Action Against Foxhunting Podcasts – Details, episodes & analysis

Councillor Chris Berry of Local Independents for Tiverton joins Pip to talk about the Town Council’s landmark decision to tell the hunt they are not welcome in Tiverton — on Boxing Day or any other day. They also dive into “salmonella-gate” and the hunt’s bizarre attempt to sue Berry for collecting a sample of their salmonella-ridden hound poo at last year's Boxing Day Meet.

Excitingly, Chris Packham provided a statement to back up the motion:

"Do you want the disgraceful spectacle of ethically and morally bankrupt sociopathic savages from a bygone age besmirching the reputation of your town at a time when we are all trying to celebrate life? Fox hunting is a redundant, illegal and vile anathema which has no place in a world in the grip of the catastrophic loss of wildlife. Please put an end to this horrific spectacle, which seeks to normalise and legitimise cruelty and suffering. And if it does go ahead, please do let me know when you next organise a witch burning in the town square."

Mr Packham sounds angry in his statement - and we all are angry. Why is this still happening in 2025? Want to kick out a hunt from your town? Contact AAF, and we can help. 

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The Hunting Act is on the verge of being strengthened — and this time, we want the ban to be a real one. Together, AAF, the HSA, Protect the Wild, and of course, the League Against Cruel Sports, must unite to get this over the line.

Holly Piper talks to Emma Slawinski, the new CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports. Emma is the right person in the right role. She is already working hard to push new hunting legislation forward. At the same time, the League continues to tackle shooting, greyhound racing, and dog fighting, while also confronting emerging forms of animal abuse — some of which (horrifically) take place online.

Ways of getting involved:

Interested in helping strengthen the Hunting Act? Click here, and make contact with the League.

 https://takeaction.league.org.uk/page/172854/survey/

Pip also discusses stag hunting and how banning trail hunting won't help the stags. For more information on this, check out Action Against Staghunting:

https://www.actionagainststaghunting.org 

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Smartly dressed people, gleaming horses, thirty friendly dogs, displaying themselves in front of Town Halls and parading through public streets to rapturous applause from hunt support - this is a Boxing Day Meet. 

Boxing Day meets are charades. Hunts want everyone to think they are valued community organisations, engaged in legitimate and worthy activities. But, are they?

If they were, would they just turn up in town centres without permissions? Would they fail to consider the risks to the public by staging a high-risk equine event without any safety checks? Would they wilfully and illegally block the roads with no road closures? Would they collect money without a licence? Would they illegally and dangerously direct traffic?

Unlike the rest of us, hunts will not behave properly, even when it comes to their Boxing Day events and until recently, no one has challenged them.

Phil Gadd and Pip Donovan - veteran Boxing Day campaigners - talk to Holly Piper about Boxing Day meets, what they are and how to stop them.

If you want to take action yourself against a Christmas meet in your area, click here:
https://www.actionagainstfoxhunting.org/boxing-day-and-new-years-day-campaigns/

Host - Holly Piper
Guest - Phil Gadd
Producer - Pip Donovan 

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We already know that hunts pursue and  kill foxes. We know that the law is meant to protect them, but doesn't. But what about the hunt itself?  Why do hunters do it? What exactly DO they do?

Lynn Sawyer used to be a hunter. But, thirty years ago, she realised how cruel it was. Not only did she stop, but she became a hunt saboteur too.

Lynn talks to Holly Piper, giving  us a clear and troubling insight into the minds of fox hunters and tells us how difficult it was for her to break away from her upbringing and social circle, and move into ours. 

Guest - Lynn Sawyer
Host - Holly Piper
Producer - Pip Donovan

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Most of us know that wildlife suffers when the hunts are out. But what about the hounds? Are they ok? 

Warmth, love, even veterinary treatment - these things (and food) are the bare minimum most owners give to their dog. Hunts don't think like us though. They are a traditional bunch. They do things in the same old ways and waste no time or money on anything they would consider irrelevant to hunting. 

Find out how hunt dogs are bred, how they live and how they are taught to pursue and kill wildlife. 

Guest - Jac McGil
Host - Holly Piper
Producer - Pip Donovan

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Animal Rights Activists are, by nature, sensitive people. We are compelled to take action against animal abuse; we can't live with ourselves otherwise.  We cannot turn away from the brutal savagery of the hunters and the suffering of the animals. We have to be there, see it, and take action.

But this comes at a cost to us.  Sometimes it is overwhelming and that's when we need a bit of help from our friends.

Sarah Little talks about Our Space, a support group she set up for AAF members. It is a place for  members chat with each other to vent our own suffering and explore ways of coping.

If you are interested in joining AAF, check out our website www.actionagainstfoxhunting.org

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Joining Action Against Foxhunting made all the difference to Alyson Rogers. Not only did she find support and friendship, she finally unearthed the dynamic the anti-hunt activist she really is.

Aly Rogers is the AAF Network Contact for Somerset and part of the admin team for the national group. Here, she talks about her role as an AAF Contact, her motivation to get involved and her campaign to end the Hunt Boxing Day meet in Chard.   

If you want to get involved yourself, check out the website www.actionagainstfoxhunting.org

GUEST Alyson Rogers
HOST Holly Piper
PRODUCER Pip Donovan 

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A brief overview of Action Against Foxhunting. What we do, how we do it and why we are so successful.

Holly Piper interviews Pip Donovan, Chair and Founder of Action Against Foxhunting.

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Email: info@actionagainstfoxhunting.org

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If you'd like to join AAF, please fill in our Volunteer Enquiry form on our website.

Action Against Foxhunting - ENDING FOXHUNTING FOREVER

Action Against Foxhunting is a national campaign group dedicated to ending fox hunting forever. We've been around for six years, and things have changed so much in that time. Six years ago, you couldn't mention fox hunting in the streets in case you caused a rumpus. These days, it's a common topic of conversation. 

We are seeing the end of hunting. But it isn't over yet. We have work to do, and we need as many people as possible to do it. 

Have a listen to this podcast and find out what you can do to help us reach the finish line. Pip Donovan explains how easy it all is. 

Be part of it. Join Action Against Foxhunting and get active. 

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If you'd like to join AAF, please fill in our Volunteer Enquiry form on our website.

Action Against Foxhunting - ENDING FOXHUNTING FOREVER