Bumper entry as BASC backs Usk Valley Working Test
25 June 2026
More than 78 dogs and handlers competed at the BASC-sponsored Usk Valley AV Retriever Working Test at Clytha Park Estate.
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Action plan(t) – how to spot and stop invasive plants before they take root
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Check, Clean, Dry – simple steps for wildfowlers to protect wetlands
24 June 2026
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