To all Masters, Subscribers, Supporters and Staff.
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
Charlie Warde-Aldam
(Chairman Badsworth & Bramham Moor)
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RECENT EVENTS
A busy few weeks –
Newcomers’ Day at Frickley - 122 riders joined the Field for the Newcomers’ Day at Frickley. Thanks go the Field Master for the day - Charlie Warde-Aldam who led the large Field with many very excited Newcomers around Frickley – not a job for the feint hearted! The good news is that we now new Members and regular Visitors as a direct result of
the 2008 ‘Modern Hunting & Courtesy’ initiative culminating in the Newcomers’ Day.
The Badsworth & Bramham Moor intends to continue to encourage (and expect) good Field manners and that hunting traditions will be respected.
Autumn Hunting – It’s important to remember that all is not ‘gloom and doom’. There is the occasional good
news such as the start of Autumn Hunting! There were good Field numbers, new Members and Visitors
learning about what is involved when ‘going hunting’ and some excellent days. Thank you to all who
hosted Meets and to the Masters for the early mornings. One particular morning at Paradise was
beautiful – mist at sunrise – a perfect Autumn morning of ‘mist and mellow fruitfulness’.
Opening Meet – A good turnout to start the Season, at Bilborough.
Hunt Breakfast – A ‘Full Monty’ sit down Breakfast (including whisky porridge) in Bryn’s barn to be followed by a day around Weeton – the sun even shone! The prospect of breakfast and ‘the hedges’ brought together a good Field including several Visitors (which include the ‘Pendle Gang’ and visitors from the Middleton). Liz is still saying – ‘Wow! I did it! Thanks to Bryn for the barn, the Hunt Ladies and Gentlemen for the breakfast and Chris Bellerby.
The Masters’ Ball – The 2008 Masters’ Ball was held at the Bramham Suite at Wetherby Race Course.
This was the first time at this new venue and, thanks to Jane Burnell, following the meal we danced
the night away to the live band and disco.
Cocktail Party – Thank you to Mr & Mrs Caddick for opening their home to host the Cocktail Party. A
busy, well-attended, enjoyable afternoon. As well as the opportunity to meet friends and relax, there
was also the possibility for guests to do their Christmas shopping early looking for unusual gifts and clothing in the ‘Bazaar’. Thanks go to Mrs Ann Lodge, Nikki Bailey, Liz Barnes, Scribble House, Regent & Orient, Good Going, The Royal Hotel, Iron Horse, The Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, The Wentbridge Hotel, Oophs –a –Daisy, and everyone involved for your support (the canapés and raspberry vodka deserve a special mention – you all know who you are!!)
Following a very wet, but very enjoyable
day hunting at Frickley it was time to party -
The Christmas Party at Wink Lodge –
The Rumpus Room was full and friendly – a
lovely, traditional start to Christmas – with
all the trimmings. We sang carols and
karaoke, played games and had an excellent
supper – then we were ready for Christmas!
Thanks go to Alan Evans, Jenny Bennett,
Annie Westwood, Wendy, Jackie Buckley
and Rosemary Carter for their time, energy
and generosity.
MEMBERS’ NEWS
Changes in Committee
This year, as it is the end of a three-year period, it was ‘All change’ at the AGM, for the
Committee of the Badsworth & Bramham Moor. Thanks were given to the retiring Committee
Members – Mr David Carr, Dr Jennifer Robson, Ms Tina Metcalfe, Mrs Claire Needham and
Ms Wendy Mulligan for their time and work on behalf of the Hunt.
A welcome was extended to the newly elected Committee Members: Mrs Nicky Myers (Countryside Alliance Rep)
Ms Kathy Hughes, Mrs Rachel Weatherhead, Mr Peter Rigal and Mr Ian Westwood.
Your elected Committee now comprises the above new Members, plus the Masters (Mr Guy Poskitt, Mr Wayne Burnell,
Mr Nigel Dickson, Miss Vanessa Fleming, Mr Mike Thompson, Mr Peter Turland) and the existing Members who were
re-elected: Mr William Buck Mrs Justina Burkinshaw Mrs Alex Caddick Mr Ian Farrar Mr Simon Mackaness
Mr Simon Poskitt Mrs Jenny Tomlinson Walsh (Secretary) Mr Charlie Warde-Aldam (Chairman)
Congratulations are due to Kennel Huntsman, Mark Melladay and Countryman, Peter Coleman. Both have
successfully completed the NPTC CS30.1 & 30.2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Operation Training Course – Well done!
