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Thank you.

October 4th 2009
Just got back from a weeks hunting with the Avonvale we all had a fantastic time hunting over some super country Thankyou to our great Master Mr Nick Ashcroft for organising a super tour our hounds worked beautifully and we were well looked after by the Avonvale hunt, sue kirkby.

September 14th 2009
Absolutely loved the hound racing - what a fun day! Superb atmosphere and really good to meet lots of our Bassett friends too! Nicky Hall

September 14th 2009
What a great day at Biscathorpe hound and bassett racing Thankyou to all the great people that turned up and made it a success also to Sandi and Nicky who stood all day and cooked a great BBQ. We have a super team keep a look out on the web site of our next project !!!!!!!! sue kirkby.

September 14th 2009
Had a great afternoon at the Biscathorpe Hound Races yesterday. What fun!! I spent a wad buying hounds, with no return, but worth every penny. Can't wait 'til the next one! Little Chris

September 7th 2009
I just wanted to say how friendly and encouraging i have found the South Wold!!! I've now been out 3 morning's autumn hunting and have been made so very welcome by all. The ned and i are both hunting newbie's and everyone has been so helpful and tolerant of our some what excitable behaviour.
I'm looking forward to coming out again as much as possible and look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Thank you so much for having me Nick & Judith and thanks for all your help Sue

Thanks Lisa Robinson



August 25th 2009
Hi just to say how much i enjoyed the ride Sunday. First time out for my little mare frauke she 's still green like me but behaved very well. thanks for a good day. John Allett

August 24th 2009
Many thanks to everyone who put in the hard work to produce yet another successeful pleasure ride everyone enjoyed it immensely and the weather was fab. A big thankyou to Mr & Mrs P Myers who let us have the venue down on there lovely farm. We will be doing many more rides so keep an eye on the web site. Thanks to our lovely Master Nick and his wonderful family for putting on the BBQ .    Sue kirkby, Judith Johnson, Robert Howell.
June 29th 2009
Thankyou to everybody who helped Judith and I at our 1st pleasure ride and for the kind permission of Mr C Dobson, I have had some good feedback and everybody thought the ride was fantastic, also thankyou to our Chairman Robert Howell who helped immensely as usual with the course, to Nick,Clare, Holly & our new whip Paul for a "fab" bar-b-q  We will be doing another ride soon so keep an eye on the web site, Many thanks again Sue kirkby
March 12th 2009
Just a quick note to say thanks to Nick, Clare and all at Kennels for another great season. Looking forward to the next! Very special thanks to LIttle Chris for the use of his hairy little beast 'The Badger'.
Sandi Hall
January 11th 2009
 
Just got back from seeing our hounds working David Davies Country. It was a really fantastic time. Firstly I would like to thank Nick for organising the day, something VERY special. Secondly, Sandi Hall who drove all 400+ miles, and "dragged" me up a couple of mountains to get a good vantage spot. We saw charlie and our hounds quite a lot of the time. And most especially everyone at the David Davies, who were extremely friendly and helpful. (Except when I got accosted, by a couple of anti's in the pub, and they left me to fight my own corner!!!)  Once again our hounds were a credit to Nick, Claire and all at the Kennels. It's was absolute super country and I can't wait for a similar opportunity.
Little Chris
December 28th 2008
Just a quick thank you after my fall on Boxing Day. Thanks to I think Nick who caught my rather exciteable mount, and to Sue for bringing him back to me and making sure I was ok and also to Mr Mowbray who brushed me off and threw me back on. Not really sure what happened, I was told I sat the first two bucks but no way was I sitting the third, so much for having a horses back done if they feel that good afterwards I wont bother again!
Anyway thanks again for all the help I was due a fall been a while.
Best wishes
Alison
December 9th 2008
Hi Everyone, hope you all well.
This year I have decided not to send any Christmas cards, but instead have made a donation to the Hunt. Should I be on your Christmas card list, I would appreciate it just as much if you were to give a donation,(however small - every little counts) to the hunt rather than send me a card.
HOPING TO SEE YOU ALL SOON &
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Little Chris
October 13th 2008,
Dear All,
I would like to thank everyone for their support for helping myself, Ben and Lyndon with what was a devasting time.  At the last meet our horse owned by Tom Booth died from a massive heart attack.  Everyone was extremly supportive and helped out where they could and as someone said " At least he died quickly and while he was doing something he loved".
Many Thanks,
Vicky Bissell & Ben Booth.
Left: 10th July 08
Had a lovely day at the Great Yorkshire Show watching Nick and Claire show hounds. Although we didn't win anything, hounds were brilliant. Hope to see some more supporters at Peterborough next week.
Sandi Hall
Left: 10th June 08
RE the Treasure Hunt: Just a quick note of thanks and well done, firstly to John for taking the time to organise the questions and route. It was really good fun and mind bending. Well done the 'cheating' team who won (Mr. Turner I will be keeping an eye on you in future!!! Wink wink grin.) And well done everyone else who got round. 

