Atlantic but hunting, in all its forms, is becoming a defining political issue in the UK. Fox hunting has, of course, long been used as a simplistic shorthand for the sort of class war politics some politicians want to pur-sue but cannot admit to. Game shooting is increasingly being portrayed in a similar light. The idea that nearly a million people who hunt in the UK represent an exclusive minority engaged in an unacceptable activity

is clearly nonsense, but the fact that it has gained significant support within one of our two main political parties shows how urbanised our small, densely populated island has become.

If you struggle to believe that serious politicians could hold such views then the example of our current shadow Secretary of State for Environment and Agriculture illustrates the battles we face. She not only believes that all hunting should be banned, but is also a militant vegan who campaigns against meat eating and livestock farming.

However, the picture is far from totally gloomy. Fox hunting has survived the unjustified legislation that attempted to wipe it out. The Countryside Alliance and hunts have waged an extraordinary campaign of opposition to the hunting ban which has ensured that 10 years after it came in to force as many hunts are operating and as many people are hunting behind hounds as they were when it came into force. That has stopped the animal rights movement in its tracks and allowed other forms of hunting, especially game shooting, to grow in popularity.

The Countryside Alliance exists to ensure that hunting in the UK, in all its unique and wonderful forms, continues to prosper as part of our rural way of life. Tonight you have the opportunity to sample some of the very best sport the British countryside has to offer with the added benefit of knowing that every penny you spend will go towards ensuring that it will remain available to future generations. So please bid away confident in the knowledge that you are donating to a vital cause.

Tim BonnerExecutive Chairman

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L O C A T I O N O F L O T S

A U C T I O N L O T S 2 0 1 5

LOT 19

LOT 11

LOT 1,6

LOT 18

LOT 5

LOT 7,12

LOT 7LOT 4

LOT1 LUNCH FOR TWO WITH THE CHAIRMAN AT AINTREE RACECOURSE ON GRAND NATIONAL DAY WITH A COURSE WALK FROM MARCUS

ARMYTAGE ESQ AND BROUGH SCOTT ESQ

LOT 2 LUNCH AND CASTING LESSON WITH A TRUE FISHING LEGEND

LOT 3 A DAYS WOODCOCK SHOOTING FOR EIGHT GUNS AT THE BEAUTIFUL BELLE ISLE ESTATE IN CO. FERMANAGH WITH A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE BELLE ISLE CASTLE

LOT 4 A FABULOUS TWO DAY DARTMOOR RIDING ADVENTURE FOR TWO

LOT 5 THE ULTIMATE TWO DAY BRITISH GOLFING TRIp FOR FOUR pEOpLE

LOT 6 AN UNMISSABLE OppORTUNITY FOR EIGHT GUNS TO ENJOY TWO DAYS GAME SHOOTING AT THE RENOWNED ALTCAR ESTATE, LANCASHIRE

LOT 7 TWO DAYS FISHING FOR TWO LUCKY FISHERS ON TWO GRAND DAME RIVERS OF ENGLAND

LOT 8 HUNTING FOR TWO WITH THE MIDLAND FOX HOUNDS, GEORGIA

LOT 9 TWO DAYS DRIVEN GROUSE SHOOTING FOR NINE GUNS ON TWO RE-NOWNED MOORS IN DURHAM AND NORTHUMBERLAND ON 7TH AND 8TH OCTOBER 2016, WITH THREE NIGHTS ACCOMODATION

LOT 10 THE FORTS, pALACES, DESERTS AND WILDLIFE OF RAJASTHAN FOR TWO pEOpLE

LOT 11 A FANTASTIC OppORTUNITY FOR FOUR pEOpLE TO TAKE pART IN ONE OF YORKSHIRES MOST RENOWNED SpORTING EVENTS WITH A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE FABULOUS SWINTON pARK HOTEL

LOT 12 A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE CApITAL HOTEL AND HOSpITALITY FOR TWO AT ROYAL ASCOT WITH A DRIVER TO AND FROM THE EVENT

