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Welcome to the website of the Connaught Square Squirrel Hunt, the first hunt club founded after the ban and the world’s only urban hunt.

Our 3rd full season begins on Sunday 29 April and will culminate in our celebrated annual Hunt Ball at the Banqueting House, Whitehall.  See our new meet card here and the superb article in the Field, May 2007, edition here.

Remember to save the date of the Ball: Thursday, 18 October.  This year promises to be even better than last!  And, golly, that was good.

Until then, we hope to see you at our meets at the Duke of Kendal, Connaught Street, W2 or at the Countryside Race Day at Newmarket on 27 May, where we are sponsoring the Connaught Square Squirrel Hunt Handicap.

Happy Hunting!

What do we do?
The CSSH drag-hunt squirrels across Hyde Park for the pleasure of the Joint Master’s Jack Russell terrier and the good health of dozens of foot-followers. Family friendly - it’s a proper hunt club, with meets, a pack (1/2 couple) and an annual ball.   More...

Why do we do it?
The Hunting Act 2004 prohibits you from encouraging your dog to chase a squirrel. Yes, even if its only one dog and he’s got no chance of catching it. Absurd, isn’t it?

We thought that people should know that their dog’s squirrel chasing habits were illegal so we set up the hunt to publicise the fact. It’s also very good fun and a great way to meet like-minded people.  More...

When do we do it?
We meet at 4 pm on Sunday afternoons in the Summer for Port or Pimms (depending on the weather) at the Duke of Kendal, Connaught Street, W2. It’s all over by around 6 pm.  More...

How can you support us?
Just turn up to a meet: all very friendly and informal. Let us know if there are a few of you so there’s enough food and drink. Click here for a map.

And you must come to the ball! We thought it would be impossible to improve on our Inaugural Ball at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, but our 2006 ball was even better: the opening event of the autumn Season, we like to think. 

Oh, and please join our mailing list. We won’t bombard you with stuff: just our events and perhaps a few good causes we would like you to support. And, we would never, ever give away your name to anyone.

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