The Countryside Alliance has launched a free membership category for young people under the age of 19.

Under-19 members will receive all the benefits of Alliance membership, including full personal accident, disability, and public liability insurance, quarterly editions of the Campaign Update newsletter and other benefits.

All existing under-19 members will receive free membership when they renew their membership, providing they still meet the necessary criteria.

Simon Hart, chief executive of the Countryside Alliance, said: "The future of country sports and the countryside is reliant on the next generation. We are determined that the benefits of Alliance membership are available to all young people."

Under-19s can join at www.countryside-alliance.org or through the Alliance membership department on 01672 519490