Hope to see you all at the hound exercise.
Rachael Mowbray

Left: 7th June 2008
Many Thanks to John Jaines, who organised a great treasure hunt. Well done to the victors, Sue & Jon Turner, who deserve their win, given I tried to divert them early on!!!!!!! A Great Evening was had by all. 

Little Chris
submitted on March 16, 2008 7:37 AM EST
Name:hester seymour
Email Address:hesterseymour@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:had a great season hunting this year. everyone has made me so welcome
How did you hear about this site?on the hunt

submitted on March 13, 2008 4:52 AM EST
Name:sue kirkby
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Comments:Just got back from the Avon Vale fantastic days hunting stone walls and troughs!!! our SW hounds looked superb everyone commented on how good they looked for the end of season thanks to Nick, Clair, and Richard and also to nick for the great awaydays we have had with the hounds. Also thankyou to our Chairman Robert Howell and our fantastic fieldmaster Judith Johnson who work tirelessly clearing country so we can have a good days hunting roll on Autumn hunting !!!!!
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submitted on March 12, 2008 9:47 PM EST
Name:Little Chris
Email Address:chriscwilkinson@aol.com
Comments:Just got back from our day(s) with the Avon Vale. I thought our hounds looked supperb and did credit to Nick, Claire, and Mowbrays hard work this season. Only five months!!!!!!!!!!!
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submitted on March 11, 2008 2:18 PM EST
Name:Emma Cunnington
Email Address:emma4494@hotmail.com
Comments:A good site i hav been lookin at all the pictures they're really good!
How did you hear about this site?used to go hunting with them

submitted on March 8, 2008 2:08 PM EST
Name:jemima woolley
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Comments:thank u 2 everyone at the sws hunt for making it a fantastic fun hunting season!! it has been gr8 and everyone has been really helpfull,cant wait till next season!! from: jemima (the speedy pony)albert and tom! x
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submitted on March 2, 2008 10:38 AM EST
Name:Roger Lack
Email Address:roger@lack6942.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:Many thanks to all of those who helped me yesterday following Pluto slipping over at Oxcombe and depositing me heavily on the floor. Well done to whoever caught up with him and brought him back safely, luckily he is none the worse and trotted out sound this morning. Special thanks to Beany and Rob Pears who stayed with me and organised transport to get me back to the meet and Rob very kindly and selflessly gave up the remainder of his days sport to drive my trailer with me and the horse back to Amber Hill and install Pluto safely in his stable prior to making sure I got to the hospital. Also many thanks to Sandi for the pain killers and to the guy who's name I unfortunately did not remember, who drove me back to the meet. It all goes to show what a great bunch of people the South Wold followers are. My season is now over due to broken collar bone and heavily bruised ribs but I wish you all the best of sport for the last two days. Roger
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submitted on February 23, 2008 7:28 AM EST
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Email Address:gilly_pope@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:please include me on your mailing list!many thanks, Gilly
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submitted on February 19, 2008 4:56 PM EST
Name:Ali Ross
Email Address:alisross@btinternet.com
Comments:Thank you to John Jaines for organising the quiz last week, it was well written....some might say too well written! A good night was had by those who attended but it is a shame it wasn't better supported. We hope to see a few more folk joining us at the next event!
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submitted on January 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST
Name:sharren walker
Email Address:sharren@cherrydreams.co.uk
Comments:I am delighted to see that the hut is still up and running. I was a groom for the hunt from 1985-87 and enjoyed myself even though it was hard work under christopher stamp. He had a great love for the horses and taught us all very very high standards so they were happy after a days hunting with "cookie" and his son. I still think about the place. Fond memories.
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submitted on January 18, 2008 2:28 PM EST
Name:Veronica Tobin
Email Address:wonka@f2s.com
Comments:Some interesting items of news and etiquette
How did you hear about this site?Have partaken in of your meets - Admiral Rodney, Horncastle (30/12/06) looking forward to joining you next Saturday at Baumber at the invitation of Michael Harrison

submitted on January 6, 2008 12:44 PM EST
Name:Andy
Email Address:
Comments:I am not realy a follower and although I used to ride/hack. I never competed or rode to hounds. I have watched and attended Hunts and point to points in Kent Surrey and Sussex. So I guess I am a supporter I now live in Market Rasen and hope you are as responsible and as friendly as you come across here. You represent The England we all love and cherrish rather like the Village Church at Christmas. Happy New Year to you all.
How did you hear about this site?MFHA Website

submitted on January 1, 2008 3:44 AM EST
Name:Rose & Lily Price
Email Address:wobblebelly@aol.com
Comments:We've been hunting with the SWH two times now in the space of a week and it is fantastic. Everyone is really friendly and we've really enjoyed ourselves!!
How did you hear about this site?Chris Wilkinson

submitted on December 30, 2007 2:15 PM EST
Name:David Noton
Email Address:david@nationwide-produce.co.uk
Comments:Can you tell me details of the next few meets? Is it ok to come along and follow?
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submitted on December 24, 2007 10:51 AM EST
Name:steve haddock
Email Address:mail@haddock.eclipse.co.uk
Comments:I look forward to the day when hunting can,and will, return to normal.Leave the countryside to those who live, work and understand it!
How did you hear about this site?found it myself