LOT 13 AN UTTERLY UNIQUE FISHING EXpERIENCE WITH AMERICAS RISING STARS FOR TWO FISHERS

LOT 14 TWO 500 BIRD DAYS OF THE VERY BEST pARTRIDGE SHOOTING AT LA NAVA, SpAIN, FOR FOUR GUNS

LOT 15 TWO DAYS SALMON FISHING ON THE GLORIOUS OWENMORE RIVER FOR TWO RODS, INCLUDING THREE NIGHTS BED AND BREAKFAST AT

BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE HOTEL, CONNEMARA, CO. GALWAY, IRELAND

LOT 16 MILE HIGH FLY FISHING FOR TWO FLY FISHERS

LOT 17 HUNTING FOR TWO WITH THE ARApAHOE HUNT IN COLORADO

LOT 18 SHOOTING ON THE BELVOIR ESTATE, GRANTHAM

LOT 19 A FANTASTIC DAY SALMON FISHING FOR TWO RODS ON THE RIVER TWEED, SCOTLAND, WITH TWO NIGHTS STAY AT THE MAGNIFICENT

MANDERSTON

LOT 9

C o n d i t i o n s o f S a l e

1. Sothebys acts as agent for the Countryside Alliance. Unless otherwise agreed, the sale of the Lots will result in contracts made between the Countryside Alliance and the Buyer.

2.The Buyer shall be the person with the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer.

3.The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the case of error or dispute, to put up an item for bidding again.

4. Statements by the Countryside Alliance in the catalogue or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Neither Sothebys nor the Countryside Alliance are responsible for the correctness of any such statement nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lots. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

5. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

6. If a prospective buyer gives Sothebys instructions to bid on his behalf, by using the form printed in the catalogue, Sothebys shall use reasonable efforts to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the sale. If Sothebys receives commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Sothebys and the Countryside Alliance are not responsible for any errors with respect to commission or telephone bids.

7. The Countryside Alliance and Sothebys cannot be liable for any personal injury or property damage which may arise out of any Lot.

8. All items for sale have been donated to theCountryside Alliance. Title to the donated goods/

services for sale remains with the Donor until sale.

9.The Estate and the person designated by it reserve the right to ask any gun to leave the field if he is shooting in a dangerous fashion, and no refund will be given.

10.The anticipated bag for the day, subject to weather conditions, is as stated, but no warranty whatsoever is given in this respect.

11.The Estate and the person designated by it reserve the right to cancel the days shoot before shooting begins in the event of adverse weather conditions. Buyers may like to take out pluvious insurance to cover such eventualities.

12. Neither the Estate nor the Countryside Alliance are liable for any death or personal injury or loss or damage to equipment arising out of any accident that may occur in the course of a days shooting for any reason.

13. Legal liability insurance (cover 10 million) will be provided through membership of the Countryside Alliance.

14.The right to participate in the sporting event is personal to the purchaser and may not be sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of to any third party.

15. Following the sale, the buyer must provide the Countryside Alliance with his or her name and permanent address.

16. All Lots are to be paid for in full on the night of the sale at the Payment Desk. All Lots are to be collected by the buyer on the night of the sale, but no Lot can be taken unless it has first been paid for in full. The buyer will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to the Countryside Alliance have been paid in full.

17. These Conditions of Sale are subject to English law, which shall apply to their construction as well as to their effect. For Sothebys benefit, the Countryside Alliance and the buyer submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts from the time of collection, the Lot will be entirely at the Buyers risk.

18. All Lots have one years warranty from day of purchase unless stated otherwise in the copy.

C O N D I T I O N S O F S A L EABSENTEE BID FORM

Sale Name Tally-Ho on Wednesday 18th November 2015

I hereby request Sothebys, without any legal obligation of any kind on their part, to execute the bids

any applicable taxes. I agree that the bids are made in accordance with the Conditions of Sale which are printed in the catalogue for the auction and govern all purchases that I make (as amended by any announcement made by Sothebys or the Auctioneer at any time prior to the fall of the hammer).

All Absentee Bids must be received by Sothebys no later than 5.00pm EST on the date of the auction. All bids made by telephone must be arranged in advance and are recorded.

