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Our Essex Regional Chairman, Geoff Garrod, explains a bit more about our work with the The Country Food Trust, and how you and your shoot can get involved. Thanks to everyone's generosity, we have so far sent over £5,000 to the trust this season, and hope to send over another large donation before the end of the month. Watch Geoff's video and please urge your guns and supporters to contribute to this excellent initiative. You can donate via the NGO website or by contacting the office on 01833 66