| Masters |
Mr. John Smith MFH
1, Back drive
Skewen
Neath
SA10 6SB |
| |
Mr. L. De Smet, DVM, MRCVS, MFH
Waun Hir Farm
Betws
Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 2PW
waunhir at btinternet.com |
| Professional huntsman |
Mr L Howells |
| Previous master |
Mr W.J.C. Hancock |
|
Previous huntsman |
Mr M. McManus |
|
Country |
Combination of hill country, forestry and farmland from the Black
Mountains to Neath valleys, Swansea valley and the spectacular Gower
peninsula. Hilly and wide open heather land. |
|
History |
Founded in 1962, registered in 1963. The first home of the hunt was
in a small mining village in Banwen, at the top of the Neath Valley.
The first kennels were located in a disused lamproom of the village
pit, kindly loaned to the hunt by the late Sir David Evans-Bevan.
Founded as a true "working man's pack", the Banwen has been at the
forefront of the hunting debate since its inception. |
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information submitted by Lode de Smet, 24/9/06 |