submitted on December 18, 2007 3:50 AM EST
Name:VONN ARMSTRONG
Email Address:doghouse@animalhouse55.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:Hello all, Just wanted to say a huge big thank you to all at the children's meet 15/12/07, This was our two's first time Leon and Chantelle they both enjoyed it even thought sparky was a big hand full but we learn, :-) they both will be attending again so thank's again to little cris andy and john the names i can remember and the lovely lady on the grey, you all looked after them, Cheer's to you all and happy xmas
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submitted on December 17, 2007 3:13 PM EST
Name:Charlotte Barber
Email Address:happysnail2004@aol.com
Comments:Hi, would just like say a big thanks for the great meet on saturday. I really enjoyed it, especially all the jumping that took place. Hopefully will be out again soon
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submitted on December 17, 2007 11:50 AM EST
Name:Ruth Holroyd
Email Address:ruthandhuggy@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:Hi, Thanks for a great day out on saturday, the childrens meet was great and i am not the only one to say so. Everyone i spoke to was having a really good meet, despite the cold weather. Many of us jumped countless numbers of jumps and a few of us stayed out for over five hours. A really big THANK YOU is well deserved.
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submitted on November 21, 2007 7:47 AM EST
Name:Olivia Taylor-Watson
Email Address:gapyardss@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Hi, I have hunted on and off with the SW for aprox 4 years now with unfortunately the wrong type of horse (one with no breaks to be exact). I am now lucky enough to have found the perfect horse and I have happily subscribed and had some fantastic days hunting. I'm thrilled to be part of a great team and have been made very welcome, and to Rachael Mowbray, i'v read your thank you on the board from the opening meet, well no worries, I know how it feels when you are unable to stop. I dont think your wet white foamy reins helped much when it came to some of those jumps down there. Thats it for now, happy hunting. Kind regards, Olivia P.S Rachel, i'l thank Barry for you, (but please remember he's my Sugar Daddy and i'm not sharing him)!
How did you hear about this site?Nicky

submitted on October 29, 2007 1:32 PM EST
Name:Vikki Thornley
Email Address:Vthornley@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:Hi. This is the first time I've been on your website. I came hunting twice last season with your hunt and had a great time! I'm hopeing to come hunting this season with you when my horse TL is fit. Hope you have a great start to the season. Tally Ho.
How did you hear about this site?Friends

