Ecclesfield Beagle Hunt

[tay2198 0]

Over 50 years ago as a young man, I hunted with Ecclesfield Beagle Hunt, and have very many happy memories of days out in the Pennines. I left South Yorkshire around 1969, and have had no real contact with the area since. Does the hunt still exist? If it does, or if not, is there any archive of materials associated with it?

[satan and todd 125]

it used to hunt across from my house on wentworth estate seen them a few times on the land a few years back would like to know myself if they still hunt i aint seen em for years would love to follow them .....

[MAACCY 105]

Google it bud I think there still active

[tay2198 0]

If my memory is correct, the Boxing Day meet was at Wentworth. I certainly remember hunting there, especially in those big fields behind Wentworth church and towards Harley.

[jimbo45 2]

Yes. They are still on the go, with kennels at Wortley

[satan and todd 125]

thanks maaccy i will....yes thats right tay they hunted up past the church and over mr shaws wich is owned by the wentworth and leased to him there seen them knock a few hares up actually coursed one theyd knocked up with my lurchers when i was out and the lads didnt mind one bit they were sound with me asked me to the meets bit i never went as i was barely 16 at time an didnt have transport i thought id of been in for a fooking but it was an accident really wich the master realised asa dogs were off leads ....wishing i could of gone now but if there still operating i intend to go watch them drag hunt it should be fun...........

[tay2198 0]

Many thanks. I have googled and found a contact. The kennels I remember were near to Ecclesfield Church, so clearly they moved.

[satan and todd 125]

send me the contact details through pm please mate many thanks :thumbs:

[jasher 55]

They're the Ecclesfield and holme valley now and meet on what was both sets of country.

Had many a good day with the Ecclesfield.

[satan and todd 125]

jash were do they meet initially pm if you prefer mate thanks

[jasher 55]

jash were do they meet initially pm if you prefer mate thanks

 

As with all hunts it'll depend where the meet is on that day, google them and you'll get a number off Bailey's, they'll be able to tell you where coming meets are.

[The 12...3 1]

Hunted a fair bit with this pack in the last couple of years. A really good pack to go with, lots of characters!!!lol Out of interest Jasher have you been out with them when they've visited the Borders? Never got the chance to follow them up there but its supposed to be a good do.

 

ATB The 12...3

[jasher 55]

Hunted a fair bit with this pack in the last couple of years. A really good pack to go with, lots of characters!!!lol Out of interest Jasher have you been out with them when they've visited the Borders? Never got the chance to follow them up there but its supposed to be a good do.

 

ATB The 12...3

 

Yes I have mate, they usually come up for a couple of days towards the start of the season, couldn't make it this year but it's been a good do when I have been out up here. I always try and get out with them or the Barlow when I get back home visting friends/family.

You're right about them being a good pack they've some great land they hunt that usually provides some good viewing of them working a line. They're a good bunch that make you feel welcome and you're right about lot's of characters...LOL

[tay2198 0]

Jasher, if you are in touch with anyone from the Hunt, I'd appreciate being put in contact with them. I have written to the email address in Baileys, but no resposne yet.

 

In your post you mention them visiting the Borders. I didn't know there were any beagle packs in Scotland.

[J Darcy 5,871]

Beagling's one of the grandest of sports.....