Open Letter to The Master, All Hunt Staff & Jenny T.W.
I have sent a cheque to Jenny T.W. in memory of my late Father, Bryan Taylor, who died on the 29th November 2008.Gordon Harding told me you had very kindly held a minute’s silence at the Walton Meet. This was a wonderful send-off. Thank you.
Father was 91 and for many years had ridden with BMH together with his mother the late Mrs Buckley-Taylor in the days of George Gulliver, Tom Paisley, Tom Cody et al. In recent times and before failing health, Father followed on foot and I drove him when the Meet was nearby at Weeton, Stockeld Park etc. We did not get to the Badsworth Country, as I am not familiar with the roads. I Thank you all for some wonderful memories Pat Perry (Daughter to Byran Taylor)
Hunt Country
Members and Subscribers will have noticed the excellent work going on throughout the Badsworth & Bramham Moor Country – big log piles and a new stone wall at Stapleton: new fence jumps at Towton which mean that there’s now no need to queue for the hunt gates: 16 new jumps were completed in time for the Christmas Eve Meet at Bramham Park.
The improvements have been noticed and are greatly appreciated by Subscribers and Visitors. It is the intention of the Mastership to continue to improve and develop the Hunt Country, wherever possible, to provide the Field with excellent days out. If any Farmers / Landowners can assist and have areas suitable for the installation of hunt jumps please contact the Master with responsibility for your area of Country. Likewise, if Subscribers have suggestions of where a jump would be an advantage to the day’s sport, please mention this to a Master.
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Dates for your Diary –
• Committee Meeting 8.00pm Wednesday 15th April 2009 @ The Chequers Inn, Ledsham
• A.G.M 8.00pm Wednesday 11th November 2009 @ The Chequers Inn, Ledsham
• The Deadline for inclusions in the ‘Forward’ May 2009 edition has to be 20th April 2009.
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Mrs Diana Nicholson
In late November, the sad news of the death of Mrs Diana Nicholson was received with shock by all who knew her. A silence was held at the Meet at Bramham and farewells were said at Whixley Church on the 11th December. A well-loved and popular Member of the Badsworth & Bramham, Di will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
One of the messages of sympathy received perfectly expressed how many people will remember Diana –
‘Di was a full and friendly person who was very highly regarded by all who knew her’
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Bryan Taylor
Mr Bryan Taylor died on the 29th November and the funeral was held in early December. Bryan Taylor, was for many of his 91 years
good friend and Supporter of the Badsworth & Bramham Moor. A silence was held at the Meet at Walton in remembrance. ‘One of life’s gentlemen’
Modern Hunting & Courtesy
The intention on this ongoing initiative is to help Members, Visitors and Newcomers understand more about hunting,
the importance of Field manners and the need for correct turnout when hunting with the Badsworth & Bramham Moor.
The initiative will continue, with interesting ‘snippets’ in the Forward to ensure traditional behaviour and manners
are carried forward into the next generation to follow hounds with the Badsworth & Bramham Moor.
Please be prepared to follow any requests and instructions from the Masters.
They are responsible for conducting the day’s activities. When riding to hounds, their authority
is absolute and their instructions should be cheerfully obeyed.
The reason behind this request is simple. The Masters have spent, in many cases, years, working closely with the farmers
and landowners: getting to know where (or not) the Field can have access. They know the details of every part of the Hunt
Country. This Knowledge is especially important if a farmer/ landowner has a specific request for the Field not to go on part
of his land (crops, young stock, sheep, work in progress etc). If the wishes of the landowner are ignored then future access to
areas of the Country may be seriously jeopardised. We should always remember that we hunt by the invitation and permission
of the farmer/landowner – this is a privilege not a right and, as we are guests, we should behave as guests.
Siegfried Sassoon (the famous First World War poet and author) described the reasons for following instructions in his book ‘Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man’. During a conversation with a Huntsman: the Huntsman said ‘many letters were
complaints from small farmers whose seed or sown ground had been ridden over when the land
was wet. I asked what he did with these, and he replied that he ‘sent them to the Hunt Secretary
and then goes over to talk to them’.
Sassoon continued - ‘Watching him open those letters was an important step in my sporting education.
Until then I had not begun to realise how much there was to be done apart from the days hunting. Thenceforward I became increasingly aware that a successful day’s hunting was the result of elaborate and tactful preparations.’