submitted on October 22, 2007 8:34 AM EDT
Name:Rachael Mowbray
Email Address:rachael@rmowbray.wanadoo.co.uk
Comments:I would like to pass on my thanks to Barry, Tim and Olivia for being great company on Saturday. It was the first time I'd been out without my dad to "hold my hand" (about time when you're in your 20's hey!). Thank you Barry for staying with me. Also, to the two young lasses who left when we got to the bridge if you would like to try again I am more than willing to accompany you. I spent the day on Saturday at the back going along quietly but still having fun and a canter. Drop me an email if you would like to come again and have some company. Regards Rachael
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submitted on October 21, 2007 5:39 AM EDT
Name:n smith
Email Address:k.smith603@ntlworld.com
Comments:hi im just wondering if you could send me shcedule through of the days and time youse meet
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submitted on October 2, 2007 9:23 AM EDT
Name:Patrick Godwin
Email Address:pgodwin@farmline.com
Comments:I lived and worked on the Lincolnshire Marsh (Great Carlton) for several years in the 1970's after leaving school in Louth. Good luck in these difficult times from a kindrid spirit in West Sussex (Crawley and Horshem)
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submitted on October 2, 2007 8:55 AM EDT
Name:Victoria Throssel
Email Address:vikkithrossel@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:i hound exercised on the 22 & 29 sept. I would like to thank all who helped after i came off (the stupid black mare)and i hope to join you shortly on a more sensible horse (possibly my dads). Thank You, much appreciated.
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submitted on September 20, 2007 4:59 PM EDT
Name:Nicky Hall
Email Address:info@southwoldhunt.co.uk
Comments:Please note that the South Wold Hunt are not hunting foxes (charlie) but are only using artificial trails and scents. Please contact us if you wish to know more about how we are legally hunting within the law.
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submitted on September 20, 2007 3:33 PM EDT
Name:Rob & Lou Carter
Email Address:appletreefarm@fsmail.net
Comments:Looking forward to a 2007/8 hunting season.Lets hope that the F&M epedemic clears up pronto !! We are keen followers and are always made welcome by the regulars. The chilly morning on Tuesday really brought it home that were not far away from warm flasks of coffee, slices of cake and good days following Charlie and the SWH. Rob & Lou
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submitted on September 17, 2007 6:19 AM EDT
Name:Steve Murphy
Email Address:templetonburn@btinternet.com
Comments:I hunt with the Eglinton and just discovered hyour site whilst surfing one wet day. Good luck in the comming season Tally Ho!
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submitted on August 15, 2007 11:14 AM EDT
Name:Charlotte Barber
Email Address:happysnail2004@aol.com
Comments:Hi, thanks for bringing the hounds to camp ,we really enjoyed seeing them . Hope to see you out next season .
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submitted on July 25, 2007 4:40 AM EDT
Name:clare ashcroft
Email Address:
Comments:I would like to thank everybody for thier cards and best wishes I recieved during my recent illness, it was very kind and much appreciated. I am well on the mend now, ready for all Nicks hunters to come in.
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submitted on July 24, 2007 5:10 PM EDT
Name:Juliana
Email Address:j.j.mcdowall@btopenworld.com
Comments:Dear Nicky You are doing a great job with this website keeping us all up to date with the latest information.Thank-you. Hope that some body may read this and be able to help,Lisa and Tom Collins,from Mkt Stainton have lost their wire haired German pointer bitch on the green lane near Hemmingby Any sighting could you please ring them on 01507343003 or 07775777068 Jolli on 01507343915 or 07778612096 or myself on 01507343573 or 07939311102 Many thanks Juliana
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submitted on July 22, 2007 4:39 PM EDT
Name:Holly Howell
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Comments:Well done to everyone who took part in the inter hunt relay events. Robert told me of all your success. From coming with you to the Royal Show I know how difficult it was, with strong competition, and I think you've all done really well. Shows everyone - this hunt may be small but is still game and very talented!
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submitted on July 20, 2007 5:01 PM EDT
Name:Kathryn Hillman
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Comments:I have been hunting with the South Wold Hunt since I was 4 (28 years ago) to which I have had my ups and downs as im sure everyone has.Over the last few years I have been given the opportunity to do things I would never have thought possible.Some would say I am biased as you all know Nick and Clare are like family to me.So far this year I have travelled the country to many hound shows and when you have the likes of Lords asking to look at our hounds because hes heard of their great reputation,that has had us beaming with pride.We took hounds to a Countryside Day to which 800 children attended to be told by the organizer we were the most popular attraction.The parades we have done has had the ring full of children and adults.Then we have the inter-hunt teams which have definately done us proud.Plus our terriermen also travelling the country representing the SWH and getting brilliant results. Not to mention the Supporters Club events which are as always great fun. Personally I think everybody is doing a fantastic job and putting in a great effort to get the SWH climbing the ladder.So come on this anonymous person,join us,dont work against.You might be able to enjoy it as much as I have!
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submitted on July 19, 2007 4:34 PM EDT
Name:Judith Johnson
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Comments:Just to say a big thank you for all the help and support we have had from the "many" during our away days and practices for the inter hunt relay events. We have had highs and lows but always enjoyed ourselves. Very well done SWH A and B teams and Ed with his terriers. The anonymous caller does not deserve the oxygen of publicity but perhaps they may wish to reflect that under the present leadership during this summer the SWH have:- 1)Shown hounds at many shows,winning trophies. 2)Paraded hounds at more venues 3)Had more volunteers to walk puppies 4)Been to more "meet the public"days 5)Entered teams for the hunt relays with success. 6)The fence building team have built more fences(well over 250 in total)than ever before to aid crossing our lovely country. We have done this as a TEAM and I think everyone concerned should be congratulated-I am proud of all the "hard workers". FORGET that sniper-I am looking forward to kicking on behind the SW hounds next season despite all the legal restrictions we must adhere to and meeting friends old and new. It is meant to be fun after all!! PS And to all our great SWH farmers without whom there would not be a hunt lets wish them a dry harvest with bumper crops!!
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submitted on July 19, 2007 2:12 PM EDT
Name:kate
Email Address:katiedanby@hotmail.com
Comments:Well done to everyone yesterday. It was a great day.
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submitted on July 19, 2007 2:00 PM EDT
Name:Ali Grainger
Email Address:arborlowfarm@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Just to say i have only been hunting with the south wold for the last season but i have enjoyed it greatly. I have only ever found everyone to be friendly and helpful but at the end of the day if you want to be involved you have to get yourself out there.I thought the inter hunt relays were brilliant and a good excuse for everyone to get together through the summer.Hopefully there will be another team{or 2 or 3}getting together for the events next year. Thank you to all the people who came to support us and cheer us on it was greatly appreciated
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submitted on July 19, 2007 1:57 PM EDT
Name:Mark and Carolyn
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Comments:What a great day we all had at Peterborough. What with best turn out for one relay team and second over all from the other as well as Edd doing a grand job in the terrier ring I think everyone deserves a pat on the back for their success. Its not easy to book time off work, leave our yards and seak outside help for the day while we enjoy ourselves so thanks to everyone for making it such a memerable day out. And to top the day off a slice of pat's birthday cake and a glass of bubbly finished the day in style. It was great to have a chat with everyone about the day back at the box and here's to a good seasons hunting to follow. WELL DONE EVERYONE Best Regards Mark and Carolyn
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submitted on July 19, 2007 8:33 AM EDT
Name:Jo and Hannah Evison
Email Address:jowellyboot@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Good to hear you all had brill day at Peterborough yesterday. Sorry we couldnt be there. Have been hunting with SWH since we were children and overjoyed that Hannah has had so much fun over the last 5 seasons, (now 17), always miffed she misses the weekday hunt days. She gained her hunting certificate too through the PC. Anyone new out riding, H always is polite as is the thing to do. We all want to have fun along with revoking the hunting ban. Its actually good we are a smaller hunt, know each other and see the hounds working too. A great British tradition, a lovely site to see even on a winters day, as my old dad would say! So after all these wonderful words said, could the unsigned person please contact SWH........
