Cheshire & North Wales Hawking Club

The Cheshire & North Wales Hawking Club is a vibrant community of passionate falconry enthusiasts from Cheshire and North Wales

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The club holds monthly meetings year-round and organises a variety of field meets, providing ample opportunities for members to connect and share their love of the sport.
Formed through the merger of two long-established clubs, the club continues to honor its rich heritage while fostering a strong, united falconry community in the north west.
As a member of the Hawk Board, the club is committed to promoting best practices in falconry and advancing the interests of the sport.
Potential new members are always welcome at the monthly meetings and to spectate at field meets. The club is open to all who are interested in learning more about falconry.
_{Unfortunately the club do not offer public displays, courses or events.}

Monthly Meetings

The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 8pm. As well as discussing club business, the meetings provide a relaxed opportunity for members to socialise, discuss falconry topics, and seek advice. Attendance is free for members, and non-members are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining.
To support club funds, meetings sometimes feature a raffle.

Some sessions also include guest speakers, with past topics ranging from gamehawking and gundogs in falconry to expert advice from the Independent Bird Register.

Railway Inn, Chester Road, Helsby, WA6 0AN
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Field Meetings

The club organises a range of field meets throughout the season, catering to both longwings and shortwings. These events are open to all members and are generously subsidised by the club, with a nominal fee of just £35 per person. Depending on numbers, members are also welcome to spectate free of charge.

Our meetings are informal and relaxed, filled with friendly banter, exciting sport, and a great sense of camaraderie. Everyone is supportive, making it a welcoming environment for both seasoned falconers and newcomers alike.

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Membership Benefits

Membership costs £30 per year and members must be fully paid up by the May meeting to retain their membership. Please note, there is no reduction for partial-year memberships.

As a member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

Attend our monthly meetings for free
Third-party insurance cover
Access to field meets for just £35 per person (subject to availability)
The opportunity to spectate at field meets for free (subject to availability)
Free advice and support from fellow members
Private Facebook and WhatsApp groups
Representation on the Hawk Board

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How to Join

The best way to learn more about the club or become a member is by attending one of our meetings, held at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month, no need to get in touch beforehand. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow members, discover more about the club, and sign up in person. Non-members are welcome to attend up to two meetings for free before deciding to join.
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You can also reach out to us by email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, feel free to contact one of the committee directly:

Steve Lloyd	Chairman and Secretary	+44 7562 275270
Jeff Cockle	Vice Chairman	+44 7788 127090
Richard Newton	Treasurer	+44 7923 936403
Tim Williams	Membership Secretary	+44 7970 118257