There is, however, the occasional amusing result in following instructions - An incident some years ago illustrates how
the Masters requests and instructions should be carried out – 2 hunt ladies were asked to go on point on the far side
of woodland – they did this happily, quite pleased to have been asked to help. However, two hours later they were
having a conversation which went ‘I’m sure he’s forgotten about us’. He had!! They only realised this when one of
them was brave enough to leave point and peep around the corner to see an empty field with not a rider in sight.
Were the ladies resentful – not at all!!!!!! (well, really not too much – remember the request ‘cheerfully obeyed’)
So, members of the Field, please be prepared to help the Masters by following instructions and requests: they are working hard to give you the best of days and you won’t often be left at the far side of the wood!!
Members please help the Masters and play your part by talking to new Subscribers and visitors: explaining what is going on and why.
The Huntsman and Whipper-ins are also working hard to give you the best possible day – please do not obstruct them in their duties, move aside quickly to let them pass with your horse facing towards Hounds – to prevent Hounds being injured by a horse kicking. If asked to help e.g. by holding a horse if the Huntsman needs to go to hounds on foot, please do so – it’s all part of hunting!
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Countryside Alliance
Following the Committee Election the Badsworth & Bramham Moor has a new Countryside Alliance Liaison Representative. If anyone needs any information about the C.A., or wishes to become a Member, please contact Nicky Myers 0113 2716378
The recent message from the Countryside Alliance to all hunt supporters will bear repeating -
There is an important message from the Countryside Alliance for all Hunt Supporters -
‘After much lobbying from the Countryside Alliance the Conservative Party has agreed to a free vote in Government time, in their first Parliament, to repeal the Hunting Act. It is imperative that we keep our side of the bargain and unite as a community to support this repeal movement. To safeguard the future of hunting, support through membership of the Countryside Alliance is vital. ’Size matters’ and through growing in size and through continued lobbying, manifestos will continue to be influenced.’
Every Hunt Supporter should be a Member of the Countryside Alliance. If you hunt and you are not a Member of the Countryside Alliance, now is the time for you to act and join – the benefits for the Countryside Alliance will be increased numbers and strength. The benefits for you will be one of the best, if not the best, insurance package available at the best price, for riders who hunt, plus other benefits. It is a long standing requirement that to ride with the Badsworth & Bramham Moor all riders must have adequate personal and third Party insurance – the Countryside Alliance package provides the perfect insurance solution to enable you to fulfil this requirement.
To quote the Chairman on this subject-
‘IF YOU ENJOY YOUR HUNTING - STAND UP AND BE COUNTED.’
COMMITTEES – To make it easy to offer essential help or find out about the events, the contact details are:
Please - Lend a Hand – Volunteers are always needed and very welcome to all Committees, but at the moment, volunteers are especially, and urgently needed for the Supporters’ Committee! We have two ways to finance the Hunt – we can have enormous Subscriptions that no one can, or wants to afford; or we can give a little time and effort to help the Supporters’ Committee arrange entertaining functions and events to raise the essential funds – Which option sounds to be more fun? If you enjoy your hunting, your support is requested - come along & make a difference! Contact Supporters’ Secretary Annie Westwood 07809 641522 or Jenny T.W. 07977 627128
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*See the Forward front page for this issue – Badsworth & Bramham Moor young riders in action at West Haddlesey!
BADSWORTH HUNT PONY CLUB
A fantastic summer was had by all, with regular rallies and training in different disciplines throughout the past twelve
months, with a successful camp, success with the Pp mounted games Horse Trials, Show Jumping and Dressage at area
competitions. Climaxing with the PPC Games Team qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show and a number of individuals
and a team for the Pony Club Championships.
4 ladies successfully attained their B Test, congratulations and very well done to Abigail Johnson, Alisha Cowburn, Amy Grantham and Stephanie Dowle. Also 10 ladies were successful in attaining the C+ Test again, a very well done and congratulations to Kate Harrison, Emma Grantham, Victoria Whitley, Jessica Mackintosh and Katie Johnson.
Fabulous success by the mounted games team at the Area Finals, winning and qualifying for the Zone Finals where the team had the day of their lives and ended up in equal first place with Sir Watkin Williams Wynn this meant they had a run off race against their team, which the Badsworth Hunt Team won and qualified for Horse of the Year Show. A fantastic achievement!