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submitted on July 19, 2007 8:13 AM EDT
Name:Julie Blake
Email Address:mail@admiral-lodge.co.uk
Comments:Well done everyone who represented The South Wold Hunt at Peterborough. As for the person who wrote in their Guestbook and dare not leave their name: It's been difficult enough for hunts to continue in a dignified manner without that kind of sniping, if you don't like it, get in there an put your case for change!
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submitted on July 19, 2007 5:40 AM EDT
Name:nick ashcroft
Email Address:njashcroft@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:I am afraid i was unable to ride in the relay or show hounds at peterborough as intended, as clare has been quite ill.It cheered us up enormously how brilliantly well both teams went. I had a direct line to Stephen, so I heard all the live commentary. Well done to both teams you should be very proud as I am of you all. Thank you to Kathryn, Natalie & Stephen for taking the welsh hounds.Well done to Ed in having a brilliant day with his terriers. It quite a turn around from never going to Peterborough, to entering two inter hunt teams, showing hounds & terriers & being asked to take welsh hounds for display. Well done to everyone for their effort. If anyone has any criticisms of how the hunt is run please do not hesitate to contact me, it will be strictly in confidence. Unless people tell us their concerns, how can they be addressed? Hunting will soon be here lets pull together and have some fun.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 4:48 PM EDT
Name:pears family
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Comments:To the person who couldn't find the conviction to sign their name.... Shouldn't everyone be putting all of their energies into revoking the hunting ban (whilst hunting within the law at present)and working for the good of the South wold and Hunting as a whole, everyone has an opinion and the right to air it but at least have the conviction to stand by it, even if it isn't always the most popular of things to be saying,we are all here for the same purpose, 'HUNTING as it should be and not for self gratification entries onto the guestbook, everyone works very hard for the hunt, in the forefront and behind the scenes, but everyone contributes because of their love of the sport. We have had as a family many happy days, robert since a child, and myself and beani in later years with the South wold and can only praise, the welcome we all have recieved especially beani ( 14 yrs ) have recieved along the way... Nikki looked after Beani on her first day on her wayward pony..and we are most grateful for that, her confidence has grown and grown throughout the season and accumulated in competing on Saturday at Navenby and getting around with her team mates from B team...(not bad considering she wouldn't jump a stick a year ago... and myself with little confidence last year at Biscathorpe when Robert Howell, cantered along side of me to help me along, and quite literally holding my hand..Sorry it long winded but how can you answer all of those 'comments' in a few short words..
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submitted on July 18, 2007 4:09 PM EDT
Name:Robert Howell
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Comments:Thank you to everybody for their hard work and support in preparation for the Inter Hunt Team Relays - not just the riders, but also those behind the scenes. May I also wish Pat Barthorpe, a happy birthday and wishes for a speedy recovery to Claire Ashcroft. I look forward to seeing friends of the South Wold (new and old) out hunting in the forthcoming season.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 3:59 PM EDT
Name:The South Wold Hunt Committee
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Comments:To the anonymous caller who left the message on our guest book on 16th July and who is clearly confused between the South Wold Hunt and Southwold, a seaside town in Suffolk. Your comments are noted but they would carry much more weight if you had the courage and self conviction to make then openly rather than hiding behind anonymity. Our doors are always open to genuine hunting people who are prepared to recognise the legal restrictions under which Hunts are now obliged to operate. We cannot continue to practice " genuine hunting " and are legally limited to hunting a false scent trail or hunting with only two hounds and flushing foxes to standing guns. Hunting a false scent trail may seem to you more akin to a " Riding Club Activity " and we would agree that it is not ideal; it is however the only viable option that we currently have under the Hunting Act. With regard to your assertion of a " closed shop " for the " accepted few " the South Wold has never been more open and inclusive than it is today. We welcome anyone who wishes to join us in working openly towards the successful future of the South Wold and towards the future return to legal genuine hunting. We do not however welcome those who seek to bring the Hunt into disrepute either by publicly advocating illegal activities or by means of underhand or anonymous infighting and trouble stirring. If you count yourself as a genuine hunting person and have grievances that you wish to air, by all means raise them either in person, by letter or by e-mail but please have the courage and self respect to do it openly rather than anonymously.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 3:34 PM EDT
Name:Natalie Scott
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Comments:Very well done to both teams who represented the South Wold excellently at Peteborough. In my experience of hunting with the South Wold, both mounted and on foot, I have found everyone to be very welcoming and friendly, and not a "closed shop", and would encourage people from all areas to hunt with us as they will all be made very welcome.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 2:16 PM EDT
Name:Little Chris - SWH(North) Pony Club, Hunt Liaison Officer
Email Address:chriswilkinson99@btinternet.com
Comments:I was rather suprised to read the SWH has become a "CLOSED SHOP ADULT RIDING CLUB". Over the past two years I have done everything possible to encourage the youngsters to join in. In 2006 Hounds visited both the South and North PC camps and held the traditional Autumn and December "Childrens Meets" in the 2006/7 season. This year we are giving all PC members the opportunity to earn their Hunting Certificate, early in the 2007/08 season. (If you are a PC member and would like to take part in the Hunt Cert please contact me, 07952282705). If there is anything more we can do to encourage the youngsters I would be happy to hear from anyone. Finally a big WELL DONE to the SWH teams that went to Peterboro. Well Deserved!!!!!!
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submitted on July 18, 2007 1:44 PM EDT
Name:Sandi Hall
Email Address:ostler57@aol.com
Comments:Just got back from a very long, tiring but thoroughly enjoyable day at Peterborough. Really good atmosphere. Congratulations to Ed Finney for winning the Terrier championship, A Team for brilliantly coming 2nd in the relay and Team B for the excellent turnout prize. Even better for having no rain!
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submitted on July 18, 2007 1:38 PM EDT
Name:sue kirkby
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Comments:A great day was had by all at the inter hunt team relay Peterborough show ground. Well done everyone both teams came away with a prize A team came second by a whisker and B team won best turned out, to top it all a happy birthday to Pat Barthorp with cake and champers on the lorry ramp in hot sunshine, well done again to everyone.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 1:06 PM EDT
Name:Sue Thompson
Email Address:sue.thompson@virgin.net
Comments:I hunted for over twenty years but now am reluctantly a 'hunt widow'and all I can say to the ill mannered, cowardly person who sent an anonymous e-mail to this site is that during my husband's six year membership of the Southwold we have only encountered friendliness and honesty. I would strongly suggest that this person adds their name to this mailing list and makes an effort to keep in touch. Although I no longer ride with the hunt, find it is a large part of our horsey and social life and would strongly recommend anyone, novice or experienced, to come along and join us. We're puppy walking this summer with Gravy, Gossip and little Guilty and it's great. So stop moaning whoever you are and make a bit of effort yourself.
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submitted on July 18, 2007 10:57 AM EDT
Name:Sarah & Beani pears
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Comments:Jut returned from Peterborough and wanted to say WELL DONE to both teams, Team A on their 2nd place they were excellent,and Team B for the Best Turned out, everyone should be very proud of themselves and the Hunt, Well Done everyone...
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submitted on July 18, 2007 10:41 AM EDT
Name:The Canters
Email Address:canter.hallingtington@virgin.net
Comments:Just wanted to say thank you for a fun day out with the relay team at Peterborough. Really enjoyed ourselves. Perhaps we could get a junior team going as the South and North Wold Pony Club are pro's at relays and show jumping! This may encourage them to hunt! Will get an advert in the PC newsletter for next year if you think it will be worth while. Thanks again, look forward to next years comps!
How did you hear about this site?Through emails