1334 York Avenue, New York,NY 10021 Bid Department Tel: (212) 606 7193

Please mail or fax Absentee Bids to:Jessica Crenshaw, Sothebys, 1334 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Tel: 212-894-1801Fax: 212-894-1462jessica.crenshaw@sothebys.com

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L O T 1

LUNCH FOR TWO WITH THE CHAIRMAN AT AINTREE RACECOURSE ON GRAND NATIONAL DAY WITH A COURSE WALK FROM MARCUS ARMYTAGE ESQ AND BROUGH SCOTT ESQ

KINDLY DONATED BY ROSE pATERSON, MARCUS ARMYTAGE ESQ AND BROUGH SCOTT ESQ

A unique opportunity for two people to have a battlefield tour of the world famous Aintree Grand National with Marcus Armytage, winning jockey of the 1990 race on American owned Mr Frisk, together with leading journalist and television presenter Brough Scott. The successful bidders will get close to some of Aintrees most famous obstacles such as The Chair, Bechers Brook and The Canal Turn. This lot includes admission badges and lunch with Aintree Chairman Rose paterson in her private facility.

L O T 2

LUNCH AND CASTING LESSON WITH A TRUE FISHING LEGEND

KINDLY DONATED BY JOAN WULFF

Joan Salvato Wulff is justifiably regarded as the First Lady of American fly fishing, if not fly fishing period. Joan redefines the word Legend and there can be no better ambassador for the sport. History shows that she won her first national casting tournament at the age of sixteen. She designs rods for R.L. Winston, the fabled Montana based fly rod company, written internationally revered books on fly casting and runs the prestigious eponymous Casting School in the Catskills where her panache with a fly rod has to be seen to be believed. Above all Joan is one of the most gracious and delightful people you will ever meet. A moment in the company with this rather extraordinary lady is golden.

Joan will be available to have lunch with two people in the Catskills and a 1 hour casting session at the fishing school can be taken either before or after lunch.

To be taken on Saturday 9th April 2016.

To be taken in April 2016 on a mutually agreeable date.

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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N F O R B U Y E R S

ESTIMATESThere are no estimates detailed in the catalogue. Estimates of the value can be obtained from the

HOW TO BIDIn PersonThe Auction will start at 7.30pm

By PostA bid form can be found on page 8 of this

form, including the name of the sale, Lot number(s), maximum amount you are willing to bid, your name, address, telephone number and bank reference and forward this information to:

Jessica CrenshawSothebys1334 York Avenue, New York NY 10021Tel: 212-894-1801Fax: 212-894-1462 jessica.crenshaw@sothebys.com

Absentee BiddersIt is not necessary to attend the auction to bid. If

will bid on your behalf. Alternatively, by advance

will act as your personal representative at the sale and take your instructions by telephone. For further information please call the above number.

METHODS OF PAYMENTAll Lots are to be paid for in full on the night of the sale at the Payment Desk. Payment can be by dollar cheque made payable to the Countryside Allianceor by credit card, being Visa, Mastercard and AMEX.

TAX EXEMPT PAYMENT FOR AUCTIONLOTS BY BUYERS

Payment for any Lot purchased in this auction may be made by contribution to Countryside Alliance USA inc.The rate of exchange will be Sothebys rate for the day. Countryside Alliance USA inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organisation. Donations to it are tax deductible to the extent by law. A receipted invoice will be sent to the successful bidder for the commercial value of any Lot purchased. If the invoice is to be paid through a business, VAT at the

rate of 20% will be applicable to any lots originating in the UK. Cheques should be made payable to: Countryside Alliance USA inc and sent to:

Events Department, Countryside Alliance, 1 Spring Mews, Tinworth Street, London SE11 5AN, UK

FURTHER INFORMATION Additional information both prior to and following the auction can be obtained from:

Countryside Alliance1 Spring MewsTinworth StreetLondon, SE11 5ANUKTel: +44 207 840 9298 events@countryside-alliance.org

CLAUSES FOR AUCTION CATALOGUE

do not include

Accommodation Items of a personal nature Gratuities Transfers Ammunition Travel. All of these can be arranged by the Countryside Alliance but are to be paid for by the purchaser directly.

