Updated at least once a month to keep everyone up to date with activities in the area




Greetings to all of the clubs members,

New season is on the way now and I hope that everyones bird has moulted out nicely. I had a good chat with Jiff at last moths meet and he told me he has already got his bird out and entered.
I Have been in and caught my bird up this week and she is now getting into the atart of her training. I cut too many corners last year and spent a lot of time chasing my bird....back to basics this year!
Cleveland Hawking Club has been off the ground now for a little over 4 years yet when it comes to collecting funds for the club, its painstaking work to say the least! Numbers have been down of late t the club meets, I dont need to remind anyone that the people you hunt with regularly were probbably met as a direct result of the club. Financial support for the clubs advertising has taken a massive dive with a lot of members doing their own thing now. Im still looking for suggestions on improvements to the club or any suggestions on how it can be made better yet ive had little in the way of suggestions

Important stuff
Fresh water should still be available for your bird now that the weather is turning, if the mercury really does start to plummet you should think about removing water after midday and even consider bringing your bird in. Those with non indiginous birds that are not totally cold compatible should take heed here. Harris hawks at hunting weight tethered at ground level are at risk. The males even moreso. Free lofted birds will fare much better. Other things to consider over the winter months are fireworks. I normally bring my bird in on a bow perch and put her in either the garage or the shower cubicle (much to my wifes disapproval) This will reduce the liklihood of your bird becoming dehydrated.

well, thats enough from me, I wish you all a good hunting season. Heres looking forward to seeing more of you over the coming months!




regards
Lee
I'm still after all club members to email their telephone numbers in again to update the list, this way you can all be contacted prior to each months meet. It comes around so fast, I know how easy it is to forget.



Food and drink
Because the club is entirely non profit making ensure you bring a few quid along for snacks.
The Barstaff are obviously happy with our donation to their "tips box" as the quality of the snacks is second to none. Sandwiches, crisps, cheese, sausages, chicken salsa and the likes are always great to enjoy your beer with.

It might be a good idea to bring another guest along (one with a liking for soft drinks who can drive) As we dont want anyones sport impaired by a driving ban.

The website
O.K. its not the best, but then again I've never created one before. Nevertheless the club website is getting between 70 and 100 hits per week.


For the observant ones amongst us, you will have noticed a couple of new pages
ANYONE WISHING TO ADVERTISE GOODS on the club website should get in touch via email.