World Pheasant Plucking Championship

The Fifth World Pheasant Plucking Championship in association with the World Pheasant Association will take place on Saturday 15th November at 12 noon at Fir Tree Farm, Merseyside.

Held indoors it is open to all visitors and is encompassed within a Regular Farmers Market with about 20 food producers including two fresh Game Meat stalls

Entry to the market is free and there is ample free car parking. The Market opens at 9am and finishes 1-30pm.

The Competition "plucks off" at 12 noon and entry is just £2-00 payable on the day. To register your interest and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes call Fir Tree Farm on 01744 894959 or visit their website here.

The Word Champion will win an engraved championship shield, a wildlife art etching by Timothy Greenwood, a case of George Wright Brewerys Cheeky Pheasant Beer and a hamper of mixed game.

In addition, the working Farm is open all day to include Static Farm Tractors and Machinery, meet the farm animals, free Woodland Guided Walks, and Childrens attractions of Coconut Shy and Merry go round rides.