IN THE EVENT OF THE CANCELLATION OF AN EVENT PURCHASED FROM THIS CATALOGUE, DUE TO A REASON WHICH MIGHT BE REASONABLY CLASSIFIED AS FORCE MAJEURE, THE DONORS AND THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MOVE THE EVENT TO ANOTHER MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE OR LOCATION.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE SHOOTING AND FISHING LOTS

The Countryside Alliance can organise for professional drivers, together with their own comfortable, four- wheel drive vehicles, to collect you from the airport,or some other agreed location, drive you from location to location, and look after and clean your shooting and

happily act as such during your shoot if you require. Remuneration is to take place directly between the purchaser and the driver concerned but a typical dailyrate might be 200 plus expenses.

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L O T 3

A DAYS WOODCOCK SHOOTING FOR EIGHT GUNS AT THE BEAUTIFUL BELLE ISLE ESTATE IN CO. FERMANAGH WITH A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE BELLE ISLE CASTLE

KINDLY DONATED BY THE DUKE OF ABERCORN

The Belle Isle Estate, set in 470 acres of stunning Irish countryside, offers extremely high quality driven woodcock shooting. The woodlands are ideally suited for these fast, nimble birds allowing guns to really test their skills.

Belle Isle Castle is set on its own private island in the middle of Upper Lough Erne. It dates back to the 16th century and has been home to generations of nobles. Accommodation has been arranged for two nights for eight guns in eight

Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included each day. Non shooting guests are welcome at an additional charge. Drinks, tips and cartridges are not included.

luxurious bedrooms with four-poster beds and en-suite bathrooms, each totally unique in the Hamilton Wing.

More shooting and additional guests/partners are welcome by separate arrangement with the Estate and at additional cost. A further five bedrooms in the newly renovated Abercorn Wing of Belle Isle Castle are also available if required at a cost.

L O T 4

A FABULOUS TWO DAY DARTMOOR RIDING ADVENTURE FOR TWO

KINDLY DONATED BY LIBERTY TRAILS

Treat yourself to a thrilling adventure on horseback with Liberty Trails staying in the stunning Bovey Castle, set in a 275 acre estate in the heart of Dartmoor National park.

This experience offers the ultimate escape to delight all the senses and reinvigorate the mind. It combines two days of exhilarating riding with a three-night stay at Bovey Castle. After a full day trail riding and lunch at a remote beauty spot, youll return to Bovey Castle to relax with a reviving spa treatment before enjoying dinner in one of the hotels stylish restaurants.

You will discover the secrets of Dartmoor, one of the UKs last wildernesses, and explore this remote and isolated region. It is the highest, least spoilt and least populated region in England and offers unrivalled riding country.

You will ride through stunning scenery, past prehistoric settlements and through some of Europes finest examples of the Bronze Age.

Included: Transfers from Exeter Airport and Exeter train station. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and spa treatments.Drinks are not included. To be taken between March 2016 and November 2016. Please book in advance.

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L O T 5

THE ULTIMATE TWO DAY BRITISH GOLFING TRIp FOR FOUR pEOpLE

KINDLY DONATED BY THE DUKE OF BEDFORD, THE CENTURION CLUB, SOpWELL HOUSE AND THE CROWN

Enjoy a fourball at Woburn Golf Course, home to the 15th Duke of Bedford, with an overnight stay for four at the gorgeous Sopwell House, followed by a fourball at the Centurion Golf Club and a stay at The Crown in Amersham.

Woburn Abbey and the surrounding Estate provide a stunning backdrop and historical setting for Woburn Golf Club. Woburn boasts three fantastic courses and the lucky winner is able to choose which course they play depending on availability. Two buggies, as well as a complimentary lunch for four is also included. This will be followed by a bed and breakfast stay at Sopwell House, a Georgian country retreat set in rural Hertfordshire. Sopwell House is discreetly tucked away in stunning surroundings, making it a true hidden treasure.

To be taken before 17th July 2016, Monday-Friday only. Please note drinks are not included with the dinner at The Crown.

The private Centurion Golf Club features what will become a world-renowned golf course, designed by acclaimed international course architect, Simon Gidman. The course is a challenging one, meandering over spectacular topography and featuring some 80 bunkers. Accommodation and dinner will be provided at The Crown, Amersham, which is a re-invention of the traditional English Inn. With inglenook fire places, crooked floors, a cobbled courtyard and design that uses the English vernacular, The Crown offers traditional hospitality in a modern coaching inn setting.

