Come and join us and help raise funds for the Four Shires Bloodhounds Puppy Appeal, please see www.chatsworthsponsoredride2010.co.uk for full details.

Members support is vital at this event, so if you can volunteer to help in any capacity then please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and someone will be in contact with you shortly.

Click here to download a poster for the Chatsworth Sponsored Ride. This features our very own Sally Wood enjoying a previous sponsored ride, as well as our lovely bloodhound puppies. Please send the poster on to friends and acquaintances who may be interested in taking part and print off copies to put up in your yards and local tack and feed shops etc.

By the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs William Parente

This will be a fabulous new meet for the Four Shires, crossing the estate – country the general public are not normally permitted to cross. Th day is perfect for newcomers and children we are on private estate, avoiding roadwork and the terrain is flat. As always there will be a second Fieldmaster for those wanting a gentler day. Places are limited, so please book early.  We want to have a good field for our first visit to Welbeck.  Our Chairman and other honoured guests will be there to support us.

BOOKING is essential for this meet: To book, Click here to book online or please contact our booking secretary Alison Holmes. Email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or TEXT: 07931 838190. If you have any questions about the day, please ring and ask. If you are able to book online, this makes things much simpler for those collecting the cap. If you have to cancel, the online payment will be refunded.

IMPORTANT Parking Directions:  Please ensure you adhere to these parking instructions whether you are a Rider or a Follower. The meet will be at the Cricket Pavillion which adjacent to the Abbey. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you enter by the main gates or via the garden centre off of the A60. No vehicles will be allowed through the gates into the Abbey grounds.

The directions are:-
From Cuckney, on the A60, take the road to Norton
From Norton take the Carburton road
Approx half a mile from Norton there is a 90 degree right hand bend, straight in front there is an estate gate before going round the bend, through the gate, over the weir, uphill for half mile, turn left at the Beet Clamp back down hill, follow track towards Welbeck Abbey for the parking
 
The estate gate will have a FSB sign and there will also be one pointing left at the Beet Clamp

Click here for further information about Welbeck Abbey.

After months of severe weather conditions, Derbyshire was bathed in sunshine for our visit to Tissington Hall.  Sir Richard FitzHerbert asked John Etches to welcome us on his behalf and a large number of neighbours and farmers came to see us off.

Our kennel huntsman, Heidi Critchlow brought eleven and a half couple of hounds.  For the first half of the day they struggled to find the scent, as the warm weather made for poor scenting conditions.  But as they continued to work the scent they found that of our quarry Andy Best and were in good voice.

An excellent field enjoyed the fabulous country and Mick Mottershaw showed good sport.  The second field had a wonderful day, led by Robert Copley. We are grateful to The Bell for making us so welcome for tea.

Adam Perry, one of our regular runners, came third in the 42-mile midnight High Peak Marathan navigation endurance challenge for teams of four from Edale.  Many congratulations.

Photos of the event kindly provided by Wayne Haycock have been uploaded to the site. Photos by David Sheppard are currently being processed, please check back later for an update.

PLEASE READ even if you are not a newcomer:

Please park considerately.  When un-boxing please park sensibly, you should make sure that you are not blocking a lane or driveway. Take care not to park on a manicured verge or do anything that may cause congestion or inconvenience to other road users.

Arrive at the meet a little before the time that is stated on the meet card.  On arrival at the meet as a matter of courtesy say "Good morning" to the Huntsman, Whippers-in and the Masters – even if it is past midday.