The Kimblewick Hunt
Opening meet, 2011

Opening meet, 2011, photograph by John Bell

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Hunt Fashion Show

Last night’s hunt fashion show was a barnstorming sell-out success. A massive thank you to Nyree Fitzgerald for pulling the whole thing together, to all the models, to Jilly Johnson and Nina Carter for styling and choreographing, to the stallholders for lending their wares, to the team of cooks and to everyone else who made the evening such a success.

If you were there and liked what you saw on the catwalk (clothes rather than models), visit Timothy Foxx and the Oxford Gun Company.

If you missed out, or just want to see Will Dalton in those ‘Lover Boy’ boxer shorts again relive some of the magic moments, photographer Christian Schwetz of www.4legsgood.biz did the paparazzi thing and there are photos online here - not for the faint of heart!

Posted 19/11/11

Christmas presents

There are only 36 shopping days left (and only 6 if you work full time)...

If you’re stuck for present ideas, the Hunt Fashion Show could be just what you need: big brand countrywear and familiar Hunt faces on the catwalk styled by former supermodels Jilly Johnson and Nina Carter.

Clothing from Barbour, Toggi, Joules, Musto, Timothy Foxx and others will be modelled by Ed Shere, Will Dalton, Emily Harbour, Chloe and Emma Jackson and more. Side stalls will feature jewellery and accessories, shoes and hunting wear galore, and everyone gets a free glass of bubbly and home-made supper. See the Events page for tickets and more details.

If you can’t make it to the show on Friday 18th November, you could head over to the Shop page and bag a Hunt calendar or two - perfect stocking fillers.

Posted 12/11/11

Hundridge Manor

There was a huge turnout for the half-term meet at Hundridge Manor, with a lot of jumping amid the rolling countryside on a beautiful day. The Kimblewick Events barbecue did swift business afterwards and Yvonne Parkinson was on hand to catch the meet and some of the jumping action. Click here to see Yvonne’s photos, and here for some pictures by John Bell.

Posted 21/10/11

Pre season party update

The Kimblewick Events team have given us a few more details of tomorrow’s party: most importantly, given the change in the weather, the barn will be heated. The Kimblewick Kitchen will be serving up some delicious pork joints as well as their usual tasty BBQ food, so get there early (we’re told the music will be toned down during the early part of the evening for the talkers and eaters, and turned up later for the dancers). Finally, the money raised will be going towards buying a new hunt horse, so please do come along and support this event. Details and tickets from the Events page.

Posted 21/10/11

Photos from Marsh Hill Farm

The turnout for the afternoon meet at Marsh Hill last weekend was astonishing - perhaps the promise of a Kimblewick Events barbecue had something to do with it. Yvonne Parkinson has some pictures from the day over at www.evespics.co.uk

Posted 16/10/11

Pre season party

The Kimblewick Events team have confirmed they will be hosting this year’s pre season party on October 22nd in the same Marsh Hill barn as last year’s party which was a runaway success, so expect more of the same! See the Events page for details and tickets.

Posted 8/10/11

The Silver Fox Challenge

The Silver Fox Challenge
The Silver Fox Challenge
The Silver Fox Challenge
The Silver Fox Challenge

The Hunt had three teams in the Silver Fox Challenge at Hambleden today who all represented us very well. Our Kimblewick Blue team was pipped by just 25 seconds in the semi-final to finish a very creditable third out of thirty six, winning £500 for the Hunt.

Congratulations to Jane Adderley, who also had the fastest round in the semi-final, Thomasina Quesnel, Lucy Quesnel and Gaby Hill for giving the many supporters there such an exciting day.

Official photographs are available from Ultimate Images, or click here for photographs from other fences.

Posted 25/9/11

South Oxfordshire Sponsored Ride

Entries are coming in fast for this lovely ride at Brightwell Park near Watlington and the closing date for entries is coming up (Wednesday 28th September), so don’t delay if you would like to take part.

It’s a great ride through some of the finest Oxfordshire countryside - most of it private land - with 60 optional cross country and hunting-type fences spaced throughout the ride.

