Supporters of one of the country’s oldest hunts staged a colourful ball at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel at Clayton-le-Moors.
The Holcombe Hunt can trace its roots back to the 11th century and its hounds are thought to be direct descendents of a breed called the Blue Gascoignes, brought across the Channel by the invading Normans. Today, members concentrate on drag hunting and some sparkling social events.
