A new DVD featuring a Year in the life of The Duke of Beaufort's Hunt made during the current legislation.This two dvd set runs for 1hr 50 mins in total and shows a comprehensive look at life in and around the Kennels at Badminton. This film has been approved by the Joint Masters and includes a forward by His Grace The Duke of Beaufort, together with a full commentary by Mike Tucker. Plenty of jumping, hounds in full cry, hounds in kennels and in snow, puppies, Hunt Ball, Badminton Horse Trials and many other sections. Available from www.ttlvideos.com 01249 814869 or 07801 946571 Price £25 inc p and p. A donation will be made to the hunt for each dvd sold.

Visit of The South Pembrokeshire Hunt
On Wednesday 10th February we much enjoyed seeing our visitors the South Pembrokeshire Hunt and their hounds. Beautifully hunted by Simon Jones, the hounds performed well in a strange country. More photos of the visit can be seen and purchased on www.ttlvideos.com

Rainbow Charity Meet
On Saturday 30th January the Beaufort Hunt held it`s annual charity meet. Once again due to the generosity of farmers Mr and Mrs Leslie Milsom, Hundred Acre Farm, Sopworth was the venue for this event which over the years has raised many many thousands of pounds for national and local charities. This year the chosen charity was the Rainbow Centre whose work helps children with cerebral palsy, adults with MS, Parkinson`s Disease and people recovering from strokes learn to overcome their motor impairment. The Centre uses a system called Conductive Education which becomes a way of life – it is not a cure, but can greatly improve confidence, independence and quality of life. The system was developed over 50 years ago at the world famous Peto Institute in Hungary. More information can be found on their website www.rainbowcentre.org After less than 30 minutes of bucket rattling the Beaufort Hunt supporters had dug deep and raised a total of £1547 for this wonderful cause.

Boxing Day Collection
The Collection for the Hunt Staff Benefit Society taken at the Worcester Lodge meet amounted to £3212.67. This is an excellent result. Well done and thank you to all who contributed. (There are still some Hunt subscribers who are not members of the HSBS (at £20 per year or £400 for Life Membership). Anyone who is ready to put this right can get the necessary forms from Michael Bromley Gardner - email address mrbg@cotswoldwireless.co.uk .)

Beaufort Hunt Christmas Meet in Chipping Sodbury
Christmas shoppers in Chipping Sodbury took a little time out from the present buying and enjoyed the annual meet of the Beaufort hounds in the centre of the town. Warm hospitality was dispensed from the offices of solicitors Beaufort Montague Harries in the form of sausage rolls, mince pies and a glass of port, much enjoyed by all and of course a chance to take a look at these famous and friendly hounds.

Puppy Show 2009
This year the sun shone and a large crowd from far and wide enjoyed the warmth , a far cry from the wet and chilly conditions the previous year. The puppies were brilliantly shown as ever by Tony Holdsworth and they looked a picture. Judges Martin Scott and Brian Fanshawe deliberated long and hard and the eventual winners were.
Doghounds: -- Doublet -- by Bailey 03 -- out of Dubious 05 -- walked by Mrs Antony Hibbard.
Bitches: -- Dolphin also by Bailey 03 out of Dubious 05 walked by the Pike Family.