Just in case some of you (or your horses!) remember the nearby pigs from last year, we can assure you that they have been moved this year and will not be a problem.

You can read all about the ride, and enter online via PayPal or credit card, on the ride’s own website www.sosr.org.uk, or you can e-mail or phone the Secretary, Annette Sumner, for a paper entry form: 01494 677636 or secretary@sosr.org.uk

Posted 22/9/11

Shire Lane Hunter Trials

Today’s Hunter Trials were blessed with good weather and a good turnout, especially for the Open class with entries up threefold on last year.

Official photographs are available now from Ultimate Images, or click here for photographs from other fences.

Click here for results.

Posted 20/9/11

Shire Lane Hunter Trials

Advance entries have now closed, but entries will be accepted on the day providing classes are not full. See the Shire Lane page for more details of the Hunter Trials.

Click here to download start times for class 1.

Posted 16/9/11

The Kimblewick Hunt Fashion Show

More brands have been confirmed for the fashion show: as well as clothes from Timothy Foxx and the Oxford Gun Company (stockists of Aigle, Musto, and Le Chameau amongst others), there’ll be country wear from Barbour, Toggi, Joules and Hunter and side stalls with accessories, belts, bags etc.

Top brand clothes, rumours of Hunt staff on the catwalk, a glass of bubbly and a hot meal - November 18th is going to be a cracking night. See the Events page for details and bookings.

Posted 4/9/11

Kimblewick Hunt Calendar 2012

The 2012 calendar is now available. The Supporters’ Club will be selling it at shows and events and there should be some for sale at most meets when we get started autumn hunting. You can also buy online by credit card or PayPal from the Shop page.

It’s in the same large format as before, running December 2011 to December 2012 and featuring lovely photographs kindly donated by Yvonne Parkinson, Greg Knight, Andy Brown and John Bell. Best of all, the price has been held for the fourth year running. See the Shop page for more details.

Posted 28/8/11

Social events

There are a bunch of socials coming up: the Kimblewick vs Prince of Wales cricket match at Marsh on Sunday 7th August, a two courses for £12 get together at the Bell Inn at Bovingdon on Thursday 18th August, courtesy of the Ward family, and a country barbecue with jazz band at Meadle on Sunday 4th September, courtesy of the Old Berkeley Beagles. See the Events page for more details.

Posted 3/8/11

Pony Club hound exercise, Buckinghamshire

Jane Vowles MFH has organised a hound exercise for Pony Club members on 25th August at 10am, meeting at Bellingdon End Farm by kind permission of Jonathan Boldero. If you would like to come, please get in touch with your Pony Club District Commissioner or your Pony Club hunting rep who will arrange escorts.

Dress is as for a Pony Club rally and you don’t need to plait. There will be a barbecue after the exercise at £5 per head. The exercise will take about 1.5 hours and parking is at the meet. This is the perfect opportunity for any child and his or her pony to meet the huntsman and hounds in a controlled setting.

Posted 6/8/11

Bicycle hound exercise - change of time

Saturday’s bicycle hound exercise will now take place at 10am rather than 3pm. Other details remain the same.

Posted 3/8/11

Kimblewick Hunt map

Limited edition prints of the new Kimblewick Hunt map, beautifully painted by Oliver Harbour, are now available to buy from the Shop page. The picture at the head of the Shop page doesn’t do it justice: seen large, it’s a thing of some beauty.

Posted 31/7/11

2011 Hunt subscriptions

Subscription rates for 2011 and a standing order mandate form are now available from the Hunting page. Note that if you intend to pay your sub by standing order, we must receive your form before 31st August.

Posted 31/7/11

The Kimblewick Hunt Fashion Show

Fashion brands

Early details are emerging of November’s Hunt fashion show, and it’s already looking certain to be a great show, with the runway featuring ‘exceptionally eccentric’ tweeds from Timothy Foxx and clothes from the Oxford Gun Company (stockists of Aigle, Musto, Toggi, and Le Chameau amongst others), with more names to follow. There will also be side stalls with accessories, belts, bags etc.