The HOYS Team consisted of Emma Holgate (14), FAYE Holgate (13), Beth Clayton (13), Charlie Thornton (11), Jake Raistrick (11) and non-riding member Elizabeth Dennis. The team won the tack and turn out and finished 5th overall. A very well done to the team!
Three teams and four individuals were entered in the Area Horse Trials, one novice team consisting of; Megan Stevens, Ellie Tomlinson, Patrick McCloy and Jessica Robinson who all put up sterling performances although unplaced. The individuals were Katie Wright, Patrick McCloy and Jessica Robinson. Two intermediate teams consisting of: the Blue Team – Kate Harrison, Sophie Platt, Abi Johnson and Alice Walker and the Red Team – Amy Grantham, Katie Mallinson, Victoria Whitely and Alice Keighley. Kate Harrison came 3rd in her section, Victoria Whitley came 4th in her section, Alice Walker came 6th in her section and Sophie Platt came 7th in where Megan Stevens successfully gained 6th place. Three teams were in the Intermediate Competition, where Victoria Whiteley gained 6th place, Abi Johnson gained 4th place and Sophie Platt gained 6th place. One of our teams was placed 6th overall. One team was entered in the Novice Competition where Katie Johnson came 3rd in her arena and Megan Stevens who won her arena and qualified for the Novice Championships in Cheshire where she came 6th! A very well done! The Novice Team was placed 3rd overall! Well done to all who rode at the Area Dressage for our Pony Club!
Megan got 6th at the novice Championships again a very well done.
The Show Jumping took place at Port Royal in early August, where 2 intermediate Teams and 1 Junior Team represented our branch. Also as individuals, Katie Wright and Catherine McCloy.
The Junior Team: Megan Stevens, Shannon Crowther, Ellie Tomlinson and Faye Holgate had an enjoyable her section. The Blue Team finished 2nd and the Red Team finished 8th. Kate, Victoria and Alice Walker further represented the Pony Club at the National Championships held a Draycott House. Stephanie Dowle rode as an individual in the Open Area Competition gaining a double clear and finishing 6th in her section. A very well done to all who represented the Badsworth Hunt Pony Club, at area! A special well done to those who reached the Championships.
The Bramham Pony Club very kindly hosted the Area Dressage in front of the magnificent Bramham house at which we had twenty-one members representing the Badsworth Hunt branch. Two teams were entered in the Junior Competition, competition, although sadly finished just outside the rosettes.
In the intermediate, the Green Team of Victoria Whiteley, Kate Harrison, Alice Keighley and Kate Mallinson, although not successful in the Show Jumping competition took the 4th place in the tack and turnout, well done.
The Red Team: Sophie Platt, Chantelle Duggan, Jessica Mackintosh and Amanda Soar had a fabulous day, finishing 2nd overall and qualifying for the Championship at Draycott. Chantelle also finished 2nd in the Individual Competition qualifying for the Individual Championship at Draycott. A very well done to all.
At the Championships, the Red Team finished in 11th place just outside the rosettes and Chantelle finished in 6th place in the Individual Competition. Well done!!
Report prepared by Margaret Duggan
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COMMENT CORNER
‘Hello’ to everyone from Colin
I’m a New Girl
A message to all who have sent ‘Get Well Wishes’ I just wanted to say that I enjoyed my first
Thank you all and Happy Christmas I hope to be ever hunt with the Badsworth & Bramham
Cheering you off at the Boxing Day Meet. and I was made to feel very welcome –
Colin
Thank you and kind Regards Cathy
Byram Park
We had a fantastic time at Byram, the horses were brilliant.
Thanks to everyone for a great day Claire & Kirsty
Newcomers’ Day
Once again my daughters enjoyed the hunting on Saturday.
Let’s Talk Hunting
Please would you add my e-mail to the list so we can come again
Just a note to thank you all for a lovely evening at the Thank you Elizabeth
Newcomers’ night at the Rogerthorpe, we thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves and it was much appreciated. Janet, Fiona & Louise
Agreement with Chairman’s Message
I don’t often feel the need to make comment in public – but Mr Warde-Aldam’s comments in the last newsletter have made me think. Mr Warde-Aldam spoke about increased costs and expected people to ask themselves the question ‘What am I getting
for my money?’ Speaking personally, for my money I’ve had a lifetime’s enjoyment going hunting. I think that If everyone who enjoys their hunting, like I do, showed their support by sending a fiver this Christmas, that would be a real show of support, not just words – mine’s on it’s way, by way of a ‘Thank you’ for a lifetime of happy memories. Name supplied
Received and very much appreciated
Thank you!
