Bill Fernie
03-Mar-06, 21:46
Masses of information comes our way that never reaches the web site as it has little to do with Caithness or we literally do not have time to put it on the web site
I just thought someone might be interested in this course and the bursary that might be available to apay the fees etc. If you know someone doing traiing for a job on an estate etc please let them know about this opportunity.
Hill 'Keepers Course'
SCAET BURSARY AVAILABLE
The popular Game Conservancy Trust (GCT) hill 'keepers course is held every two years in Scotland and is considered by many to be one of the best comprehensive upland management courses in the country. SCAET are offering a bursary which could allow you to attend the course completely free of charge.
In recognition of this valuable training resource, the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust will fund a full bursary placement on the course. Those working or intending to work full or part-time in upland management are eligible to apply for the bursary, regardless of age or previous experience.
The course, to be held from 24-28 April 2006 will be held on the Invermark Estate, in the beautiful Angus glens, by kind permission of Lord Dalhousie. The hands-on, jam-packed programme will focus on subjects such as deer, grouse and habitat management
The full tuition fee for the five days is £440 (Scottish Gamekeeper's Association members: £400; Game Conservancy Trust members: £380) including VAT. Five nights' full board in cottages on the estate will be £250.
For further details and course bookings, please contact Irene Johnston, The Game Conservancy Trust, Couston, Newtyle, Perthshire PH12 8UT; tel: 01828 650543; email: ijohnston@gct,org.uk
To apply for the SCAET bursary which will allow you to attend the course for free, email Nicola Chalmers-Watson nicola-chalmers-watson@countryside-alliance.org stating why you think you should receive the bursary. Closing date for bursary applications is 30 March 2006.
I just thought someone might be interested in this course and the bursary that might be available to apay the fees etc. If you know someone doing traiing for a job on an estate etc please let them know about this opportunity.
Hill 'Keepers Course'
SCAET BURSARY AVAILABLE
The popular Game Conservancy Trust (GCT) hill 'keepers course is held every two years in Scotland and is considered by many to be one of the best comprehensive upland management courses in the country. SCAET are offering a bursary which could allow you to attend the course completely free of charge.
In recognition of this valuable training resource, the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust will fund a full bursary placement on the course. Those working or intending to work full or part-time in upland management are eligible to apply for the bursary, regardless of age or previous experience.
The course, to be held from 24-28 April 2006 will be held on the Invermark Estate, in the beautiful Angus glens, by kind permission of Lord Dalhousie. The hands-on, jam-packed programme will focus on subjects such as deer, grouse and habitat management
The full tuition fee for the five days is £440 (Scottish Gamekeeper's Association members: £400; Game Conservancy Trust members: £380) including VAT. Five nights' full board in cottages on the estate will be £250.
For further details and course bookings, please contact Irene Johnston, The Game Conservancy Trust, Couston, Newtyle, Perthshire PH12 8UT; tel: 01828 650543; email: ijohnston@gct,org.uk
To apply for the SCAET bursary which will allow you to attend the course for free, email Nicola Chalmers-Watson nicola-chalmers-watson@countryside-alliance.org stating why you think you should receive the bursary. Closing date for bursary applications is 30 March 2006.