Frankly, get tickets while you still can: see the Events page for details and bookings.

Posted 30/7/11

Bicycle hound exercise

The Masters would like to invite all supporters to join us on hound exercise, meeting at 3pm on Saturday August 6th from the kennels, HP17 8TA.

We will be following on bicycles (nothing too dramatic) so please bring yours. Children very welcome. Parking available.

There will be food and drink afterwards at the stables for a £5 per head contribution to Hunt funds.

Posted 30/7/11

Stratfield Saye Sponsored Ride

Over 300 riders took part in yesterday’s sponsored ride despite exceedingly changeable weather (to put it mildly). The day was a great success thanks to the hardworking team of volunteers from across the Hunt country.

Thank you to everyone who helped, led by Andy O’Regan and Mark Vincent, and especially to our hosts at the Stratfield Saye estate who gave us a magnificent setting for this popular ride.

Photographs from the day are available now from www.evespics.co.uk.

If you enjoyed the Stratfield Saye ride as a long ride in beautiful countryside with some optional cross country jumps, check out the South Oxfordshire Sponsored Ride in October. Or, if you enjoyed the jumps and want to take your cross country a step further, Shire Lane Hunter Trials in September may be just the thing. See the Riding page for details of both.

Updated 19/7/11

South Oxfordshire Sponsored Ride

Online entry is now available for this year’s sponsored ride at Cuxham on October 2nd. See the Ride’s website for full details and to enter online: www.sosr.org.uk.

Posted 16/7/11

Stratfield Saye Sponsored Ride

Entries are closing soon! All advance entries must be received by midnight Friday 15th July, see the Stratfield Saye Sponsored Ride page for more details and to enter. Entry will be available on the day for £15 plus the minimum sponsorship.

We’re also looking for extra helpers on the day: if you can spare a couple of hours, please get in touch with the Secretary Andy O’Regan, akj.oregan@virgin.net, 0118 983 3725 or 07788 587110.

Posted 13/7/11

Shire Lane Hunter Trials

Entry forms and online entry (with substantial discounts for KHSC members) are now available for the Hunter Trials in Cholesbury in September. See the Shire Lane page for more details.

Posted 10/7/11

The Kimblewick Hunt Fashion Show

Make a date in your diary for Friday November 18th. The Kimblewick Hunt Fashion Show is coming to Haddenham village hall, and we’re promised some famous faces on the catwalk! More details on the Events page, and discounted tickets for KHSC members.

Posted 9/7/11

Welsh Hound Show, Builth Wells

The Kimblewick hounds showed well at the Welsh Hound Show last week. Gerald Sumner assisted by Ed Shere got us into the ribbons all day against some very good competition, getting second entered dog and winning the best entered bitch at the end of the day with Nickel.

• 2nd Couple unentered dogs: Rector and Rambler
• 3rd Couple entered dogs: Busby and Buckshot
• 2nd Entered dog: Nelson
• 4th Two couple dogs: Nelson and Nomad, Noble and Norwich
• 2nd Unentered bitch: Fergy
• 3rd Unentered couple bitches: Frolic and Fable
• 1st Entered bitch: Nickel

Posted 9/7/11

The Kimblewick Fair

A big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the Fair and terrier and lurcher show a success today: a full car park and lots of good feedback bode well for next year.

Official photos of the terrier and lurcher show, and terrier racing, were taken by Greg Knight and will be online now at www.ruralshots.com. There are also pictures at Yvonne Parkinson’s www.evespics.co.uk, Norman Leftly’s Flickr page and my site. Many of these will be incorporated into the www.kimblewickfair.com website in time for next year’s Fair.

Updated 2/7/11

Hunting in India

There was a fascinating article in the weekend FT recently about the Ootacamund ‘Ooty’ Hunt in India, the last surviving Hunt in the subcontinent, and there’s a slide show of pictures online at www.ft.com/ootyhunt: you have to register, but it’s free and worth a look.

