16th October 2015

The last 6 weeks and even the weeks before that have seen all of us out day and night thwarting the badger cull. To say we are knackered is an understatement! Many 3C sabs were out every day and night for the entire period and were sett-checking every single day during the weeks leading up to the cull.

Thanks to all who donated and helped us in other ways by giving us food, lifts and worked alongside us in the field. Thanks to the Hunt Saboteurs Association for their financial contribution to our fuel fund, to those who ran the camp, to those who just mucked in either in the zone or from home.

The local hunts have not been neglected entirely. Lots of sabs and patrollers on the ground at all hours have led to many sightings and sabs have been mobilised to various meets. On Monday the Ledbury met within the zone at Pauntley Court and were found drawing Chinn’s asparagus fields near Red Marley. You may remember that the Chinns are signed up for the cull and supply M and S with asparagus. Alas no photos of hounds peeing on it. No scent meant that they appeared to be having a blank morning but sabs were on hand to round up some rabbits that had ventured from a nearby garden.

The Ledbury were cub hunting again in the zone today at Forthampton but were only found when they were packing up.

Normal service will resume shortly.