L O T 6

AN UNMISSABLE OppORTUNITY FOR EIGHT GUNS TO ENJOY TWO DAYS GAME SHOOTING AT THE RENOWNED ALTCAR ESTATE, LANCASHIRE

TWO 200 BIRD DAYS AND OpTIONAL SIMULATED GAME DAY INCLUDED

KINDLY DONATED BY THE ALTCAR ESTATE

Included: Accommodation. Breakfast and lunch with drinks on all shoot days. Transfers to and from a local airport, and from hotel to shoot on the shoot days are included.Not Included: Air fares, breakfast and lunch on non-shoot days. Evening meals and drinks not included therefore giving guests the option to dine where they like. Tips, gun hire, coaching and cartridges. No overages.

To be taken on the first week of November 2016.

the opportunity to sharpen their skills and have some fun. Guests will be taken to a top shoot-ing ground where flushes of up to 100 targets a minute will be released from a cliff top in front of the line of guns.

The Wirral Shoot, sister shoot to the Altcar Estate, is situated in and around the picturesque villages of Brimstage and Thornton Hough on the Wirral peninsula.

Suggested itinerary:Sunday arrive in the UK (Manchester airport is closest)Monday mixed bird day (partridge and pheasant) shooting at Altcar Estate, 200 birdsTuesday clay simulated game shooting at local shoot club (optional)Wednesday rest/leisure dayThursday mixed bird day (partridge and pheasant) at Wirral Shoot, 200 birdsFriday fly home

If your passion is shooting then Altcar Estate is the place to visit. Once the shooting home to the 2nd Earl of Sefton, the Altcar Estate played host to a number of Royal hunting and shooting days.

The Altcar Estate is set amongst 3000 acres of farmland, woodland and cover crops offering excellent mixed bird days. The Estate is known to deliver challenging birds that test even the most experienced guns.

To provide the full game shooting experience and to ensure that guns get the best from their driven days, Altcar Estate is also offering a simulated game day. This gives a team of guns

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L O T 7

TWO DAYS FISHING FOR TWO LUCKY FISHERS ON TWO GRAND DAME RIVERS OF ENGLAND

KINDLY DONATED BY ANDREW IMpEY ESQ, CHARLES JARDINE ESQ AND SHARON MANN

This lovely lot starts in London with tea at the London Fly Fishers Club and a conducted tour of the archives; which include Isaac Ealtons Creel, G.E.M Skues Fly rod, The Mosely Collection of insects and, of course, the collection of historic flies of F.M. Halford. Spend the following days guided on two grand dame

To be taken during the 2016 season. All equipment (except waders, although these can be arranged) will be provided by the host.

rivers of England; a day on the lyric Upper Itchen made famous by Lord Grey and very rarely offered to visiting rods; and a day on the middle Test at Lower Brook that, to our knowledge, has never been fished by a visiting guest rod. Your host will be, among others, Charles Jardine.

L O T 8

HUNTING FOR TWO WITH THE MIDLAND FOX HOUNDS, GEORGIA

KINDLY DONATED BY MASON AND MARY LU LAMpTON

You are invited to hunt with The Midland Fox Hounds, a crossbred pack that was founded by Ben Hardaway. Their quarry is primarily coyotes, with foxes and bobcats upon occasion. The country is in the Black Belt of the South, so named for the black soil that creates wonderful grazing for cattle. The pastures are rolling with large streams lined with hardwoods. The fences are chicken coops no larger than 42 inches. For the most part, the coyote run in large circles at a fierce pace. It is not unusual to cover up to

twenty miles on a run and therefore this may be unsuitable for beginners.

You are invited to stay at Mason and Mary Lu Lamptons Highlog Lodge in the hunt country. They will also provide horses. The best time to visit is October, November and late February.

L O T 9

TWO DAYS DRIVEN GROUSE SHOOTING FOR NINE GUNS ON TWO RENOWNED MOORS IN DURHAM AND NORTHUMBERLAND ON 7TH AND 8TH OCTOBER 2016, WITH THREE NIGHTS ACCOMODATION

KINDLY DONATED BY MRS ANTHONY SCOTT-HARDEN AND MARTIN GEORGE ESQ

Transport and tips for loaders and keepers are not included.