Posted 13/6/11

Inter-hunt relay team victorious

Congratulations to our inter-hunt relay jumping team of Douglas Wighton, Thomasina and Lucy Quesnel and John North who beat the Farmers Bloodhounds in the final at the Bucks Young Farmers Country Show at Preston Bissett at the weeekend.

Posted 9/6/11

Shire Lane Hunter Trials

More details of September’s Shire Lane Hunter Trials, including some changes to classes for this year, have just been posted. You can find out more from the Riding page.

Posted 21/5/11

Kimble Point-to-point again...

Photographer Michael Rogers, who shoots for Ultimate Images the official photographers at the RAF Halton sponsored ride, has posted some lovely pictures from the Easter Saturday Kimble races, many from fences we don’t often see photographed. Well worth a look at Michael’s MDR Photo website.

Posted 7/5/11

Haddenham Horse Show

Sunday’s horse show was very well attended, with entries significantly up on last year, but maintained its friendly charm. Photos from many classes at the show are available now from www.evespics.co.uk. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Yvonne who couldn’t be at the show herself.

Posted 3/5/11

KHSC membership

Supporters’ Club membership runs May to May, so is now due for renewal. Renewal forms will be sent out with the forthcoming newsletter, or you can beat the rush and renew online by PayPal or download a renewal form from the KHSC page.

Posted 29/4/11

Kimble Point-to-point

Saturday’s point-to-point at Kimble was sweltering with what looked like a near capacity crowd. Entries were down, but despite weeks without rain the going was good thanks to very thorough watering in preparation for the day. The Kimblewick Events bar and hog roast were mobbed all day, and the Supporters’ Club stand stood out from miles around thanks to a pair of shiny new flags for the first public showing of the new Club logo.

Yvonne has lots of pictures from the day up at www.evespics.co.uk and there are a few more pictures here.

Roll on the next Kimblewick Hunt point-to-point at Kingston Blount on the 7th May, first race 2pm.

Posted 25/4/11

Vale of Aylesbury Sponsored Ride Charity Superstars!

The senior prizewinners at this year’s Sponsored Ride at RAF Halton, Hannah de Monti and Sarah Fuller, have decided to try and raise even more money for our chosen charities (they’ve already raised £1040!). The pair are auctioning their prize, an owner’s level car pass (which gives free entry for the driver and passengers, plus privileged parking) to the point-to-point races at Kimble racecourse on Easter Saturday (or to one of the point-to-points at Kingston Blount in May if you are away for Easter), plus a complimentary luncheon hamper.

If you are interested in bidding for this prize and boosting their fundraising efforts, please visit www.fullsupporthealthcare.com/auction and participate in the blind auction. We hope you will take this opportunity to join in!

Posted 17/4/11

The Farmers’ Ball

Last night’s sold out Farmers’ Ball at the Oxfordshire Golf Club was an end to end success, from drinks on the terrace as the sun set to the great band who left the crowd on the dancefloor begging for more when the curfew arrived. Thank you to Di Wynn and all of her team for organising the night. If you were there and you enjoyed it, or if you missed out on tickets for last night, the Picnic Ball at the Kennels is coming up fast, and tickets are on sale now - see the Events page for more details.

Posted 17/4/11

The Masters’ Race for Repeal

If you don’t fancy our own point-to-point at Kingston Blount, northern area Master Kess Skinner will be racing 10 other Masters (including Polly Portwin from the Bicester with Whaddon Chase) in the seven furlong Race for Repeal at Ascot Countryside Race Day at noon on April 10th. Click here for more information about the race, and to sponsor any of the 11 Masters taking part: money raised goes to the Countryside Alliance’s campaign to repeal the Hunting Act.

Posted 4/4/11

Vale of Aylesbury Sponsored Ride

The 2011 Ride has now sold out. Entry forms already posted will be honoured, but entry forms postmarked 28th March or later will be returned. Do try again next year if you weren’t lucky this time round.

Posted 27/3/11

It seems we are on a roll...