submitted on July 17, 2007 1:37 PM EDT
Name:Nicky Hall
Email Address:info@southwoldhunt.co.uk
Comments:Thankyou for your recent comments. It is a shame that not everybody is honest enough to pen their names to the comments they make. The South Wold Hunt is an open, friendly hunt. I have found this through my own experience. I have only been hunting with the South Wold seriously for 3 years, and in that time I have made many friends. The Chairman's door is ALWAYS open, and he will happily talk to anyone about any queries, misunderstandings they may have. As I have aready said, this guestbook is open to comments from everybody (good or bad), but please have the decency to say who you are.
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submitted on July 16, 2007 3:59 PM EDT
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Comments:IT HAS BEEN LOVELY TO SEE WHAT THE SOUTHWOLD HUNT HAVE BEEN DOING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS.CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!!!!NOW PERHAPS YOU WILL CONCENTRATE YOUR EFFORTS ON OPENING THE DOORS OF WHAT IS CLEARLY A 'CLOSED SHOP' ADULT RIDING CLUB FOR THOSE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED FEW..FUNDED BY THE REVESBY SHOW AND ENCOURAGE GENUINE HUNTING PEOPLE TO BOTH ENJOY AND SUBSEQUENTLY SUBSCRIBE TO A CORRECT,ETIQUITTE SPORT WITHOUT THE UNPLEASENTNESS FOR WHICH THE SOUTHWOLD HUNT HAS RECENTLY EARNED IT'S REPUTATION UNDER THE CURRENT LEADERSHIP.
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submitted on May 22, 2007 4:17 PM EDT
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Comments:Congratulations to Valiant for winning supreme champion at the David Davis show.
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submitted on March 7, 2007 7:12 AM EST
Name:Pat Lawson
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Comments:On behalf of my little group of visitors from the Burton Hunt I would like to say thankyou for some lovely days out and most of all for the generous welcome we've received.We look forward to visiting again next season.
How did you hear about this site?searched for South Wold Hunt on web

