National Trust Resolution Upcoming

Takethedogalong replied on 30/09/2021 14:05

Takethedogalong

Posted on 30/09/2021 14:05

I know that a lot of Members and Forum users are, like us Members of The National Trust. This October’s Trust AGM includes a Resolution to ban Trail Hunting on National Trust land, and as such I wanted to highlight this issue and bring it to the attention of any Trust Member who might not be aware.

Its not for me to urge anyone to make up their minds about which way to vote, if Members do choose to vote. There is a lot of information out on the internet on different websites in terms of what trail hunting is, how it is conducted, who controls it, and the myriad of issues surrounding it. Those of you who are Members will have received full details in the AGM literature included with your latest NT magazine, and how to vote either online, or by post. For information, and an easy option to make your vote count, below is the link to enable Members to vote securely. You will need to log in using your NT membership number.

https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-1-0/nt21/en/login?bbp=30978&x=-1

I hope that like us, many will do the research, make an informed decision, and cast their vote accordingly. My post is merely to bring attention to this important issue, I have no intention of debating hunting on here, as I know it can get very emotive, and the last thing I want is this information to go missing. Others may want to discuss it, but please in that case, open a new thread😁

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Takethedogalong replied on 31/10/2021 13:52

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Posted on 31/10/2021 13:52

I don’t think voting about something is about money, although if you pay a fee to join an institution, and that institution holds a vote on something you either agree or disagree with, then to my mind it’s better to actually use your vote, rather than waste it. Some of course won’t be bothered at all, but again, their right.

It’s possibly why the young activists of today are rather frustrated. The intelligent, well read and informed youth cannot have a voice in their future beyond activism, simply because they are too young to vote yet. They are having to rely upon their elders to act on their behalf.

DEBSC replied on 31/10/2021 15:14

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Posted on 31/10/2021 15:14

Let’s just hope that the NT trustees do take note of the vote and ban it. Unfortunately the vote is not binding. However, if the vote is ignored I think many members will give up, or not renew, their membership. Also it would be interesting to know how many members voted for when they actually meant to vote against trail hunting, I don’t think I’m stupid but I really had to think whether I was voting for the mandate or for hunting, it was rather confusing. (IMO) Lets hope this makes other land owners think about banning.

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Posted on 31/10/2021 12:11 by moulesy

A bit off topic, sorry, but, actually, retired greyhounds make wonderful companions, particularly for older folk. They need little in the way of exercise and are unexpectedly loyal once settled in their new homes. We see many around and about when out walking - not quite as common as cockapoos, though!

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Posted on 31/10/2021 15:14 by DEBSC

Let’s just hope that the NT trustees do take note of the vote and ban it. Unfortunately the vote is not binding. However, if the vote is ignored I think many members will give up, or not renew, their membership. Also it would be interesting to know how many members voted for when they actually meant to vote against trail hunting, I don’t think I’m stupid but I really had to think whether I was voting for the mandate or for hunting, it was rather confusing. (IMO) Lets hope this makes other land owners think about banning.

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DavidKlyne replied on 31/10/2021 16:09

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Posted on 31/10/2021 16:09

The National Trust are custodians of many of our historic buildings and landscapes. As such they need to keep their membership on side, especially the income the membership provides. Currently, as I understand it, Trail Hunting is suspended on National Trust properties and I suspect the member vote will encourage them to make that suspension permanent? The problem is that if they reinstate it they could be libel to the same thing happening again by some other rogue element which would again damage their reputation. If you were a cynic you could argue that Trail Hunting was only invented to circumnavigate the law by elements within the hunting community. The latest prosecution that prompted the NT to suspend it on their land rather proves the point?

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JVB66 replied on 31/10/2021 16:29

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As only 2% of the members bothered to vote the loss of a few townie "wokes" is not really going to cause a problem out of nearly six million. It may even improve the mix .

Posted on 31/10/2021 16:29

Watching a programme today from an agricultural college in our neck of the woods

it seems your posts are way out of touch with the students ,and their take on how modern farming needs to go to be more in tune with modern methods ,that are in tune with nature and all its wildlife which Includes rewilding of long extinct wildlife to bring the balance back

Cornersteady replied on 31/10/2021 16:45

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Takethedogalong replied on 31/10/2021 17:21

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Posted on 31/10/2021 16:09 by DavidKlyne

The National Trust are custodians of many of our historic buildings and landscapes. As such they need to keep their membership on side, especially the income the membership provides. Currently, as I understand it, Trail Hunting is suspended on National Trust properties and I suspect the member vote will encourage them to make that suspension permanent? The problem is that if they reinstate it they could be libel to the same thing happening again by some other rogue element which would again damage their reputation. If you were a cynic you could argue that Trail Hunting was only invented to circumnavigate the law by elements within the hunting community. The latest prosecution that prompted the NT to suspend it on their land rather proves the point?

David

Posted on 31/10/2021 17:21

Very well put DK.

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