John Stead on Groundspeak suggested I post my concerns here

Please check this link to the Defra website relating to consulatation excercise concerning changes to bylaws and recreation uses

http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/...eation-byelaws/

John said he would surprised if GAGB were not aware

It's in "Analysis of Responses" page 8 section 37 and page 12 section 57 "New Issues Suggested" 3rd bullet point in section.

If you want to see the whole consultation excercise see http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/co...ation-byelaws/


37. One respondent thought that the wording for certain activities was not sufficiently broad, giving the example of some airborne activities. It was also noted that there was nothing relating to recently developed activities such as geocaching.
New issues suggested
57. Five respondents raised seven additional issues which they believed warranted new clauses.
• Prevention of damage to ancient monuments and to trees
• Trespass
• The control of hot air ballooning, especially where nuisance occurs
Geocaching
• Ban on alcohol consumption apart from barbecue areas
• The carrying of guns


Sorry if you know of this but if not forwarned is fore armed