What's on in April?

Roebuck opens (UK)

• Date: 1 April 2017

Step by Step Gundog Training – ‘training you to train your dog’ with Frank Walker

• Date: 2 April 2017
• Where: Essex 
• Why: 10 places are available so book in quickly! 
• Web: www.basc.org.uk/events/

The Big One 2017

• Date: 8 – 9 April 2017
• Where: Farnborough, Hants
• Why: If you love fishing then why not pop along to the UK's largest fishing show and tackle sale.
• Web: www.fishfacepromotions.co.uk

Randox Health Grand National

• Date: 8 April 2017
• Where: Aintree Racecourse
• Why: As always the festival brings together world class racing, style and excitement to the heart of Liverpool. It is an event not to be missed.
• Web: www.aintree.thejockeyclub.co.uk 

Grand Prix

• Date: 9 April 2017
• Where: Shanghai, China 
• Why: The second race in the F1 calendar has all the elements to make an exciting race with sweeping curves, hairpin turns and long straights.
• Web: www.formula1.com 

CountryTastic

• Date: 13 April 2017
• Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire 
• Why: Excellent family filled Easter show with free activities, entertainment and countryside farm animals to keep you and the kids happy. This year will feature BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson telling tales from the farm, having fun with ferrets and signing he’s new book ‘Like Farmer, Like Son’. 
• Web: www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic/ 

World Coal Carrying Championship

• Date: 17 April 2017
• Where: Gawthorpe, Yorkshire 
• Why: Test your strength and stamina this Easter Monday by carrying either a 50kg if you are a gentleman or 20kg if you are a lady, 1012 meters to the finish line. There are several different races to enter in with tantalizing cash prizes to be won. 
• Web: www.gawthorpemaypole.org.uk  

East Anglian Game & Country Fair 2017

• Date:  22-23 April 2017
• Where: Euston Estate
• Why: Join in and have-a-go at a range of country activities from clay shooting with John Bidwell’s High Lodge instructors or enter the 40-bird re-entry shooting competition for men, women and juniors.
• Web: www.ukgamefair.co.uk 

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

• Date: 27 April - 1 May 2017
• Where: There is no one destination for this festival. Most events are in Speyside, Scotland. Check the website for further details 
• Why: With over 500 inspired events over this five day event, this festival is a must visit if you are a fan of single malt. 
• Web: www.spiritofspeyside.com/faqs 

Tour De Yorkshire

• Date: 28-30 April 2017
• Where: Yorkshire 
• Why: One of the biggest cycle races in the UK in 2017, this is an event not to be missed. There will be some international top teams competing with three stages in scenic Yorkshire. (Photo credit to  SWPix.com) 
• Web: www.letour.yorkshire.com/ 

Artisan Cheese Fair 2017

• Date: 29-30 April 2017 
• Where: Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 
• Why: With over 70 artisan cheesemakers and 300 cheeses produced to taste at this fair, you can enjoy talks, tasting and demonstrations from industry experts. Held in Melton Mowbray which is the home of Stilton cheese, 
• Web: www.artisancheesefair.co.uk/ 

2017 Betfred World Championship

• Date: 15 April – 1st May
• Where: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
• Why: The Betfred World Championship is the biggest event in snooker with Mark Selby trying to defend his title against the best players on the planet. And this time the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will celebrate 40 years of hosting the tournament.
• Web: www.worldsnooker.com/tickets/betfred-world-championship-2017/ 

Fallow buck closes (UK); red & sika stags close (Eng, Wales, NI)

• Date: 30 April 2017