A Request for information about The Fox & Hounds Pub at Thorpe Audlin
Does anyone have a photograph of the old and original Fox & Hounds Pub? The ex-Landlord who
used to host Meets for the Badsworth would like to find a copy. Please contact Jenny T.W if you can help
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The ‘SOCIAL SCENE
JANUARY 2009
• Saturday 10th January 2009
NEW YEAR PARTY It’s Party Time @The Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, Thorpe Audlin.
Bucks Fizz reception, dinner, then dance the night away! Tickets £45 each Contact Nikki Bailey for details &
Tickets 07917 225870 / 01302 700838 or n.bailey85@yahoo.co.uk
Instructions & cheques made out to B&BMH Ltd to Nikki Bailey, 8 Prospect Street, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9DR
FEBRUARY 2009
• Sunday 22nd February
LUNCH at RUDDING PARK Speaker Mr Andrew Osborne, Master of the Bedale.
Contact Marjorie Periam 01943 466654 periamsinotley@talktalk.net for details & tickets
MARCH 2009
• Sunday 1st March
TEAM CHASE @ FRICKLEY Contact Charlie Warde-Aldam for information (07836 544335)
• Saturday 28th March
POINT-to-POINT @ Morden, Near Sedgefield. Contact Jane Burnell 01904 738139
APRIL 2009
• GRAND NATIONAL RACE NIGHT. Details TBC
MAY 2009
• Sunday 10th May
SPONSORED RIDE 10 miles (mostly off road) followed by tea @ Towton. Cost £10 per rider (or equivalent sponsorship) Contact Rosemary Carter for details and entries 01977 682353 dcgrahamsherburn@btinternet.com
The Badsworth & Bramham Moor Shop
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
• Fleeces
‘Fruit of the Loom’ Fleeces Dark blue, green, brown – B&BMH logo
(small / medium / large) Children’s sizes available - prices on request £25.00
• NEW! Dark Blue Weatherproof Jackets
Weatherproof, quilted linings, hood & B&BMH logo Men’s, Ladies & children’s sizes £40.00
• B&BMH Caps
Adjustable size – dark blue with white B&BMH logo £8.50
• Sweatshirts
Dark Blue – white B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £19.00
• Rugby Shirts
Dark Blue – with B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £28.00
• Polo Shirts
Dark Blue – white B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £15.00
• Hooded Sweatshirts
Dark blue – with B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £23.00
• T Shirts
B&BMH T- shirts – a selection of colours and sizes £12.00
Deliveries 2-3 weeks. Payment required with order. Please be aware that the prices do not include P&P
Contact Linda Seels 01977 642768 for advice and help with the Clothing Department.
GIFT DEPARTMENT
• Badsworth & Bramham Moor lapel badges – dark blue £5.00
See also, the Website www.badsworthandbramhammoor.com for hunting gifts and memorabilia
NEW 2 YOU
1) Gents Black Hunt coat, good condition chest 42” – 44” For New 2 You items
2) Gents Black Hunt coat, good condition chest 44” Please contact Secretary 07977 627128
3) Ladies Hacking jacket, good condition size 12 –14
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Point-to-Point Jane Burnell ( 01904 738139)
Terrier Show Mick & Paula Carling ( 01937 557168)
Supporters’ Committee (07977 627128)
Please - Lend a Hand – Volunteers are always needed and very welcome to all Committees, but at the moment, volunteers are especially, and urgently needed for the Supporters’ Committee! We have two ways to finance the Hunt – we can have enormous Subscriptions that no one can, or wants to afford; or we can give a little time and effort to help the Supporters’ Committee arrange entertaining functions and events to raise the essential funds – Which option sounds to be more fun? If you enjoy your hunting, your support is requested - come along & make a difference! Contact Supporters’ Secretary Annie Westwood 07809 641522 or Jenny T.W. 07977 627128
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*See the Forward front page for this issue – Badsworth & Bramham Moor young riders in action at West Haddlesey!
