Because of the forecast, we are waiting to decide where to meet on Sunday.  Please continue to check the site, towards the end of the week for the venue. BOOKING: is as normal.  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 simpler for those collecting the cap. If you book online and have to cancel the cap will be refunded.

There are still some tickets for the Hunt Ball (see below). It i a great night out. Do join us.

First recorded in 1682, Ashbourne is host to one of the oldest Shrovetide Football matches in the country.  Lee Mansfield and his family are stars of the game and will participate again this year.  We wish them well and hope for another victory.  For more information about this spectacle please see http:www.visitpeakdistrict.com/see/ashbourne-football.aspx

Hounds and the field were delighted to be out. Our quarry, Adam, was undeterred by the fog and hounds hunted him brilliantly. Our kennel-huntsman, Heidi Critchlow, brought out twelve and a half couple and in spite of the truncated season, they were keen, fit and worked the scent well.  She was assisted by Andrew Callwood and Ruth Fisher. The mounted field had a thrilling day, lead by Mick Mottershaw, Paul Harrison, MBH and Robert Copley.

Vicky Lowe and Tim Foxlowe made us very welcome for our Port stop at Netherton Hall and Emma Sheppard made us lovely sandwiches for tea after the meet.

As you all know, planning laws and regulations are fiendishly complicated. But keen off-roaders have become expert in finding loopholes. They have applied to Derbyshire County Council to legalise all vehicle traffic on a key line of our Great Longstone meet, which so many of you have enjoyed over the years. It was our Opening Meet this season. Picture the size of a 4 x 4, in Chertpit Lane, a partially-walled narrow track off Moor Lane. It is popular with dog walkers and riders who have precious few bridleways.

We may not be able to stop Derbyshire Council from legalising 4 x 4s – indeed all vehicles – but we should at least make then aware of our objection. We need to submit our petition at the Inquiry on 15th February.

Please make your voice heard. Sign our petition. And tell all your friends to login and sign.

Click here to open the petition.

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. 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: 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.

Click here for further information about Welbeck Abbey.

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.