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Alan Hughes – Kennelman 1987 - 2009
Spooner’s and West Dartmoor Hunt is very sad to lose tremendous hunt stalwart Alan Hughes. Alan has packed his wellies and ridden off on his wobbly bike from kennels for the last time so we all want say a huge thank you to someone who has, in the face of not a few adversities, always been smiley and perky as he cared for the hounds. Alan has been a regular at the kennels doing the grubbiest jobs in the worst weather for the longest time, lured away by the siren call of Cornwall Farmers. For the last 22 years everyone who has ever been near the S&WD kennels and hounds knows what a dedicated kennelman Alan has been. The lad from Widnes came down to Devon, discovered the joy of caring for the noble hound and has put more hours into the care of the S&WD pack over the years than anyone. Thank you, Alan, for your inimitable approach to life, without you many a new huntsman would have been a little lost. The hounds would echo our thanks. All contributors to the ‘Alan Hughes Fund’, to be presented to him at the Puppy Show on 5th July as our way of saying ‘thank you’ to for all the work he has put in over the years, should get in touch with Chairman Helen Silcock 01822 841005
Next Events
Friday 3rd July - Working Party
A working party is needed at the Kennels on Friday 3rd July at 7pm to pitch the marquee, collect the tables etc prior to the Puppy Show. Please let Helen know if you can attend - 01822 841005.
Sunday 5th July – Puppy Show
See the details Hounds and their Walkers under the 'Puppy Show 2009' button.
Monday 13th July – Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held in the Yelverton Memorial Hall at 8pm.
Friday 24th July – Skittles Evening
The Hunt Supporters are holding a skittles evening at the Fox and Hounds, Bridestowe. 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.
Inter-Hunt Competition
Congratulations to Judith Webster, Rachael Ware, Lucy Luscombe and Jenny Radmore on a brilliant performance in the final at the Royal Cornwall Show on Saturday 6th June when they came 4th overall and 1st for Tack and turnout. Well done to Roy Radmore for his expertise as Chef D'equipe.