The Opening Meet of the North Staffordshire Hunt was held at Brand Hall, Norton in Hales, on Saturday 3 November at 11am (by kind permission of Mr Michael & Mrs Elizabeth Taylor). There was a good field of riders, supporters and followers on a mild morning and before they moved away to follow previously laid scents the Joint Master of Foxhounds Mr Jonathon Jarrett welcomed everyone and thanked the hosts for their kind hospitality. The Brand Hall Estate is one of the most beautiful in the County of Shropshire and this Meet is a wonderful beginning to the 2018-19 Hunting Season.