Local Groups
Our purpose at AAF is to expose foxhunting for what it is. We do this by talking to people face to face in the street. Putting it simply:
- Two or more AAF volunteers get together, find somewhere public to stand, offer leaflets and start conversations about foxhunting. It can be as complex or as simple as you like. It can be a frequent thing, or an occasional one. You get to choose.
AT AAF, WE ARE ALWAYS POLITE AND WE ALWAYS LISTEN. BUT WE ARE ALSO DETERMINED AND STEELY. THE PUBLIC NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON AND IT’S UP TO US TO TELL THEM. AFTER ALL, THE HUNTERS NEVER WILL.
DON’T WORRY IF YOU THINK YOU DON’T KNOW ENOUGH. WE’LL TEACH YOU.
We also welcome other groups involved with outreach, leafleting and demonstrations against fox hunting. If you run a group and would like us to give you a spot on this page, please contact us.
If you can’t find a group near you, but would like to set one up, please email Pip at info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
GROUPS IN THE SOUTHWEST.
DORSET & SOMERSET
This group is also AAF Headquarters. To contact us, use the contact form on this webpage or email Pip at info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
We have held stalls in Blandford, Shaftesbury, Yeovil, Sherborne, Wells, Glastonbury, Midsomer Norton, Keynsham and Frome. We always welcome newcomers – just contact us and we’ll give you the details.
DEVON
If you live in Devon and are interested in getting involved, please email Lulu at devon@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
WILTSHIRE
AAF Wiltshire holds regular stalls in Salisbury, usually on a Saturday from 11am to 1pm. If you’d like to get involved, please email Pete salisbury@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
As Wiltshire is a large county, we’d like to set up other groups. The current group will give you all the help you need and will support you when you do your first outreach. We’re ready to help you whenever you need it.
Have a look at the Facebook page too –
https://www.facebook.com/AAFHampshireAndWiltshire/
SWINDON AGAINST FOX HUNTING
Swindon Against Foxhunting is a brand new group. This town is surrounded by hunting and SAF wants to make sure that all the locals know exactly what their hunts get up to. Swindon is also home to the National Trust Headquarters – and we do like to keep an eye on them too. If you are interested in helping with some leafleting or outreach, please contact Tilly on swindonagainstfoxhunting@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/512930079408615/
CORNWALL
If you live in Cornwall and are interested in getting involved, please email Deborah at cornwall@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
This group is extremely active.
Have a look at the Facebook page too –
Or – SET UP YOUR OWN GROUP!
GROUPS IN THE MIDLANDS AND THE NORTH
SHROPSHIRE
Deb, the group leader, would love to hear from you.
shropshire@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
ENFORCE THE BAN
Based in Birmingham, this group organises the London marches, and other demonstrations in Dorset. They hold outreach stalls in Birmingham. (email address coming)
If you’re interested please message them through their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Enforce-the-fox-hunting-act-351303925695865/events/?ref=page_internal
GRANTHAM AGAINST BLOOD SPORTS
An experienced and successful group. Chris would love to hear from you if you’d like to help.
NORTH EAST
A relatively new group, looking for more people to help with leafleting and outreach. Contact Nette northeast@ctionagainstfoxhunting.org
DEBRYSHIRE
A new group, looking for more people to help with leafleting and outreach. Contact Sarah info@ctionagainstfoxhunting.org
MANCHESTER
Our newest group is very keen to get up and running. Based in Manchester, the group also extends throughout Lancashire. Please contact Angie for more information.
info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
EASINGWOLD AGAINST FOXHUNTING
EASINGWOLD AGAINST FOXHUNTING is a local group in North Yorkshire. If you are nearby, please email Paul on
easingwoldagainstfoxhunting@gmail.com
and check out their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/easingwoldAF/
GROUPS IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES
GROUPS IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES
SURREY
We love to leaflet in Surrey!
If you live in Surrey and are interested in getting involved, please email Cat at surrey@ctionagainstfoxhunting.org
SUSSEX
Targeting Lewes, where the hunt like to think they are dominant, AAF Sussex is giving a voice to locals who object. Please contact Bev.
HAMPSHIRE
This group is highlighting how our wild animals in the New Forest are being treated as disposable playthings. Victoria, the group leader, would like to hear from you. AAF Hampshire is campaigning agains the Forestry Commission for allowing the New Forest Hounds to hunt in the New Forest.
hampshire@ctionagainstfoxhunting.org
Have a look at the Facebook page too –
BEDSBUCKSHERTS
This group is an outreach and leafleting group. Situated near the infamous Kimblewick, wildlife in this area needs all the help it can get. Contact Kay
info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
LONDON
This is a key group in the capital. This one is mainly about demonstrations and protests.
Contact Cat surrey@ctionagainstfoxhunting.org
KENT
Run by the energetic Geoff, this group (based in Gillingham) is building up nicely. Contact Geoff if you’d like to know more. info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
Setting up your own group and how to do it
Email Pip info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org
Or message us through our Facebook page. We can answer all your questions and we will give you all the support you need. If there is another group nearby, we can support you for the first few stalls, while you gain confidence.
More details about equipment etc can be found here:
More sources of information
Take a look at the resources on this site, particularly look at the Educational Resources.
Read the blogs; you’ll find out what happened on some of the stalls we have run so far.
Check out what League Against Cruel Sports have to say about foxhunting: https://www.league.org.uk/foxes
Have a look at Hounds Off too. Not a lot they don’t know about fox hunting: http://www.houndsoff.co.uk/hunting-faqs/