Tickets have now sold out for this year’s Farmers’ Ball. With the Quiz night and the Hunt’s Got Talent! that’s three sold out social events in a row, and the Vale of Aylelsbury Sponsored Ride at RAF Halton looks certain to sell out before the weekend is through.

Posted 24/3/11

The Farmers’ Ball

Tickets are now available for this year’s Farmers’ Ball at the Oxfordshire Golf Club near Thame. As always, it’ll be a great evening, with drinks from 7.15pm, a three course meal, auction, live band and dancing until 1am. See the Events page for details and to buy tickets online or by cheque.

Posted 10/3/11

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2010/11

The Kimblewick Hunt AGM will take place at Haddenham Village Hall, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8EE, on Friday 8th April 2011 at 7.30pm

Those entitled to attend AGMs and EGMs are fully paid up subscribers (Subscribers A to I, as published in the current Yellow Book) and members of the Hunt, those Farmers and Landowners who permit legal hound activity to take place on their land, current Puppy Walkers and Honorary Life Members.

Posted 10/3/11

The Hunt really does have talent!

The Hunts got Talent
The Hunts got Talent
The Hunts got Talent

Last night’s sold out show in Longwick richly deserved the hype, with performances ranging from the frankly surreal (if you were there, I’m sure I only need say ‘Bill and Ben’ and you’ll know what I mean) and somewhat worrying (see above left) to the sublime. From a cast of thousands many, the audience favourites were Five Girls and a Guitar, Georgina Best and winner Ted Howard-Jones (above right) with a scurrilous sung story of the ferreting life.

There are pictures from the event at www.evespics.co.uk and here.

Thank you very much to everyone who took part, to the tireless organisers and the many people who helped make the night a success.

Posted 6/3/11

Another event sells out...

Following in the footsteps of the quiz night in Watlington, The Hunt’s Got Talent!, March 5th in Longwick Village Hall, has also completely sold out. It looks like being a great night: our commiserations if you missed out on tickets!

Posted 24/2/11

Stratfield Saye Sponsored Ride

Full details of the Stratfield Saye Sponsored Ride, July 17th, are now posted in the Riding section, including online entry and downloable entry forms for those wishing to pay by cheque.

Posted 24/2/11

Kimblewick Hunt buttons

The new Kimblewick Hunt Buttons are now available, in brass and black, large and small, to anyone who has been presented with the Hunt Button by any of the former Hunts. Please contact the relevant Hunt Secretary for details (see Contacts).

Posted 12/2/11

Watlington quiz night

The quiz night on Thursday was completely sold out, with Watlington Football Club packed to standing room for the quiz, horn-blowing and holloa-ing. The winning team, including Roger and Sarah Edmunds, bore more than a passing resemblance to the Ever Hopefuls who won the non-hunt competition at last year’s VAHSC organised quiz: there’s some form there. No offence, but it was nice to see the John Brazil Memorial Cup moving away from the Fingest area...

Thank you very much to Andy O’Regan and Mark Vincent and all their helpers for putting on a great night.

Posted 6/2/11

Forthcoming events

From the south of the hunt country, we now have a provisional date for the Stratfield Saye sponsored ride in the summer, and confirmed dates for the Inter Hunt football competition and quiz night and horn-blowing: see the Events page for more details.

Entry forms and online entry are now available for the Vale of Aylesbury Sponsored Ride at RAF Halton (www.haltonride.org.uk) on 3rd April. This ride usually sells out, so get in early!

Note also a change of date and venue for the Hunt’s Got Talent revue, now to be held at Longwick Village Hall on March 5th.

Posted 15/1/11

Peppard Common

It really does look like the place to be if you want your picture on the web. Having featured in Kevin Milner’s autumn hunting photos (www.kevinmilnercountryside.co.uk) and both my photos and Yvonne Parkinson’s in November, Peppard Common has been ‘papped’ again!

Posted 15/1/11

Meet card from Monday 10th January

Many of you will be wondering when the next meet card will be issued as the current one runs out on Saturday 8th January. Unfortunately, the long run of extremely bad weather in December not only resulted in the cancellation of several meets but also badly affected all our loyal farmers and landowners, many to the extent that they are now experiencing very difficult times with their livestock and land.

