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PeopleAn Appreciation of Jack Bevan by a Cottesmore Jt Master Jack Bevan to Leave CottesmoreIt is with sadness that the Cottesmore Hunt will be saying goodbye to Whipper-In, Jack Bevan. He is leaving hunt service to follow one of his other business interests but plans to stay in the Rutland area so will hopefully find time to follow hounds occasionally. Jack is a real professional - always... Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt Brian Perring 1939 – 2009Brian Perring, who died aged 70 on the 28th December, 2009 after a long, bravely borne illness, was a past master of the Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt. After a long and successful business life, Brian became involved with the Prince’s Trust and was Chairman of the London Board Prince’s Youth B... John Holliday to Join BelvoirJohn Holliday, huntsman of the Ledbury since 1995, will join the Belvoir as professional huntsman from 1st May.. John may be familiar as one of the four huntsmen to focus the 'mind' of parliament on the Hunting act during the 700 hours of debate by entering the chamber He is certainly familiar with ... Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak FoxhoundsMichael Thompson of the Blencathra writes that:- It was with great sadness that we in The Blencathra learned of the untimely passing of Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak Foxhounds (our close and good neighbours). We had considerable respect and admiration for the manner in which Christop... Findon Harriers Hunt Dr Donald Stevenson 15.1.1960 - 10.7.2008Dr Donald Stevenson passed away unexpectedly. He was a longterm and loyal member of the Findon Harriers Hunt, President from 2002 and Whipper-in from 1994. He is greatly missed. The 'Donald Stevenson' award has been established by the hunt in his memory. This is awarded annually by the Masters to th... County Limerick Foxhounds William Henry Leicester Stanhope, the 11th Earl of Harrington 1922-2009Bill Harrington died on April 12th 2009. His memorial service was held in St. Nicholas’ Church, Adare, County Limerick where the church and churchyard were packed. He would have smiled at the impromptu Committee meeting of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association held under a tree in the churchyar... West Waterford Foxhounds Elsie MorganAn appreciation Elsie Morgan was a fearless horse woman. Her daring on the hunting field made for great stories of exciting days out with the West Waterford Hounds. This diminutive woman, a farmers' daughter from Wales, hunted this pack for 31 seasons, until retiring in her 70th year. When Elsie lef... Clinkard Meon Valley Beagles Admiral Sir Brian BrownAdmiral Sir Brian Brown was presented with the mounted statue of a hare and a photograph of himself at a previous meet, as well as a cheque that he donated to The CA. The presentation was at Bereleigh on 14th March 2009 to mark his retirement as Joint Master. Clinkard Beagles Roy ClinkardGuildford crematorium was packed to its fullest and the remaining congregation watched on a television screen outside, as Roy Clinkard's hunting scene coffin was carried by two of his Huntsmen and two of his whipper-ins dressed in full livery. Friends from all over the world had travelled to pay tri... Lismore Harriers Jack HoulihanJack Houlihan (1926 – 2008), aged 82 years, was one of the founding members of the Lismore Harriers. He was the club’s first chairman and was fieldmaster from 1969 until 1984. He continued hunting on horseback into his early 70’s. Thurlow Hunt Mrs Pat ThomasA presentation of an oil painting of her whippet was made to Joint Secretary, Mrs Pat Thomas at the meet on the 24th November 2008 at Great Wratting Hall, the home of the Chairman, Mr S Corbett LVO, to mark the occasion of her 80th birthday. Thurlow Hunt Anne Moubray VesteyAnne Moubray Vestey, 1930-2007 was the daughter of General Sir G Scooner and Lady Angela. She married Edmund Vestey in 1960 and became Joint Master of the Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge and Thurlow and Thurlow in 1996 until her death. Thurlow Hunt Edmund Hoyle VesteyEdmund Vestey, 1932-2007, was the Joint Master of Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge and Thurlow and Thurlow from 1966. He succeeded R E Wallace as Chairman of the MFHA between 1992 and 1996. Edmund was the third generation leader of the Vestey family business from 1970-2000. Fernie Hunt J R MillingtonRod Millington who died peacefully after a short illness on January 11th, at the age of seventyseven, was one of the giants of the Fernie Hunt. He was a very popular figure, whose ability to get on with everyone was legendary. He was one of those men, of whom there are few left, a true countryman wh... East Essex Foxhounds John O'Shea, 1943-2008The sudden and untimely death of John O'Shea on the 7th June has left our East Essex Country in shock, particulariy as it has followed so soon after his retirement on lst May 2008. John completed 34 seasons of distinguished service as both Huntsman and Kennel Huntsman for the East Essex Foxhounds. D... North Kilkenny Foxhounds Jack MurphyAn Appreciation One of my greatest pleasures in life was knowing Jack Murphy and I will always cherish his memory. He loved his family and he was a very hard-working successful farmer. He was very active in the local community and was a lifetime committee member of the local Co-op Creamery. He had a... |
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