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The CVHSC held their second Burns Supper on Friday 17th January at Barmoor by kind permission of Tim and Rosanna Smalley, the house is an ideal venue for an event of this type and what followed was a very sociable evening enjoyed by all. The Chairman welcomed the company and started proceedings with the Bard’s…

Clay Pigeon Shoot held in May 2019 The CVHSC raised £800 which was split equally between the CVHSA and Macmillan Cancer Support. Stephen Crees from the College Valley (centre) organised the the event which both parties supported, obviously myself in picture along with Jane Farr who was representing Macmillan.

The Piano Men   –   Musical Soiree at Pallinsburn House ————————————————————————- A Musical Soiree was held at Pallinsburn House on 14th September, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. George Farr.   This provided jolly entertainment for a packed audience.   The Piano Men – local accomplished musicians, David Wood and Paul McDermott, and…

North Northumberland Hunt Supporters Club held another successful hunter trial at Kimmerston on Sunday, 1st September. The course has been updated – all the jumps given a handsome coat of creoseal and decorated with red and white flags and colour coded numbers.   These looked really smart, and the organisers received many compliments. The scoring was…

This year’s Lowther show took place on a grim and dreary day. Daddy, Mary and I came with low expectations in our wellington boots. As we entered the foxhound car park we met a large Asian man who swiftly let us through and led us into a boggy field with an old couple who were being…

Kimmerston Pick-a-Fence Please find details of this year’s Kimmerston Pick-a-Fence. Kimmerston Pick a Fence Schedule 01.09.19 Rules & Scoring for Pick A Fence 2019    

Clay Pigeon Shoot CVHSC inaugural Clay Pigeon Shoot was held at Goldscleugh at the top of the College Valley at the beginning of May, weather conditions were good and we received over 80 entries for the competition. Steven Crees and his team of helpers had arranged a 40 bird challenge firing 5 pairs of clays…

After 34 illustrious year’s of service under 3 Huntsman, Andrew has decided to retire at the end of this season. We have all benefited from the superb way he has looked after both hounds and horses in Kennels over 3.5 decades and will miss his unrivalled knowledge of the hills, countryside and the people within…

“Today we competed at the Berwickshire cross-country at Duns Castle in a team chase. The team consisted of Alexandra, Mel, Jeremy and Louisa. The ground was very heavy and very snowy but in the end we came 3rd. A very pleasing result due to us never competing as a team together.” Alexandra Carrington Also, Sunday…

On Friday 18th January, the CVHSC held our first Burns Supper at the Smalleys House and thanks go to them for their generosity for hosting this event. With 60 tartan-clad people seated round two massive tables, it made a great venue and the programme was very entertaining with bagpipes, poetry, songs by the piano. The…