With concern for our farmers’ and landowners’ livelihoods and sympathy for their plight at the forefront of their minds, the Joint Masters have not been able to fix enough meets going forward for the Hunt to issue a new card yet. We ask everyone to bear with us and wait patiently until our farmers and landowners are able to commit to new dates and we assure you that we will issue a new card as soon as possible.

It is certainly an inconvenience for hunters but it is so much more than a mere inconvenience to those whose land we hunt across so we hope you can understand the reasons for the unavoidable delay.

Posted 5/1/11

Boxing Day

Thank you very much to everyone who came to support us despite the snow and the absence of horses. Below is a message from Jane Vowles, Master for the area.

“Although the weather was a Master’s nightmare, many people still came to the meet to see our hounds, and they were in their element being fussed and admired by the many that surrounded them. Hounds stayed at the meet for over an hour then went on a short exercise with the huntsman on foot before returning home.

The staff chatted and answered endless questions and there was certainly a great deal of interest. Thanks to the huntsman, all the staff and helpers, and everyone who came to Cholesbury for making this another successful Boxing Day meet.”

Jane Vowles, MFH

Yvonne Parkinson (www.evespics.co.uk) has some lovely pictures on her website from both the Boxing Day and Christmas Eve meets.

Posted 29/12/10

Boxing Day meet 27th December

The Boxing Day meet is at 11.30am Monday 27th December, on Cholesbury Common.

However, please see the message below from Jane Vowles, MFH:

“Having inspected the area, and with no let up from the sub-zero temperatures today, unfortunately the conditions have not improved enough for taking horses, and parking for lorries and trailers is not safe enough either. Please do not bring your horse.
However, we shall be meeting at Cholesbury Common with hounds and look forward to seeing you there for a Boxing Monday drink.
Please remember our hard working Hunt staff at this time - there will be a collection during the Meet.”

Posted 26/12/10

Christmas Eve meet

The Christmas Eve meet will be on foot due to the lying snow. Parking is limited at the meet, and the depth of snow means it’s only fit for 4x4 vehicles; however, please don’t park on the road outside the main entrance.

There will be a collection for the Hunt Staff Christmas box, so please be generous.

Posted 22/12/10

Terrierman’s Ball postponed

It is with regret that the Terrierman’s Ball has been postponed. Ticket holders may request a refund now, or wait until the new date is announced and request a refund then if necessary.
For PayPal refunds, please e-mail me, john@kimblewickhunt.co.uk

Posted 11/12/10

The Hunt’s Got Talent!

Have you got talent??
Do you pine for the big stage??
If so then The Hunt’s Got Talent is the place for you!

To be staged at Benson Parish Hall on 19th February 2011, we’re looking for acts of around 3 minutes to come forward to be judged by a special guest panel, with exciting prizes to be won. We need your inspiration!

If you’d like to take part, or know someone who would, please contact
Gerald Sumner 07730680727, geraldsumner01@btconnect.com,
or Holly Birch, 07810793715, hollybirch@hotmail.com

Posted 8/12/10

Boxing Day meet not on Boxing Day!

Because the 26th falls on a Sunday this year, the traditional Boxing Day meet will take place on Monday 27th December, as usual on Cholesbury Common. More details about parking arrangements will follow.

Posted 1/12/10

Photos from Peppard Common

Peppard Common, west of Henley, looks like being the most photographed corner of our Hunt country this season: prolific countryside and equine photographer Kevin Milner (www.kevinmilnercountryside.co.uk) photographed the Kimblewick autumn hunting from the Common, and both Yvonne Parkinson (www.evespics.co.uk) and I were photographing at this morning’s meet (click here to see a few of my photos). I hope we’ll be able to feature some of Kevin’s photos on this site in the future.

Posted 20/11/10

Supporters’ Club page added

We’ve just added a page to the website about the new Kimblewick Hunt Supporters’ Club, with information about membership, benefits etc. Click KHSC for more.