BADSWORTH HUNT PONY CLUB
A fantastic summer was had by all, with regular rallies and training in different disciplines throughout the past twelve
months, with a successful camp, success with the Pp mounted games Horse Trials, Show Jumping and Dressage at area
competitions. Climaxing with the PPC Games Team qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show and a number of individuals
and a team for the Pony Club Championships.
4 ladies successfully attained their B Test, congratulations and very well done to Abigail Johnson, Alisha Cowburn, Amy Grantham and Stephanie Dowle. Also 10 ladies were successful in attaining the C+ Test again, a very well done and congratulations to Kate Harrison, Emma Grantham, Victoria Whitley, Jessica Mackintosh and Katie Johnson.
Fabulous success by the mounted games team at the Area Finals, winning and qualifying for the Zone Finals where the team had the day of their lives and ended up in equal first place with Sir Watkin Williams Wynn this meant they had a run off race against their team, which the Badsworth Hunt Team won and qualified for Horse of the Year Show. A fantastic achievement!
The HOYS Team consisted of Emma Holgate (14), FAYE Holgate (13), Beth Clayton (13), Charlie Thornton (11), Jake Raistrick (11) and non-riding member Elizabeth Dennis. The team won the tack and turn out and finished 5th overall. A very well done to the team!
Three teams and four individuals were entered in the Area Horse Trials, one novice team consisting of; Megan Stevens, Ellie Tomlinson, Patrick McCloy and Jessica Robinson who all put up sterling performances although unplaced. The individuals were Katie Wright, Patrick McCloy and Jessica Robinson. Two intermediate teams consisting of: the Blue Team – Kate Harrison, Sophie Platt, Abi Johnson and Alice Walker and the Red Team – Amy Grantham, Katie Mallinson, Victoria Whitely and Alice Keighley. Kate Harrison came 3rd in her section, Victoria Whitley came 4th in her section, Alice Walker came 6th in her section and Sophie Platt came 7th in where Megan Stevens successfully gained 6th place. Three teams were in the Intermediate Competition, where Victoria Whiteley gained 6th place, Abi Johnson gained 4th place and Sophie Platt gained 6th place. One of our teams was placed 6th overall. One team was entered in the Novice Competition where Katie Johnson came 3rd in her arena and Megan Stevens who won her arena and qualified for the Novice Championships in Cheshire where she came 6th! A very well done! The Novice Team was placed 3rd overall! Well done to all who rode at the Area Dressage for our Pony Club!
Megan got 6th at the novice Championships again a very well done.
The Show Jumping took place at Port Royal in early August, where 2 intermediate Teams and 1 Junior Team represented our branch. Also as individuals, Katie Wright and Catherine McCloy.
The Junior Team: Megan Stevens, Shannon Crowther, Ellie Tomlinson and Faye Holgate had an enjoyable her section. The Blue Team finished 2nd and the Red Team finished 8th. Kate, Victoria and Alice Walker further represented the Pony Club at the National Championships held a Draycott House. Stephanie Dowle rode as an individual in the Open Area Competition gaining a double clear and finishing 6th in her section. A very well done to all who represented the Badsworth Hunt Pony Club, at area! A special well done to those who reached the Championships.
The Bramham Pony Club very kindly hosted the Area Dressage in front of the magnificent Bramham house at which we had twenty-one members representing the Badsworth Hunt branch. Two teams were entered in the Junior Competition, competition, although sadly finished just outside the rosettes.
In the intermediate, the Green Team of Victoria Whiteley, Kate Harrison, Alice Keighley and Kate Mallinson, although not successful in the Show Jumping competition took the 4th place in the tack and turnout, well done.
The Red Team: Sophie Platt, Chantelle Duggan, Jessica Mackintosh and Amanda Soar had a fabulous day, finishing 2nd overall and qualifying for the Championship at Draycott. Chantelle also finished 2nd in the Individual Competition qualifying for the Individual Championship at Draycott. A very well done to all.
At the Championships, the Red Team finished in 11th place just outside the rosettes and Chantelle finished in 6th place in the Individual Competition. Well done!!
Report prepared by Margaret Duggan
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COMMENT CORNER
‘Hello’ to everyone from Colin
I’m a New Girl
A message to all who have sent ‘Get Well Wishes’ I just wanted to say that I enjoyed my first
Thank you all and Happy Christmas I hope to be ever hunt with the Badsworth & Bramham
Cheering you off at the Boxing Day Meet. and I was made to feel very welcome –
Colin
Thank you and kind Regards Cathy
Byram Park
We had a fantastic time at Byram, the horses were brilliant.