This is an outstanding opportunity for nine dou-ble guns to experience two days of exceptional driven grouse shooting on neighbouring estates in the North pennines in October 2016. The

first day, Friday 7th October will be spent on the Newbiggin & Hunstanworth Estate, and on 8th October you will shoot on Stanhope Moor. The expected bag is 100 brace on each day. Lunch will be provided for guns and their partners on both days. The lot includes three nights accommodation, with breakfast, from 6th 9th October at the fabulous Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in the beautiful medieval village of Blanchland, which is next to both moors.

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THE FORTS, pALACES, DESERTS AND WILDLIFE OF RAJASTHAN FOR TWO pEOpLEDelhi - Samode/Jaipur Jodphur Jaisalmer Rohet Bera - Udaipur Bombay

KINDLY DONATED BY MAHOUT, THE LODHI, SAMODE pALACE, RAAS, THE SERAI, MIHIR GARH, JAWAI LEOpARD CAMp AND BUJERA FORT

A unique opportunity to experience India in style. Embark on this tour of Rajasthan in India and visit some of the states hidden gems.

Begin your holiday in the lap of luxury in Delhis foremost hotel, The Lodhi. Take in the atmosphere of a true cosmopolitan city before travelling to Jaipur where you will stay for two nights at the Samode palace. Lying in the Aravalli Hills, Samode palace is an excellent example of Rajput-Mughal architecture. From here travel to Jodhpur and the bright lights of the city to stay in the gorgeous RAAS. Set in Jodhpurs old walled city this boutique hotel offers a butler serviced pool, a choice of two fantastic restaurants and spectacular views of Meherangarh Fort. The rooms are decorated in an understated contemporary style, while traditional hand-crafted Jodhpur red sandstone jhali (windows) provide a bright contrast.

Continue into the heart of the Great Thar Desert, to Jaisalmer, where the Sujan Hotels have given a two night stay at The Serai, an outrageously luxurious camp situated in stunning desert surroundings. Enjoy a peaceful sundowner in the golden dunes under a star lit sky.

A drive back East across the desert brings you to Mihir Garh, just south of Jodhpur, where you will stay for two nights. This luxury retreat is located in complete wilderness and is truly spectacular. It is famous for riding, desert picnics and camel safaris.

From here, you will head south through stunning countryside to The Jawai Leopard

Camp, situated north-west of Udaipur and a fabulous base from which to witness the local wildlife in its natural habitat. The Jawai Leopard Camp has ten luxurious tents all situated in beautiful landscapes surrounded by craggy granite formations of caves.

Finally to Udaipur, also known as City of the Lakes and a city rich in culture, history and beautiful scenic locations. Bujera Fort is Udaipurs only boutique hotel and is situated on the edge of the small rural village of Bujera just outside the city. With a backdrop of the Aravalli Hills, the views from the Fort are stunning and the hotel offers a very relaxed English country house atmosphere. The perfect place to end your Rajasthan odyssey!

On day 15 you will be driven to the airport in time to board your flight to Bombay or Delhi.

Includes: Internal flights (Udaipur Bombay / Delhi)Chauffeur driven, air-conditioned transport by Toyota Innova Airport transfers, all sightseeing, guides, monument entrance feesFuel and road tollsThe accommodation has been provided on a complimentary basis throughout and includes:The Lodhi BreakfastSamode palace BreakfastRAAS BreakfastThe Serai BreakfastMihir Garh All mealsJawai Leopard Camp All mealsBujera Fort - Breakfast

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A FANTASTIC OppORTUNITY FOR FOUR pEOpLE TO TAKE pART IN ONE OF YORKSHIRES MOST RENOWNED SpORTING EVENTS WITH A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE FABULOUS SWINTON pARK HOTEL

KINDLY DONATED BY LORD MASHAM

This is a unique opportunity to shoot some top quality clays on one of Yorkshires finest estates. You and your guests (a party of up to eight people) will be chauffeur driven from Leeds Bradford airport to Swinton park, a luxury castle hotel set in 200 acres of landscaped parkland in the Yorkshire Dales. Once there, you will enjoy a two night stay in four of the luxurious Dukes deluxe double rooms, and two days of competitive clay shooting and hospitality.

The team of four guns will start each day with breakfast in the deer park, followed by six immense simulated game drives including duck, pheasant and grouse. After the shooting there will be a champagne reception and a fabulous lunch with fine wines. This really is a quintessentially British clay day not to be missed!