submitted on January 17, 2007 7:59 AM EST
Name:YVONNE ARMSTRONG
Email Address:doghouse@animalhouse55.freese4rve.co.uk
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submitted on January 14, 2007 3:54 PM EST
Name:Lucy Keen
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Comments:After many years of seeing various hunts around the country and watching your hunt come through my village, I am taking the plunge and hope to be hunting with you next week, the very first time I have hunted. Would be nice if you could post some do's and don'ts of hunting on your website for us hunting virgins!!
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submitted on January 5, 2007 9:15 AM EST
Name:BRIAN GOSLING.
Email Address:brihill.gosling@btopenworld.com
Comments:thanks your website is very good lots of information, happy &safe hunting to you all,
How did you hear about this site?your recent newsletter

submitted on January 2, 2007 4:56 PM EST
Name:JOHN CARNEY
Email Address:info@celticlakesresort.co.uk
Comments:great site and so happy you are going from strength to strength. i have many fond memories of hunting with you when i started out hunting many years ago. this is a welcome site that can keep me in touch your friend in sport john carney
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submitted on December 26, 2006 10:34 AM EST
Name:Rob Covill
Email Address:rlcovill@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:I watched ‘The Hunt’ leave Louth Cattle Market on Boxing Day as I have done many times and I’m pleased to say what an excellent turn out, everyone was just so friendly and polite. I was also pleased to see such a large crowd of supporters. I’m Lincolnshire born and bred and watching The Hunt today made me feel extremely proud to be a countryman. Keep up the good work and with a united front let’s stop the rot that’s slowly eroding our way of life. Very good web site! Rob PS: A big ‘thank you’ to the Police in attendance too!! They did a marvelous job once again.
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submitted on December 20, 2006 11:34 AM EST
Name:nick, clare & holly
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Comments:merry christmas & a happy new year. Thank you all for your continued support. Nick, Clare & Holly
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submitted on November 21, 2006 8:42 AM EST
Name:Jane Ramella
Email Address:EmEsEs906@aol.com
Comments:We live in Ranby and have had decades of pleasure from seeing the hunt go by. Banning it was an act of lunacy carried out by despotic people who have never seen the devastation a fox can leave behind. I keep a flock of poultry who would - if they could! - express their heart-felt gratitude to you for controlling the Reynard family. Long may you last!
How did you hear about this site?Just found it

submitted on November 8, 2006 8:29 AM EST
Name:Tony Atkinson
Email Address:tony.atkinson@rowhire.co.uk
Comments:Many thanks for the friendly welcome I received yesterday at Bratoft. It was great fun and I look forward to visiting again soon.
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submitted on October 20, 2006 10:12 AM EDT
Name:kate joss
Email Address:k8-joss@hotmail.com
Comments:great site! it seems like a really friendly hunt, iv been looking for a hunt that me and friends can hunt with this year and you were recomended by one as she used to hunt with you as a child so hopefully we'll see you soon. kate
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submitted on September 29, 2006 7:27 AM EDT
Name:Little Chris
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Comments:A very big THANK YOU! to all those who helped me last saturday (23.9.06 at Ranby) Its just great to know we can all "club together" to help one another out. Many thanks again The little One. PS Don't tell my Mum but I blew up her car when towing the truck home!!!
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submitted on September 6, 2006 10:28 AM EDT
Name:Jo and Hannah Evison
Email Address:jowellyboot@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:just visiting to see whats what!"
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submitted on August 17, 2006 2:55 PM EDT
Name:Alan Hanson
Email Address:alancountryman@btinternet.co.uk
Comments:VERY FINE UP AND COMING SITE WE SHOULD HAVE MORE INFO,ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR WHAT OTHER HUNTS ARE UP TO. kind Regards Alan Hanson
How did you hear about this site?I check old Norris,s site out nearly every day

submitted on August 17, 2006 2:55 PM EDT
Name:Alan Hanson
Email Address:alancountryman@btinternet.co.uk
Comments:VERY FINE UP AND COMING SITE WE SHOULD HAVE MORE INFO,ALWAYS GREAT TO HEAR WHAT OTHER HUNTS ARE UP TO. kind Regards Alan Hanson
How did you hear about this site?I check old Norris,s site out nearly every day

submitted on July 25, 2006 4:43 PM EDT
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Comments:Well done to Clare for showing hounds at Peterborough and to Valiant for his rosette
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submitted on July 22, 2006 1:08 PM EDT
Name:lee peters (huntsman to the NORTH DOWN )
Email Address:LPt79@aol.com
Comments:it was great to have a look many thanks
How did you hear about this site?link from the m.f.h.a site

submitted on July 12, 2006 4:56 PM EDT
Name:George Harrison
Email Address:gharrison-nz@hotmail.com
Comments:It was a great shock to hear the sad news and my deapest sympathies go to Shirley and the rest of the family. 'The chairman' (as i used to call him') shall be greatly missed in the south wold field. Here in New Zealand hunting has finished after a good season. The last hunt was superb with some good 'straight necked' hares, a kill, and a party into the night afterwards! I shall be back for a spot of cubbing before uni so look forward to seeing you. p.s. i hope you've been busy jump building i'm now used to lots of jumping. On the last hunt i jumped over 70 jumps!
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submitted on June 27, 2006 5:25 AM EDT
Name:Rachael Mowbray
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Comments:Good, easy to navigate site. The colour certainly grabs the attention :0) What about a section for the younger hunt followers? Keep up the good work.
How did you hear about this site?The Master

