Bywell wins gold at the Purdey Awards

On Thursday 23 November, it was announced that the Bywell shoot on the Allendale Estate in Northumberland had been awarded, the UK’s leading award for Game and Wildlife Conservation; the Gold Award for Wildlife and Conservation at the Purdey Awards in London.

The awards which are held annually aim to promote a wider understanding of the conservation benefits conferred on the countryside by shooting and game management, and to give recognition to those who work in this field.

The award was presented by Countryfile’s Adam Henson and the Duke of Wellington at Purdeys in London and was received by Viscount Allendale, Wentworth Beaumont and Bywell’s gamekeeper, Alan Edwards.

The Bywell project which was described by the judges as “truly outstanding in nurturing a myriad of wildlife”, was started five years ago with the aim of producing a sustainable stock of English (Grey) Partridges and wild pheasants. However, it has also resulted in a dramatic increase of other wildlife including threatened species such as Lapwing and Curlew.

Fisher German partner Holly Parry, consultant to Allendale Estates said “this is a great accolade, we are delighted that the Estate’s conservation efforts have been recognised on the national stage. Bywell has been transformed into a renowned wild bird estate.”

For further information contact Holly Parry on 07501 720416 or email here