Thanks to everyone for a great day Claire & Kirsty
Newcomers’ Day
Once again my daughters enjoyed the hunting on Saturday.
Let’s Talk Hunting
Please would you add my e-mail to the list so we can come again
Just a note to thank you all for a lovely evening at the Thank you Elizabeth
Newcomers’ night at the Rogerthorpe, we thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves and it was much appreciated. Janet, Fiona & Louise
Agreement with Chairman’s Message
I don’t often feel the need to make comment in public – but Mr Warde-Aldam’s comments in the last newsletter have made me think. Mr Warde-Aldam spoke about increased costs and expected people to ask themselves the question ‘What am I getting
for my money?’ Speaking personally, for my money I’ve had a lifetime’s enjoyment going hunting. I think that If everyone who enjoys their hunting, like I do, showed their support by sending a fiver this Christmas, that would be a real show of support, not just words – mine’s on it’s way, by way of a ‘Thank you’ for a lifetime of happy memories. Name supplied
Received and very much appreciated
Thank you!
A Request for information about The Fox & Hounds Pub at Thorpe Audlin
Does anyone have a photograph of the old and original Fox & Hounds Pub? The ex-Landlord who
used to host Meets for the Badsworth would like to find a copy. Please contact Jenny T.W if you can help
……………………………………………………………………..
The ‘SOCIAL SCENE
JANUARY 2009
• Saturday 10th January 2009
NEW YEAR PARTY It’s Party Time @The Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, Thorpe Audlin.
Bucks Fizz reception, dinner, then dance the night away! Tickets £45 each Contact Nikki Bailey for details &
Tickets 07917 225870 / 01302 700838 or n.bailey85@yahoo.co.uk
Instructions & cheques made out to B&BMH Ltd to Nikki Bailey, 8 Prospect Street, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9DR
FEBRUARY 2009
• Sunday 22nd February
LUNCH at RUDDING PARK Speaker Mr Andrew Osborne, Master of the Bedale.
Contact Marjorie Periam 01943 466654 periamsinotley@talktalk.net for details & tickets
MARCH 2009
• Sunday 1st March
TEAM CHASE @ FRICKLEY Contact Charlie Warde-Aldam for information (07836 544335)
• Saturday 28th March
POINT-to-POINT @ Morden, Near Sedgefield. Contact Jane Burnell 01904 738139
APRIL 2009
• GRAND NATIONAL RACE NIGHT. Details TBC
MAY 2009
• Sunday 10th May
SPONSORED RIDE 10 miles (mostly off road) followed by tea @ Towton. Cost £10 per rider (or equivalent sponsorship) Contact Rosemary Carter for details and entries 01977 682353 dcgrahamsherburn@btinternet.com
The Badsworth & Bramham Moor Shop
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT
• Fleeces
‘Fruit of the Loom’ Fleeces Dark blue, green, brown – B&BMH logo
(small / medium / large) Children’s sizes available - prices on request £25.00
• NEW! Dark Blue Weatherproof Jackets
Weatherproof, quilted linings, hood & B&BMH logo Men’s, Ladies & children’s sizes £40.00
• B&BMH Caps
Adjustable size – dark blue with white B&BMH logo £8.50
• Sweatshirts
Dark Blue – white B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £19.00
• Rugby Shirts
Dark Blue – with B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £28.00
• Polo Shirts
Dark Blue – white B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £15.00
• Hooded Sweatshirts
Dark blue – with B&BMH logo (small / medium / large) £23.00
• T Shirts
B&BMH T- shirts – a selection of colours and sizes £12.00
Deliveries 2-3 weeks. Payment required with order. Please be aware that the prices do not include P&P
Contact Linda Seels 01977 642768 for advice and help with the Clothing Department.
GIFT DEPARTMENT
• Badsworth & Bramham Moor lapel badges – dark blue £5.00
See also, the Website www.badsworthandbramhammoor.com for hunting gifts and memorabilia
NEW 2 YOU
1) Gents Black Hunt coat, good condition chest 42” – 44” For New 2 You items
2) Gents Black Hunt coat, good condition chest 44” Please contact Secretary 07977 627128
3) Ladies Hacking jacket, good condition size 12 –14
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B&BMH
Boxing Day 2008
Tack Again | Hillam Feeds, Border Farm, Hillam Lane, Hillam, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, LS23 5HW
