Large crowds turned out in Pershore for the return of the town’s traditional Boxing Day hunt meet.

The Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt met in the town centre on Boxing Day morning before heading off to trail hunt on private land.

Evesham Journal: Families meet the hounds of the Croome and West Warwickshire HuntFamilies meet the hounds of the Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt (Image: Les Key)

The hunt was forced to meet in private last year because of Covid restrictions, but members were pleased to get back to normal this year.

A large number of people turned out to greet them, with members of the public taking the opportunity to get to know the hounds, horses and riders.

Evesham Journal: Father Christmas gives out gifts at a hunt meet on Christmas EveFather Christmas gives out gifts at a hunt meet on Christmas Eve (Image: Les Key)

The hunt also met on Christmas Eve, with Father Christmas himself making an appearance to give out gifts.