submitted on May 30, 2006 7:04 AM EDT
Name:katie chambers
Email Address:katie_chambers89@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:Hey. Glad to see that the South Wold is still going strong. I've really enjoyed hunting this season, just a shame I couldn't hunt more, but was at school. Anyway, can't wait till next season and looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
How did you hear about this site?Little Chris

submitted on April 3, 2006 7:10 PM EDT
Name:Adrian Leach
Email Address:tackagain@aol.com
Comments:Excellent website - please visit mine at www.tackagain.co.uk incorporating new pages for www.badsworthandbramhammoor.co.uk the new site for my local foxhound pack. Please sign the guestbook and mark the guestmap so that my visitors can find your site
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submitted on March 31, 2006 5:33 AM EST
Name:George Harrison
Email Address:gharrison-nz@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi South Wold good to be able to keep in touch with you back in the shire. Over here in New Zealand the hunting seasons just started. The hounds are working very well and although we haven't killed in the first two hunts we have had some good chases (in circles). There are plenty of hares and i've been jumping plenty of wire already. It quite socail after the hunt here and with regularly over 50 on Sundays i'm having good fun. See you all in september. George
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submitted on March 16, 2006 1:27 PM EST
Name:Louisa Hoyes
Email Address:louisahoyes@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:Had a great season although didnt get out much, had a few crazy days on out my horse and thanks nick for letting me take Guiness, had an amazing time! thankyou southwould!
How did you hear about this site?chris

submitted on March 15, 2006 6:52 PM EST
Name:Nick Onslow
Email Address:nick@foxhunters.net
Comments:Great to see another British pack in the cyber-coverts and defying the government just by keeping going.
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submitted on March 15, 2006 6:44 AM EST
Name:jeremy whitehorn
Email Address:jeremy@whitehorn.fsworld.co.uk
Comments:sites like this are a great public relations step forward & hold the key to the post-ban image of hunting. Friendly, open, straightforward etc etc. Keep it up & keep hunting ! Greetings from Devon. JW
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submitted on March 12, 2006 9:03 AM EST
Name:Felicity Raybone
Email Address:felicityraybone@yahoo.com
Comments:Thank you to everyone at the South Wold for such a wonderful day yesterday. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I saw some beautiful country and I really hope I am able to come and visit again.
How did you hear about this site?Chris Wilkinson

submitted on March 11, 2006 3:09 PM EST
Name:Nikki Stubbs
Email Address:bevcarl@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:Thanks to everyone at the South Would Hunt for looking after me and my pony Toby while out hunting. I have really enjoyed my days with you. We have both learnt a lot while having a lot of fun. You have also made me feel very welcome by talking and involving me. I look forward to seeing you all next season.once again a big thankyou love Nikki Stubbs (aged 10yrs).
How did you hear about this site?little Chris told me about the website

submitted on February 25, 2006 12:35 PM EST
Name:Matthew Powers
Email Address:www.mathew@powers223.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:I would like to thank all the members of the South Wold Hunt for a brilliant first days hunting at Hainton on the 25th february 2006. Everyone was very pleasent and helpful(especially when i fell off at the first jump!!) My horse and I had a great day, got a bit tied but thoughly enjoyed it and the surrouding country. Thankyou look forward to seeing you again. Matthew Powers
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submitted on February 15, 2006 10:55 AM EST
Name:Claire Phillipson (Burton)
Email Address:claire_phillipsonb@cargill.com
Comments:Enjoyed my 2nd day out this season yesterday with the SW (visiting from the Burton), had a very very enjoyable day. Nice friendly people, beautifull countryside and they made to feel very welcome. I never knew what a great hunt the SW were till I went out and I will be definatley be visiting again
How did you hear about this site?little chris

submitted on February 6, 2006 4:28 PM EST
Name:STEVE KIDD
Email Address:steven.kidd@tesco.com
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submitted on February 6, 2006 9:05 AM EST
Name:Robert Howell
Email Address:rhowellltd@aol.com
Comments:Well done Nicky, excellent website. Keep up the good work, will visit again.
How did you hear about this site?word of mouth out hunting

submitted on February 5, 2006 10:43 AM EST
Name:sue wilson
Email Address:suewil58@aol.om
Comments:Have sent a couple of photo's from 4th feb meet, hope you like them. l was very impressed with what l saw and heard on the day, and will definatly attend more meetings.
How did you hear about this site?chris wilkinson

submitted on February 5, 2006 7:52 AM EST
Name:Little Chris
Email Address:chriswilkinson99@btinternet.com
Comments:Great job, Nick!!! Fight Prejuice, Fight the Ban!!!!
How did you hear about this site?Your mother "Press Ganged" me into viewing it!!!!