2025/2026 Season
Joint Masters:
Elizabeth Andrews 01298 22543
Andrew German 07342 254327
Hon & Field Secretary: Brenda Green 07811 030816

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Hound Exercise at Old Dog, Thorpe
Saturday 31st October 2026
11.00 am start

Chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and watch our young hounds starting to learn their job

Dress code:
Ratcatcher – hacking jacket, shirt and tie or coloured stock.
Light coloured breeches
No need to plait

Adults £35
16 and under £25
Full members FOC
Riding members £25

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Hunting Etiquette and Safety Clinic at The Kennel (Smerill Barn)
Sunday 1st November 2026

Whether you’re new to hunting or have been out with us for years, this informal, practical Clinic is designed to help everyone get the most out of their days in the field.

We’ll cover
☑️ The do’s and don’ts of hunting etiquette
☑️How to keep yourself – and others – safe when riding in a group
☑️Tips for jumping, turning and riding considerately in the field
☑️What to expect on a typical hunting day

This session is perfect for
🟢Those who come on our Ambles and Hound Exercise but aren’t sure what to expect from a hunting day
🟢Regular followers who’d like a quick refresher before the season gets into full swing

The aim? To make sure everyone feels confident, safe and welcome because hunting isn’t about being serious, it’s about everyone enjoying great countryside and great company

📆Date – 1st November 2026
📍Venue
Pikehall Kennels
W3W: releasing.bath. candidate

⏰Time – groups from 10.30am onwards
💷Entry
Adults £30
U18 £20

Come along and brush up your skills, Q&A session over lunchtime and be ready for the season ahead

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Meet card to 31^st Dec 2026

November 7th Opening Meet, Smerrill Barn Kennels  

November 14^th Queen’s Head, Taddington       

December 5^th Royal Oak, Hurdlow

November 21^st Wheston 

November 25^th Private Day (don’t show on adverts)

November 28^th Biggin   

December 2^nd Bull’s Head, Monyash

December 12^th Home Farm, Youlgreave (Lawn Meet)

December 19^th Peak Forest

December 23^rd Children’s Christmas ride TBC

Boxing Day Bakewell Agricultural Centre

December 30^th Springhill, Priestcliffe Ditch (Lawn Meet)