A Hunt was due to have its first outing of the season today.

The Quorn, which rides on land stretching from Ashby to Melton, was to meet at 11am at the stables in Gaddesby Lane, Kirby Bellars.

This evening there will be an "opening meet" cocktail party for members at Saxelbye Park, near Melton.

The Quorn Hunt, founded in 1696, attracts between 150 and 200 followers at its meets.