Posted 20/11/10

Farmers’ Ball date change

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date of the 2011 Farmers’ Ball has had to be brought forward to 16th April. See the Events page for more details.

Posted 20/11/10

Ponies going begging

Want to come hunting with us, but don’t have a pony? See the Classifieds page for two hunting ponies looking for riders.

Posted 13/11/10

Girls (and boys) on film

Southern secretary Roger Edmunds has posted some video footage of the Kimblewick field in jumping action at Roundhill. Click here to see the incriminating evidence action on YouTube.
Yvonne Parkinson also has stills from Roundhill, and many other meets, at www.evespics.co.uk.

Posted 13/11/10

Terrierman’s Ball confirmed

Details and PayPal booking for the Terrierman’s Ball are now available on the Events page. Last year’s was so popular we had to hire a bigger marquee to cater for the demand, and it still sold out, so get in quickly - early ticket purchases are cheaper, too!

Posted 6/11/10

2011 Hunt calendar on sale now

The 2011 Hunt Calendar is now on sale and can be purchased at most meets: just ask around and one of our Committee members should have some in their car. Thanks to the generosity of our printer, we are able to hold the price at just £10 for another year, so it is stupendously good value and would make a great Christmas present. The calendar is also available by mail order, see the new Shop page for details.

Posted 31/10/10

Kimblewick Bash - a massive success!

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Kimblewick Bash last Friday night at Marsh Hill Farm. Nearly 350 people came and it was a fantastic night which raised a lot of money for the Hunt. It was only made possible with a lot of hard work from Kess Skinner, Gerald Sumner, Holly Birch and Will Dalton (and the loan of a barn from Tim and Kate Mason), so thanks team, you did good! Look out for more events organised by the same crew...

Posted 2/10/10

Newcomers’ week

If you’ve never been hunting before, you can come out with the Kimblewick Hunt during Newcomers’ week for only £10 per person!

From Monday 18th October to Sat 23rd October anyone who would like to try hunting for the first time can come to one of our newcomers’ meets for just £10. If you would like someone to look after you on your first time out, we can find someone experienced and friendly who will make sure you enjoy your day - just let the Secretary know in advance.

For days and details, contact the relevant Hunt Secretary (see Contacts).

We look forward to welcoming you!

Posted 8/10/10

Classifieds page added

We’ve just added a Classifieds page for you to advertise large hunting-related items for sale (horses, lorries, that sort of thing). I don’t know how popular this will be: if it becomes difficult for me to maintain, I’ll try a different way of dealing with it, but for now, e-mail details and photos of things you’d like to sell to me at john@kimblewickhunt.co.uk and I’ll post them on the Classifieds page as quickly as I can.

Posted 26/9/10

Photos of autumn hunting with the Kimblewick

Yvonne Parkinson’s www.evespics.co.uk site has lots of photos of our Autumn hunting days in the central vale country, and there are a few of my pictures from other days further north listed here. If anyone’s been photographing this season further south, I’d love to post links here, as there’s some fabulous country to be shared: drop me a line at john@kimblewickhunt.co.uk.

Posted 26/9/10

Kimblewick Bash confirmed

We’ve just had details of the Kimblewick Bash. Organised by the same team who put on the Kimblewick Fair and its pre-party, this should be a really good night. See the Events page for more details.

Posted 18/9/10

Old Berkeley Hunt bi-centenary luncheon

The Old Berkeley Hunt bi-centenary luncheon held today raised a substantial amount for our Hunt: thank you to the organisers and everyone who helped make the luncheon such a success. Photographs from the event will be posted on the Old Berkeley Hunt Club website soon.

Posted 12/9/10

Autumn hunting begins

We are delighted to announce the start of autumn hunting. Please contact one of our Hunt Secretaries for meet details (see the Contacts page).

Posted 30/8/10

Hunt renamed

Following a vote at the Special General Meeting held on 19th August 2010, the Vale of Aylesbury with Garth and South Berks Hunt was formally renamed the Kimblewick Hunt.

Posted 19/8/10