Flights not included. Food will be included at the shoot. Tables for the lunch are for eight, so partners are welcome.

Lot includes a team for 9th and 10th May 2016.

Preferential rates available at the hotel when booking additional nights. Transport from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle airports are included.

Not Included: International Return Flights from New York Delhi

None of these hotels can be booked in 2015, 2016, 2017 between 21 Dec and 4 Jan and cannot be booked beyond August 2017. All hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. Should you wish to make any additional arrangements/alter the itinerary, or add additional guests, this can easily be done through MAhout, the experts on India.To realise this holiday, you should book at least five months in advance (more if booking in November, December or February) to avoid hotels being fully booked. This trip can be amended, increased or arranged to include more people for any applicable extra cost.

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A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE CApITAL HOTEL AND HOSpITALITY FOR TWO AT ROYAL ASCOT WITH A DRIVER TO AND FROM THE EVENT

KINDLY DONATED BY DAVID AND KATE LEVIN, GUY HENDERSON ESQ AND CHARLIE BOWMONT ESQ

A fantastic chance to experience a slice of true British tradition. Royal Ascot (Tuesday 14th Saturday 18th June 2016) Britains most valuable race meeting is like nothing else, attracting many of the worlds finest racehorses. Long seen as a spectacle of fashion and style, referenced the world over.

The Capital Hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge, just a few minutes from Harrods, have offered a two night stay for two people. The Capital Hotel is an award winning five star boutique hotel that will look after you as only a small hotel can. This lot includes two Royal Enclosure badges on a day of your choice (usually only available to members), champagne reception and lunch as a guest of the Chief Executive in the Royal Enclosure Lodge.

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AN UTTERLY UNIQUE FISHING EXpERIENCE WITH AMERICAS RISING STARS FOR TWO FISHERS

KINDLY DONATED BY GEORGE AND CHRIS DANIEL ESQS

George Daniel will be known to many as not only a vital part of Fly Fishing Team America, but author of Dynamic Nymph Fishing, which is destined to be the definitive book and bible on current subsurface techniques. Georges younger brother Chris, is not only an esteemed West Yellowstone Guide but also one of North Americas more accomplished wildlife

Dates and travel to be confirmed with Chris and George.

photographers. The brothers have come together, offering a day on the pennsylvanias streams with George and a day with Madison River Outfitters with Chris. So, two brothers, two vastly different regions of the USA, one opportunity to fish with genius.

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TWO 500 BIRD DAYS OF THE VERY BEST pARTRIDGE SHOOTING AT LA NAVA, SpAIN, FOR FOUR GUNS

KINDLY DONATED BY JAVIER MEDEM ESQ

La Nava is one of the finest partridge shooting estates in Spain and nothing is too much trouble for your hosts and their staff. This is an experience not to be missed for four guns and their companions.

Situated in the La Mancha region of La Nava has built up a reputation over the last 10 years of being one of the most luxurious and sought after shooting estates in Spain. It is the perfect combi-nation of a superb lodge, designed specifically for shooting parties, non shooting companions and excellent driven Spanish partridges.

Included: Cartridges, hunting licenses, insurance, accommodation, spa, massage, transport to the nearest airport. Should you prefer not to travel with your own guns La Nava has a wide variety of side-by-side and over and under guns, both in 12 and 20 gauge.

Additional birds, guns or days are available by separate arrangement with La Nava.

Clients can also take advantage of the estates private runway, which can accommodate private jets. Alternatively they can fly to Madrid, where you will be collected and driven to La Nava.

The partridge shooting at La Nava is varied, and this allows the owners to produce birds for every occasion and for every style of shooting. The winning bidder can expect everything from traditional fast flying Spanish-style partridges to the very high birds of El Baranco, where the partridges are flushed off high hills to produce stunning birds.

The newly completed lodge has been purpose built to ensure that parties want for nothing: saunas, a fully equipped gym, swimming pools and beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms make it hard to beat. The food and wine are superb and the house staff are very accommodating and quietly efficient.

The red-legged partridge shooting season opens on 1st October and it is possible to shoot it without interruption until 28th February (they also shoot on Sundays). We recommend that you contact La Nava as soon as possible to acquire your preferred dates.

