A charity calendar featuring gamekeepers in various poses is to be launched at the Scottish Game Fair.
The money raised will be split between the Gamekeeper Welfare Network (GWN) and Macmillan Cancer Support.
The idea for a fundraising calendar was developed by Helen Benson, who set up the GWN in 2005 to support keepers, ghillies and stalkers across the country.
Every monthly page in Lord, Ladies & Gamekeepers 2009/10 shows a keeper going about his daily routine, but with the addition of a prominent female figure, well known as a supporter of sporting and countryside issues.
Among the 'models' are the Duchess of Rutland and gamekeeper Malcolm Partridge (pictured).
The calendars will be available from stands belonging to, among others, the National Gamekeepers Organisation, the Scottish Gamekeepers Association, and the Game & Wildlife Conservancy Trust through the show season. Look out for it at the 50th CLA Game Fair at Blenheim next month.
It can also be purchased by calling Helen on 0774989 6060 or at this website.
The charity offers practical information and advice, as well as emotional support to gamekeepers, many of whom have lost their jobs and their homes as a result of changes in estate and shoot management.
I still think my favourite calendar ever is the one the girls from Nottingham University did.
Comments (1)
I think this almost certainly has to be the start of an online caption competition, revolving around this calendar.
There are certain questions to be answered around this photo, for a start...
Why is the Duchess in teapot pose?
...and for a member of the aristocracy, how high is the split in her skirt?
Posted by Damp and Dusty | June 25, 2008 11:51 AM
Posted on June 25, 2008 11:51