Inter-hunt greyhound racing, Nottingham. The CH will compete with the Quorn, Belvoir, South Notts, Oakley Foot Beagles and Grove & Rufford in the sporting league cup, Nottingham greyhound stadium, Colwick. Gates open at 6.pm; racing 7.15pm – 10.15pm approx. Each hunt will be allocated a trap number; the position the dog in each trap finishes will be awarded points on a league table basis and a chance to go through to the final. Tickets £6 inc admission and racecard. Fast food & a bar are available, or for £22 inc admission, race card and 3 course meal with tea/coffee in the restaurant overlooking the track. Free parking. All Cottesmore entry receipts will be donated to the Cottesmore Hunt. If there is sufficient demand a bus will be booked from Oakham Contact Dot Munton, 9 Oval Close, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8LB Tel. 01780 720512 or 07551202512 or anna.munton@idealshoppingdirect.co.uk. Cheques payable to: Cottesmore Hunt.

Fun ride. Entry form in the Home page Downloads area. More details from Clare Bell 07854 587366

Start of season party lamb spit roast at the Visitor Centre, Loddington from 19.30. Tickets £10. Details from Monica Tebbutt-Wheat 01572 718702

A dedication service for a memorial window in memory of late Dr Vanessa Lloyd-Davies dedicated to “all those who have suffered in the conflict of war” will take place at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Illston on the Hill at 2.30 p.m. with guest speaker Martin Bell. Kindly signify your intention to attend to Elizabeth Lloyd-Davies on lizldehc@aol.com or 0208 293 1920 or 07786 627 468 (no text messages please).

Hunting History evening at Melton Carnegie Museum (Community room): Michael Clayton and Sir William Jaffray (grandson of Otho Paget) will describe the republication (with new photos) of Paget's Memories of the Shires. More details to follow.

Pre Xmas drinks party at Dene Bank Farm, Somerby Road, Owston. Tickets £15. Details from Monica Tebbutt-Wheat 01572 718702

Xmas lunch at Greetham Valley. Tickets adults £27.50 and children £15. Details from Monica Tebbutt-Wheat 01572 718702

Cottesmore point to point, Garthorpe. Entrance will be £10 per head (children free). Forward Parking can be reserved in advance at £10 extra per car – contact the meeting Secretary.