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TWO DAYS SALMON FISHING ON THE GLORIOUS OWENMORE RIVER FOR TWO RODS, INCLUDING THREE NIGHTS BED AND BREAKFAST AT BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE HOTEL, CONNEMARA, CO. GALWAY, IRELAND

KINDLY DONATED BY pATRICK OFLAHERTY ESQ

Ballynahinch Castle is located at the heart of the Ballynahinch Estate, set against a backdrop of the magnificent Twelve Bens Mountain Range in County Galway, Southern Ireland. Comprising of 450 acres of beautiful woodlands, gardens, lakes and rivers, it makes a truly glorious location to spend two days salmon fishing for which there is no rival in Ireland.

Fishing is by fly only and with just two rods per

To be taken during the fishing season between 1st February and 30th September 2016.

beat, anglers are moved downstream on a half-day rotation to ensure a maximum amount of water is covered during the day. Fishing guides can be booked through the hotel, the cost of which is not included.

A three night bed and breakfast stay for two people at Ballynahinch Castle luxury hotel is included, making this a truly special fishing experience.

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MILE HIGH FLY FISHING FOR TWO FLY FISHERS

KINDLY DONATED BY ROBERT DENMAN ESQ AND CHARLES JARDINE ESQ

A very rare opportunity to fish private waters in and around Colorados Steamboat-Springs. Your guide Robert Denman is local, but has recently moved from the UK. Charles Jardine will also be joining him to share his knowledge and expertise with you. This will be for two days with a further option for a third. All angling transportation, bank-side meals and champagne will be provided for the duration. This will be wade fishing.

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HUNTING FOR TWO WITH THE ARApAHOE HUNT IN COLORADO

KINDLY DONATED BY THE ARApAHOE HUNT

Nestled up against the beautiful Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, Dr Marven Beeman, MFH and huntsman, a legend in his own time, has a pack of pure English Hounds that defy the dry climate and hunt like demons. This is a very fast hunt, purely coyotes, which they account for frequently. The terrain is flat and desert-like with very long runs and the occasional jump. Joint Master Mary Ewing will be your hostess and will ensure fantastic horses and wonderful accommodation along with dinners and parties.

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SHOOTING ON THE BELVOIR ESTATE, GRANTHAM

KINDLY DONATED BY THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF RUTLAND

A chance for eight guns to enjoy early evening duck flighting on the Belvoir Estate, home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. Return to Croxton Lodge for an overnight stay, the perfect place to relax after a busy day. Croxton Lodge, located deep within the Belvoir Estate, boasts

Accommodation is included for up to twelve guests. The expected bag is 150 birds, and tips and cartridges are not included. Additional shooting is available by separate arrangement with the Belvoir Estate. Early booking is advised where possible.

two luxury residences fully equipped to the very highest standards. You will be served champagne and canaps in the evening before sitting down to a fantastic dinner with delicious wine. Breakfast will be provided the next morning before you and your guests depart.

Dinner, bed and breakfast are provided at the glorious Manderston; the private home of Lord palmer and supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland. With opulent staterooms, the only silver staircase in the world and extensive downstairs domestic quarters, it is a private house on which no expense has been spared.

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A FANTASTIC DAY SALMON FISHING FOR TWO RODS ON THE RIVER TWEED, SCOTLAND, WITH TWO NIGHTS STAY AT THE MAGNIFICENT MANDERSTON

KINDLY DONATED BY HENRY BIRCH ESQ AND THE LORD pALMER

A days fishing for two rods on the Birgham Dub Beat on the River Tweed, near Coldstream. The beat, about a mile and a quarter of double bank, includes the services of two boatmen and the fishing hut.

Late August is the beginning of the Autumn Run and the beat is renowned for providing some of the best fly fishing on the River Tweed. To be taken on 29th and 30th August 2016.

Once the shooting home to the 2nd Earl of Sefton, close friend to Prince Regent

George IV, the Altcar Estate played host to a number of Royal hunting and shooting

days.

Situated in a country coastal location in the UK, Altcar Estate can offer a wide variety of traditional English driven game including partridge and pheasant days. Teams are welcomed and hosted from the private Altcar shoot lodge at the heart of the estate.

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